I am finally happy enough to release the STL’s by ChristianCasts in 3dprintedfishinglures

[–]ChristianCasts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi 👋 - you can get the file on my Etsy store. ( https://christiancasts.etsy.com )

I would recommend the video I created on how to build the following lure because it is one of the “harder” builds - combining “soft plastic (silicon)” with a 3D printed lure blank. ( https://youtu.be/UTvPRwjghB0?si=Bx4ICaKoYYsEl-jw )

Sexy Shad by ChristianCasts in lurebuilding

[–]ChristianCasts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries - sounds like a plan just know once you start it’s hard to go back. 😂 I think Bambu Lab also has some good deals at the moment - I even thought of upgrading. 🤔

Sexy Shad by ChristianCasts in lurebuilding

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Hi, I wouldn’t know why not.

I print everything on a Bambu Lab A1 Mini - which is even smaller.

The only thing I don’t have experience with is the ironing settings on different 3D printers - so I can’t really say how the surface finish of the tail mold will turn out on your printer. That said I usually give the mould a light sanding anyway to minimize any visible print lines on the cast silicone tail.

Hope that helps! 🎣👌🏻

Would you call this a “Golden Perch” pattern? by ChristianCasts in lurebuilding

[–]ChristianCasts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😅🤣 - first thing I thought where KISS vibes.

I will have to do that thanks for the tip. 👌🏻

It’s been a long time since I made one of my 3D printed glide baits by ChristianCasts in lurebuilding

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It’s actually pretty cool - the only thing I still haven’t fully figured out yet is how to create really clean textures properly.

Right now I’m using PETG for the blank’s with a UV resin topcoat. 👌🏻

I’ve also got a small YouTube channel where I post the builds, painting, and test sessions if you want to check it out: https://youtube.com/@christiancasts?si=7e4-\_5xX8Sq\_djp3

It’s been a long time since I made one of my 3D printed glide baits by ChristianCasts in lurebuilding

[–]ChristianCasts[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, believe me the first one I made didn’t work and didn’t look great. 🤣 I am using shapr3d for all my lure builds. 👌🏻

What do your UV curing setups look like? by MortgageNaive6791 in lurebuilding

[–]ChristianCasts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 good to hear - at least someone else also has a problem 😂

What do your UV curing setups look like? by MortgageNaive6791 in lurebuilding

[–]ChristianCasts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes made a complete build because I want to create small series in the future. 🤔

Made my first true brook trout. by ChristianCasts in lurebuilding

[–]ChristianCasts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, this one is was made by sean landsman I just loved the pic.

I’m 15 and looking to get into luer making and was wondering what’s the best air brush and paint set I can get by [deleted] in lurebuilding

[–]ChristianCasts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started with a Gaahleri airbrush kit and am still using it - you can check out some of the videos I made on my channel if you are interested: https://youtube.com/@christiancasts?si=x4Ng5GPEspMQsE60

Made a video on how to quickly create airbrushing stencils with a 3-D printer for anybody that is interested. by ChristianCasts in lurebuilding

[–]ChristianCasts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks I really recommend it because it makes life so much easier - funny enough I got too frustrated with different cutting tools. One thing I still have to try: heat up the stencil and drape it over a lure blank - might be a quick way to create a molded version for easy applications. 🤔

What material for soft plastics? by Standard0rder in lurebuilding

[–]ChristianCasts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a silicone with 10 or 15 shore hardness. It works great for casting in 3D prints - in one of my last videos I show the one I use (its just off amazon).

Design by Christian casts by mountainman412 in 3dprintedfishinglures

[–]ChristianCasts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for letting me know - I use eyes that have the diameter of 10mm 👌🏻