the RPF http://www.therpf.com/ Discuss and build replica and original screen-used props, costumes and models from movies, television shows, video games and other media. en Sun, 19 May 2013 20:31:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.therpf.com/images/styles/prometheus/misc/rss.png the RPF http://www.therpf.com/ Help - advice needed on airbrushes http://www.therpf.com/f62/help-advice-needed-airbrushes-185573/ Sun, 19 May 2013 20:30:37 GMT Ok you airbrush guru's
Having worked myself into a corner ( see my Davy Jones posts ), I think I need to invest in an airbrush.

Ive looked at the one in the picture, which is advertised on EBay for about £70 ($110) or so, but I'm not sure.

any advice greatly received.
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]]> Sculpture and Makeup Effects claymore61 http://www.therpf.com/f62/help-advice-needed-airbrushes-185573/ Kanohi Miru - Pepakura-based mask build http://www.therpf.com/f62/kanohi-miru-pepakura-based-mask-build-185572/ Sun, 19 May 2013 20:28:31 GMT I've been working on this thing for a while now, but I figured I should post it up here, see if you guys like it. (It's technically a mask, so I hope I put this in the right subforum! Please let me know if I need to change anything.)

Now, this is my first foray into Pepakura, so it's ... not perfect. Here's the initial cardstock build:
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(the yellow thing is part of my other hobby, as evidenced in my Flickr photostream, if you care.)

I got some resin and bondo on it with little problems, really.
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The only other material I slapped on there was a strip of polystyrene to flatten out the dorsal crest, seen here:
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Anyway, there are a bunch of in-progress pictures (in no particular order) in my majhost folder, but that's not really why I started this thread. I attend college and live on campus. My on-campus apartment has a balcony that I would take the mask out onto every now and again and work on it between classes and homework. Right next to my building was a power plant that drizzled exhaust constantly, and I think I got some water underneath a few layers of primer and putty. I believe that is what is causing my problem now:

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You may not be able to tell, but there are hairline cracks and flakes on the mask surface. These can be remedied with some elbow grease and sanding, but they seem to persist no matter how much I sand. Could they be because of some primer? Or simply humidity?

High-res pictures of the texture of the mask:
example A
example B
example C
example D
example E


Does anyone have any suggestions? I may start priming my mask inside my garage...
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]]> Sculpture and Makeup Effects TheMagicTubaPix http://www.therpf.com/f62/kanohi-miru-pepakura-based-mask-build-185572/ Space 1999 - Infernal machine Tanks http://www.therpf.com/f11/space-1999-infernal-machine-tanks-185569/ Sun, 19 May 2013 19:52:49 GMT These are three small models that I had not had the opportunity to address for my previous Space:1999 exhibition (Migennes Collector 2012 (http://olcabour.hangar.blog.free.fr/index.php?post/2012/03/03/Migennes-2012)) As it will be exibited again (Geekopolis - Paris / may 2013... These are three small models that I had not had the opportunity to address for my previous Space:1999 exhibition (Migennes Collector 2012)
As it will be exibited again (Geekopolis - Paris / may 2013), this was the opportunity to look into them.


There are already finished, but I will detail the (finally quick) building process.




These three tanks appears in only one episode "The infernal machine", where are destroyed rather quickly !


These resin kits are produced by James Small, and are in scale with Product Enterprise, Airfix, and Warp Eagles.
They each require a supplementary kit: the chieftain tank Airfix 1/72 for axles, wheels and tracks. For note, the studio models were all based on three Tamiya radio-control kit of this AFV in 1/25th scale.


The scale is usually given for 1/72 in line with Product Enterprise Eagles, Warp and Airfix. As for the latter, the scale is an endless debate, so I will say that navigates between 1/72 and HO 1/100).
In my other dioramas, I placed the Alpha moonbase kit's characters (~1/100), and they are going very well next PE eagles..




So, what can we found in the zip bags :


Model E
It has a cockpit inspired by the eagle's nosecone. From my point of view, this is the coolest of the 3.








Model F


Product Enterprise had produced this model in a set including small jeep, eagle laboratory and boosters. Here it is on the launchpad diorama and in the hangar.











Model H












What is the accuracy to the original models ?
Overall, this is pretty good. There are a few shortcuts with details, but it does the trick.


Curiously, the tank model E (with the Eagle-like nosecone), some raised panels would normally only be done with decals or paints. Anyway, I decided to keep them.
Highlighted with pink stabilo:




Similarly, on the tank model H topside, near the bubble cockpit, a detail has nothing to do there!




The quality of the molding is average, there are lots of bubbles and a lot of cleaning work to do : flash, warp...
On, the other side, this white resin is easy to work with. ]]> General Modeling cabour http://www.therpf.com/f11/space-1999-infernal-machine-tanks-185569/ The Amazing Spider-Man 2 http://www.therpf.com/f24/amazing-spider-man-2-a-185568/ Sun, 19 May 2013 19:52:35 GMT So I'm about to start my build with Orhadar's TASM2 pattern. I have a TASM suit that I like to wear all the time...the only thing that bugs me in pictures is that sometimes it appears white cause of the stretched lycra. Is there any way to get rid of this? ]]> Replica Movie Costumes sshastings114 http://www.therpf.com/f24/amazing-spider-man-2-a-185568/ Raiders of the lost ark golden idol http://www.therpf.com/f9/raiders-lost-ark-golden-idol-185561/ Sun, 19 May 2013 17:20:44 GMT Hey all, does anyone know where i can get a quality replica golden idol from? I am struggling to find a good one about. I have read bad reviews from reelart one so where might you guys suggest. Cheers. Hey all, does anyone know where i can get a quality replica golden idol from? I am struggling to find a good one about. I have read bad reviews from reelart one so where might you guys suggest. Cheers. ]]> Replica Movie Props Joe Scrivens http://www.therpf.com/f9/raiders-lost-ark-golden-idol-185561/ Totokia in 1978 Doctor Who http://www.therpf.com/f45/totokia-1978-doctor-who-185559/ Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:06 GMT "The Power of Kroll", episode 2:

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(brightness and contrast adjusted)

I wonder....
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]]> Screen-Used Movie Props and Wardrobe Treadwell http://www.therpf.com/f45/totokia-1978-doctor-who-185559/ Firefly marathon all day today on SCI channel http://www.therpf.com/f47/firefly-marathon-all-day-today-sci-channel-185557/ Sun, 19 May 2013 16:22:18 GMT A heads up for fans. On all day and night until 3 am EST. :thumbsup A heads up for fans. On all day and night until 3 am EST. :thumbsup ]]> Entertainment and Movie Talk gunnerk19 http://www.therpf.com/f47/firefly-marathon-all-day-today-sci-channel-185557/ Help finding pirate flintlock. http://www.therpf.com/f9/help-finding-pirate-flintlock-185555/ Sun, 19 May 2013 15:45:12 GMT Hi I am trying to find the closest thing to these flintlocks that I can. Attachment 186603 (http://www.therpf.com/attachments/f9/help-finding-pirate-flintlock-flintlock.jpg-186603) This will be for a costume I am working on. So far the closest thing I can find is a $4000 replica. Not exactly in my price range. Was hoping... Hi I am trying to find the closest thing to these flintlocks that I can.

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This will be for a costume I am working on. So far the closest thing I can find is a $4000 replica. Not exactly in my price range. Was hoping for maybe a model kit or just off the shelf replica that is pretty close but wont break the bank. Maybe some of the members with experience in pirate props can help me out here. Thanks in advance.

Edit: found this one but its sold out and no price listed anyway. Probably alot as well.

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]]> Replica Movie Props nobodysktr http://www.therpf.com/f9/help-finding-pirate-flintlock-185555/ Dalek +/- 70cm http://www.therpf.com/f9/dalek-70cm-185554/ Sun, 19 May 2013 15:37:50 GMT I have make Dalek in 70cm, before make animatronic. Attachment 186596 (http://www.therpf.com/attachments/f9/dalek-70cm-485420_525512477495153_125867858_n.jpg-186596)Attachment 186597 (http://www.therpf.com/attachments/f9/dalek-70cm-549097_527383400641394_1804620114_n.jpg-186597)Attachment 186598 (http://www.therpf.com/attachments/f9/dalek-70cm-946883_527383383974729_2076987424_n.jpg-186598)Attachment... I have make Dalek in 70cm, before make animatronic.

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Original files from link: http://www.therpf.com/f24/doctor-who...thread-149708/

Tks Dave Ward
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]]> Replica Movie Props Korsh http://www.therpf.com/f9/dalek-70cm-185554/ <![CDATA[NYCC insight & prop-weapons ?]]> http://www.therpf.com/f68/nycc-insight-prop-weapons-185553/ Sun, 19 May 2013 15:00:36 GMT I am starting work on a character (Don't wana say who) but given the amount of prop-weapons I would not want to find myself with issues at NYCC. I've attended SDCC two years and never had an issue nor see anyone else have an issue. NY is a different animal, any insight or such I should take into account?

OPs feel free to move this thread if needed, wasn't sure where to ask this. ]]> Conventions and Prop Parties TravisO http://www.therpf.com/f68/nycc-insight-prop-weapons-185553/ <![CDATA[Prop-Builder's Iron Man Mark I - Prototype Mech Suit]]> http://www.therpf.com/f24/prop-builders-iron-man-mark-i-prototype-mech-suit-185548/ Sun, 19 May 2013 14:11:08 GMT The Iron Man version of 'Mark 1' as described in the title may be a little misleading as this thread isn't on the first Iron Man suit Tony Stark built in a cave, but instead is about MY first Iron Man prototype attempt which will be based on the Mark 3 design (Tony's first painted suit). I will start from absolute scratch with a simple foam suit and progress from there onto electronics, hydraulics and metal parts. I'm curious about how far I can get on these suits and won't stop until I get completely stuck! ;)

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I may do various suit types (MK 3 , 4 , 5 etc...) as I play around with ways of doing these, but my MK's will be based on the progression of my suits, and not the movie suit designs/marks. I love all the suits, but Mk III is among my favourites.

First things first, I need to see if my body shape/proportions will even fit into the suit without having to adjust the movie proportions too much. I'd feel a bit deflated if the suit ended up looking like a kids playsuit, with a big head or short arms etc.. To test this quickly, I decided it'd be best to just knock up a fast foam/card suit and see how that fits me. I realise I will need to adjust the overall scale to match my height.. which is about 5' 8". Maybe once the suit is on, I'd stand at around 5' 10" or more. :) I'm not sure how tall Iron Man in the movies is supposed to be, but I understand Robert Downey Jr is 5' 8 1/2" tall, so I guess the suit would add another couple of inches or more to that.

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Can you guys fill me in on these pepakura files available? I'm assuming they're professional made files from the original movie images/files. I need something truely accurate. I could just buy a Hot Toys figure and scale that up, but I think to start a Pepakura file would be the easiest way to knock up suit for test fitting. I need to find out if I can move freely inside the suit before moving on. Who knows of the best quality files available?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks :)


Update:

It seems after doing some research that many of these Pepakura files are homemade. I would prefer something 'official' so won't have to worry about accuracy when selecting & printing them. What do you guys use as reference when creating these peps, and how do you go about it? Some of them do look very accurate when built up, but would feel more reassured if you could share how you translate your ref into the pep files? I don't plan to make peps myself, but intend to scale up an official maquette at some point. The pep files are just to help create a rough 1/1 figure in card or foam to test proportions and restrictions on movement.

I found some blueprints online for MK 3. I may scale them to a silhouette of myself and see how they fit. :) Maybe I'd get a rough idea how much room my slender shape will have and how much mechanics I can squeeze in.

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]]> Replica Movie Costumes Prop-Builder http://www.therpf.com/f24/prop-builders-iron-man-mark-i-prototype-mech-suit-185548/ Rep-rap first self replicating replicator http://www.therpf.com/f24/rep-rap-first-self-replicating-replicator-185547/ Sun, 19 May 2013 13:54:34 GMT http://reprap.org/wiki/Main_Page This could be something...GM http://reprap.org/wiki/Main_Page This could be something...GM ]]> Replica Movie Costumes murdoch http://www.therpf.com/f24/rep-rap-first-self-replicating-replicator-185547/ Capt Malcolm Reynolds and Star Wars http://www.therpf.com/f67/capt-malcolm-reynolds-star-wars-185545/ Sun, 19 May 2013 13:25:08 GMT Hey guys i haven't posted here in a while but i figured i would put up a few pix from some recent events that i have gone to. I mostly show up as either Firefly's Capt. Malcolm Reynolds, or as my own Jedi Knight character "Benaiah Abishai". All of these were taken by my dad and can be found on his picture site. Danny's Photos : Events | SmugMug

The first one is from our local "Cant Stop The Serenity event this year in Norfolk VA." I am Capt. Mal and my budy is The Mandolorian.... and yes Jayne i remembered the grades this time. One is in the trash can to his left! LOL
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This next one i went as Capt. Mal to a light saber battle (The kids loved it)
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This is also from the Light saber battle, and it made it in a local paper! WOo HOO. Here Capt. Mal battles THe Sith Lord Mallis
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This one is from a Sci-Fi fest just the other day in Hampton VA. That is my Custom Jedi Knight Character "Benaiah Abishai" with our 6'7" tall Darth Vader
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And this is my favorite! My dad took this pic and a freind of mine did the Star Wars Photo shop stuff.
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]]> Costume and Cosplay Showcase halowarmor http://www.therpf.com/f67/capt-malcolm-reynolds-star-wars-185545/ TRON Legacy suit http://www.therpf.com/f67/tron-legacy-suit-185544/ Sun, 19 May 2013 12:29:12 GMT ... love the Ud replica sam Flynn suit and borrowed the helmet from my girlfriend Quorra :) ... love the Ud replica sam Flynn suit and borrowed the helmet from my girlfriend Quorra :)
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]]> Costume and Cosplay Showcase oysteinhole http://www.therpf.com/f67/tron-legacy-suit-185544/ <![CDATA[Best way to "Clean up" after 1st coat of Fiberglass in Helmet?]]> http://www.therpf.com/f24/best-way-clean-up-after-1st-coat-fiberglass-helmet-185543/ Sun, 19 May 2013 12:25:31 GMT I just finished my first coat of fiberglass cloth inside of my Iron Man helmet (very exciting!) As per the Hero Tutorials on YouTube, I used spray adhesive and coated the entire inside, stuck down the cloth, and put down the resin. I have some areas where the cloth buckled up a bit on the ends... I just finished my first coat of fiberglass cloth inside of my Iron Man helmet (very exciting!) As per the Hero Tutorials on YouTube, I used spray adhesive and coated the entire inside, stuck down the cloth, and put down the resin.

I have some areas where the cloth buckled up a bit on the ends or overlaps that I want to get in and "dremmel" out to make it look cleaner and smoother, but I also have some areas where the cloth lifted from the helmet and has created a "bubble".

I plan to remove the bubbles and lay more Fiberglass in there, but just wondering what the best way to do this was with a dremmel? If so, what attachments are best used? I am buying a flexible extension to make drememl more accessible to the small space.

I have a respirator, but am wondering if I am using a cutting bit (instead of sanding) on the dremmel, will I still have to wear long sleeves to prevent itchy fiberglass particles?

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]]> Replica Movie Costumes Grenex http://www.therpf.com/f24/best-way-clean-up-after-1st-coat-fiberglass-helmet-185543/