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 Wed, 22 May 2013 01:36:24 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.therpf.com/images/styles/prometheus/misc/rss.png the RPF http://www.therpf.com/ Clone Trooper Helmet Sizing http://www.therpf.com/f24/clone-trooper-helmet-sizing-185776/ Wed, 22 May 2013 01:07:55 GMT Hey guys this is my first thread although I've been viewing for a while now. I'm starting a rather ambitious project and need some advice. I'm trying to make a collection of every single variant of clone trooper helmet there is. I've been searching for weeks and have just about all the pep files but there is one major roadblock I'm running into and that is how big to make the helmets. The helmets were all designed for the same person seeing as they were clones so all of them have relatively similar dimensions. According to the MR clone trooper phase II helmet it is 13.5" for that design. This is HUGE when fully built though. The pep file for phase II is built to 350 mm (MR size) but it seems as if 260 - 280 mm is a far more in proportion size. Does anyone know why the canon size is so large and what would be the most appropriate size for making all of my helmets too?

(I'm 5'11", same as a Clone) ]]> Replica Movie Costumes Blackace936 http://www.therpf.com/f24/clone-trooper-helmet-sizing-185776/ Ironman 3 Question WARNING SPOILER http://www.therpf.com/f47/ironman-3-question-warning-spoiler-185774/ Wed, 22 May 2013 00:59:15 GMT Since Tony got the Arc and shrapnel removed, does he have a HUGE hole in his chest where it was?:confused Since Tony got the Arc and shrapnel removed, does he have a HUGE hole in his chest where it was?:confused ]]> Entertainment and Movie Talk TheDodgeMan http://www.therpf.com/f47/ironman-3-question-warning-spoiler-185774/ <![CDATA[CJS Aviation 1/48 Saturn Ib & Saturn V]]> http://www.therpf.com/f11/cjs-aviation-1-48-saturn-ib-saturn-v-185773/ Wed, 22 May 2013 00:58:02 GMT These are customer builds. They are from Sheri's Hot Rockets, which are high-powered flying kits, however I am building them for my customers 1/48 manned space flight display. There are some issues with them. The customer started the Saturn Ib and I have a lot of sanding and touch up to do, haha. But the kit has other issues. Firstly the boost protective cover/capsule and launch escape system are really bad recasts of the old Revell kit. The white ones are from the kit. The tan one is scratchbuilt, and you can see the difference in detail. I built up a new master with styrene and urethane foam for the BPC and scratchbuilt a new LES rocket. I'm still engineering the truss work for the LES... I need 2 copies, plus I want one for myself, so I was thinking about kitting these parts, as there isn't a really accurate 1/48 BPC out there....









I scratchbuilt the 2 SLA adaptors. They are 3 plys of .020 styrene sheet over styrene bulkheads and mailing tube inners. The service modules were off the shelf, supplied by the customer. Lastly, he wanted these rockets to look fairly basic. If you've ever seen Nick Proach's models, something similar to those, not a lot of detail. My boost protective covers are way more detailed than he asked for, but I simply couldn't use those for a static display. Thanks for looking. ]]> General Modeling Damocles http://www.therpf.com/f11/cjs-aviation-1-48-saturn-ib-saturn-v-185773/ MR Luke ESB DL-44 Disassembly pics/instructions? http://www.therpf.com/f9/mr-luke-esb-dl-44-disassembly-pics-instructions-185769/ Tue, 21 May 2013 23:41:13 GMT I have a Master Replicas Luke ESB blaster that I got for next to nothing a year or so ago and I want to accurize it with as many real vintage parts as possible. I want to retain the Mauser C96 body, the flash hider, the scope bracket and the knob on the bracket (unless there's a better one out there). I'm keeping the base Mauser replica because cosmetically, it seems to be a really accurate replica compared to a Denix and I can't find or afford an MGC. Besides, the Luke blaster was based on a real Mauser anyway, not an MGC. I have a couple of real vintage M19 scopes (1 with its bolts) on the way and I'm hoping to get some of the accurate 30-line wood grips they plan to offer over in the Han Solo ANH conversion thread. I'm searching for the model parts for the left side of the gun, too.

I'd like to remove all the bits and pieces from the Mauser, strip the awful gloss black paint off the gun body, replace the numberless sight with a real sight, and then blue the whole thing before reassembling it. My problem is that I just can't figure out how to easily disassemble the thing! I don't want to get too rough with it until i know what i'm doing. So far, i've been able to remove a pin holding the sight on(still can't remove the sight, though) and I've unscrewed and gotten rid of the Master Replicas M19 scope and I've removed the plastic grips. There's one more pin I can see in the shell ejection area, but I haven't gotten it to budge yet. Not sure whether to hammer it out or drill it, but i'll probably be able to take care of that. The flash hider spins but I can't pull it off. Ii've heard there's a screw under a plastic plug in the barrel that has to be uncovered and removed. I also can't figure out how to remove the knob holding the bracket on--I've pulled and turned and twisted it and it won't budge. Almost ready to take the pliers to it, but I'm nervous--no replacement available if I mess up that piece.

So, does anyone out there have any advice, instructions or photos that might help? Thanks! ]]> Replica Movie Props maxspr1 http://www.therpf.com/f9/mr-luke-esb-dl-44-disassembly-pics-instructions-185769/ Question on new QMX phaser http://www.therpf.com/f9/question-new-qmx-phaser-185765/ Tue, 21 May 2013 22:57:12 GMT Does anybody know if the new Paser from QMX is a new tooling or just a refurbish of their previous replica? Thanks! Does anybody know if the new Paser from QMX is a new tooling or just a refurbish of their previous replica?
Thanks! ]]> Replica Movie Props augofett http://www.therpf.com/f9/question-new-qmx-phaser-185765/ Half-life Movie Marine Helmet (WIP Need Feedback!) http://www.therpf.com/f9/half-life-movie-marine-helmet-wip-need-feedback-185764/ Tue, 21 May 2013 22:53:45 GMT Click image for larger version.  Name: 936261_120204804851961_1217651016_n.jpg  Views: 5  Size: 69.7 KB  ID: 187614

Hey Half-life fans out there! So... I'm planning a half-life movie, and this is my custom marine gas mask I made. (I'm still waiting on a combat vest and helmet.) Anyways, I hope you enjoy, and feel free to comment on what you think I can improve. Also, if you have any ideas for a good title, I kinda need one. (All the good titles are already taken.) I will be uploading more photos as I make some more progress, but for now, I hope you enjoy. Thanks, Evan.
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]]> Replica Movie Props Evan Junius http://www.therpf.com/f9/half-life-movie-marine-helmet-wip-need-feedback-185764/ Foam Whip? http://www.therpf.com/f9/foam-whip-185763/ Tue, 21 May 2013 22:53:12 GMT Does anybody know how to make or where i can buy a foam cat of nine tails? I need to be able to hit a person with it. Any info, comments, or suggestions please PM me or comment Does anybody know how to make or where i can buy a foam cat of nine tails? I need to be able to hit a person with it. Any info, comments, or suggestions please PM me or comment ]]> Replica Movie Props Damian123 http://www.therpf.com/f9/foam-whip-185763/ FIberglass casting http://www.therpf.com/f11/fiberglass-casting-185760/ Tue, 21 May 2013 22:13:00 GMT Hello all, I have a screen used bow from Temple of Doom. I want to make an exact copy of it because it is VERY brittle due to it being almost 30 years old. I can see that it has some fiberglass in it and I was wondering if any of you could tell me how to go about molding and casting it. Should... Hello all,
I have a screen used bow from Temple of Doom. I want to make an exact copy of it because it is VERY brittle due to it being almost 30 years old. I can see that it has some fiberglass in it and I was wondering if any of you could tell me how to go about molding and casting it.

Should I use a silicone mold? Should I cast it in fiberglass resin and then layer in sheets?








I want it to be strong enough so I can pull the bowstring like in the film. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks! ]]> General Modeling knibs7 http://www.therpf.com/f11/fiberglass-casting-185760/ Viper Mk VII Copperhead Build http://www.therpf.com/f11/viper-mk-vii-copperhead-build-185759/ Tue, 21 May 2013 22:07:41 GMT Hello everyone. I'm sure that everyone has seen the Mobieus Viper Mk VII kit built on here before, but I figured I'd throw some pictures up as it's the first serious build I've attempted. By serious I mean puttying/sanding seams, and modifying the kit not just building it out of the box. It's basically my learning model for a lot of techniques before I move on to something I like better. I'm calling it a Mk VII Copperhead, because once I find a donor kit I like in the appropriate scale, I'm going to make it a heavy assault variant of the Mk VII. Plus it sounds cool... So anyway, enough of my rambling, on to the pictures, the part everyone really likes.

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^ Finish coat on the engine assembly.

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^ Light test! Ooohhhh... Shiny...

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^ Finish detail on Landing Gear. My plan is to display it coming in for a landing, so in flight but gear extended. Best of both worlds.

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^ It's tough to see, but this is the aluminum base coat. Going to experiment with some chipping and weathering techniques with the finish coat.

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^Tail thruster light test. I've drilled out all the thruster detail and am installing LED's behind them. Because if it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing.

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^ Vertical Stabilizer assembly where I learned how NOT to apply putty...

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^ Aluminum base coat on lower fuselage

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^ Photoetch cockpit wearing a coat of primer

So that's where I'm at for now. I'm moving much slower than I imagine a lot of the more experienced builders on here do, especially for a kit with so few actual parts, but its a learning process. Even though I don't care a fig for the Mk VII, I still want to produce something I can be proud of. Anyway, feel free to post any suggestions for techniques I can try out, or other comments.

-Donny
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]]> General Modeling Ineffable13 http://www.therpf.com/f11/viper-mk-vii-copperhead-build-185759/ <![CDATA[what is the Iron Man MarkVI "Brace"?]]> http://www.therpf.com/f24/what-iron-man-markvi-brace-185753/ Tue, 21 May 2013 20:55:43 GMT I just finished pepping the chest plate for Mark VI, ready to start the back piece now.
I see the "Brace" file which looks like it sits under both? I guess this is a 3rd piece that I wear that is mostly hidden but keep the other two in place somehow?

I want am doing these to get the sizing right, so should I do the brace first? ]]> Replica Movie Costumes Grenex http://www.therpf.com/f24/what-iron-man-markvi-brace-185753/ Mark VI - W.I.P. http://www.therpf.com/f24/mark-vi-w-i-p-185752/ Tue, 21 May 2013 20:49:40 GMT Hi guys. I have very important question. Attachment 187557 (http://www.therpf.com/attachments/f24/mark-vi-w-i-p-ironmanmk6.jpg-187557)So you can write me how perform marked items? Marked with black ink in the picture. Thank evryone for help and advice. :) Hi guys. I have very important question. Click image for larger version.  Name: IronManMK6.JPG  Views: 19  Size: 1.88 MB  ID: 187557So you can write me how perform marked items? Marked with black ink in the picture.

Thank evryone for help and advice. :)
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]]> Replica Movie Costumes slowretoo http://www.therpf.com/f24/mark-vi-w-i-p-185752/ halo master chief files http://www.therpf.com/f24/halo-master-chief-files-185751/ Tue, 21 May 2013 20:41:34 GMT hi all, i don''t suppose anyone has the files for the master chief suit?...many thanks peeps :) ]]> Replica Movie Costumes Jjaysavaloi http://www.therpf.com/f24/halo-master-chief-files-185751/ EU Fight! - Jacen, Ben, Anakin vs ???? http://www.therpf.com/f47/eu-fight-jacen-ben-anakin-vs-185750/ Tue, 21 May 2013 20:15:16 GMT Hey everyone! We are looking to make a fan-film that could possible be done in the coming movies! What would you guys like to see? Out of Ben Skywalker Jacen Solo Anakin Solo Hey everyone! We are looking to make a fan-film that could possible be done in the coming movies!

What would you guys like to see?

Out of

Ben Skywalker
Jacen Solo
Anakin Solo


Who would you want to see, and who should they fight!

Let us know! :D

~Usurp Productions ]]> Entertainment and Movie Talk KungfuSkywalker http://www.therpf.com/f47/eu-fight-jacen-ben-anakin-vs-185750/ Revell EasyKit TIE Fighter Conversion http://www.therpf.com/f11/revell-easykit-tie-fighter-conversion-185749/ Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:05 GMT I had thought I'd already put a thread up on this, but apparently not! I picked up this Revell TIE at Modelzone in the sale, paid something like £8 I think.

Out the box, the sprues are big.



Once built, it's a good size. Something like a 140mm wingspan





The colours are towards the ESB TIE I think.
Also, the details are pretty good, quite clean and should paint up well.



Primed and ready



Masking this was a total PITA; I first gave the wings a coat of Citadel black primer and then masking taped off the majority. Any tiny sections were coated with masking fluid.
I also laid down a grey/beige mix. If anyone is interested, I used a 1:1:1 mix of Astronomican Grey, Denheb Stone, and Skull White



That's me working at my friend's house





And that's where I'm at. Not a big project, just a nice side thing. Should be done quickly, and will probably look good too; it's a very displayable size. ]]> General Modeling Haystack Hair http://www.therpf.com/f11/revell-easykit-tie-fighter-conversion-185749/ Testors Kills Paint Brands http://www.therpf.com/f11/testors-kills-paint-brands-185747/ Tue, 21 May 2013 19:54:54 GMT I don't know how many people here use Floquil, Polly s and Pactra, but Testors is killing those brands of paint. If you need a paint from one of those brands, stock up now while you can:
End of the line for Testors Floquil and Polly Scale paint - Model Railroader Magazine
It's a shame. Floquil and Poly s have been my general modeling paints since I was a kid. ]]> General Modeling Jccarlton http://www.therpf.com/f11/testors-kills-paint-brands-185747/