Thanks for the comments guys, appreciated.
Onto some more modelling. The figure of Sean was next up. I have never really done a figure before and have always wanted to learn. A few books and a tutorial from my good mate Simmo saw me through. I did scrub the paint off and start again 5 times before I was happy enough with this result. The macro photography, strong light and magnification on the screen are not particularly flattering, but he looks really good at normal viewing distance.



I then finished the master of the trailer. The chassis parts were completed, using Meng bolts to add detail to the rails.

I made one leaf spring suspension assembly, using thin strips of plastic card and aluminium foil.

All of the trailers master components together.

I spent some time boxing up all of the components ready to mould them using Pinkysil. Visible is my vacuum chamber which I use to de-gas the silicone.

I haven't done many two part moulds before , so I felt the trailer deck was going to be a great way to expand my skills in that area.
Ready to pour the first half. I have formed the pour hole and air hole from modelling clay. The pour hole is the conical shape and is designed to act as a reservoir for resin that will allow for it to fill the mould once the air bubbles are shrunk in the pressure pot.

The second half, once the modelling clay that formed the base of the first half has been stripped away. I have used a very thin coat of petroleum jelly on the pink silicone to allow the second half not to stick to it.

The first resin pour of the trailer deck.

All of the components of the trailer in resin.

The assembled resin trailer. Tricky little thing that has been the most time consuming part of the build! The Ubolts and other fitting were made from brass rod.


IÂ used some Uschi plywood decal for the trailer deck. (Thanks Simmo!)
