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douginala
Joined: 04 Jul 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Alabama
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Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:14 pm Post subject: I'm new here |
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Hello,
I'm Doug in Alabama.
I have done some vacuum forming in years past and look forward to brushing up on the new techniques and materials.
I am a model builder (mostly hobby work) and form parts primarily toward that end.
I also do a good bit of resin casting.
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TK 109 Guru
Joined: 11 May 2007 Posts: 712 Location: Galena, Ohio
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Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:37 am Post subject: |
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hey doug! welcome to the boards. sounds like you're the guy with a few talents! _________________ -Alex
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chefhawk Novice
Joined: 15 Sep 2007 Posts: 56 Location: Redditch uk
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Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Doug and welcome.
cheers _________________
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DarthVader1 Expert
Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Posts: 193 Location: Phenix City, AL
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Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Doug...Robert here ALSO in Alabama (Phenix City, near Columbus GA).
Which area do you live at? _________________ Robert
BH/TK/TB/TS 060
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jegner Site Admin
Joined: 30 May 2003 Posts: 2144 Location: Texas, USA
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Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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Hello, and welcome to the board! If you have time, post some pics of your projects.
Jim |
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douginala
Joined: 04 Jul 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Alabama
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Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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Hello everybody,
I appreciate the nice welcome.
I moved several years ago and am in the process of getting my stuff rounded up and into working condition once again.
I'll get some pics up, well... one day.
I've been working in static scale models for many years and have recently become interested in larger scale radio control trucks. It seems that my little bit of vacuum forming knowlege should be quite helpful when it comes time for some larger components.
I'm also putting together a vacuum and pressure chamber in hopes of improving my resin castings. The smaller castings are fairly easily
de-bubbled (is that a word ?) but for larger items I think it will be time well spent.
On a technical note. I haven't been around the site enough yet so if this is a too often asked question or not appropriate for this thread let me know. I have experimented with female vacuum form molds and have had pretty good luck. What's the latest in that department?
Robert. I'm in Clay, just northeast of Birmingham. I know a little bit about Phenix City. I was at Auburn for a while.
What's your primary interest and how does vacuum forming fit in?
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Doug |
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