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Molds
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 31, 2005 8:57 PM
I was watching DIYs model railroading show and saw some flexable latex molds to make mountains. They looked like they were about 2 feet and flat like a sheet. Does anyone know where I could buy them? Thanks, Susan[:)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 31, 2005 9:15 PM
Look here.

http://bragdonent.com/molds.htm

I have tried their weathering powders but not the latex molds. I saw them at this years Great American Train Show and they looked great.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 1, 2006 7:40 AM
Woodland Scenics makes a bunch of rock molds as well. They're no where near as big as you're talking about, but I've got a bunch of different ones that I make rock molds out of plaster. They work really well and are extremely durable. I've had one for a bout 10 years now, and it still casts just as good as the day I bought it, and cleans up with soap and water. They run about $4-$7 each and you can pick them up just about anywhere that sells model railroad supplies.
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Posted by ARTHILL on Sunday, January 1, 2006 1:38 PM
Welcome to the forum. You will like it here. I use WS molds and some generic ones I bought at a flea market. I have not tried wet application yet because having them form up works well for me. I have embedded them in foam and in plaster cloth, both work. I have used Plaster of Paris and WS light weight hydrocal. Both work and the PofP is much less expensive. My decission is still out on my preference between plaster molds and sculpting dirrectly in the foam. Both are fun and both work and accept paint about alike.
If you think you have it right, your standards are too low. my photos http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/ARTHILL/ Art

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