Using modelling clay for 'buck' making?
Discussion
Work will start on creating the moulds for the project car at the end of January, first step will be converting the CAD design into a full size pattern. I have a strategy for doing this, and as far as I know it is a new idea, which I will share if it turns out to be successful.
However there are certain areas which will need to be done 'by hand'. I am considering the use of modelling clay for these, something I know Clive is dong, so if he or anyone else would like to post comments on the suitability and difficulties of this method I would be very interested. I have watched all the Kolb deos on Youtube, BTW
However there are certain areas which will need to be done 'by hand'. I am considering the use of modelling clay for these, something I know Clive is dong, so if he or anyone else would like to post comments on the suitability and difficulties of this method I would be very interested. I have watched all the Kolb deos on Youtube, BTW
Make sure you use the right type of clay, a Medium to Hard Automotive clay is allot easier to finish and paint over. I bought some softer, but have ordered some harder now for my Dash and rear clip mods.
If you have access to a CNC Router then making up the 4" separated sections from Wood and bolting them together would be great...
It's only practice and some basic tools.
http://www.chavant.com/new_site/files/pdf/products...
If you have access to a CNC Router then making up the 4" separated sections from Wood and bolting them together would be great...
It's only practice and some basic tools.
http://www.chavant.com/new_site/files/pdf/products...
GTRCLIVE said:
Who would have thought there would be so many different types? This is certainly something that needs to be looked into carefully, thanks.Depends how much you are doing but a small oven or a set of pig lamps make life a lot easier heating up a fair bit of clay in one go,dont get it too hot !
get a surface film to seal the clay before you mould from it
An if it all goes wrong just heat it up an try again,but to avoid too many mistakes take your time an remove/style the clay slowly/small scrapes dont try to do it in 2 minutes
get a surface film to seal the clay before you mould from it
An if it all goes wrong just heat it up an try again,but to avoid too many mistakes take your time an remove/style the clay slowly/small scrapes dont try to do it in 2 minutes
f1rob said:
Depends how much you are doing but a small oven or a set of pig lamps make life a lot easier heating up a fair bit of clay in one go,dont get it too hot !
get a surface film to seal the clay before you mould from it
An if it all goes wrong just heat it up an try again,but to avoid too many mistakes take your time an remove/style the clay slowly/small scrapes dont try to do it in 2 minutes
Am looking into what to spray on the clay before the Primer /Top coat, any products you can recomend ??get a surface film to seal the clay before you mould from it
An if it all goes wrong just heat it up an try again,but to avoid too many mistakes take your time an remove/style the clay slowly/small scrapes dont try to do it in 2 minutes
speak to your clay supplier an see what they recomend,I have done a couple of bodies for 1 off elise race cars for lotus an they have a thin plastic film in the styling studio thats applied almost like gold leaf an looks like an ali panel when its finnished an totally seals the surface
Failing that a couple of waxes an a couple of heavy PVA,S will work,surface wont be perfect but will release an not too much works got to be put in to get the surface/shine back
Failing that a couple of waxes an a couple of heavy PVA,S will work,surface wont be perfect but will release an not too much works got to be put in to get the surface/shine back
The film your reffering to is known as dynock
Kolb are another supplier of modelling clay as well as all the tools and other stuf you may need - http://www.kolb-technology.com/studioline/index.ph...
There is a bunch of stuff on youtube that may help you - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEW4uE5sg6s
Good luck!
Kolb are another supplier of modelling clay as well as all the tools and other stuf you may need - http://www.kolb-technology.com/studioline/index.ph...
There is a bunch of stuff on youtube that may help you - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEW4uE5sg6s
Good luck!
Gassing Station | Kit Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff