Hi Woodsy!
I started the restoration of A LT-10 Lunar Transporter from Pippin Spacex II.
My first one was missing the front ring and rear engine exhaust. I just picked a complete one, and borrowed the needed parts to make rubber molds. From them I will cast new replacement parts. See pictures....
Photos of completed parts will follow soon.
I also am restoring a Pippin Spacex moon buggy with new wheels. Photos coming also.
I might make a second half ( two part mold) of engine exhaust on right.
I cast the LT-10 front ring. Here is the first one molded and unpainted against the original. Still making the two part mold for the tail exhaust . Tooth picks sticking in there will be air holes. Center white tube will be path to pour resin in later. Now waiting for this rubber to cure.
The LT-10 repro ring painted with original.
Two part mold for LT-10 engine exhaust ready to cast parts.
LT-10 Transporter parts are done except for chrome painting, and attaching permanently. See pictures.
SpaceX Moon Buggy parts recast is next up.
Bob
USA
This is fascinating stuff Bob, esp. to someone like me that still considers using sellotape as engineering. This is home industry, your own private factory. Incredible, as are the results.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Its satisfying when you can repair and restore a toy. Had I not found the second LT-10. I had found a old radio knob that would have worked with slight adjustment for the engine exhaust. That center ring would have been the bigger challenge.
DeleteGreat use of Lego bricks too! Is that Latex rubber you use Bob? Bill
ReplyDelete2 part silicone rubber, yes. works well. repairs easily if it tears. The Lego blocks work well building and rebuilding any size of molding box you need.
DeleteNice work! Silicone rubber and Urethane resin are a gift from the Gods when it comes to replacing injection moulded parts!
DeleteHave you tried Clear Urethane resin? It takes longer to set and for best results you need to "pressure pot" it to remove any tiny air bubbles. I use a modified pressure paint pot I bought on eBay and it produces crystal clear pieces!
Lewis, Thank you!
DeleteI used a pressure pot in the past. I agree it does great work on reducing bubbles. Unfortunately, I had a cheap one about ten years ago. A clamp failed and it blew its lid. It almost made me an angel. Its been frustrating, but I have steered away from them since.
Very cool Bob! I enjoy seeing old-school parts making.
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