How to cast your own wheels for Hot Wheels customs
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video we will be looking at casting Real Rider type wheels using several different products...
The silicone rubber used in this video oomoo30 from Smooth-On...
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Casting resin is Alumilite Tan...
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The "Paint Pot" is from Harbor Freight...
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Clay roller, hehe... Looks just like my grandmothers pasta making machine from the good ol' USSR :D
Like for the MOTHERLAND
Because that's what it is really. But many people do use them to roll out polymer clay to certain thicknesses.
it IS a pasta machine. I have one exactly like that, made in Italy, and can this make delicious fresh home made pasta! :)
Your videos are absolutely the best. The level of detail is unequaled on TH-cam. I don't know what happened to you or why you haven't made any more but thank you for teaching me me so much. Truly your videos are simply the best.
I'm impressed with the results, having never used a pressure device in my life I was intrigued by the way it works. Loved seeing the alchemist at work again. Thanks for your awe inspiring tips and tricks as usual.
Do you now know why I also don't want the red progress bar; to be erased from the bottom, of this video? Some of these videos are; a special kind of episode, that shows me how to remake toy car wheels such as. It will sure help me.
I am one of many who absolutely love your videos. The type of vidio where ,when they're available you jump to watch them with absolutely no hesitation. Just axious to absord every detail, every time. When it comes to your " how to make wheels" video, I ask that you keep trying. I want you to get this to a science. I'm right now wondering about a sand cast wheel and if its even possible. But please keep trying and i promise I will keep watching. You have some of the most interesting die cast related videos period. Your great at what you do!
I appreciate the video, good instructional that was easy to understand, and had some dry humor as well. Thank you
You've answered several questions that I've had about this process. Thanks!
A regulator on your compressor will insure pressure stays constant, even if there is a slight leak. A regulator is probably something you want on your compressor anyway. That said...
Great videos! I have a near-pristine collection of '68-70ish Matchbox and Hotwheels cars, myself. My dad used to get a free HotWheels car every time he filled the tank on his car. So when he collected 2 cars, he would give them to me and my brother. I always took good care of mine and simply never got rid of them. So I am the original owner. And because of the arid climate I live in, there are no oxidation issues. I might have to make a video of them one of these days. Keep up the good work!
Yours are by far the BEST instructional videos on TH-cam. Great work!
@baremetalHW Can you please do a video of how you remove and replace the rivets from the cars?
AversaS You need a sharp drill bit about the size of the rivet. Using a drill go slow and allow the bit to work it's way thru the rivet. Don't use the high speed setting on your drill but switch it to the slower setting. You'll have more control and not damage your model. I do recommend putting your model in a small vise this way you don't have to hold a small car in your hands as you drill into it. A rag wrapped around the car will prevent damage to the paint.
388gruardian this comment wasn't here when I watch this video, this morning
A true master of their craft.
A pressure-chamber is not needed to cure silicon, but degassing should be done (and there a vacuum chamber usually gives the better results)
The silicon you linked should, if the advertisement is to be trusted, have low enough viscosity that with good pouring you don't need to do anything.
Pour a small amount, use a brush or similar to spread it, and then pour the rest.
Is the easy way if you don't have or don't want to use a vacuum chamber.
TY for posting this video, I've never worked w/resin. All my castings have been in white metal, but that an be pricey, TY for the links as well as something like the alumilite which is a 1 to 1 ratio is alot easier to work w/than some of the stuff other hobbyists I know use that require wierd ratios/scales/etc . Also thanks for the intro on using pressure while casting, I know its not neccessary but the results you got seemed to justify the extra expense as a crisply detailed part you've just cast is always rewarding. TY again & I wish you many happy years of casting & modeling
Thanks for your video. Everything like this is helpful. I do disagree with a couple points however.
1. Vacuum makes bubbles expand greatly, float to the top and burst. It's good to vacuum the material when mixed and then return it to atmosphere.
2. Pouring in that thin ribbon is what causes it to flap and wobble back and forth and trap bubbles right and left. A larger round smooth flow will trap much less air. Trick is to pour very close to pour slow but keep flow tidal instead of dribble. Hope that makes sense. And thanks again. Prepainting is a great idea for this application. Thanks for sharing. I need to cast separate rubber tires and metal wheels for slot cars so that's a different fortune cookie to crack. But I still got inspiration and ideas from seeing others' variations of processes.
You are going to be surprised how easy it is to make your own wheels when you see my process. Spoiler alert: start with just a rim and press it into the clay. Then with the rim in place, you can shape solid objects to press the spoke impressions one at a time by working on a precision turntable that is indexible that you can make yourself. Erector sets are great tool factories for modelers. By adding precision ball bearings for skates and slot cars, you can create extremely precise movements. You can also hinge little booms with holders for your shape forms and create precise adjustable stops to get very repeatable uniform impressions in concert with your indexible turntable to get great radial symmetry. Here's the wild part: You can press rim, hub and spoke impressions in one stage, then pour a hard mold to make clay parts that you can press impressions into to get different positive and negative details and then pour a hard mold half over the adjusted clay parts. I'm sure model makers have done this with wax, and soap and wax aren't bad material to work with for carving prototype parts and shapes. You can also make one spoke, make a mold and copy it, and then assemble simpler shapes into more complex ones! Possibilities here are literally endless!
Keep making stuff and thanks again! Hope I'm not hijacking here. Just wanted to share and thank you. I'll have to get to work on videos!
I can't wait for pt2 of the mad max
We use a vacuum chamber 1st to pull major bubbles out of the mixed silicone mold- and then put the mold into the freezer of a fridge for one hour. That forces all bubbles out as the warm air is forced out.
I just stumbled upon your videos yesterday, I have to say the work you do is amazing. I shared a few of your videos with friends on Facebook. I was wondering when and if you are coming back? I need to see the rest of the mad Max vehicles!
Your ability to reinvent the wheel is remarkable. Visit some local manufacturing facilities and learn about molding, casting and most of all pressure vessels. We all stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.
I absolutely fell over laughing as you calmly described law enforcement driving by. You sir, rock.
Great job Man! The detail came out stunning. Keep up the great work!
I'm glad you're back! I hope you are less busy...
A well executed and simple video on how to make molds, its looks easy, but you have had a lot of practice and that always makes things look easy, practice makes perfect!. There seems to be a bit of conspiracy with 1:64 wheels, they could be made dirt cheap, but they are controlled much like Gold and other substances, so it always works out expensive even taking wheels off other cars. This is a worth while method given you can choose a style that suits you and make lots of them, or just cast the hubs and buy the tyres to get even better results. The paint method is cool too.
I will never do this, but it was fascinating to watch and gladly added to your 400k viewership. Nice job
That was impressive! The spray paint trick is genius!
I know how tricky working through these processes can be. I like the pressure tank idea, I haven't tried that yet.
i did mold making in University as a course required for Industrial Design. I remember to get gas bubbles out we used a large glass dome on a table with a hole connected to a special vacuum. Air bubbles in mold making and casting will be your bane. I strongly suggest you crop up some type of solution to create a pressurized container to remove pockets. It'll make things much easier!!
Last time I checked, Mattel seemed like a fairly reasonable company. I doubt they would try to shut a hobbyist down for copying their wheels. They would probably be proud to have such devoted fans who continue to enjoy their legacy.
TheOfficialCzex big companies don't mind you making them for personal use, but you can't start selling them because of profit loss and such.
That's not how copyrights work. To keep a it, they are legally compelled to sue you if they become aware of you violating it
Very advanced method. A much much simpler one would be to simply use 2 component epoxy clay, form it with your fingers and fix its details with sandpapering after the 10 minutes it takes to harden. I’ve fixed broken synthesizer / keyboard keys that way, even built them up by hand. Also repaired the kids toys with it. :)
Nice video! It's been a while since you posted but the wait was worth it for this one!
I really love your tutorials! keep up the great content! :)
I wonder if it's possible to create your own clear windshield using the same technique as this...
I have looked and can't find anything
This rocks in so many ways !!!!! Thank YOU for sharing !!!!
E ai blz, muito show, você não faz para vendas? e exporta para o Brasil?
Fantastic man.. I just found the right video.👍
you have a very cool tutorial and a soothing voice 😺👍. too bad all the real riders i was planning to pick up were taken off the shelf recently. them and some redliners. but not before i snagged an altered ego. cards were in really bad shape. but that aside, cool vid
Fantastic how-to video!!
Awesome....i like all video.
you should make a wired hotwheels drag car. you just have to figure out a way to keep the rear axle intact with a gear put on it connecting to the motor. then you just wire it like your lowrider but on one (or two) motors and BOOM! hotwheels drag car. it might be cool to figure out/ see a simple way to do it.
i wonder if this could also be utilized to make custom lego minifigure gear
hey there i have a idea for you.. you can heat the plastic up to get rid of scratches
I just looked up the cost of paint pressure tanks, they are quite pricey. Just so you know, to remove air you could also use a vacuum tank....(a lot less stress)....(unless you're using the pressure to cure the material, a vacuum tank will also remove the air from your mold and resin.)
It's amazing. You're "clay roller" looks exactly like my pasta roller. LoL. Thank you for the great video tutorial.
Thats a pretty cool process! Thanks for the video!
best random YT video i ever clicked on :)
I need a Hot Wheels tires in a flame don't even know how did the wheels in the axle don't need this so please answer me thank you thank you please thank you it's more I need
have you ever done a Christine car or the evil car from the movie The Car?
Would it be better to use a vacuum chamber to draw air bubbles out of your castings? I've always seen mold makers use such a chamber when making their silicone molds.
I'm no expert at this so this is why I'm asking.
hmmm the cast wheels' tires wouldn't roll as well or go as fast as the original pseudo rubber would they??
I though that vacuum would burst the bubble, due to they got bigger. Very interresting video.
You can use a vacuum and you are correct it will burst the bubble... the issue with a vacuum is that has the air gets removed from the mold thus taking a lot of the resin out with it. You pull the part later to find that most of the resin is in the floor of the chamber and half the part is missing.
I like so much I think if a very useful video for die cast metal cars' fanatics
Could I ask a question? from what I've just seen, the silver paint adheres to the resin not the mold? which is how you got the hubcaps to come out silver after using the original tyres to mask off the silicone from the black resin?
Please tell me which models had this type of wheels. Couldn't find them.
This doesn't really have to do with this video, but I think it is interesting, and I want to tell you. To strip the paint off of Hot Wheels cars, I spray a decent amount of Easy-Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner and let it sit for about 20-30 minutes, and then scrub it off with an old toothbrush or a steel wool paint remover pad. I think that this is a great alternative to paint stripper chemicals.
Easy-Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner is just Sodium Hydroxide dissolved in ethanol with a propellant (according to the MSDS) If you want to save a bunch of $$ just buy "crystal drain opener" from your hardware store you will get 1000 times more Sodium Hydroxide than you get dissolved in the can of oven cleaner. Put a couple table spoons in hot water... stir... stick in your car body... it removes the paint just like the oven cleaner and can be reused.
Ok, Thanks for the tip! I am new at this and I wasn't sure what the best thing was to use. I Wil definitely try that! :)
Love the video. I've used Alumilite products a few times myself. I'm curious to know if you've tried using the rubber compound mix they have? I've only done it a few times, but it works well imho. I'm using this to make replacement rubber tires for old / vintage Transformers where the old rubber has cracked and warped. I would imagine you could do the same and get near perfect "real riders" tire feel. Have you tried this, or even contemplated it? Please let me know as I will be looking to do a lot of Hot Wheels customs in then next 6 months.
(I'm in the process of buying a new house, so all my mats and samples are packed away a.t.m)
I don't know if you went over this or not, or if it's even something that you've tried, but is there a way to make metal molds to refabricate body panels and such? I'm mostly interested because I have an old redline Mustang but I've misplaced the hood over the years (which sucks because it was an open hood which is nearly impossible to find) but if there were a way to find one, I'd like not to be forced to dismember a perfectly good redline just to fix mine
I have NO idea how your "rolling pin with a rubber band on each end" concept would look or if/how it would work on a table, but otherwise the video is satisfying. I'm just frustrated that I can't picture just what the heck you're talking about there lol
you can also stack playing cards, on each side of your clay, then roll your clay between the stack of cards. You will end up with a consistent clay thickness.
I found a 1977 grey plastic base with light blue paint and purple, yellow, and white decals. It has multiple scratches of the roof... would it be worth anything if I sold it, or would I get more if I repainted it? It also has blue windshield/interior
Imagine what this man could do with a resin printer.
so how do you do it without a pressure tank. I dont have hobbyshops nearby also anything i can get from a local ace hardware?
You simply inject the resin and hope for the best...tap the mold... put it on it's side... do everything you can to get the air bubbles out.. you may find that you get all the wheels sometimes and maybe 2 or 3 the next time... The pressure tank just makes things consistent.
give the mold a LIGHT coating of baby powder, because it is designed to absorbs moisture it will help suck the resin into all the tiny details without messing up the finish too much
+baremetalHW You should definitley continue doing restorations even if they aren't on redlines, they were really entertaining...
Great video but looks very time consuming. But great to know in case I decide to give it a go. Thanks.
More detail on how you do each step, if you find a customer that wants the real chroming of the wheels you might look into several model chroming companys they normally mail you a stringer of which you'll attach the items to be chromed with silicone puddy.
i just happen too see thiz video thank you for tips--thiz will be on my personal too-duo-list'🤓
This made 2 days after my birthday!
when are you going to make another video about the hot wheel hopper
Great information thanks.
Have you ever attempted to cast a new windshield assembly? I guess the better question is, "does a clear or translucent resin exist?" I've been enjoying your videos!
Could I use this same process to make bodies? And if so how could I make them harder like a plastic?
John Brewer yeah you can. I recommend using a metle called puter (sorry if my spellings wrong on that) it's very hard but can be bent so it's good for custom work. The puter would however melt the silicone so I don't know. Search it up :)
That alumalite sets up fast right? How do you get it in there so fast that it dosent set up before you pressurize
Is there a place where we can buy real riders wheels like places where we can buy parts for Red lines? I'm asking 'cuz I have 3 RR (from the 1980s) from when I was I kid that I'd eventually like to restore, but I don't have all the tires AND some of the rims were damaged when I heavily played with them.
i like your videos ! but i have a question ..
how do you stick together the base and the top (car )
do you have any vid i can see
25686th sub you deserve it
Can you make the V8 Interceptor for your mad max series?
HW pressure tank? reverse it and make it a vacuum tank to draw out all the air in the modulus silicone mould perhaps.
both work... the difference is when you use a vacuum, the air escaping the mold will blow the material all over your vacuum chamber... the pressure tank will not do this.
don't really think I'll try this one.lol. but thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. i can just swap out tires and wheels.now windshields are not so easy to buy. a video on making these would be much appreciated.
understood.. can do windshields too though that requires the pressure tank if you want the plastic to be clear.
+baremetalHW ok. I'll start on my pressure tank. i tried your last video on removing toning from hot wheels. mixed results. but definitely a great and fun experiment. with you in the game, I've gone from simply collecting, to way outside the box. you have been a great inspiration and very helpful.
Wow thanks!! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or issues... will do my best!!
hey baremetal how can you remove the rivets from the cars without drilling it
I have to disagree your video was very informative 👍
Very interesting.
Congrats on 100k subscribers!!
Thanks!
Interesting video
Danny Sil
Any idea when you'll be back?
How did you clean your syringe
How long did the mold and resin stayed in pressure tank?
When did you cast the rims did I miss something you just seem to paint the mould and the tires came out with rims on them
Where to buy the release spray ? 7:06
Can you please share the link to buy it online
sir ...can i have a list of all the materials you use to make a tires.
you should do a widebody kit
good video!
Still waiting on the Mad Max build and the video about airbrushes. You've been gone a bit. missed your vids bro.
How to make decals at home
Great Job!
they look amazing would you sell them? i don't want to buy a £12 car just for the wheels? its a waste of money and a good car so would you consider selling some because I need some really bad
thanks
8:12 where did the tires come from? After all, you always cut them off
would you sell them? really need some like that
like a boss nice.
Hey man do you have any tips on repairing a bent axel?
Shakotan Carlos I love your profile picture
Pliers? Make a new one altogether?
Kevaline Doan yeah its the box art from an ausima model kit of a skyline :) look it up there's lots of different ones. The kits are great too.
I don't understand the advantage of doing this if you still need real riders for the rubber
very cool man great vid
BareMetalHw where do get some kinds of parts of hot wheels i was going to do some restoration of my old hot wheel and i bought all the equipment to customize/Restore my old cars
And can you make a video how you remove the bottom non cross screw and recustomizing a scrap car my dad and i are loving your channel
Faz a customização de algum carro do jogo VIGILANTE 8 !!!!!!
Great Video entertained
Have you thought about using a 3d printer for your wheels?