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Post by rocketeer on Oct 17, 2009 10:53:42 GMT -6
For one of my projects, I need about a couple dozen of the clear beer bottles found in the old MPC 1928 Lincoln touring car "Gangbusters" kit. Later issues of the kit by AMT, not labelled as "Gangbusters", also have the bottles. I have a few and I suppose I could cast more, but my last attempt at casting clear parts (you guys may remember the Auburn Aircar's flaming exhaust plumes) was an exercise in frustration  , and some kind soul could save me from insanity if they'd be willing to give or sell me some. (I suppose I could also find more Lincolns on eBay, but I haven't figured out what to do with the ones I have yet...  ) |
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Post by chiefsspeedshop on Oct 18, 2009 20:49:21 GMT -6
Hey Rocket, Send me an addy I found a few and I'll get them out tomorrow with Roys Tijuana Taxi instructions when I go to the Post Office ,..........................Chief
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Post by oldcarrestorer72 on Oct 26, 2009 21:14:36 GMT -6
Have you tried to cast them in clay and testors tube glue?? I squeeze the clay till it is soft so the part that I am casting will leave a good impression! On a bottle it is better to glue a piece of sprue to the bottom so it will be easier to take the part out of the clay!! Or once you insert the bottle in the clay move it around a bit so you can remove it!! Leave the glue to dry for 2-3 days,then remove the glue by lifting a corner with a hobby blade!! There will be some clay on the part ,simply remove it with a small,stiff brush, then color !! I have cast lots of manifolds ,hubcaps, inner door panels ,even a shrunken head!! This technique is only if you can not find that special part!! You need lots of tube glue and practice, practice!!
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Post by rocketeer on Oct 30, 2009 17:01:38 GMT -6
Have you tried to cast them in clay and testors tube glue?? Hmmm, what an interesting idea! Isn't shrinkage a problem?  I'm good, as far as bottles are concerned; Chief sent me some, and I've got another '29 Lincoln coming from an eBay vendor--so I'm covered. |
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Post by oldcarrestorer72 on Nov 4, 2009 15:40:42 GMT -6
No shrinkage!!!!! AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!
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Post by oldcarrestorer72 on Nov 4, 2009 15:52:16 GMT -6
Another glue that works pretty good is the green tube (DUCO)!! I have cast an owl that is the size of a pencil eraser!! You can also make junk diorama pieces like hubcaps , twisted valve covers,gas cans, rims!!You ll be surprised at what testors glue and clay can produce!! One more thing , stir the glue around and pop the air bubbles or a hole will result!! A $1.00 clay and $1.00 tube glue!! Experiment with different glues to see which is right for you!! Good luck!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2009 17:13:41 GMT -6
If someone can come up with just 1 of those bottles, I'd like to try that glue trick in a silicon mold.
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, and some kind soul could save me from insanity if they'd be willing to give or sell me some.
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