NuttyGambler Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 I'm a newbie, so sorry about the questions. I have searched and not found answers to these questions. Up here in MN, a perch is a preferred treat of many game fish. BUT given most bass fishing suppliers are from the south, most things lean more to the shad colors. Does someone have suggestions to get the closest to perch greens and yellows? Also am I right with this for two part molds. For using an existing soft plastic as a model you can only use plaster or Duhams. If you have a wood model you might as well use Bondo? Thanks much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyGambler Posted May 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 I have kept on searching, and I need to amend my two part mold. Bondo has not worked well for two part molds for most people. So plaster or the silicon (clam thing - if the shape allows it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Check out the soft plastics gallery. I have a firetiger color there that might be what you're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyGambler Posted May 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Wow they look great! Even has an orange/red belly. Yes that would work. (At least I think it should) So are you willing to share that with me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 I have used bondo many times to make two part molds. The molds I made turned out just fine. I find them easier to make than rock puddy or plaster of paris but of course aren't as strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyGambler Posted June 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Hello Travis: Many people seem to have problems keeping the second half from attaching to the first half. How are you keeping them apart or assisting with getting them apart? Thanks much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Shot of WD-40. No sticking at all. Sets and pulls apart with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttyGambler Posted June 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Interesting! So just follow the things like in the tutorial for plaster just coat the first plate with WD-40 before forming the second? I'm sure others will find this useful as well. Thanks MUCH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 I didn't come up with the idea. Yes just place you bottom half down, put the master in it squirt with WD and then pour the bondo. same process as making the bondo mold for cranks in the tutorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
