Casting A Tiny Car Body

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I re-uploaded this video because the audio level was too low in the first upload. That meant losing 500 views and all of your comments! 😭 Sorry about that. Thanks for your patience!

If I had someone like you as my shop teacher in high school, would 100% be in the trade. You speak so clearly that Youtube autocc has no problem catching on. Thank you.

"Exceed the clients expectations with the absolute least possible effort." - Robert Tolone Such wise words, Sensei Tolone.

Yessir, you're right - those thin-walled parts are not as ideal for resin casting as they are for injection molding. :) In the past I've gotten around some issues by using two-part squeeze molds, and - for the strength - selected resins like Smooth-On's Task-4. A big sprue is absolutely ideal for situations like this. I tell people that with small or thin-walled items, go BIG on the sprue, to give you that weight above the hole going into the part. Another thing I've done only once (for a smaller figure) is an underpour spout, where you pour into this opening that leads down and curves up into the object, with a vent going up and out above the object. Seeing you crank out lots of parts makes me want to get back rolling with it!

"Put the craft where it shows" a simple yet wise teaching

6:24 🤣 "what a dumb story" I love learning through you. Your teachings are wonderfu

i want Robert as my gpa. I hope he stays with us for a long long time. I love how he challanges himelf and keeps his mind sharp by doing so not to mention hes super funny and a great teacher. I could watch him all day. Ive learned so much from him. Thank you Robert!!!

I couldn’t believe how perfect that came out, you really showed your skill and experience here. Also, if someone sent me that car body, I’d be forced to smash it and send it back with a note “damaged in shipping”

Hello Robert, I'm a professional resin caster for about 15 years now. Mostly 1/8th scale hot rod parts. I was also an injection molding process technician for close to 27 years. I've watched a couple of your videos and I've learned a few things. Like you're not a fan of claying parts up, I'm not a fan of cutting parts out of molds. I would have made a two part mold for this car body. I would have done the silicone parting line trick for sure. I would've canted the body front to back at about 10 to 15 degrees to help with flow. On the second half of the pour you could add your wax vents to the highest points as well as a pour spout. Same results without warping the parts. I also make some pretty thin parts (about .030 thick) using a squish mold process. You waste a little resin that way but makes great parts. I'll keep watching for more great ideas.

It's an AFX slot car body,I casting these little terrors is my specialty and making them in non stock colors keeps me in business.Great videos!!!!Silpak is king.

The YouTube algorithm finally got something right. I'm not sure how this got recommended, but I'm glad it did.

It’s generous of you to say that you and the construction crew are “working around each other.” You’re a good sport!

Rob!!!! Amen to the claying!!! Love your videos!

The pre-relesed parting areas is a genius idea Robert. Gonna try that next time I have a similar situation.

From your knowledge of the nomenclature, I'll venture that you are a racing fan. As such, I'm sure you recognize that as a Porsche 917K. Anyway, I enjoy your work.

Surprisingly it did! But you know your business like no other! 👍🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

This video is just a testament to your expertise and knowledge of the process. Really cool to watch and see a new technique being used. Thanks for the awesome videos

Bob, the MASTER! You’ve done it again. Wow I had my doubts. I was thinking to myself, no way! I should have known better. Never doubt the MASTER! Congrats. Best regards, Richard

I love your videos! I really enjoy how you introduce us in the world of molding. The two piece model video reminds me of how they make keycaps for mechanical keyboards.