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g-pa1 · ‎01-04-2006

Most every structure on my layout has been made with plastic of some sort.(except for a scratch built wooden fire tower) I now have won a lazer cut kit and was wondering if it will go together like the plastic buildings or what problems will I run into trying to build this wood kit. I take it that lazer cut kits are wood? Thanks for any suggestions. Gene

ginzokid · ‎02-08-2006

Chuck, Sounds like you can just pour WS light hydrocal into those molds to make the item. I never knew that WS sent molds with their kits. This must be somethng new. How to make a mold: Mix the lightweight hydrocal per the package directions. Lightly spray the inside of the mold with PAM, this is a good mold release agent. Pour the hydrocal into the mold. Let it set per package instructed time. When set, you can flex the mold to break the bond, not the mold or the piece, and pop out the piece. Give it 24 hours to really dry. Then you can paint or stain it and use it. Hope this helps. B-)

flaretired · ‎02-08-2006

Punk. The set is the Woodland Scenics Town and Factory set N Scale. 13 different kits. Also comes with a large bag of metal parts which I will probably be asking a lot of questions about those when I finish all the kits. Now working on my 5th kit. Thanks Pete for the help. Chuck 🙂

beastranger · ‎02-08-2006

Chuck I just looked in my T+F box and there is a thin sheet of vacu-formed plastic (white) that has awnings and things on it. While it could be used as a mold, it is made to cut out the pieces and then glue them to the buildings. If you can take a photo of it and post it, or I will of mine when I get a minute, I'll be able to see if they are the same. Punk

ginzokid · ‎02-09-2006

Punk, Chuck said the details were on the inside of these molds. Strange. However, what you have said makes more sense. I have never known WS to provide actual molds. Chuck, Re think the positive/negative way you are looking at the forms. The details that you said are on the inside might just be intentional, especially if the pieces you are looking at are awnings. B-)

beastranger · ‎02-09-2006

Being vacuum formed it would make sense that there is more detail on the inside as the plastic is sucked down over the pattern. Punk

flaretired · ‎02-09-2006

I think I am making a mountain out of a mole hill. I think I might of jump the gun on this one. Your probably right, they are cut outs and not molds. Will post photo in my kits album. Chuck 🙂