Injection molding is an automated process and, yes, the process is the same as making cd-casings and similar plastic parts.
Making/designing metal molds is a fairly expensive process.
If you want to make your own kits at home your route most likely will be Silicone molds and Resin cast parts.
Steps for doing so:
1.) Sculpt your master from appropriate material or scratchbuild if applicable.
2.) Make your 2-part mold from Silicone(2 day process)
3.) Cast your parts in Resin and clean them up after casting.
4.) Trouble shoot why your parts didn't come out ok
5.) Fix molds and repeat process from step 2 or 3.
If you are into pirated and recasting kits simply skip step 1.