How Mini Car Model Kits Are Made by Model Factory Hiro

Here are some great videos from HobbyLink Japan as found in Youtube. Shows how scale car model kits are made by a company called Model Factory Hiro.

1. Video interview with Hiro-san, the president. The details of each kit will blow you away. Watch the video and see for yourself.

• Hiro-san produces kits he personally likes.
• Data is gathered via photos in books. Sometimes Ferrari sends them CAD drawings of Ferrari cars.
• Masters are cast in silicon.
• Silicon molds are used to make the resin parts of the mini model cars.

2. Silicon molds are used to make the resin parts of the mini model cars. They produce upwards of 80 pieces per day.

• For thin pieces like wings, metal is used.
• Rubber molds are used for metal pieces.
• Spin casting is used.
• For even thinner pieces, photo-etched parts are used.

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