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  1. Re: any flexible tooling for VF? Looking to form castles like Elastolin

    Wow, I haven't learned that in my research but sounds like good stuff, especially finding plastic that has not been stretched. There is a lot for me to learn.
  2. Re: any flexible tooling for VF? Looking to form castles like Elastolin

    Yeah, multi piece vacuum molds with deep draws. Quite the challenge. It seems like you could spot heat with a handheld heat gun after the pull but still under vacuum to help problem areas fill. I...
  3. Re: any flexible tooling for VF? Looking to form castles like Elastolin

    This is not the best example, but here is one: https://www.sportscards.com/item/vintage-hausser-elastolin-plastic-castle-playset-vacuum-formed-germany-miniature/302690907783

    The plastic is very...
  4. Re: any flexible tooling for VF? Looking to form castles like Elastolin

    Yes, most, but not all, were vacuum formed, but some parts are added. I had one as a kid and they are very thin. Things like the arch over the gate entrance and some tower tops. They used a multi...
  5. any flexible tooling for VF? Looking to form castles like Elastolin

    Experienced with casting concrete in silicone molds. I am looking to vacuum form some castles similar to the Elastolin castles made in Germany in the 1960s-1970s. They seem to push the process to...
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