Replica Prop Forum - General Modeling

Replica Prop Forum - General Modeling http://www.therpf.com/ Research, discuss and share information about scale models from movies, television shows and other media or showcase your original designs and collection. en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:59:25 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.therpf.com/images/styles/starwars/misc/rss.jpg Replica Prop Forum - General Modeling http://www.therpf.com/ New Snowspeeder for Hasbro Repaint http://www.therpf.com/f11/new-snowspeeder-hasbro-repaint-95505/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:12:43 GMT Hello Everyone, Im new to the forum and would like to post my most recent work. I have taken the New Star Wars Snowspeeder from Hasbro and Added Battle Damage and Weathering to the vehicle. Its not 100% complete but would say more like 85%-90% complete. Thank You for Looking and comments welcomed!... Hello Everyone, Im new to the forum and would like to post my most recent work. I have taken the New Star Wars Snowspeeder from Hasbro and Added Battle Damage and Weathering to the vehicle. Its not 100% complete but would say more like 85%-90% complete. Thank You for Looking and comments welcomed! :cool

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[/COLOR] ]]> General Modeling sasmysquatch http://www.therpf.com/f11/new-snowspeeder-hasbro-repaint-95505/ What is the strongest casting agent? http://www.therpf.com/f11/what-strongest-casting-agent-95497/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:20:21 GMT I'm looking to make a mold but out of something very durable and firm but catches details very well. I thought of using liquid resin or epoxy, but what else is available? Any suggestions? ]]> General Modeling Chaplin http://www.therpf.com/f11/what-strongest-casting-agent-95497/ Please need help! http://www.therpf.com/f11/please-need-help-95488/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:28:29 GMT I've been looking for a pepakura file for a megaman zero helmet for a while. I finally have the 3d image of zero and his armor and stuff and was wondering if someone could make a pep file for me. ]]> General Modeling Gundameternity http://www.therpf.com/f11/please-need-help-95488/ Pepeakura Violin http://www.therpf.com/f11/pepeakura-violin-95437/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:57:56 GMT Does anyone know where I can download a free Pepakura of a Violin? Thanks Does anyone know where I can download a free Pepakura of a Violin? Thanks ]]> General Modeling IronWarrior777 http://www.therpf.com/f11/pepeakura-violin-95437/ Resin/Fiberglassing Question http://www.therpf.com/f11/resin-fiberglassing-question-95419/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:29:00 GMT Hello, I am currently construing a costume out of 1400gsm boxboard. The card is pretty sturdy and I was wondering, would I be able to resin both sides of the card, and bondo the outside of it with out using the fiberglass? I really only need to waterproof the cardboard, resin might make it a... Hello,

I am currently construing a costume out of 1400gsm boxboard. The card is pretty sturdy and I was wondering, would I be able to resin both sides of the card, and bondo the outside of it with out using the fiberglass? I really only need to waterproof the cardboard, resin might make it a little bit more rigid as well.

Cheers,
Tachyon ]]> General Modeling Tachyon http://www.therpf.com/f11/resin-fiberglassing-question-95419/ Looking for a prop police radio http://www.therpf.com/f11/looking-prop-police-radio-95418/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:03:08 GMT Apologies if this is the wrong place to post this... but I can't seem to post in the Junkyard forum, which is where I went first...

Anyway, I'm looking for a prop Motorola Saber III radio that I could put an mp3 player and speaker inside for a costume I'm going to make for next year's D*C.

Worst comes to worst, I'll buy a non-functional real one and just remove he guts... but rather than re-invent the wheel, I figured I'd check with the pros and see if there might be an easier way to get one... alas, my Google-Fu is apparently not up to the task.

Thanks! ]]> General Modeling Akin http://www.therpf.com/f11/looking-prop-police-radio-95418/ <![CDATA[Hahn Solo 'Carbon Freeze' coffee table!]]> http://www.therpf.com/f11/hahn-solo-carbon-freeze-coffee-table-95399/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:14:26 GMT Its only a prototype at the moment. The glass in the pic is only resting on the columns. Correct glass is being cut and engraved as I type...

It will have a low base, possibly mirrored at 45 degrees so that anyone looking under the table will see Solo 'float'. N ot sure if thats is going to be worth doing as the whole thing is designed to sit about 14" from the ground.

Let me know what you think guys....the Falcon bronze table is not far off either.... :)

]]> General Modeling Weequay http://www.therpf.com/f11/hahn-solo-carbon-freeze-coffee-table-95399/ MPC Millennium Falcon http://www.therpf.com/f11/mpc-millennium-falcon-95395/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:25:59 GMT Hi Guys! Well I just scored an original MPC Millenium Falcon Kit from 1978. Since I am having a rough time finding a Fine Molds Falcon,(at a resonable price),I decided to work on this Kit from the past. I lucked out in finding it at a Local Collectable shop for a good price! I really like... Hi Guys!

Well I just scored an original MPC Millenium Falcon Kit from 1978.
Since I am having a rough time finding a Fine Molds Falcon,(at a resonable price),I decided to work on this Kit from the past.

I lucked out in finding it at a Local Collectable shop for a good price!

I really like the Picture of the actual 5' Filming Miniature on the box cover, This kit really brings me back to one I owned in 78!Under the Christmas tree, couldn't wait to build my favorite Star Wars Spaceship!

Anyhoo, My plans are to really trick this model out to represent the 5' as she appeared in Star Wars(A New Hope).It's my personal favorite version of the Falcon.

So I'll be looking for some aftermarket kits for those way too large sidewalls!
I'll keep you guys posted, if you like, and anyone else who has done the same thing, please share what you did here...there may be other guys wanting to do the same thing!!

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]]> General Modeling BEATLEPAUL http://www.therpf.com/f11/mpc-millennium-falcon-95395/ Roman Forum model http://www.therpf.com/f11/roman-forum-model-95361/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:29:07 GMT OK...I have decided I want to build a scale replica of the Ancient Roman Forum and the Theatre of Pompey (two different projects). I have never actually attempting model making in this manner before and am glad I found this site. I hope to get some input on where to start, what materials... OK...I have decided I want to build a scale replica of the Ancient Roman Forum and the Theatre of Pompey (two different projects).

I have never actually attempting model making in this manner before and am glad I found this site.

I hope to get some input on where to start, what materials are best, what scale is best, and any tricks and suggestions I can get.

This is to be a project for an educational video for Youtube. No budget...or more accurately very little money. So I will take advantage of every step in some way or another. For example I am sure I will need at least two versions. Small scale and larger scale. The final larger scale must be small enough to be feasible and large enough to be filmed from ground level with a small hand held HD camcorder.

One thought was to use oven bake clay...then I realized I don't even really need that. Regular fire glazed clay will still harden and is cheaper for larger quantities.

I am figuring the larger models will be wood framed boxes covered with sculpted and painted clay. So the more I think about it....regular seems to heavy.

Any ideas? ]]> General Modeling Amadscientist http://www.therpf.com/f11/roman-forum-model-95361/ Chitty Chitty Bang Bang resin kit interest http://www.therpf.com/f11/chitty-chitty-bang-bang-resin-kit-interest-95346/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:44:34 GMT I am putting together a high end model kit of the famous car, GEN11 from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and am looking to see how high the interest is. I have full access of the original car from the original owners for measurements and reference so it will be very accurate. It will be reversed engineered... I am putting together a high end model kit of the famous car, GEN11 from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and am looking to see how high the interest is. I have full access of the original car from the original owners for measurements and reference so it will be very accurate. It will be reversed engineered from Rhino for rapid prototyping the parts of the kit. It will also have add-on parts for the wings and the floatation. I'm very excited to do this so I am eager to hear back from anyone.
[URL="http://www.chittygen11.com"] ]]> General Modeling Darkgrafix http://www.therpf.com/f11/chitty-chitty-bang-bang-resin-kit-interest-95346/ Need Sideshow Jabba Bowl http://www.therpf.com/f11/need-sideshow-jabba-bowl-95341/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:05:42 GMT Looking to see if anyone has made a replacement Jabba Thrown bowl for the Sideshow thrown room environment. The cheap plastic bowl they sent came broken and I figured since it was so cheap and flimsy I would just find a better bowl. No luck and obviously way to late to return. Does anyone... Looking to see if anyone has made a replacement Jabba Thrown bowl for the Sideshow thrown room environment. The cheap plastic bowl they sent came broken and I figured since it was so cheap and flimsy I would just find a better bowl.

No luck and obviously way to late to return.

Does anyone make a replacement or have found something that will work.

Thanks ]]> General Modeling jameth1971 http://www.therpf.com/f11/need-sideshow-jabba-bowl-95341/ My USS Ranger Kitbash http://www.therpf.com/f11/my-uss-ranger-kitbash-95339/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:35:25 GMT I bought one of the reissued AMT USS Enterprise kits and kitbashed it into a single-engine scout ship. USS Ranger Kitbash (http://mcfergeson.110mb.com/ranger.htm) Sean I bought one of the reissued AMT USS Enterprise kits and kitbashed it into a single-engine scout ship.

USS Ranger Kitbash

Sean ]]> General Modeling Oriontide http://www.therpf.com/f11/my-uss-ranger-kitbash-95339/ 1/4 scale ED-209 scratchbuild http://www.therpf.com/f11/1-4-scale-ed-209-scratchbuild-95338/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:33:02 GMT Fairly new to the forums and not posted much, probably because I haven't built much lately. I started this ED about 2 yrs ago and after doing a lot of the head build, I shelved it due to other commitments. I didn't take any pics of the intial start to the build because I didn't know of the RPF or other forums like this. I started it back up after seeing some amazing builds on here and thought I would try and show my attempt. Here is the head as I left it and now started again to complete.

I started first by detailing the mouth section.

]]> General Modeling Tramtrooper http://www.therpf.com/f11/1-4-scale-ed-209-scratchbuild-95338/ <![CDATA[Epcot Attraction "Horizons" Space Vehicle scratch-build]]> http://www.therpf.com/f11/epcot-attraction-horizons-space-vehicle-scratch-build-95334/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:27:57 GMT [COLOR=#000000]Does anyone here remember the old attraction at Epcot Center called "Horizons"? It used to be one of my favorite rides as a kid but it closed down in 1999 unfortunately, being replaced by mission space. (This blog has some of the best pictures of the various elements of the ride from different perspectives: Mesa Verde Times go to the 2nd page) In my opinion it had some of the most interesting designs of vehicles that were supposed to exist sometime in the future. I always wanted replicas of the vehicles and spaceships seen throughout the ride, but it was never around long enough to have any merchandise, except for a few pins. So I decided to try out my first scratch build on this guy:[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#000000]So basically I decided to do a project where I only had three tiny reference pictures to work with, which I normally would not choose to do, but I had a lot of freedom to add my own personal touches to it. I'm currently about three quarters of the way done and had to put the rest on hold until December for the time being because imp away at college. I just wanted to see what you guys think of this because I know a lot of people on these forums are into Retro Space capsules and stuff. I hope you like it and I'll be posting build up pictures later. I hope you guys like it and remember I'm still very new at this :rolleyes ]]> General Modeling joez2391 http://www.therpf.com/f11/epcot-attraction-horizons-space-vehicle-scratch-build-95334/ <![CDATA["Insignia white" paint-Ok for a base color for M. Falcon model?]]> http://www.therpf.com/f11/insignia-white-paint-ok-base-color-m-falcon-model-95321/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:38:01 GMT I've searched the RPF and have seen the various threads about the base color of the Falcon being a mix of colors, but not having an airbrush setup, I'm looking for a basic off white or something that is close enough in a model paint spray can. I'm working on a Fine Molds 1/144 Falcon kit and have dremeled the damage to the hull and various other locations, and am working on mods so I can possibly light the kit. I'll be dirtying it up, but need to find the paint so I can get going on the weathering. Any ideas on a rattle can color that would work the best for the ol' Falcon color?

I saw a camouflage grey mentioned, but picked up a can and it seems too "tan", and I think I saw Insignia white (off white color) as a possible base. There aren't a lot of hobby shops near by, but I found a Hobby Haven that has the Ins. white.

Any info is appreciated! Thanks!:thumbsup ]]> General Modeling Betamin http://www.therpf.com/f11/insignia-white-paint-ok-base-color-m-falcon-model-95321/