TomG's stuff

[TomG]

For molds I use chamber reduced to 12 litres from total 45 litres. For making molds it is enought. For casting I use pressure. These test casts were from smaller 1 liter chamber casted with 8 bar pressure.

[mangozac]

45 Litres is enormous! Have you got a pic to share? Where did you get it from?

[TomG]

I take some photos, when I get home. It is custom build by heating technician. It is certified for 10 bars and it was tested for 20 bars.

[TomG]

Here is pressure chamber. It has rubber seal in lid and this lid holds in place with 12 massive bolts.
I use it now for creating molds in vacuum.

[mangozac]

Hard core!

What do you use the refrigerator compressor for? I know they can be used as vacuum pumps but surely it pales in comparison to the actual vacuum pump on the right side of the image?

[TomG]

It is used for pressure casting on 1 liter chamber. It can make 8 bars in couple of seconds. Refrigerator compressor can make pressure about 15 bars and have flow 20-25 liters/min.
This black valve on chamber is safety valve for 8 bars.

[Islacrusez]

Hmm, I've got a fridge compressor that I bought, but seems to be missing the necessary power hookup / capacitor bunch to get it started, any ideas what to do with it? Doorstop? Boat Anchor?

[TomG]

It depends on type of compressor. They can be from refrigerator or air-conditioner, there should be starting capacitor or relay. Try ask some electrician near.

[mangozac]

I didn't think your standard refrigerator compressor had any staring requirements? Just hook up power and off it goes...

Post a pic Islacrusez and we can advise from there

[TomG]

Here we have modified Blood Angels Strike Cruiser Tycho' s Revenge. He will get paint soon.

[mangozac]

Looks great Tom - I really like the changes you've made. Would fit in quite well with the FW marine escorts. I particularly like the prow launch bay style

[TomG]

I´m glad you like. Here is with basecoat and with rest of fleet for 750 points. They were all airbrushed via MrSurfacer first.

[TomG]

Ah it reminds me, I made lately this Ork station from leftovers, bits and miliput.

[Malika]

Wow...I love it! Ork space stations FTW!

[mangozac]

Roks and Asteroid Space Stations rarely look really good but you've done a fantastic job here! Good selection and placement of bits!