Replica Prop Forum http://www.therpf.com/ Join our community where fans of the creative magic behind film share their passion for researching, building - collecting movie props, costumes, models! en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:28:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.therpf.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Replica Prop Forum http://www.therpf.com/ NEWBIE--FETT BUCKET FOR A 4 YEAR-OLD (a few pics) http://www.therpf.com/f9/newbie-fett-bucket-4-year-old-few-pics-95246/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:20:21 GMT Hi y'all...

This is my first ever post--although I have long admired the talent of this community. I was so happy to see so much of it on display this weekend at Dragon Con here in ATL. Anyway, I was inspired a year ago by this post and wanted to attempt my own bucket for my son (who also is 4). Progress pics below.

I am still struggling with the smoothing process. The clay is Klean Klay regular and it finishes nice with a wet sponge--although I keep nicking it with a fingernail or tool. Anyway, it's all part of the process. Please let me know what you think!
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]]> Replica Movie Props Stymie924 http://www.therpf.com/f9/newbie-fett-bucket-4-year-old-few-pics-95246/ <![CDATA[New Hasbro "accurate" sized plastic Vader/Anakin sabers]]> http://www.therpf.com/f9/new-hasbro-accurate-sized-plastic-vader-anakin-sabers-95245/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:13:28 GMT I've recently seen these at local Target & K-Mart. Currently you can get the Vader ANH model, Obi-Wan ROTS, and Anakin ROTS. They are much closer to the a real Graflex/MPP they are based upon (you also see the Obi-Wan saber here), than the older 1996 POTF saber toys that have been re-issued. Possibly mod into a decent costume saber?
YouTube - 2010


Here is the original 1996 television Kenner Saber commercial, with Mark Hamill narration! (and the larger Power of the Force saber handles)
YouTube - Star Wars Power of the Force Lightsaber Commercial (Hasbro, 1996) ]]> Replica Movie Props blewis17 http://www.therpf.com/f9/new-hasbro-accurate-sized-plastic-vader-anakin-sabers-95245/ The Rocky Horror Picture Show costume discussion http://www.therpf.com/f24/rocky-horror-picture-show-costume-discussion-95243/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:01:08 GMT I did a search and see that there are few threads on this subject. With Halloween coming up and the Bluray release of the film, this might be a good time to share with those who may not otherwise have the opportunity, this aspect of replica costuming.

I'll start out by clarifying that this is not about making a duct tape costume....or a slap together quickie for audience participation. I am talking about screen accurate replicas and performance quality costuming.

A little background about the subject:
The original film "The Rocky Horror picture Show" was costumed by designer Sue Blane, who returned for the film production after designing both the original 1973 British, Kings Road production, the first Australian production and various tours and revivals since then.

The costumes are notable as extravagant "Glitter Rock" costumes of the early 1970s (the designs as originally produced for the film). We would consider them as period costuming today even though many of the fashions have returned. Heavy use of knits and synthetic fabrics makes these costumes easier to reproduce than a molded suit of armor.....however there are some limitations to currently produced fabrics. This has been overcome by some by commissioning the fabrics to be reproduced professionally and by others by shopping the thrift stores looking for the needed fabrics.

The most difficult costumes appears to be that of the main character of Frank N. Furter. Mostly due to the use of a period corset that has been altered to a degree that makes it difficult to understand it's basic design.

The film production boasted a costume budget of $1600.00 in 1974. Not much considering the film had a cost over 1 million......however when one looks at what is being worn......it isn't that hard to understand. Today however, the cost is much higher. ]]> Replica Movie Costumes Amadscientist http://www.therpf.com/f24/rocky-horror-picture-show-costume-discussion-95243/ FDM Prototype Smoothing http://www.therpf.com/f11/fdm-prototype-smoothing-95242/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:48:43 GMT I had some prototype Weighted Companion Cubes made with an FDM machine out of ABS plastic. One prototype is about 4" on a side, the other measures a little less than 1 inch on a side.

I'd like to make molds to produce some resin or plaster copies, but I've never done this before.

There's a bit of surface roughness that I'd like to smooth out. The only time I've done this in the past was with some Squadron green putty, which seemed to bond to the ABS plastic acceptably.

Is there a better way to do this? I'm almost tempted to spray it with some crack-filling aerosol primer paint, but I don't know if this might mess it up or otherwise make the pieces unsuitable for mold making.

Does anyone have any suggestions for how to do this? ]]> General Modeling Xyborg http://www.therpf.com/f11/fdm-prototype-smoothing-95242/ Going to a buy Dremel: Need recomendations http://www.therpf.com/f9/going-buy-dremel-need-recomendations-95240/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:17:32 GMT My Prop making soon requires me to buy a Dremel and I don't know what to buy. Can people recomend; 1) the best one and 2) the best buget buy. Also there is an Issue wiht Corded vs. Cordless due to the fact that I have an extiror shop with the wireing pulged in to a outlet on the side of the house and the power is only on in the shop when i'm in it so it won't chareg in sitting in the charger over night and stuff like that. Please tell me what to get!

Thnx,
LI ]]> Replica Movie Props LastImmortal http://www.therpf.com/f9/going-buy-dremel-need-recomendations-95240/ nubian royal cruiser cockpit seats from phantam menace http://www.therpf.com/f45/nubian-royal-cruiser-cockpit-seats-phantam-menace-95238/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:29:57 GMT hi all just been on the phone to a pal and his brother said this was the place to show my latest purchase ,cut a long story short ive just got my hands on the 2 surviving original chairs from the nubian royal cruiser used in the filming of episode 1 phantam menace ,these two seats have been in a... hi all just been on the phone to a pal and his brother said this was the place to show my latest purchase ,cut a long story short ive just got my hands on the 2 surviving original chairs from the nubian royal cruiser used in the filming of episode 1 phantam menace ,these two seats have been in a barn since the filming ended the other seats were all crushed ,one of the seats still has some of the original seatbelt attached to the harness section at the back of the chair .here are some pics in the link of 1 of the chairs the other arrived yesterday and alfter a clean up was in good condition .heres the link ,will post more pics when i know how to lol ,coments welcome please ,any idea of value ?.The J-type 327 Nubian royal starship ,pilot and copilot chairs props from the movie ]]> Screen Used Movie Props and Wardrobe ashtattoo http://www.therpf.com/f45/nubian-royal-cruiser-cockpit-seats-phantam-menace-95238/ 11 Sonic Wiimote http://www.therpf.com/f9/11-sonic-wiimote-95234/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:07:08 GMT Ok, so not really a prop replica, but what a great idea!

Sonic Screwdriver controller coming to Wii ? reghardware



My Wii DVD drive stop working months ago, and I've never bothered to get it fixed, but I may have to just for this! :)

Regards,

Dave ]]> Replica Movie Props Foxmeister http://www.therpf.com/f9/11-sonic-wiimote-95234/ Ironman, Robocop, C3PO and R2D2 lifesize statue for a private collection. http://www.therpf.com/f9/ironman-robocop-c3po-r2d2-lifesize-statue-private-collection-95233/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:06:28 GMT We just finished these lifesize statues for a private collection. After allot of work it was fun to see them all together and grasp the different sizes, details and variouse aspects of the creations. * *Robocop aprox 6.1 tall + base* * *Ironman Aprox 6.5 tall + base* * *C3PO Aprox 5.9 tall +... We just finished these lifesize statues for a private collection. After allot of work it was fun to see them all together and grasp the different sizes, details and variouse aspects of the creations.
  • Robocop aprox 6.1 tall + base
  • Ironman Aprox 6.5 tall + base
  • C3PO Aprox 5.9 tall + base
  • R2D2.. He is down there :D
The Ironman in the photo is the Generation 3. Version 1. This is the biggest version and in a costume form it fits people from arround 6.3-6.5 tall.

Hope you guys like them.









]]> Replica Movie Props TMP http://www.therpf.com/f9/ironman-robocop-c3po-r2d2-lifesize-statue-private-collection-95233/ <![CDATA[Mal's pistol in AFF Magazine]]> http://www.therpf.com/f9/mals-pistol-aff-magazine-95232/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:05:42 GMT Thought some of you might find this interesting (if not informative). The NRA magazine "America's First Freedom" just did this spread on Mal's pistol. I take no responsibility for the accuracy of any statements herein.
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]]> Replica Movie Props MFP 2020 http://www.therpf.com/f9/mals-pistol-aff-magazine-95232/ Dr. Fate Helmet http://www.therpf.com/f9/dr-fate-helmet-95229/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:37:53 GMT Hey guys, My name is Dustin, and I'm an amatuer prop builder. I make a few things and have mostly focused on Tusken Raiders for my garrison, and the 501st! I have strted branching out into non-star wars props, and decided I wanted some of the coolest superhero props I loved from my youth! The first I started with was Dr. Fate's helmet! Be gentle, this is my first large sculpted work (which really was more sanding and grinding bondo and finberglass!







]]> Replica Movie Props dialswiftjustic http://www.therpf.com/f9/dr-fate-helmet-95229/ Terminator hand - flesh covered endo http://www.therpf.com/f9/terminator-hand-flesh-covered-endo-95228/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:27:01 GMT I'm on a bit of a Terminator kick at the moment (still trying to sort out the eyes for my T3 laserscan bust.....) so I picked up this hand pretty cheaply and gave it a quick paintup.

It's lifesize, cast from plaster (:sick) and needed quite a bit of filling.







It appears to be based on Arnie's hand from the end of T2 (minus the glove) except that the forefinger has more flesh around the exposed endo finger than in the movie. Guessing it's a fan-made piece. Anyone know it's origins? ]]> Replica Movie Props Howlrunner http://www.therpf.com/f9/terminator-hand-flesh-covered-endo-95228/ Help please! What kind of foam can be used in a cnc? http://www.therpf.com/f24/help-please-what-kind-foam-can-used-cnc-95225/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:12:00 GMT I'm looking into having certain pieces of the Iron Man suit milled in foam, and haven't been able to find much information about exactly what types of foams are dense enough to be milled.

I have seen some people using Foamular or Pink/blue Foam from Home Depot/Lowes. Is that dense enough for use with a CNC machine?


Also, if foam isn't really an option.. I was also thinking about laminated layers of MDF board to achieve the desired thickness and then have that milled. Is that a viable route?

I really just need a solid material that can retain detail, that comes (or can be made) in block/cube shapes so i cut out solid pieces.


Any help that anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Ian ]]> Replica Movie Costumes Bimmer http://www.therpf.com/f24/help-please-what-kind-foam-can-used-cnc-95225/ Replicating a concrete wall http://www.therpf.com/f9/replicating-concrete-wall-95218/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:08:19 GMT I hope i posted this in the right spot. I have shelving set up for my Coldwar and post apocalyptic props and I was wondering if anyone knew how to replicate concrete blocks as there is some space behind the shelves and i want to put a panel behind there to look like a concrete fallout shelter wall.... I hope i posted this in the right spot. I have shelving set up for my Coldwar and post apocalyptic props and I was wondering if anyone knew how to replicate concrete blocks as there is some space behind the shelves and i want to put a panel behind there to look like a concrete fallout shelter wall.
The gap is only a half inch so i don't have a whole lot of room. Any help is appreciated. ]]> Replica Movie Props cobalt crimson http://www.therpf.com/f9/replicating-concrete-wall-95218/ jack sparrow wig http://www.therpf.com/f24/jack-sparrow-wig-95216/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:07:00 GMT has any one ever bought a wig from mazie? they look good but idk if any of you who have can yall like post pictures and whatnot of them? has any one ever bought a wig from mazie? they look good but idk
if any of you who have can yall like post pictures and whatnot of them? ]]> Replica Movie Costumes 1qsp http://www.therpf.com/f24/jack-sparrow-wig-95216/ thoughts needed on my friday the 3th paper prop http://www.therpf.com/f9/thoughts-needed-my-friday-3th-paper-prop-95213/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:29:58 GMT A few years ago I bought the most amazing HANNIBAL FBI file off the RPF and was instantly addicted. Reading the prop over and over got me thinking about these types of props and if I could try my hand at it. Mostly I loved the idea of added history that may or may not be in or have been hinted at... A few years ago I bought the most amazing HANNIBAL FBI file off the RPF and was instantly addicted. Reading the prop over and over got me thinking about these types of props and if I could try my hand at it. Mostly I loved the idea of added history that may or may not be in or have been hinted at in the movies. I decided ambitiously to start a police file on Pamela Voorhees from the Friday the 13th movies than lead to a full out FBI file on Jason. I lovingly borrowed some page layouts from the Hannibal file... just the layout not the words. (I will gladly change the format if I've offended anyone...I forgot who I bought it from here.) Well I got Pamelas 90% done but other than three other autopsy files to finish I'm at a loss for more stuff to add. I currently have her arrest file for trespassing on the campgrounds to poison the water, the court case files, the psych report from a doctor Loomis (he he) as to her state of mind, finger prints, creepy photo of the Voorhees house, newspaper articles on the drowning child at camp, and the poisoned water with her arrest, the police report on the first movie from Alice Hardys POV, autopsy reports on all the victims found in the first movie and I started the FBI file on the "VOORHEES KILLER".

Can somebody give me some Ideas from the "old" first movie (not necessarily seen in, or hinted to but something that could be in her file...)

p.s. Ive been here long enough you'd think to figure out how to shows pictures but I keep uploading to pics but nothing happens ]]> Replica Movie Props bondoking http://www.therpf.com/f9/thoughts-needed-my-friday-3th-paper-prop-95213/