jhchampion190 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 What is the best method for creating a prototype for finetuning before it would ever get to a cnc machine. I was using clay but there is way too many imperfections in the clay I used. Is Sculpey the best to use as I do not like cutting someone elses lures up to create an idea? I appreciate all feedback, as I am a newbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I can tell you this Sculpy is a great medium to work with as after you bake it you can then "machine it" meaning that it's hard enough to sand or dremmel to get to the level of surface finish your looking for. You can seal it with epoxy or similar material to get a really smooth surface then make your mold from RTV silicone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhchampion190 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 How does it hold up with making apendages? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) Works like a charm I see your from PA as am I join the Eastern Pennsylvania Fishing Reports (EPFR) and let them know I sent ya it's free you'll like it there I can't copy and paste on TU for some reason but if you join goto the custom corner board and read the Perkiomen craw thread a very talented member has been making his own line of baits for personal use and you will get to see the progression of how its done, Darren's a heck of a guy I'm sure if you ask him some of the ins and outs he'd be glad to help. Edited February 23, 2014 by Gon2long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhchampion190 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 You are correct that dude Darren has some nice baits in the works. That is also a nice website with it seems good folks. I bought some Sculpy today so we will see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) Best dependent on the person. I always hated Sculpey for making masters. Like most things (unless you have no skill) you can make them work and find out all the ins and outs. I still find basswood about the easiest and quickest way to go when it comes to making masters. It carves, sands, and takes detail good. It can get frizzy but nothing flaming won't fix. Seal it and ready to go. Edited February 23, 2014 by Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I haven't done more than a couple of prototypes for plastics. I used a mixture of several types of materials; a bit of wood carving, piece of Lexan sheet, a few pieces of bamboo sate sticks, you get the general idea. The problem I found with making rigid masters, is the legs tend to snap off. I solved this my making the legs or appendages separate and soft gluing them to the body. This way, if the legs came off, I could simply glue them back. I used UHU glue for this job. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 You can also use soft wire to make legs in a master that won't break off, and can be adjusted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
