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Resin Casting Service
Professional Resin Casting Service
Hawk Miniatures offers a specialist low-volume vacuum casting service for fine scale model kits, wargaming miniatures, and historical or fantasy figures. Our service is designed for designers, sculptors, and small studios who demand production-quality results without the expense or lead times associated with large-scale manufacturing.
What is Vacuum Casting?
Vacuum casting is a precision manufacturing process that uses a vacuum to draw liquid urethane resin into a silicone mould, eliminating air bubbles and ensuring exceptional surface detail is faithfully reproduced. The result is a clean, crisp casting that captures even the finest surface texture — making it ideal for scale model kits and detailed miniatures where accuracy is paramount.
Our Casting Process
Each part is individually cast using high-quality two-part urethane resins selected for their strength, low shrinkage, and excellent machinability. Silicone moulds are produced directly from your master patterns, preserving every fine detail. The vacuum casting process ensures void-free, bubble-free components with a production-quality surface finish that requires minimal clean-up before assembly or painting.
We work with masters produced by traditional hand-sculpting, 3D printing (FDM or resin), or machined patterns — giving you full flexibility in how you develop your designs.
Ideal Applications
- Historical scale model kits — vehicles, aircraft, figures, and dioramas in scales from 1:72 through to 1:16 and beyond
- Fantasy miniatures — characters, creatures, terrain pieces, and scenic accessories for tabletop gaming
- Wargaming models — unit packs, command groups, vehicles, and artillery for historical and fantasy wargames
- Prototype and short-run production — small batches for Kickstarter campaigns, limited editions, or retail releases
Production-Quality Finish
Our castings are produced to a standard that meets the expectations of today's modellers and painters. Parts are cast with fine surface detail, sharp panel lines, and clean edges. Flash is minimised by our carefully maintained silicone moulds, and each casting is inspected before despatch. The result is a product that reflects the quality of your original master and presents well both straight from the box and under a painted finish.
Low-Volume Runs
We specialise in low-volume production, making our service accessible to independent designers and small manufacturers who need quantities from just a handful of copies up to several hundred units per run. This makes vacuum casting the perfect bridge between prototype and full production — allowing you to test the market, fulfil pre-orders, or supply a niche audience without committing to expensive tooling.
Why Choose Hawk Miniatures?
Hawk Miniatures has a long heritage in the fine scale modelling and wargaming hobby. We understand what collectors, gamers, and modellers expect from a quality resin kit. Our casting service is built on that experience, offering a sympathetic, knowledgeable approach to bringing your designs to life. Whether you are an established manufacturer looking for overflow capacity or an independent sculptor releasing your first kit, we can help you achieve the standard your customers deserve.
Get in Touch
If you would like to discuss your project, request a quotation, or find out more about our resin casting service, please use our Contact Us page. We are happy to advise on master preparation, expected yields, pricing, and lead times.