"Spin Casting setup" Topic

Hi All,

I am looking to start spin casting, was looking at the C300 spincaster from tiranti. Intending to use it with 9" vulcanised plates.

My knowledge is quite basic, I've done a lot of resin drop casting and its something I enjoy so the next logical step would be spin casting. I would really like to start spincasting but need some advise on equipment. Could anyone help me with the following questions?

1. Do I need to do any special modifications to the c300 to make it take 9" vulcanised disks?
2. What mould plates should I buy to take vulcanised disks?
3. Does anyone have a link to a vulcaniser in the uk?
4. Where is a good place to buy blank rubber disks in the uk?
5. Anyone know of a short course in the uk?

Thanks,

Axel

I can answer 1 and 2:

1) No problems, if your plates are a bit thinner than the Tiranti likes then a couple of thick pieces of card under mould works well.

2) The standard Tiranti plates work fine, make sure you use the right size studs.

For the others, I get my moulds made for me.

axel
if you email me
sales@sandsmodels.com
I can help you out with some or all of the answers
shaun

Thanks for the help both.

Shaun I have sent you a message, it came from a hotmail address so you may need to check spam.

Thanks,

Axel

For what it is worth
The 9" tiranti plates do not accept 9" vulcanised moulds.
Vulcanised rubbers, try Coker of Faversham

martin

This is where i bought all my stuff and was very happy with it.
seba.co.uk
Sadly its all gone now as too much real life getting in the way.

martin
that is odd, mind you I had mine made up for 9in moulds
axel
email sent

That is a Tiranti spincaster. The moulds you can see in the background are 9" vulcanised moulds.

Works for me.

Oh – the moulds include old Garrison ones, some going back to the 80s and 90s, plus new ones I had made by Pete Brown. link

Hi GarrisonMiniatures,

Lots of helpfull info, thank you.

What plates did you get? (I think Im going to order a blank 9" and blank 6" to take to the shop and test either way but if you have the part numbers it will defo help me out)

What are the reasons on why you chose to have moulds made for you?

I hadn't expected such a brilliant response so thanks all :)

Plates you need are C274: link
You will need sets of 4 studs and nuts, check here for length: link

As I said earlier, doesn't matter if the studs are a bit too long, simply cut out a few matching diameter thick (corrugated) card circles with holes in the middle to act as spacers under the mould.

Originally I tried making my own moulds using the Tiranti system – messy, soft moulds that easily, tear, gave up. Felt that in the long run it was easier getting vulcanised moulds made for me, plus you can get quite a few moulds made for the cost of a dedicated vulcaniser.

unless you a casting with a tablespoon for a ladle, I wouldnt recomend a 6" mold.

I second that – 9" better. Hence C274 plates.

Thanks all!

Does anyone have any more links for 9" vulcanisers in the UK?