bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 6 A few weeks ago, I bought a real sterling, thinking of building a bapty. However, my son and I (it's always a double project, we always build double) wanted to try it with real parts. That means - grip and rear end made of metal. Not easy, we soon noticed. What metal to take? Pewter and Plumb? To soft. Aluminum? High melting point. We will do it in the garden ... Our alternative: ZAMAC. A mixture of tin, copper, aluminum and magnesium. Melting Point: 340°C - thats OK. Next Problem: The mold. After some research, special silicone for high temperatures. Maintains six to seven casting cycles. Ok, so let´s go. First, i cut the rear end of the sterling ... I took the mass from the picture, that I have increased to 1: 1. From the rear end, I made the template: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 6 The ready Template: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 6 Now, made the mold. You can always use lego The release agent did not work, so I had to cut the mold apart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 6 Then, the first casting attempt.... We did not know how the metal reacts, so i wear protective clothing (Motorcycle clothes, Fireman helmet and Gloves) The first try ... Nice, but not good ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 6 Not good enough .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 6 Second try and good enough for us ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 6 Final assembly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 6 Next step, is to built the grip. I must study some pics and then the same than here ... make a template, make a mold ....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hausi 219 Report post Posted October 6 This is nothing short of amazing, well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henselmonster 319 Report post Posted October 7 Wow! This is amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 7 Sunday afternoon, nice weather, best time to stand in the cellar ... Aome work on the grip for the mold template and drill the holes in the rear end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dutchy 431 Report post Posted October 8 Whoa...this is going to be an awesome project! I already like what you've done so far bro'! My compliments Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 9 Today I finished the template for the mold. First half of silicone is casted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 11 Grip is Ready ... In the next days, i will install it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henselmonster 319 Report post Posted October 11 so awesome. you wouldn't happen to want to sell some casts would you? Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 11 The problem is, i can do 6 or 7 peces, before the mold is ruined. From the rear end and I could make six copies. For a new mold + material, each rear end costs 60 - 70 € . Thats expensive. It is an experiment ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Volksjager 28 Report post Posted October 12 Fantastic work, it's really coming along. Keen to see more progress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 14 Some work on the Scoperail and the Grip with Trigger Guard. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 15 T-Stripes & Loading Lever ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 18 Almost finished. I need some good Powerzylinders. i think, i will buy it by Fieldmarshal. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 18 Some details ... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikelbrierly 15 Report post Posted October 25 So amazing. Wow. Any pics of the weathering process?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 26 Hi, i use "Revell Color Stop". You apply it before paint. And after paint i use a wirebrush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigwam 211 Report post Posted October 28 Now with Powerzylinders .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
