Casting has gone splendidly. Best yet even. I will be stunned if the resulting casts are anything but ideal.
\nThree-stage degass, apparently good pigment mixing, no spills, minimal mess.
\nDid make an excess mix though. Fortunately had spare moulds on hand. Odd that sometime’s it’s just under but sometimes way over. Better check my notes.<\/p>\n
Used large jam-jars for mixing. Can handle larger amounts and can withstand cleaning with acetone afterwards, as well as letting me view the mixing.
\nWill have to look out for some with wider mouths though, and rounder bottom corners with no overhangs.<\/p>\n
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Used a reinforcing spring and some araldite to try and repair the broken wing strut. Will see if that holds.<\/p>\n
Salvaged some nice long bits of steel from a wrecked cabin bed.<\/p>\n
Also must email Receipt #44. They did not collect their item at the LF meet just gone as they said they would.<\/p>\n
Time for a shower.<\/p>\n
Tomorrow will correct some masters and get new moulds for them cast. Then either do artwork or design the new display stands I have in mind. Glad I have lots of masking tape.<\/p>\n
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