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Re: Repro Gorgar bumper caps
« on: January 23, 2010, 07:21:38 AM »
Stage 1
Mould made of silicone.  Some finished but un-trimmed caps as well.



Caps are pains in the ars* to make.  There was a lot of trial and error getting the transluceny just right.  Finally there after multiple failures.  Made from a 2 part clear epoxy.  Dyed with a couple of drops of white dye.





Test fit is fine, caps still need to be trimmed.   About to start the artwork.





Stage 2
  Decals have been printed on nice thick, red adhesive vinyl, though not exact (compare to original) they are fairly close and will do me fine.  This cap was a reject due to the defect in the centre (a bubble).

The black face on the cap is the next process in the works.  This will not be a decal.




All 3 caps done.  Last step is the face stamp.





Stage 3  

Had the stamp made up, is visible in the pic.  Inking these caps is problematic.  Consistent results are a little hard.  More R&D needed for a second good set but for now I am happy with these prototypes!





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