Rescaling and building a Resin car body

by Bob
(Chula Vista, Ca)

Hi, I am trying to recreate a 1980 Chevy Citation Funny Car. There is no existing model kit. I was planning to take a 1/24 scale Citation model and create a funny car body. Now I would like to scale it up to a 1/16 model.
How do I make a bigger model? I need to make a form in the bigger size so I can cast a body out of resin?
What is the best method to make a mold? Clay and plaster of paris? Foam?
Thanks, Bob

SMH Responds


To begin with Bob I believe you will get stronger and better looking detail if you start with a 1/16th scale Chevy Citation. I think you will be able to retain the detail of the grill and around the headlights better if you start with a model of the correct size.


Trying to increase the size if a 1/24th scale (one foot =1/2”) to 1/16th (one foot=3/4”) means you have to add about a quarter-inch of fudge to get to the size you want. (See Conversion Chart).


I think you will be a lot better off molding your funny car ideas onto a “core” that is the right size.


When it comes to molds for such an effort I can’t imagine anything working better than rubber. I have not done a lot of resin casting but I think you will learn a lot about the process and what you can expect for results by visiting with the pros.



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Mar 03, 2010
Reply to Bob
by: 317over60

Hi Bob,
This isn't for the faint of hearts.
First, make rubber mold of 1/24 body. Cut resin 24th bodies across & down middle. Scan cross sections in paint shop. Blow up to 1/16 scale, & print. If you have built a stick & paper airplane, your ahead of the game. Cause you take the paper patterns, glued to basla wood, to make a body.
Check out my photobucket. Its a 1/8 scale 33 Willys. A lot done to it, A lot left, before casting. Its a hobby.
There is far more to do then this. If you want to go farther, contact me. Bruce
http://s647.photobucket.com/albums/uu199/317over60/33%20Willys%201-8/

Mar 03, 2010
Reply to Bob
by: 317over60

Hi Bob,
This isn't for the faint of hearts.
First, make rubber mold of 1/24 body. Cut resin 24th bodies across & down middle. Scan cross sections in paint shop. Blow up to 1/16 scale, & print. If you have built a stick & paper airplane, your ahead of the game. Cause you take the paper patterns, glued to basla wood, to make a body.
Check out my photobucket. Its a 1/8 scale 33 Willys. A lot done to it, A lot left, before casting. Its a hobby.
There is far more to do then this. If you want to go farther, contact me. Bruce
http://s647.photobucket.com/albums/uu199/317over60/33%20Willys%201-8/

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