I may have missed posting the last round of new parts. I will have to tally em up and get some shots posted here.
Sometimes, I am not satisfied with how a mold produces the part. Perhaps, cleanup of the part is too difficult or air pockets entrapped within the mold corrupt the cast piece too much.
This was the case with these two parts and I made new molds for them this weekend changing things up a bit.
I never liked how the cw arc trooper backpack castings were turning out as they didnt degas properly while casting and cleanup was too much of a chore.
The CW04 rotary cannon that Jay had sent me last year to mold had turned out a mold full of air pockets and the bail/handle hardly ever turned out right. I changed things up with the new mold and am proud to announce that the castings are turning out a lot better now for both parts.
Jay, I believe you are overdue for a care package, my friend.
also, here are a couple shots of a POC Gen Hawk helmet where I have molded the goggles on his brim to be cast in place. I can get the side straps that dangle down past the helmet to turn out but thus far, it is a pain in the butt.
