My Br55 So Far

[LeeKegan]

How did you Cut them? How long did it take? Nice job.

Thanks, If you read the thread I have showed and and talked about all that during the thread.

 

[Rhith]

What about a wax cylinder in the middle?

Honestly haven't taken a look at the whole thread but this seems like a feasible idea! Then you could just melt it out and reform it if you needed to reuse it. Then no worries about it not coming out and all that.

 

[rube]

Remade the mold more better. I ended up using a length of 3/8" (5/8" O.D.) rubber fuel line with a 3/8" wooden dowel inserted for rigidity. Works fab. After casting, pull out the dowel and then the rubber tube.

 

[rowan]

That's one good looking mold!
It looks like you used rebound 25, you could have used a cheaper non brush on silicon for a mold like that one. (assuming you did use rebound 25)

 

[smick6]

The rod on the tube idea came through. Glad to see it worked. Cant wait to see the big stuff.

 

[LastSpartan]

@Portalman : It could be Mold Max 40. It's pretty much the same color, except it's not mixed the same way, and it's pourable

 

[LeeKegan]

Looks GREAT Rube! Did you use a vaccum to get all the air bubbles out of the plastic? The part looks like it has no trapped air pockets, and a very smooth surface. I can't wait to see how you do the bigger parts!!!!

 

[Loess]

Wow.....
That's freeking spectacular!

Great work guys!

 

[box o crayons]

rube you dont dissapoint looks awsome

 

[Anubis117]

 

[rube]

P0rtalman:
I used Rebound 25 because I had some handy and it's not really that much more expensive than Mold Max. $91.00 for 1 gal + 1 quart vs $174.00 for 1 gal + 1 gal. Rebound is platinum cure so it's going to last longer in service.

smick6:


LeeKegan:
Vacuum chamber is still under construction so I brushed on a couple of coats to the lower half of the scope before pouring the bottom half of the mold. I trimmed off any excess before pouring the top. Still sanding and filling on the big parts.

 

[rowan]

P0rtalman:
I used Rebound 25 because I had some handy and it's not really that much more expensive than Mold Max. $91.00 for 1 gal + 1 quart vs $174.00 for 1 gal + 1 gal. Rebound is platinum cure so it's going to last longer in service.

that's right, its a lot cheaper in the US isnt it? in used to it being $400 for the 1 gal+ 1 gal kit here in aus

Nice work

 

[rube]

More progress on the molds:

The heat shield is the most difficult since it is so thin.

On the Master. Fits good.

Clip mold.

 

[Loess]

Wow, thanks for showing us these pics, Rube. That cast looks perfect.

 

[LeeKegan]

Rube, you are doing a great job. The molds and parts look awesome!

 

[Anubis117]

dang man. you never fail to impress with your work. amazing job. i'm drooling over this even more than before. and i didn't think that was possible.

 

[rundown]

Wow thats one baddas BR really you pulled it of

 

[Adam]

sweeet job, this is looking awesome!

 

[box o crayons]

dang i cant wait to get my hands on one amazing job rube

 

[Sean Bradley]

Well done sir!

Glad to see the BR get a professional treatment. That will be one fine weapon when you finish.

Keep up the good work.