Antiseanna Pants Co.

[S&S RR]

Time for a short update on this project and others now that summer is here, other things do get in the way, like that trip to Chicago last month, and the list from the spouse that need attention to at this warmer time of the year ... so here's a look at the wall with an FSM door casting that would match and several stone castings from another FSM kit to see how it would look. Will purchase some casting making supplies and give it try this month. 
More to follow.....like this other wall that needs a stone foundation too.....
Tommy

You are going to find those casting supplies very useful.  This project is really coming along.

[tom.boyd.125]

John,
Will contact you for some on the job training when the casting supplies arrive....have checked your S&S thread out for the parts you made.
Tommy

[S&S RR]

John,
Will contact you for some on the job training when the casting supplies arrive....have checked your S&S thread out for the parts you made.
Tommy

Tommy


No problem - I would be happy to answer any questions you might have.

[tom.boyd.125]

 It's a hobby and it's summertime... ...so here's a short update on the front signage. Check the sign to the left of the wall...it was one of the early attempts to draw it this month. Was determined that graphic designer was not in my skill set... ...May make it just a size smaller or keep it like this. RTV mold making 101 and part castings in progress ! 

[ak-milw]

Sign looks good Tom.

[NEMMRRC]

Are you finished yet?



Jaime

[postalkarl]

Hi Tom:

Sign looks great. Can't wait to see what you do with paints and stains on this one.

Karl

[tom.boyd.125]

 Here is a quick update on this project, early this month we made our first attempt to make some FSM foundation sections for this build. We used this casting product in the picture to make the molds. Price was great, under 10 dollars ... Also ordered a mold release spray that can be used with any RTV products. Well the powered product that was mixed with water, took the impressions of the FSM stone foundation parts well, but as this material started to dry up in this plastic bowl, over 2 weeks time, shrinkage was one inch in diameter of the plastic bowl and 1/2 inch down from where it was made !!!  ...Parts of the stone impressions to be made in the mold were more like Z gauge than HO with all the shrinkage that this product produced....on to another RTV mold making product.  Can't learn unless you try...
Tommy

[postalkarl]

Hi Tom:

Nice. Can't wait to see how the foundation come out on the build.
Karl

[tom.boyd.125]

Karl,
The first set of castings did not turn out well. Just purchased a different mold making kit product from Blick Art Supply which has a DVD included. Not sure if the mold was too damp or the resin used was near end of shelf life, etc.  Will post a photo of the RTV kit that was ordered soon and hope that the next set of foundation castings come out better than the first attempt did...
Tommy

[rpdylan]

I have heard that Micro Mark's 10  x 1 mold making stuff is really good.  Its also the stuff that I saw demonstrated at the Expo in PA.  Looks to be around the same price as the Dick Blik stuff but its got a known track record.  I have yet to try it but plan on learning to cast things this winter with it.

[tom.boyd.125]

I have heard that Micro Mark's 10  x 1 mold making stuff is really good.  Its also the stuff that I saw demonstrated at the Expo in PA.  Looks to be around the same price as the Dick Blik stuff but its got a known track record.  I have yet to try it but plan on learning to cast things this winter with it.

Bob, Yes... heard that the Micro Mart items for making castings are really good products. Being retired on a limited income , decided to purchase some different products that were not as expensive. If they don't work out like the first one did not, then will pick up the Micro Mart kit, but it was fun trying to do it... ... This new kit just showed up on Saturday, still have to open it, was on sale for 1/3 the cost of the good stuff, so will try this one out next. Thanks for stopping by, will watch your FSM build too ! 
Tommy

[tom.boyd.125]

 This project has been on the shelf, so here is the holiday update. Front wall was stained with Floquil Driftwood...always pays to clean out boxes in storage...will follow that with nail holes and A/I wash . Found some wood to brace the back of the front wall and then will finish sealing it with craft paint.
Tommy

[ACL1504]

Tom,

Glad to see you are back on the job. Looking forward to the build.

Tom

[ak-milw]

I was wondering if you were going to finish this one, you have been playing with the candy to much.