borderbasser Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 I have a soft plastic master that I want to mold with RTV that has a split belly like a fluke. I have never molded a bait like this. How would you guys in the know do this? I figured that after gluing the bait down, I would first try to spread open the belly a little and pour the RTV in the slot first before pouring around the exterior. I'm sure that I may have to massage the belly a little (that sounds a little wierd?) to squeeze a little of the excess out and fill in any air pockets in the slot. Does this sound like I may be on the right track? One thing I forgot to mention, I have a fluke mold from LC so I know it can be done, but this bait is fairly large and the hook slot is as much as 3/4" deep at its deepest spot in the belly. Anyone think this will be a problem? Also other molding materials like POP are not an option with this one. Thanks all. TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 I have a soft plastic master that I want to mold with RTV that has a split belly like a fluke. I have never molded a bait like this. How would you guys in the know do this? I figured that after gluing the bait down, I would first try to spread open the belly a little and pour the RTV in the slot first before pouring around the exterior. I'm sure that I may have to massage the belly a little (that sounds a little wierd?) to squeeze a little of the excess out and fill in any air pockets in the slot. Does this sound like I may be on the right track? One thing I forgot to mention, I have a fluke mold from LC so I know it can be done, but this bait is fairly large and the hook slot is as much as 3/4" deep at its deepest spot in the belly. Anyone think this will be a problem? Also other molding materials like POP are not an option with this one. Thanks all.TJ Find some shim stock or sheet metal, sually .050-.080 thick. cut it to fit in the hook slot of the org bait with about 1" hang out. mold it Walla you have your new mold with a bult in hook slot. you either have to permanately attach the sheetmetal to the mold or insert it in the mold each time its poured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockylinx Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 shim stock or sheet metal, Hell I use a Aluminum can. cuts easy and not hard to find. just cut the top and bottom off and fold the can (double the metal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borderbasser Posted October 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Thanks for the advice guys. I was really hoping I would not have to make a hook slot though. One question. I am planning on drilling some holes in the slot material in the area that is exposed for the RTV to flow through to lock it in place. Do yall think this will be sufficient, or should I bend some sort of flange in it as well? Is there any material I can use that the RTV will bond to? I want to make sure that this mold will last. Thanks guys. TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockylinx Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 I mostly use Plaster of Paris (POP) because I can get a better shine on my baits. I also don't have to worry about bonding issues. You might want to think about trying POP on this project but due to the fact that you might have problems using metal (hard) with RTV (soft) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
