Painting Resin Model Kits with Frank Ippolito! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jsdjl9SFu8-phIE.html

You can figure out how much resin you need by filling a measured cup with water, then put the 3D print in the water and the difference in displacement is about how much you'll need. Add a little extra for good measure cause sometimes the resin shrinks.

I use Lego for walling up, it works well for small parts and is re usable.

The zigzag self-aligning technique is brilliant.

I love these videos with Frank. I'm really glad to see him as a more regular guest.

I've been doing some molding myself and have discovered that $25 of Oomoo doesn't go very far. So, to reduce the amount I need to use on the non-rectangular models I'm making molds from, I've created a 3D printed outer wall to replace the foam core slabs on the side. My trick to creating the wall without having to modeling anything is (using Simplify3D terminology): - Load the model that you want to create a mold wall for - Increase the model z-height (turn off uniform scaling, so you're only changing the height) by ~6mm - Turn Top Solid Layers, Bottom Solid Layers, and Outline/Perimeter Shells all you zero - Turn Infill Percentage to 0 - Turn on Skirt/Brim - Set the Skirt Layers to a large number that is guaranteed to exceed the height of the extended model - Set the Skirt Offset from Part to be something like 10mm (or however much silicon you want around the part in your mold) - Set the Skirt Outlines to 2 Now when you print, you'll get no original model, but a double perimeter skirt the height of the model + 6mm. Simplify3D automatically stops the skirt once the extended model height is reached. I don't know if every slicer will do that, so do check the height of the print that gets created. If your printer is well calibrated, the double perimeter wall should be watertight. I also increased the "Allow speed reductions down to" percentage to 40%, as I found this value is used by Simplify3D for the skirt speed and wanted the prints to complete faster. Other slicers may use a different parameter to control the skirt speed. The other way to fudge it would be to turn up the print speed to something much higher than normal, knowing that it'll get scaled down by some factor. I suppose a vertical ooze shield would work just as well as a skirt (plus in S3D it has a direct speed multiplier control), but I used the skirt. After my prints complete, I use hot glue to attach them to the base foamcore board, as per this tutorial. I hope someone finds this useful.

I MADE MY FIRST MOLD TODAY!!! I have so much to learn but i cant wait to make more

Norm, I like your interviewing skills. You ask all the questions that the viewers might think to ask. I'm sure you already know the answers, but it does take skill to pull out that information for the benefit of the audience. Keep up the great work.

Thank you! This is a proper way to advertise the premium stuff - telling us where to find more info while providing actual helpful content.

God damned I'm tired of people complaining about the premium member stuff in the comments. I'm not a member and I'm perfectly fine with them advertising it. These guys do a lot of hard work to bring us the content they do. I do believe tested is their full time job or close to it. Either way they are more than free to try to make a living off this. Premium membership or not I'm perfectly happy with the 100% free content that we get on KZfaq and hardly bothered at all by the small bit of advertising they do. If I end up not liking their content or the advertising becomes cloying I'll vote by subscribing. Until then I for one wish to say how much I still appreciate the content you guys are producing. Keep up the good work. I'm sure I'll get flamed for posting this, but that's the net for you.

"For my head let's try and cast it in a flesh-tone." "Ok." Casts it in red.

This is extremely helpful and inspiring! I can't wait to start doing stuff :) Thank you guys for sharing, you're awesome!

Time wrap!!!! Frank got his finger dyed in casting, but was already dyed in molding!!! Wouuuuuu!

Thank you so much for doing these videos, small words of wisdom and tips from people who have done this for years really help us at the beginning of the journey. I always take notes! A thousand thanks!

the Smooth On KZfaq channel is pretty cool too... but it's AWESOME to see things not going perfect too... how it works in real life! AWESOME VIDEO!!! ty for it!

always love Franks tutorials

one of the best videos yet! I love the subject!

This absolute madlad poured the silicone directly out of the cup he mixed it in. I respect your audacity Frank.

lil tip tho just in case u dont want to waste ur resin just take a container fill it with water mark the water volume, then put ur model inside the water and mark again now u want to calculate the volume before and after the model dip in via marker that u made earlier now u know how much resin u need to fill those volume (model volume) keep in mind tho, some resin shink when cure.. so not a bad idea to put more resin

The more mass within the cup = quicker thermal reaction. Use a bowl to lessen mass and possibly lengthen pot life.

More of these how to videos would be great to see!

Frank's voice is so calming. Like Dan Berry in the UK.

I don't understand why so many people in the comments are hating on Norm? Like, he's there to ask questions, that's literally his job in this video! He represents the viewer who wants to learn how to cast stuff and he's doing his best to ask everything that might be obvious to the expert but not to the viewer!

please make a video using hydrocast. Or something that can make a enlarged replica. BTW I appreciate the host asking a lot of questions, I think it helps newbies feel more confident. especially since these hobbies aint cheap!

The dude in glasses asks thorough questions. I am getting maximum value out of the interviewer. Good job man. :)

Would love to see more stuff like this!

Knowing how much smooth-on products cost that amount of resin being wasted made me sad :D

You both rule! Thanks for sharing. This is super cool 😎 💗🌿✨😆

Gotta love Smooth-On

This is one of the best Tested videos IMHO.

Excellent video here in 2019! Not the first time I’ve watched it. I retrospectively love the immediacy. Please make more videos with mistakes! It’s ever so lacking in this day and age. When everything is scripted to the umpteenth factor unscripted is refreshing.

Very informative from both sides for newbie like me . Getting ready to try my own

best premium member episode so far

Norm is awesome. Haters gonna hate. Don't listen to them dude, thanks for helping to make this awesome content!

"Wear gloves, wear eye protection," says Frank, not doing either. :)

Awesome video, so helpful! Thanks so much.

Cool video....this is why I watch Tested!

Fantastic, are appreciate fine details and the work is first.! Thank you ...!

Frank was way more personable & likeable than when he was on Face Off. I almost didn't watch the video when I saw his face on it. Really good tips here.

nice video, i always wanted to know how this is done in detail.. and the resin looks tasty.. robocop 2 brought me here indirectly

Great Video, starting to get into casting myself!!!

Thanks was looking for a good video of this for so long

Water displacement to calculate volume first, figure out how much resin you'll need before hand!

I use Lego to build my molds. Quick and totally reusable

thanks for sharing valuable info, it's fascinating !

Thanks guys!!!! Awesome Video.

Nice video I am going to start casting some replacement parts for antique radios !

gawd, when I was doing resin casting I had that thing happen of the resin curing whilst I was pouring it because there was so much in the cup, it was the most frustrating thing ever. I learned from it at least

25:47 I love the random boom mic creeping in. I know it happens, I just found it amusing the way it's creeping in real slow.

Excellent video! Thanks guys :-D

This is very useful, thank you both.

That is one epic comb over Norm is rocking.

Boy I would sure love to hear what Frank has to say.

I guess you could fill the mold with water, then pour it into a measuring cup, that way you will know how much resin do you need.

frank aint wanna be there without Adam

Great video guys . Don't know why peeps are tripping about Norm . The other guy doesn't seem bothered if anything he's just so used to knowing the process that it's become second nature to him . So when he's asked questions it's almost refreshing Not only that but Norm asking all these questions gives us new guys an insight on what it's like to be there learning from them in person . The questions help make the learning curve for some of us a lot easier as opposed to just having to watch the process without being allowed to ask any questions on the process Ultimately everyone will have differences on what they like but I'm positive before the camera was rolling Norm made sure to let the guy know that he was going to ask the guy many beginner questions in order to set the tone and prevent the guy from being confused and annoyed from all the questions The guy seems helpful and willing to share his knowledge so if he doesn't have a problem with it then those do that do have a problem are just wasting your energy . Nevertheless let's keep it movin ☝️🐲

When you know how much resin you use to fill a mold, label the mold with that amount (in this case 4 oz). You will save a lot of resin over a small number of casts! Especially if you don't do a lot of casting for a period of time, it will save you doing the trial an error multiple times...

Some really good, interesting information here. Thanks for showing those tip to us some of which probably took years to come up with. Great tutorial. Thanks guys. :-)

How fun! LOVE it :)Jen

Thank you guys i loves the video i can't wait to make my molds

This is great, do more!

This was one of the most informative videos I've watched the zig zag tip was golden

They should sell the recasts of the tested logos. I would buy that.

Sometimes Norm seems like a small child that has never been exposed to anything in the world with his questions and comments.

Norm asked great questions for someone like me who's looking into starting out as a fresh newbie to sculpting and casting. Some I didn't even think of asking! Like cleaning the molds with rubbing alcohol. Frank was fantastic as a tutor for the questions. Loved it!

I like Frank, because he is a nice enough guy to feed into the dumb stuff the hosts say. You can just tell he is a patient, good dude.

I don't see why people have such an issue with them mentioning this was brought to us by premium members. If I give money to something, I like to see tangable results of that donation, and having specific videos that highlight the fact that they could not be made without that money makes the whole thing much more transparent and worthwhile.

This feels like the old internet now because they sound too nice and reasonable with each other.

0:10 glad to see adam's diagram of the solar system includes pluto!

sweet . love tested.

Norm this is great!! Thank you for sharing this with us. I have learned soo much thr the years!! 🙏🏼

So much interest in rubber. I need to learn this

this is the best kind of video.

Awesome!

You can use uncooked rice to measure the volume of the mold to get a rough estimate for your resin. Very cool video, I have molded a few things and learned a couple of cool tips.

I like the way the resin dried in the cup. I'd drill holes in it to hold pens.

Note this works well for models without gaps or small holes. Many models that people want are not designed for mass production and will need to be tweaked

I particularly appreciate Norm asking the extra questions that us viewers at home cannot. I don't think there was anything left without explanation.

One day, i´m gonna make resin copies of raisins. Resin raisin - das amasin.

For anyone using a modern resin 3d printer -- Some printer resins stop platinum cure silicone from curing. If this happens to you varnish your model or look for a non-platinum cure silicone.

Also, with materials that have long working times you can use a vacuum chamber to extract the gasses and get a smoother mold. You should de-gas before and after pouring the silicone to remove as many bubbles as possible.

Thnx great tutorial and pleasant host

this is like watching some theatre ba recent grad's first day in a real prop shop. so many dumb questions, so much concern for safety lol

KNEW IT!! He was on face off!!

I have so much respect for tested and Adam and all you professional guys. My only concern was the tested sign. If you get rubber underneath the cast is so hard to make flush. Not a problem here if course but if the piece needs to be level on all areas once cast, stick down on wood with carpet or double sided tape. Even if your master is stuck to the base, you can keep it and the mould will always puddle cast level

The fact that Frank is showing some Steve McQueen love with that t-shirt makes this video even better!!! Great choice Frank!!!

great! thanks for share

this will be amazing for dungeons and dragons and wargaming minis

Very cool episode, if you want soft metal Econosil silicone jewellry mold rubber can take solder, lead free solder melted. Talc is good release, smooth on is great but costly for learning.

You gave me several ideas. I want to make a mold to make a cosmetic prostheses of my right foot toes that Iost severalyrs ago. Thanks

Best vids ever :D !!!!!

Imagine having this dude as your manager at work.

Everything these guys do is ROCKET SCIENCE 😂🤣 😂 Awesome job on everything here

Hey, it's Frank! Good job on Face off!

Pour rice into the mold then out the mold into a Measure up, look how much it needs add a little just for protection.

to see how much Mold material to make the molds, pour Rice into the Boxes then when at height you like above your project then pour the rice from it into measuring cup to see the Material needed, then mix up that much.

Adam reads XKCD! Woot!

Re-recorded the foam-core molds. :D Franks red finger, and messy mat.

Frank already has some red dye on his finger when he builds the molds in the beginning, though he stained his finger while pouring in the end.

Stir mechanically, than put the container on a sonic cleaner or a vibrator of some sort ;) and all the bubbles rise to the top very fast, all the cracks filled.