jmp_mydog Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) I've been experimenting with creating clear resin versions of some of my bases to use with a Rasputina crew. I think I found the right product now it's just a matter of trouble shooting some of the kinks in the process (namely mixing issues and setting time). Has anyone had any experience with casting clear resin, if so any tips? As you can see from the photo, I set the bases down thinking they were set and the bottoms were just tacky enough to pull up the material I set them on. Edited April 12, 2011 by jmp_mydog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_hazard Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I haven't any advice but I think it's a great idea for a Rasputina crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keltheos Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 At this point, my experience will be watching your progress with them. Cool idea (pun intended). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supervike Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I like the idea, but it seems like a lot of work. THere is a company that makes clear resin bases: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/25mm-clear-acrylic-bases-laser-cut-/150453446684?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item2307b9681c Of course if you enjoy the process, more power to ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp_mydog Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I like the idea, but it seems like a lot of work. THere is a company that makes clear resin bases: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/25mm-clear-acrylic-bases-laser-cut-/150453446684?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item2307b9681c Of course if you enjoy the process, more power to ya! It's a bit of a pain, but I think it will be worth it once I get all the kinks worked out. The laser cut is a good idea, but these are 3-dimensional. Basically I took my rock base mold and am doing a clear version. It's amazing how much the rocks look like chunks of ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka73 Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Rasputina on ice! love the idea cannot wait to see the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Alleycat Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 And the real question is whether or not you will be selling them once you make them. I am considering a rasputina army at some point soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp_mydog Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 And the real question is whether or not you will be selling them once you make them. I am considering a rasputina army at some point soon. Probably... if I can find a way to produce them that doesn't cost a fortune in time and materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvatarForm Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Try Google'ing Resin Addict... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Matt Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Did you try to mix in or tint the resin a very pale blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Awesome idea! If you want to try to torture yourself you can try for a two layer process to make the details stand out a bit more. You can fill the mold most of the way with your clear resin, then after it dries, use a slightly tinted blue layer to act as the wide base part. This way, when you flip it over you have clear ice over a slightly tinted layer to make the clear ice blocks stand out more. I saw someone try something like that about a year ago. I think on Dakka Dakka. It may be worth a search on their forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlasticBoy Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 I like this idea. I agree that a bit of tinting is a good idea. The secret with clear resin is 'a little goes a long way' so don't overdue any tinting, just a drop of paint or better an ink will make a huge difference in color. as for your tacky problem, that just means let them sit longer. a friend of mine made several bases with water effects on them and said to wait at least 24 hours before touching them at all. These being thicker you may want to wait even longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I used a really thin glaze of GW Hawk Turqouise paint over my clear plastic floral blocks to get that pure artic ice look seen here: I think it came out pretty well. Now if they weren't such a pain to assemble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp_mydog Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 So it's been a while but I recently had the chance to use clear bases on a Rasputina crew. The bases were cast in clear resin and the bottom of the base was painted blue which gives a nice effect while maintaining the clear icy nature of the base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yazza Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 painting the bottom, smart move, totally overlooked that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannonFodder Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I was contemplating trying clear\baseless models. Never got around to it because I wanted to play with the models too quickly. I figure if you make a 30 mm circle mold, and remove the bar from the feet of a painted model, then hang the model using copper wire to hold it still in the mold then pour clear resin into the mold it should trapping the feet in the resin making for a clear base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoboStele Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Nicely done!! I've been considering playing around with some clear bases a bit, though my Raspy crew is all based already. So just waiting for the right crew to come along that it will work good on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmPlains Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I've been experimenting with creating clear resin versions of some of my bases to use with a Rasputina crew. I think I found the right product now it's just a matter of trouble shooting some of the kinks in the process (namely mixing issues and setting time). Mind if I ask which product you settled on!? If you nail down the timing do let us know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp_mydog Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Mind if I ask which product you settled on!? If you nail down the timing do let us know Yeap, it's a smooth on product called crystal clear. It takes a while to dry and requires mixing a 90/100 instead of one to one but I really like how the product works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireTrollJake Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I love how wet and glossy the end product is. Really does pass as ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Great job Josh, the underside painting does maintain a more realistic appearance. Is it safe to assume you will be selling these shortly on your site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp_mydog Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Great job Josh, the underside painting does maintain a more realistic appearance. Is it safe to assume you will be selling these shortly on your site? Yeap, just as soon as I can get a few sets cast up proper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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