I’ve only been a regular reader since February, so if this has been covered, please forgive me.
I’ve always wondered how are kits actually made? I mean, the whole process- how are the designs made? How are molds made? What do molds actually look like? I’ve read a few explanations, but it might be neat to see how it’s done “FSM style”!
Thanks!
Hey, I would like to know to. WOuld be intresting.
Will
I worked for a Co. that makes small plastic parts for things. We used molds with melted plastic and I know that’s the same way kits are done. It was an OK job “3rd Shift” 25 some odd years ago hehe
But was that would be cool to see
Bud
great idea fsm could do it over 3-6 issues 1-2 pages per. go to say acc.min.(they are said to be a friendly company) do it in sections ie: research, marketing ,manufacturing, instruction writing and so on.
Yeah, that would be cool DURR. I think it’s just fascinating- following a kit from the “Hey, let’s sell a… whatever” all the way to me walking into the LHS and plunking down some dollars for it.
I’ve always wondered how much test building is done? How are molds made? Who researches stuff like the markings and decals?
Heck- that could practically be a book. [;)]
That would be so awesome! And very informative. By knowing how the kit is made, you understand the what and why of it.Why is there a seam line there… why not in one part… ect…
It’s a good idea, and it’s one we did a story on a few years ago. The problem at this point would be the fact that very little molding is done in the United States anymore. It’d be tough, but it’s clearly a good story that’s worth revisiting. Matt @ FSM
Well, that’s a good opportunity for you to make a trip to Asia then![;)]
Dear Jon B.
I am sending this from Mexico, I am fascinated too for plastic models manufacturing.
I was a cottage manufacturer (short run mfg.) of vacuform and resin models some years ago, but nowadays I want to manufacture injection models, I have some machines, the process is not high tech. but is necessary some equipment.
I think is good idea to see in FSM some articles about model manufacturing.
10-15 years ago in FSM was published an article about the subject
greetings from Mexico. your friend, juan.
Agreed. I think that is an excellent idea.
I’d really like to learn what all goes in to the styrene-injection process, how they decide what kits to market, how the molds are done, etc.
Inquiring minds want to know! I do too!!