Alumilite

[Headcase]

Hi chaps.

Although not exactly a vintage question...

Has anyone here used Alumilite?

It appears to be a plastic stuff that can be used in a mold to make custom parts.

I was wondering if it would be suitable for wishbones on an RC car, possibly a runner.

Any insights helpful!

Rick

[WillyChang]

DIY cast items usually turn out pretty brittle and unsuitable for

high-stress components. Your best bet would be to either machine

them from billet metals or slabs of nylon.

[Twmaster]

Alumalite is not strong enough for your needs I'm afraid.

[Headcase]

Nuts.

Thanks, chaps

[AmPie69â„¢]

where can you buy Alumilite from in the uK?

I've checked my local model stores, but they don't appear to stock it (some haven't even seen it apparently!)

[BlazingDragon]

quote:Originally posted by AmPie69â„¢

where can you buy Alumilite from in the uK?

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The same places that sell unobtainium?

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[AmPie69â„¢]

quote:Originally posted by BlazingDragon

quote:Originally posted by AmPie69â„¢

where can you buy Alumilite from in the uK?

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The same places that sell unobtainium?

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funny....

I'm serious, can you buy Alumilite in the uK? I've asked around at a few places, and none seem to stock it, they all say it's a uS product

[T.C~Tamiya]

You could try tiranti, they might have something similar.

http://www.tiranti.co.uk

[fatboyslim]

quote:Originally posted by AmPie69â„¢

where can you buy Alumilite from in the uK?

I've checked my local model stores, but they don't appear to stock it (some haven't even seen it apparently!)

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According to Alumilites website the uK importers are

http://www.hobby.uk.com/

Here's the page on their site

http://www.hobby.uk.com/cgi-bin/hobbys-cgi/Catalogue.pl

[Dephcon5]

Im sorry but I have to disagree here. I have used alumalite white for parts like suspension components and they work well. Speciffically the steering blocks for a countach CS and lower front arms for an old Traxxas stadium truck. If you use the standard alumalite (cures light brown) you might find it too brittle. But the white is a bit more flexible and seems to hold up well. It does flex so you wont achieve the strength of a good reinforced plastic but it does work. I also found it to make an excelent repro roof for the rough rider as well as the front mask for the sand scorcher.

[Old Busted Hotness]

i too have used Alumilite and it holds up very well IF you get a fresh batch. I made a set of wheels for my E-Maxx, and if you don't think that's a high-stress application think again! they've held up beautifully. this stuff is very strong and if you spend some time on the mold it has a great finish.

i'm on the other side of the pond, though. i get mine at the LHS []

[T.C~Tamiya]

Alumilite is only a brand name for polyurethane resin, not hard to find here either.