Resin Casting Products For Small Job

[Juggernut]

To those of us who do urethane resin casting (or other types of resin).  I find myself needing to cast a couple of small parts; two parts about half inch cubed each.(ballpark size).  I am seeking recommendations on the best type of mold rubber and resin to use to recreate these two items. Being a relatively first time caster, I’m curious if there’s a small kit that I could get to get the job done.  I looked for urethane casting kits but they’re either not what I’m looking for or way too expensive for just a couple of parts that will be easily cast through a one piece mold.  In decades long past I used an Alumilite starter set but those don’t exist any longer so any recommendations would be appreciated.

[thierry laurent]

If you can find it use Blue Stuff re-usable rubber from the Green Stuff company. You can possibly find other sellers in your area. This is far cheaper than silicone rubber and infinitely re-usable. Resin may be kept for years if stored correctly. So purchasing a larger quantity (at least 1l.) may actually be financially effective. Finally, this is what I did after various tests with different types of rubbers and resin. To cast simple parts, this is actually the cheaper, quickest and easiest approach.

[Rick Griewski]

Look into the “Smooth On” site on Amazon. They make very small volume casting kits. 
 

(send me a PM. I am doing a casting run/batch during this coming week.  Small parts can be tucked in. 

[Juggernut]

Thanks for the information.  I just decided to rob the parts rather than cast a duplicate set.  The A6M2 will be a later production version with the Type 3 radio instead of the Type 96.

Edited January 15, 2023 by Juggernut