Modding with Clay

[mnpctech]

Other than little experience with Super Sculpey clay, I'm a clay noob <_<

I need clay that will adhere to painted metal and harden upon it. I wanna encase an entire cube case in this clay.

Super Sculpey won't stick unless I glue it <_<

[kazuo]

I'm using SCI Autostyle Light Clay for my sentinel. It is normally used in the automotive industry for designing cars (what else he?) :)
Degree of hardness is 9 on a scale from 1-10 which means that you don't have to bake it. It will stay in shape as long as you don't heat it up to 90°C, then it melts.
The degree of hardness allows a chip removing process which is necessary for a highly detailed model.

The finished claymodel provides a basis for the gypsum negative which will be used for the final resin model (hopefully) ... I'm new to the whole casting process.

I don't know if it's the proper clay for you aim. Maybe you drop paul aka crimsonsky a msg, he seems to be the right contact person for clay issues.

[mnpctech]

Thanks!

mashie told I should check out Milliput (http://www.milliput.com/home.htm) He used it for his Doom 3: Hell Inside (http://www.wizdforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=858)

Its manufactured in Wales. I emailed them about resellers in US. ..



Dear Bill Owen

Many thanks for your enquiry. Milliput products are available from
model/hobby shops in the US. You can also purchase online from:-

http://www.restorersupplies.com

http://www.TheBritishAccent.com

http://www.hobbyworks.com

http://www.friendshobby.com

http://www.klmstudios.com

http://www.stevenshobby.com

http://www.squadron.com

http://www.michtoy.com

http://www.milminwh.com

http://www.hobbyhutch.com

http://www.modelmecca.com

http://www.micromark.com

http://www.americaneagleshobbies.com

http://www.greatmodels.com

Roll Models Inc
P O Box 27066
Golden Valley
MN 55427-0066
tel 763 545 0399
http://www.rollmodels.net

Michele Otey Superfine White only
6040 Myers Road
Clinton
Ohio 44216
fax 330 882 6169
http://www.thisolddoll.com
email: Argomo@aol.com

Scientific Models Inc. Standard & Superfine White
340 Snyder Avenue
Berkeley Heights
New Jersey 07922
Tel 908 464 7070
Fax 908 665 9383

Thank you for your interest in our product.
--
Regards
Jane Atherton
The Milliput Company
http://www.milliput.com

[fillip]

Milliput looks prety decent. I looked into it a while ago after I saw Mashie use it on his Y2K Bug. It's cheap and comes in different grades too from more coarse stuff to really fine for finishing work.

[mnpctech]

I just need to decide how much I'll need... Haven't decided if I'll utilize it on Server Cube like YY's or Shuttle case... Maybe the Aria :mellow:

I'll order some and keep ya updated

[mnpctech]

Anyone here (U.S.) also interested in getting Milliput?

[jedimas729]

Sounds interesting! I wonder if I could put some of it to use! Too bad my funds are extremely limited now! :-( damn xbox and halo 2 and halflife 2, and school, and life in general!! :D

[mnpctech]

I've sent them email for wholesale pricing.. I know I'll need a crap load, so bulk order from UK makes sense. It probally wouldn't happen till December