1/6th scale 1890's 30ft navy steam cutter (live steam)

[tghsmith]

the wax is a small amount and not worth recovery,, (also sorta cheap) steam to melt the majority of the wax out,, the burnout kiln is just that, wax is gone at 400f,programmed to go 1300f to cure the investment, and then drop down to a holding temp so the mold is hot for pouring,, the vacuum table pulls out gases through the plaster investment for better casting..

 

[tghsmith]

waxes looking better, waiting on some casting things,, decided to start working up some brass masters to make waxes from..

 

[tghsmith]

working on more waxes (boiler shell to stack fittings) and more brass masters to make multiple waxes from..

 

[Boswell]

@tghsmith, are you making your waxes on a lathe, mill, hand carving or something else? BTW, I love seeing your progress and attention to detail. Fantastic work

 

[tghsmith]

all of the above...

 

[tghsmith]

wax casting day,, poor-man's wax injector and silicone mold,, all ready for trimming and mounting to a sprue..

 

[Eddyde]

Any progress?

 

[tghsmith]

well it got to hot to mess with casting, then I had a Posterier Vitreous Detachment in my right eye,, think big nasty floater in your field of vision,, tires you out as your brain is constantly trying to correct.. so I took a break,, things are getting better have spent the last three weeks working on the boat figures (detail work but not fine measuring) should be back on the metal stuff next week..working again on the engine control,, Machinist Mate 2nd class Chester Servos..

 

[Eddyde]

Good to hear your are feeling better. The figures look amazing and automatronic! Wow!

 

[Boswell]

Also glad to see you doing well enough to make progress and the Animatronics is Cool surprise. This is an amazing project. I hope things continue to improve for you.