Mold Making Tutorial: How to Make a Silicone Squish Mold for Casting a Plastic Model Car Body

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  • @Bazuzeus
    @Bazuzeus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I think that's the first time I see this kind of video without going mad at mistakes.
    It has been great to seen for once someone knowing what he's doing!

  • @user-ec8ud3rz6u
    @user-ec8ud3rz6u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really enjoyed watching this, no waffling, very concise and very informative. Thank you very much.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

    • @Snouthunter
      @Snouthunter 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And the best parts, he explained everything perfectly, and no annoying background "music".

  • @stevrgrs
    @stevrgrs 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it wrong that seeing someone with a giant bucket of SmoothOn products makes me smile? I just wish I had the $$$ to experience the joy for myself :P

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you for watching. It makes me smile too!

  • @Dollightful
    @Dollightful 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wonderful tutorial; thank you so much! I'm completely new to mold making and casting, and found this very helpful. Wish me luck!!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good Luck! Should you need help along the way, contact our tech support team here: www.smooth-on.com/support/

    • @imyolea
      @imyolea 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m def wishing you my prayers of best of luck

  • @PEACEKEEPER-mm3js
    @PEACEKEEPER-mm3js 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The best mold making channel
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    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm here to assist with Smooth-On product-related inquiries. If you have any questions about mold making materials or applications, feel free to ask!

  • @MuffinMan0521
    @MuffinMan0521 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like the nice looking graphical product pages on their website. Makes it really easy to understand which product is right for the job.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching!

  • @ModelingSteelinHO
    @ModelingSteelinHO 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Sold ! Finally found the right two products for my HO structural parts. Thank you for sharing.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear! Thanks for watching!

  • @JonnyHolms
    @JonnyHolms 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I have always been interested in resin casting and after watching your video I am excited about the process of making car bodies and parts. I am going to watch the rest of your videos. Also, I have never used resin before so I really appreciate you sharing the process of using it as this is how I learn more about it. Thanks. Jeff

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching, llouie llouie, and don't forget to subscribe for more how-to videos!

  • @jamesevans7060
    @jamesevans7060 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    for those that don't have an pressurize, just tap your silicone, like plaster. the bubbles will still reach the top.

  • @BaronMcCausland
    @BaronMcCausland 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How do you know how much resin to pour to get a complete fill? Since you have no venting to allow excess air and resin to escape, what becomes of the extra resin in the event that you over-fill the cavity?

  • @AlenHR
    @AlenHR 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, I got hooked up on casting.

  • @luistrujillo6320
    @luistrujillo6320 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video!!!, I would like to know, how you decide between pour the resin into the bottom halft of the mold or through a channel just into the bottom area too of the mold? wich method is better and why?

  • @keithsmodelsandrcs6593
    @keithsmodelsandrcs6593 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super talented id love the know how cause he makes it look so easy trust me its not as easy as u wish. Hes a natural great kooking resin cast too well done

  • @kenasche3114
    @kenasche3114 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial! I would like to see a a tutorial on how to make body parts for a action figure like G I Joe or Johnny West.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a great idea! We will forward it to our video team.

  • @pcmaster8802
    @pcmaster8802 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    you've a very clean work, i like it , you're a master sir

  • @purwoerdiantoro1245
    @purwoerdiantoro1245 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks.....for the CLEARED tutorial......

  • @turboflush
    @turboflush 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So when scraping the clay.. is it level with outside of model? Leaving the thickness of model into the clay?

  • @m-rezaaghdamibaher7876
    @m-rezaaghdamibaher7876 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching!

  • @aryehtench331
    @aryehtench331 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video thank you so much!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching!

  • @pprotory
    @pprotory 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would like to see a video like this but using vent sprues and either injection or pour method.

    • @Brakzillaa
      @Brakzillaa 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pretty much the same thing. Just add a pour spout on the underside roof of the model upwards and a few vent sprouts on the sharp points of the bottom of the model. lol

  • @benedickbriancartera5753
    @benedickbriancartera5753 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i was just amazed on what your product can do, can i request for you guys casting a 1/24 tires and rims too?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great idea - thanks!

  • @ronaldrider4444
    @ronaldrider4444 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    a video of molding things like air filter covers or plastic parts for lawn equipment parts like that would be great. due to some being obsolete .thanks

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a great idea Ronald. Thanks for watching!

  • @brianh4676
    @brianh4676 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    now that's a great video. thanks!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm here to assist with Smooth-On customer support inquiries. If you have any questions related to Smooth-On products or materials, feel free to ask!

  • @pnuematicshc6376
    @pnuematicshc6376 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't find any videos of anyone attempting to cast a factory style classic center console like maybe from a 64 chevy impala SS! would love to see it

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a great idea! We will forward it to our video team.

  • @bvc91
    @bvc91 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    loved this & subscribed!! im new to molding. how can i do this process to have a hollow silicone outcome?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I recommend contacting Smooth-On Technical Support for guidance on creating a hollow silicone outcome. You can reach them through this link: [Smooth-On Technical Support](www.smooth-on.com/support/). They will provide you with expert advice tailored to your specific project.

  • @DAVEEYEINTHESKY
    @DAVEEYEINTHESKY 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thats was awesome, it would be great if you could show a video of making a cast with iron metal powder and resin to make a rustable model that can be put in a garden to get rusty with natural weather as im casting a life size robot head from a popular film and have already made the silicone mould and brought the iron powder ready to cast with my polyurethane resin. thanks

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great idea - we have put this on our roadmap!

  • @NeilWB
    @NeilWB 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An excellent tutorial - but what to do if you do not have degassing facilities - i.e a vacuum chamber?

    • @ryanbarker5217
      @ryanbarker5217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      if you're mechanically inclined, there are tons of DYI videos. i'll buy mine, though, they're not horribly expensive.
      but, if you don't have one, you'll have to risk bubbles. based on what i've seen, you can reduce bubbles by pouring high, then tapping the sides of the mould.

  • @markjolyn94
    @markjolyn94 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great video! Could you do a video on making rubber tires for a model?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great idea! We will let the video team know.

  • @liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832
    @liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching!

  • @tonisoza9391
    @tonisoza9391 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And you are video to be very inspiring and very helpful I probably liked and prescribed you as well can you show us how to do a 1972 Blazer mold thank you

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching, we will let management know about your idea.

  • @ThomasConservative
    @ThomasConservative 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm inspired... I will buy it all !

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching!

  • @fiskusmati
    @fiskusmati 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How you dealing with thin screw holes seen in 6:58? You block them, and then later drill out in every casting?

  • @BaronMcCausland
    @BaronMcCausland 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How are you ensuring a complete fill, and therefore void-free castings, without venting, gating, and spruing your tool?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The squish mold technique helps to eliminate these voids but there is a risk. Also, testing different amounts used to fill the mold can help determine the optimum fill level to allow air to be squished out.

  • @rdgk1se3019
    @rdgk1se3019 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I recently built a large pressure chamber and bought a vacuum chamber too.

  • @alanryanhall994
    @alanryanhall994 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent teaching, clear, precise with no time wasting waffle..Thanks. Just one question; do you use any solvent/s to clean any part of the master or mould?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching. You may find this link helpful - www.smooth-on.com/support/faq/118/

  • @طولون-ظ5ظ
    @طولون-ظ5ظ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am from Egypt, my friend, and I want a way to import the casting product that you mentioned, which is urethane. Thank you very much for this beautiful information that we can benefit from.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching! Here is a link to our distributors in the middle east. www.smooth-on.com/distributor-regions/middle-east-india/

  • @dimamiak6438
    @dimamiak6438 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is a huge demand for 1/9 scale remote control truck bodies. The prices people are willing to pay for similar product ranges from $30 to $90. Look into it. There is money to be made!!!

  • @brians2217
    @brians2217 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video and explanation of this process. I'm wondering how to modify the process to make a plastic shell like shown in this video, but starting out with a solid wooden plug for form of the car body? For the end result I would like a hollow car body so I could model an engine/car interior. Any suggestions? Thanks.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

  • @coreyjohnson19
    @coreyjohnson19 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to start recasting pieces for my gunpla kits. I would love to see a demo on how to make a two piece mold to recast gunpla model kit pieces

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

  • @juniorespinal3319
    @juniorespinal3319 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great tutorial

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

  • @luansalja60
    @luansalja60 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very good video !!! looking for making complex mold, in this one there no airvents? and with no airvents the quantity of resine may be precise (too much resine and the mold dont close ?)...

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The resin will find its way out of the mold between the 2 halves.

  • @georgew.penguin1154
    @georgew.penguin1154 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, great video. Just have a question, for approximately how many car models of that scale do you think that those two buckets would suffice

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

  • @scottrados9413
    @scottrados9413 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok Milo- excellent video, but the one question that I have which wasn’t discussed, was how to figure out how much resin for pouring the car itself?

    • @makers_lab
      @makers_lab ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can use water displacement. Fill a container on a scale with water sufficiently to be able to submerge the object, zero the scale, submerge the object without pressing on the sides or bottom of the container and the weight increase in grams will be the volume in millilitres plus that of anything suspending the object that was below the water surface.

  • @Talent660
    @Talent660 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this great video

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

  • @Kumodot
    @Kumodot 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What would be the best plast for a more rigid case ? I am building a Portable Handheld console (videogame) and can 3D Print it in Resing to do the master mold first. I am in Canada. I will research where to find everything i need to do that casting. ;)

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We have multiple options which may work. Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

  • @paulmeijer7321
    @paulmeijer7321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guys great video but duse it work the same for 1/12 plastic bidy to make the mould and casting

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, it would work at that scale.

  • @akluvr47
    @akluvr47 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    how do you determine the amount of resin needed the calculator on the site doesn't explain how to estimate like a car body it only has solid object measurements?

    • @alexv4700
      @alexv4700 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      One year later ,watching this video and I’m wondering the same thing.
      But science to the rescue : use a graded water recipient, fill it to an specific level( like 1000 dm3), submerge the object, measure the difference, that’s your volume. The density of the resin should be easily available and from those two you’ll get the amount of resin needed( the mass).

  • @AbsoluteRubbish74000
    @AbsoluteRubbish74000 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video.
    I plan on casting a single-gang drawn electrical handy box using a crystal resin. Would the process be the same? I'm worried about breaking the "screw tabs" (that point toward the inside of the box) when separating the two silicone halves.

  • @mainstay.
    @mainstay. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you know how much of the Task to use, so as not to get a lot of 'squeeze out' and thus preventing a 'thick' cast?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      this depends on your particular application. This is a good question for our tech support team, can you send them a ticket here? www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/ Thanks for watching!

    • @mainstay.
      @mainstay. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@smoothon Well I was obviously asking in regard to this application - the one you used in the video. Usually I pour water into the mold and measure the volume, but with a mold as this, I wondered how you did it. I guess you just discovered the volume of the car itself.

  • @Mrddrichards
    @Mrddrichards ปีที่แล้ว

    How about 3D Scanning the object and then using a Resin 3D Printer to print the mold halves? There are 3D Printer Resins intended for casting.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That would be one way to do that however silicone allows us the advantage of having a flexible mold that does not require mold release when pouring resin into the mold to create the replica.

  • @sadhanroy6778
    @sadhanroy6778 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to make a plastic part using smooth on cemicals please explain . Have a nice day

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there! This is a good question for our tech support team, can you send them a ticket here? www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/ Thanks for watching!

  • @SwankeyMonkey
    @SwankeyMonkey 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tutorial.
    Thank you!
    Anywhere I can find a good info resource site about the various molding plastic types, and their properties, for the type of cast I want to achieve?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      We have a comparison tool on our site which may be of help - www.smooth-on.com/compare/

  • @princedemiterios2488
    @princedemiterios2488 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great ,that's amazing like magic and better then 3d printers . I need to mold a bullnose propeller for my quadcopter would you show how to do that ?? thank you .

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching, Prince Demiterios, and don't forget to subscribe for more how-to videos!

  • @RodderFiles
    @RodderFiles 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many clean bodys can you get from that mold ?

  • @RRC1
    @RRC1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So theoretically you could us this process for plastic Motorcycle fairings, wheel fenders,cowls etc.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely! Smooth-On materials are versatile and can be used for a wide range of applications, including creating plastic motorcycle fairings, wheel fenders, cowls, and more. For specific guidance on using our products for these projects, I recommend visiting our website at smooth-on.com for detailed instructions and product recommendations. Feel free to explore our resources and get creative with your projects! 😊

  • @xevenau
    @xevenau 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was the release agent added to the car part as well on the second half of the mold?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Adding to the car is optional, but release must be applied to the silicone.

  • @oliverg.parker3600
    @oliverg.parker3600 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is an interesting video - thanks. I have an idea for a project which I suspect this would be very useful for but the object to be cast would be an automotive light front. The current item is glass and the casting material would need to be UV-resistant and impact resistant as well as strong enough not to crack readily.
    I'm in the UK - would it be possible to discuss this requirement with someone from your technical department?
    Thanks again.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely. You can contact our customer support at 1-800-381-1733 or online at www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/. You may also want to contact your closest distributor: Bentley Advanced Materials. www.benam.co.uk/contact-us/

  • @mrmigo221
    @mrmigo221 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man great video, just a question, how do you get the casting piece to be bubble free without having to use a pressure pot? thanks.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

  • @vitaliyoleksishen7138
    @vitaliyoleksishen7138 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job!
    Thank you!
    I can not choose a similar plastic, but with high heat resistance. Maybe it's TASK 8.
    Does it have similar mechanical properties for thin section castings?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you send us a tech ticket? www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/

  • @bird7124
    @bird7124 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for the video!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @recombatant
    @recombatant ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching.

  • @colleenm104
    @colleenm104 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could u make an 18 wheeler with it's set of double trailers and dolly?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You definitely could with the right type of mold. Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

  • @idris09
    @idris09 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to see a Tachikoma cast/mold!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great idea! Thank you for watching!

  • @fuentesdrevon
    @fuentesdrevon 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey I wan to do a casting or a scale car model like the one that you used on this video. But i have never ever done any molding or casting work. Can I use the same silicone that you used on this video without the vacuum spet? I dont have anything to do this step vacum out the air bubbles.
    The casting is for a proyect of a small car robot. And i expect a lot of tear and breaks if the casting is rigit plastic, on the process of testing the robot. So It would becaome handdy to have a few scale car models that are a little flexible and strong like the casting you did on the video.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      We recommend looking at the Mold Star 30 for an option which does not require vacuuming - www.smooth-on.com/products/mold-star-30/

  • @krisjakobs4784
    @krisjakobs4784 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, looking at your video and getting inspired, and I'm curious about setting up a vacuum degassing system, I'm wondering if there are any special requirements or considerations to think of when looking to purchase a vacuum pump for this application? If your vacuum chamber is for instance about 10 liters/ 2,6 gallons? Does the power/ liters/ pr minute of the vacuum pump matter? Or will a small pump jus take longer to produce vacuum in the chamber ? Thanks..

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You will want an 8 CFM vacuum pump in order to pull the 29 inches of mercury required.

  • @turboflush
    @turboflush 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why is it you always find the video you needed the week after. Lol.

  • @shawcobra
    @shawcobra 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it required to subject the silicone to 29inches of mercury? I'm a complete novice to this and I want to do this right.
    and also happy new years 🎆

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

  • @lukan74085
    @lukan74085 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How would you go about reducing both molds upper and lower pieces by 50% and ensuring a perfect alignment ?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

  • @finster101
    @finster101 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    After making this part would all the other missing bits need to be cast from the same material? In other words could I just glue other parts made of different materials to this, like styrene?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, the proper adhesive (CA glue or epoxy) would bond this to styrene or other materials.

  • @butchratell7569
    @butchratell7569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i want a vacuum mold of a lexan body. i have the original body made from .007 thick lexan. i was thinking of pouring the mold full of plaster but a nice high temp firm mold that would not break, because there is thin sections on the body! 1/24 scale but i may make up to 1/5 scale. can you make a video of making a mold for a vacuum former.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

  • @nocturnoculto9445
    @nocturnoculto9445 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video , thank you!!!!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it!

  • @zunebuggy8435
    @zunebuggy8435 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like to make a mold of my Commodore Amiga 500 case and cast it in transparent green resin. Can you recommend a resin and also since the case is just like this model only larger, is there a special silicone I should use so the mold does not sag under its own weight and possibly make the casting uneven? Thank you.

    • @golden_boi77
      @golden_boi77 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      transparent resins require vacuum. you require a large chamber to fit you mold into.

  • @techman1081
    @techman1081 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I really like how you're doing all this, but only problem I'm having is I don't have a vacuum to take bubbles out. I would like to make replicas of my car lens or any interior or exterior plastic pieces. I'm trying to do a lot of research to which is the best material to use to make the molds and what kind of plastics I can use or even plexiglass so the parts are clear with no bubbles.
    Any tips?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, you can use a silicone for the mold which does not need vacuuming, like Mold Star 30. You can pressure cast the pieces instead of vacuuming.

  • @MrLuridan
    @MrLuridan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used Smooth Cast 300 for a slot car body. Worked well. Is Task 4 a better option, though? If so, why?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TASK 4 is stronger in a thin section.

    • @MrLuridan
      @MrLuridan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@smoothon Thank you. Also, what resin is most receptive to dyes? Is Task 9 the best product to get very strong solid colors?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      TASK 9 or Smooth-Cast 325 series resins are color-neutral and easy to color.

    • @MrLuridan
      @MrLuridan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@smoothon Thank you! 👍

  • @sarahhenthorn5076
    @sarahhenthorn5076 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was so cool

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! Please subscribe if you like what we are doing.

  • @goldbrian05
    @goldbrian05 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I don't have a vacuum chamber is there another product or some other way to get the air out?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out this FAQ for other options: www.smooth-on.com/support/faq/116/

  • @salamandersm
    @salamandersm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks great! About how much shrinkage do you typically get?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very low - 0.0035 inches per inch - www.smooth-on.com/products/task-4/

    • @leifvejby8023
      @leifvejby8023 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is like 3.5%

  • @crushingvanessa3277
    @crushingvanessa3277 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does Task 4 take paint well? It takes 16 hours to set before demolding? What's the shelf life once opened?I just want to know because I used the quick setting one and there's usually not enough time once it's mixed to get it in the mold and one part of the resin and OOMOO always dies on me so it has to be thrown out. Also no one mentions pressurizing of the resin to get it nice. Good products, just a few rants.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      TASK 4 doe require a full 16 hour cure for full strength in a thin section. For more info on painting resins, check out www.smooth-on.com/support/faq/141/

  • @andrewwilson8317
    @andrewwilson8317 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for an excellent tutorial video. Nice easy teaching style and crystal clear to understand. Do you have a distributor in U.K.?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      We do! www.benam.co.uk

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also, thanks for watching!
      :)

  • @ndarandara7528
    @ndarandara7528 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice and easy learning thanks.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching!

  • @josephtsexton4751
    @josephtsexton4751 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can this be used on h o scale slot car bodies?

  • @abhatti26
    @abhatti26 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a broken car key FOB and I would like to mold that into a new key around it . Please upload a video

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Armghan Bhatti can you contact our tech support department at smooth-on.com please?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great idea! Thank you for watching!

  • @mais1CanaldoYoutube_
    @mais1CanaldoYoutube_ 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations man. Very nice tutorial. What kind off paint ou use to finish te cast?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Luiz, you can use standard primer and paint - here's an FAQ which may help. www.smooth-on.com/support/faq/141/

  • @قناةرشيدالثقافية
    @قناةرشيدالثقافية 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    جميل جدا رغم أنى لا أجيد الانجليزية ولكنك محترف شكرا لك

  • @panthernz
    @panthernz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice but what about doing one for the doors or bonnent

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a great idea! We will forward it to our video team.

  • @healey100austin
    @healey100austin 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting as I want to do some casting.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching, healey100austin, and don't forget to subscribe for more how-to videos!

    • @healey100austin
      @healey100austin 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just done so!

  • @hubber26
    @hubber26 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does TASK 4 compare to ABS according to stiffness. Would it be possible to cast DIY enclosure for electrocnics with it?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Many of our customers use TASK 4 to cast thin walled enclosures, the rigidity is very similar to ABS.

  • @shahidansari8055
    @shahidansari8055 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wao lovely video

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching!

  • @lightningstrikelures2393
    @lightningstrikelures2393 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like to learn to reproduce a beer mug or coffee cup...I would imagine it is the same process...I have tried a few times with not so much profesh results. great video...thanks

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a great idea, we'll add it to our roadmap!

  • @nickfatsis9607
    @nickfatsis9607 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you able to do the same thing using a plastic model body rather than a die cast one?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely.

  • @Zipo214
    @Zipo214 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I wanted to make a mold of a very delicate game board figurine, would this be a good choice?
    Obviously on a smaller scale but my biggest concern is the mold breaking the original figurine. It’s one of a kind.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You may want to try a softer silicone such as Mold Star 15

  • @ebbayelsah
    @ebbayelsah 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to make Vintage Gshock Bezel.. What type of resin will be used? Thank you..

  • @josellanas2044
    @josellanas2044 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would like to see a 1958 Plymouth Belvedere

  • @joshuaobelenusable
    @joshuaobelenusable ปีที่แล้ว

    After multiple flexes over time, is there a risk of the Task-4 gaining "memory" and warping?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This would depend on many environmental factors. Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/

    • @joshuaobelenusable
      @joshuaobelenusable ปีที่แล้ว

      @@smoothon Done, thank you!

  • @adrianaperalta4793
    @adrianaperalta4793 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. I am new with this. I want to make molds mostly to use with edible things like fondant, gum paste and chocolate. which Sorta clear version is better for my projects? 18 or 37? I haven’t seen a video using sorta clear 18, so I don’t how hard it is once is cured.

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Adriana, Thank you for watching. Sorta Clear 18 is going to have a 18A shore hardness, where the 37 has a 37A. You can see the differences using our shore hardness chart - www.smooth-on.com/page/durometer-shore-hardness-scale/

  • @mannygibbs5429
    @mannygibbs5429 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm trying to cast a 1/35 tank hull about the same thickness as your car model. However, the 305 I am using is too flexible. Will the Task 4 cure more rigid with little to no bending?

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there! This is a good question for our tech support team, can you send them a ticket here? www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/ Thanks for watching!

  • @joed3313
    @joed3313 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great product... Approximately what is the cost (not including the mold) of this cast using Task 4?

  • @demaio2
    @demaio2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super Nice!!!!!

    • @smoothon
      @smoothon  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the visit

  • @sajan4s
    @sajan4s 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have video on rail track casting?

  • @charmingcuisine6213
    @charmingcuisine6213 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are really helpful! I'm wondering if there is another way to prevent bubbles while mixing sorta-clear. I don't have pressure equipment, as I am making molds of very small things. I've heard putting them in the fridge for up to six hours works really well, but i was wondering if you guys had any thoughts. Thank you!

    • @TheRoadTaken
      @TheRoadTaken 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have the same question. I'm wondering if applying a massager to the base might help giggle the bubbles up through the mold.