Has anyone ever used fiberglass to make a model?
For our final project we have to make a 1/4 inch model and I've come to the conclusion that there's noway i can build my curvaceous building out of basswood. So the goal is to make wood mold on the 5 axis mill and use fiber glass to make a 2 piece shell.... does this sound feasible? or are there any better alternatives?
fibrelass: its all about the mold. the better the mold, the better the result. the resin smells, and it's going to take a fair few practice runs to get used to it, but it can look really cool.
I'm actually about to embark on a similar quest ... resin is a bit foreign to me so can anyone point me to a good internet reference to working with it? I'm sure i'll do my share of google-ing for info, but perhaps someone can save me some time.
um... if you're using poly resin (as i mentioned in the other post) don't use the heat gun to cure it. it might catch fire. the stuff is volatile and the fumes are frickin' toxic as hell. i use the stuff for surfboards and even on small repairs using a few ounces of the resin, it can make me light headed.
def. use a mask as suggested by signum and make sure it's rated for organic fumes (good for mexican food nights in the studio too).
but practice with it to get a hang of it. do a few tests. it's really fun i think.
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Fiberglass to make a model?
Has anyone ever used fiberglass to make a model?
For our final project we have to make a 1/4 inch model and I've come to the conclusion that there's noway i can build my curvaceous building out of basswood. So the goal is to make wood mold on the 5 axis mill and use fiber glass to make a 2 piece shell.... does this sound feasible? or are there any better alternatives?
thanks
fabric with plaster, draped on a mold (a bit heavier)
some kind of plastic over 1-sided mold, apply heat gun, beware toxic fumes. spray paint for uniform color.
fibrelass: its all about the mold. the better the mold, the better the result. the resin smells, and it's going to take a fair few practice runs to get used to it, but it can look really cool.
Isn't it possibly dangerous to handle? I'm sure you should wear a mask anyway if you cut or melt it.
It'll probably take yo ua few practice run - as stated - so just make sure you leave yourself enough time to try it out.
I'm actually about to embark on a similar quest ... resin is a bit foreign to me so can anyone point me to a good internet reference to working with it? I'm sure i'll do my share of google-ing for info, but perhaps someone can save me some time.
there is a recent post on resin here.
um... if you're using poly resin (as i mentioned in the other post) don't use the heat gun to cure it. it might catch fire. the stuff is volatile and the fumes are frickin' toxic as hell. i use the stuff for surfboards and even on small repairs using a few ounces of the resin, it can make me light headed.
def. use a mask as suggested by signum and make sure it's rated for organic fumes (good for mexican food nights in the studio too).
but practice with it to get a hang of it. do a few tests. it's really fun i think.
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