Does anyone have any video or pics of how this is done. Is ot sand cast, silicone, or other. Just wondering how this is done especially on this highly detailed engines.
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anyone? I have looked everywhere and can't find anything.
Die Casting is just that... a metal die is machined, then the molten metal is poured into it (either by gravity or under pressure) to make a casting. Here is an older video that is a good overview of the process:
Hope that helps!
Originally Posted by hrspla:
Does anyone have any video or pics of how this is done. Is ot sand cast, silicone, or other. Just wondering how this is done especially on this highly detailed engines.
Die-cast locomotive parts are produced with hardened tooling steel molds injected with high heat and pressure. They're a far cry from sand cast and silicone molds.
TM's "Making of the Lionel Scale Hudson" is probably the closest thing to a video that covers it.
Hope this helps-
Todd
TM's "Making of the Lionel Scale Hudson" I would love to see this is it on the net?
This was originally a VHS tape; I don't know if anyone has transfered it to DVD as yet.
TM video also made it a DVD. They have it on sale for $9.99
Originally Posted by hrspla:
TM's "Making of the Lionel Scale Hudson" I would love to see this is it on the net?
Check YouTube or google "making the Lionel Scale Hudson". These should give you some answers.
Steve, Lady and Tex
