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ok, first thing is first, I ma not copying any GW models.

I want to make some mycectic spores with styrofoam, some green stuff and some random bits.

I don't think that GM will be making this model for quite some time, and I don't want to wait!

So, who here can cast and mold? I have seen some awesome work here, and I would love to hire someone out who can make about 6-12 copies for me.

Check out this article. You should be able to figure it out for yourself with a little money and patience. Good luck.

man, that would take forever with something the size of a drop pod, or just be plain ugly with bubbles and stuff

There are tutorials out there where people use vacuum and such for their casts. Infact someone made a REALLY nice titan (I think 3 warlords but I cant remember) and casted them using vacuum. Just look around you might find something that you can do yourself instead of paying someone to do it. Infact I plan on doing stuff like come this spring for a few ideas I have

Slave wrote:man, that would take forever with something the size of a drop pod, or just be plain ugly with bubbles and stuff

if we were talking about loyalist marine or IG vehicles, i'd agree. bubbles and casting defects seem normal IMO in a nid or nurgle sculpt.

with something that large you are looking at using spin casting to get the resin to flow to the outside, leaving a hollow middle.

either that, or figure out how to cut your model into sections for casting, and then build up a hollow shell with the pieces.

SmoothOn has tons of information about casting which may be helpful for you.

Or you could use the spray-foam insulation stuff
Light weight and sturdy enough once it takes some paint.