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Title: 15 mm windows and doors
Post by: FifteensAway on August 31, 2010, 04:04:16 PM

Who makes windows and doors in 15 mm? 

I'm thinking in terms of residential and commercial windows and doors, flat castings that can be glued onto a flat surface (not the plastic model railroad type items I'm already familiar with) suitable for wild west setting buildings.  I need quite a few. 

Maybe do some with computer graphics but want some with a more 3D feel to them as well.

Appreciate any assistance.  Thanks!

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Title: Re: 15 mm windows and doors
Post by: Antaak on September 13, 2010, 09:37:18 PM

for my part I start by cutting the shape of my window/door in a sheet of hard paper, then I glue the balsa on the paper.
a photo of doors and windows before molding them.
(http://nsm04.casimages.com/img/2010/09/13//100913103326908756745532.jpg) (http://www.casimages.com)

Title: Re: 15 mm windows and doors
Post by: Sangennaru on September 13, 2010, 10:08:57 PM

great work. i will have to do the same shortly, for a 28mm project.

love your style, btw

Title: Re: 15 mm windows and doors
Post by: Barry S on September 14, 2010, 02:33:19 AM

Quote from: Antaak on September 13, 2010, 09:37:18 PM

for my part I start by cutting the shape of my window/door in a sheet of hard paper, then I glue the balsa on the paper.

They look great.

Are you going to sell these?

Cheers,

Barry

Title: Re: 15 mm windows and doors
Post by: Antaak on September 14, 2010, 06:22:03 AM

no, for the moment I'm not going to sell something.

Title: Re: 15 mm windows and doors
Post by: Barry S on September 17, 2010, 01:35:11 AM

Quote from: Antaak on September 14, 2010, 06:22:03 AM

no, for the moment I'm not going to sell something.

Please let us know when you decide to as you're work is very, very nice.

Title: Re: 15 mm windows and doors
Post by: Antaak on September 17, 2010, 11:20:45 AM

thanks, and no problem I'll let you know.

Title: Re: 15 mm windows and doors
Post by: FifteensAway on September 22, 2010, 12:27:34 AM

Antaak,

Can you enlighten me on the process you use to make your molds and the material you use to cast your molds?  I don't mind making a dozen masters and casting them but I'd be in a looney bin if I tried to make all the windows and doors I need for my wild west 15 mm town in progress.

Thanks.

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Title: Re: 15 mm windows and doors
Post by: Sangennaru on September 22, 2010, 07:47:13 AM

i think that there are several good tutorials on utube, and also on hirst arts site! :)

silicon rubbers are pretty various, but all them are good for molding. you should try some to find the best for you.

Title: Re: 15 mm windows and doors
Post by: Antaak on September 22, 2010, 11:39:33 AM

sorry to be so late, but as Sangennaru said, I think you'll find what you want in the Hirst Arts page, there is a tuto to make molds, and links to rubber sellers (I will try the starter set from Micromark soon http://www.micromark.com/COMPLETE-RESIN-CASTING-STARTER-SET,8174.html (http://www.micromark.com/COMPLETE-RESIN-CASTING-STARTER-SET,8174.html))
I think you should try a 1 for 1 rubber (because it's easier to use)