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Originally Posted by LoweGear
Rapid prototyping is traditionally done using 3D Printers, hence why you can see thin lines and ridges like fingerprints on prototype parts, denoting the layers that were stacked on top of each other as the piece was formed.
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I figured as much, but I'm sure they do machine them as well. I already know how they make molds and such. Having worked in injection plastics before.
For the record. Anyone wondering why bandai doesn't do more colour separations in the plastics, needs to realize that, making metal molds is expensive. It can cost up to half a million dollars for a mold.(Depending on size and complexity) Even modifying a mold, can run thousands of dollars. Chrome plating, etc... The fact that the kits only cost as much as they do, is surprising.
Edit: Slowly working on modding my HGs to run leds.
Age 2 eye piece mold:
Gonna cast the eye/beard piece in clear. Paint in the areas I don't want to have light show though.
This is the piece that's inside.(I have the age 2 normal and double bullet to modify)
It's so small, I'm not gonna bother to make a two piece mold. Just pour in clear resin and sand it to the correct shape and size.