Mold Making and Casting Book

Jugtown Modeler Nov 8, 2013

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    Secrets of Expert Mold Making and Resin Casting

    By Karl K. Juelch

    Hope this is appropriate here,

    I have seen people comment about wanting to learn to create molds and cast reproductions of their modeled work or they have begun experimenting with the process but have lots of questions. I spent years learning by trial and error, lots of errors, on my own and through a professional model shop, all because there really was not a source that could explain the process. The tools and equipment, mold designing, techniques, tips and advice that was needed was only available through inexperienced salesmen, trial and error or if you were very fortunate, a mentor.

    A friend of mine was that fortunate. He learned from somebody with years of experience molding and casting. Now, he has put all that knowledge, plus his own expanded techniques, into a book that does a great job taking you through the entire process from designing a proper mold, materials, technique, terminology and sources, to casting bubble free. By learning the process from someone more experienced, you eliminate most of the time consuming and money consuming mistakes. Even after 20 years of molding and casting, I picked up some advice, tips and terminology that will help me improve my process.

    Karl is an avid aviation modeler and decided to use his skills to create airplane kits that the large kit manufacturers saw no profit in. He set out on an ambitious plan to offer high quality airplane models and that meant learning high quality mold making and casting. This knowledge is transferable to anyone looking to reproduce 3 dimensional models. Yes, I know that 3D printing is on the rise but there is a steep learning curve to using the CAD software and even the most advanced printing still has fine detail issues, warping and longevity problems. In the design industry, 3D printing is rapid prototyping and meant for study, plausibility and visual reference. It is really not at a stage of manufacturing durable goods... yet. But you can make molds and cast durable reproductions of 3D printed items you designed.

    Karl's book can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Expert.../dp/1492294942

    While Karl is a friend and fellow modeler, I am doing this because I believe this book is helpful to anyone with interest in this craft. I don't receive any compensation. On a project like this, there is probably not a huge profit awaiting him and helping connect anyone here with Karl's expertise is the least I could do.

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