Hey guys, i want to venture into the world of molding/casting parts. Im working on a BR that i designed to come aparts in to about 5 separate pieces. heres a link to the thread
http://405th.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10079
near the bottom theres a breakdown of parts. it has a removeable magazine as well and a few "hollow" areas like the scope rail/ammo counter and the magazine socket.
im asking someone with experience in this if it can be done. i see alot of great projects you guys put out and id love to start with this.
also, how sturdy does the original have to be before molding? i made it from 5mm foamcore and hot glue, filled it with Great Stuff expanding foam, and painted on a layer of resin,the final layer will be Bondo and it will be primed (and painted if necessary).
i plan on having the parts assemble with a "peg and socket" system. for example the upper and lower receiver. the lower receiver will have 2 square sockets, one front one rear. the upper receiver will have 2 square pegs to match the sockets, then it will fastened with small flush mount machine screws positioned to simulate real bolts and screws on a true firearm.
http://405th.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10079
near the bottom theres a breakdown of parts. it has a removeable magazine as well and a few "hollow" areas like the scope rail/ammo counter and the magazine socket.
im asking someone with experience in this if it can be done. i see alot of great projects you guys put out and id love to start with this.
also, how sturdy does the original have to be before molding? i made it from 5mm foamcore and hot glue, filled it with Great Stuff expanding foam, and painted on a layer of resin,the final layer will be Bondo and it will be primed (and painted if necessary).
i plan on having the parts assemble with a "peg and socket" system. for example the upper and lower receiver. the lower receiver will have 2 square sockets, one front one rear. the upper receiver will have 2 square pegs to match the sockets, then it will fastened with small flush mount machine screws positioned to simulate real bolts and screws on a true firearm.