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Clinic - Casting Resin Freight Cars
Step 1. Build the Master
       Using styrene or strip wood, build the master component pieces including sides, ends, floor and roof. If using wood, be sure to seal the master with a coat of Testor�s Gloss Coat and sand lightly.
 
Step 2. Make a Rubber Mold
       Glue the masters to a piece of foam-core board using rubber cement. Be sure there are no severe undercuts of anywhere the rubber can get underneath the masters as it will trap the master in the rubber and both will be destroyed. After allowing 15 minutes to dry, build a box around the masters with strips of foam-core approximately � inch taller than the masters. Use strips of duct tape to fasten the strips to the bottom box to the  Mix RTV rubber in  accordance with the product directions. Pour the rubber over the masters until the box is full. Place the box on a surface that will vibrate such as an electric sander ( I use and old Foot-fixer foot bath.) Vibrate for 10 minutes or until bubbles no longer come to the surface. Allow the rubber to cure to 24 hours. Some products   say they cure in 4 hours � I have not had success trying to use the mold after such a short time, 24 hours is best. After the mold has fully cured, remove the duct tape and foam-core strips.  Remove the mold from the foam core base.
 
Step 3. Pouring the Casting Resin
     Mix the resin in accordance with the product instructions and pour into the mold. Only mix small quantities at a time (about � to � oz. of each part. It is OK to pour a new batch of resin on top of the previous batch, it will bond just fine. Use a toothpick or a piece of small wire to work the resin down into small detail cavities in the mold. Working from one side to the other, lay a piece of waxed paper over the resin making sure not to trap air bubbles in the casting. Allow the resin to cure at least 10 minutes before attempting to remove the parts from the mold. When the parts have been removed, assemble the car using ACC or other type of super glue. Add additional details and decals as you desire.

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