February 28, 2014 McKinstry Meeting
Theme: Modern Cats – post WW II
A scratch-built model of a combine – all metal construction built by Dunbar Sr. The tractor is diecast.
A scratch-built model of a combine – all metal construction built by Dunbar Sr. The tractor is diecast.
Frank Ress described how to cast lead weights for nosecones and similar uses. The presentation included demonstration how to use modelling clay to create a positive master, mixing Hydrocal plaster to prepare a mold from the clay master, and explanation how to use the completed mold to cast a custom weight. Sources for tools and materials were suggested, and samples of completed weights were on display.