BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics

mrshow555 · 04-20-2010, 11:34 AM

Does anyone have the vector graphics I'd seen mentioned on this forum for the Mattel hoverboard for BTTF2? They all seem to be old broken links. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Also if you have any really good tutorials that are online, I'd appreciate the links! PM me or post below.

Thanks!

"Those boards don't work on water.... unless you've got POWER!"

jackdoud · 04-20-2010, 12:09 PM

I replied to your pm but in case anyone else here wants them:

http://www.angelfire.com/pa5/jdoud2/...ard_vector.pdf

I got these from an old, now missing thread here on the RPF.

ItsThatGuy · 04-20-2010, 01:39 PM

Yeah, I got the PM too.

Glad someone had it on file. I didn't have it anymore.

mrshow555 · 04-20-2010, 01:42 PM

anyone got measurements and specs of the board size, magnet diameter etc... the thread on JackDoud's page to the RPF forum was removed. Any technical specs would be greatly appreciated!!

Meta440 · 04-20-2010, 03:36 PM

I sent you a PM

Trekkie313 · 04-20-2010, 03:51 PM

Would like a PM too.

Droidboy · 04-20-2010, 04:01 PM

I'd love measurements on this as well. I really need to get off the pot on this one.

Gregg

Moviefreak · 04-20-2010, 04:46 PM

yes, if someone could post or PM me the size for these hoverboards... and if anyone has the specs of the future pepsi bottles, i wouls love to make one of those as well. Thanks

Moviefreak · 04-20-2010, 05:18 PM

"I really need to get off the pot on this one"

LOL!! I was thinking the same thing. It has been on my to do list for years.

mrshow555 · 04-21-2010, 01:50 PM

found some great high rez reference photos:

http://geekoblog.files.wordpress.com...540-0001d1.jpg
http://geekoblog.files.wordpress.com...540-0001a3.jpg

although I think the green stripe is more neon looking in the film, but make the board your own and go with what makes you happy

Hope these help!

unheard · 04-21-2010, 03:07 PM

hi

I am a 1st time prop maker what would you use to make a hoverboard for the resin/ disc parts ?

Droidboy · 04-22-2010, 08:22 AM

Unheard...I did my magnets out of plastic. When I get home I'll post pics of them. I am still working on the clamps.

I'd like youse guys input on this idea.

So for the stripes, I have this crazy notion that IF this were a REAL thing, it would be built like a skateboard. The basics of skateboards hasn't changed since I was riding in the mid eighties. A deck, decals and grip tape.

My thought is to do the stripes out of grip tape. I know that isn't what was used in the movie, but it just seems to make sense.

Any thoughts?

Gregg

unheard · 04-22-2010, 09:08 AM

cant wait for the photo's
do you have a guide on how you did the magnets please.

Adam C. · 04-22-2010, 09:37 AM

Do you guys think that using an actual skate-board as a starting point would be a good idea, or is there a better way to go?

AZspidey · 04-22-2010, 09:51 AM

In case anyone is interested I started and interest thread in the junkyard for the lenticular film that is applied on the top and bottom of the board.
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=84413

Also next month I an gonna work on some bucks so I can vacuform all the bottom pieces.
-Todd

Droidboy · 04-22-2010, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam C.

Do you guys think that using an actual skate-board as a starting point would be a good idea, or is there a better way to go?

A skateboard wouldn't work, its the wrong size. That being said....I'm going to make a skateboard version for me too

!

Gregg

Droidboy · 04-23-2010, 12:45 PM

Here is what I have. Most of the pieces are from an old GA kit. I really want to build one from scratch.

The magnet and clasp are CNC'd out of plastic, and the top of the magnet has a brush aluminum top, which to me looks much cooler than painted silver.

I can probably have those parts made if anyone wants some.

I was going to do the clamp as vac form pieces, which I still want to do, but I need better measurements for the clamps.

Anyhow.....pics

Gregg

AZspidey · 04-26-2010, 11:04 AM

Laser cut some pieces today so I can vacuform some of the parts.

Moviefreak · 04-26-2010, 11:05 AM

A W E S O M E !!!!!

Would you consider selling a kit?

AZspidey · 04-26-2010, 11:13 AM

There will be a kit for sale, and make sure to get on the list for the holographic tape for the hoverboard in the junkyard right now. I need at least 20 people for that.
-Todd

Meta440 · 04-26-2010, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unheard

hi

I am a 1st time prop maker what would you use to make a hoverboard for the resin/ disc parts ?

I am using clay to make them on a smaller basis now because it is my first time modeling. But there are some images I created on file at

www.area84.com/PDFFiles.zip

Also on a larger not there are some plastic plates you can get at any supermarket that are a good size for the beveled magnet part. I cast it with plaster of paris then was planning on working on the rest of the underside.

unheard · 04-26-2010, 04:28 PM

noob question i know but how do you print the pdf on to the board ?

Droidboy · 04-26-2010, 04:40 PM

I had my magnets and spacer machined on a CNC router. I'm trying to find out prices now if he'd do more.

I'd imagine a router is the only way to go other than taking a pie pan, pouring something into it and molding it.

As far as printing onto the board, what others have done is take the images, print stickers and use that.

If someone had measurements for the board I'd probably start right on this, but I don't want to until we get proper measurements.

Gregg

unheard · 04-26-2010, 04:55 PM

so for martys hoverboard that one big sticker

Droidboy · 04-26-2010, 05:01 PM

It can be....but I wouldn't do it that way. I'd make each element separately.

Gregg

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04-20-2010, 11:34 AM	#1
mrshow555 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 11	BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics Does anyone have the vector graphics I'd seen mentioned on this forum for the Mattel hoverboard for BTTF2? They all seem to be old broken links. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also if you have any really good tutorials that are online, I'd appreciate the links! PM me or post below. Thanks! "Those boards don't work on water.... unless you've got POWER!"

04-20-2010, 12:09 PM	#2
jackdoud Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norristown, PA Posts: 924	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics I replied to your pm but in case anyone else here wants them: http://www.angelfire.com/pa5/jdoud2/...ard_vector.pdf I got these from an old, now missing thread here on the RPF.

04-20-2010, 01:39 PM	#3
ItsThatGuy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 1,354	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics Yeah, I got the PM too. Glad someone had it on file. I didn't have it anymore.

04-20-2010, 01:42 PM	#4
mrshow555 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 11	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics anyone got measurements and specs of the board size, magnet diameter etc... the thread on JackDoud's page to the RPF forum was removed. Any technical specs would be greatly appreciated!!

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04-20-2010, 03:36 PM	#5
Meta440 Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 149	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics I sent you a PM

04-20-2010, 03:51 PM	#6
Trekkie313 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 144	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics Would like a PM too.

04-20-2010, 04:01 PM	#7
Droidboy Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,412	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics I'd love measurements on this as well. I really need to get off the pot on this one. Gregg

04-20-2010, 04:46 PM	#8
Moviefreak Of the original "PIF six" Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 1,215	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics yes, if someone could post or PM me the size for these hoverboards... and if anyone has the specs of the future pepsi bottles, i wouls love to make one of those as well. Thanks

04-20-2010, 05:18 PM	#9
Moviefreak Of the original "PIF six" Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 1,215	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics "I really need to get off the pot on this one" LOL!! I was thinking the same thing. It has been on my to do list for years.

04-21-2010, 01:50 PM	#10
mrshow555 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 11	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics found some great high rez reference photos: http://geekoblog.files.wordpress.com...540-0001d1.jpg http://geekoblog.files.wordpress.com...540-0001a3.jpg although I think the green stripe is more neon looking in the film, but make the board your own and go with what makes you happy Hope these help!

04-21-2010, 03:07 PM	#11
unheard Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 197	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics hi I am a 1st time prop maker what would you use to make a hoverboard for the resin/ disc parts ?

04-22-2010, 08:22 AM	#12
Droidboy Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,412	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics Unheard...I did my magnets out of plastic. When I get home I'll post pics of them. I am still working on the clamps. I'd like youse guys input on this idea. So for the stripes, I have this crazy notion that IF this were a REAL thing, it would be built like a skateboard. The basics of skateboards hasn't changed since I was riding in the mid eighties. A deck, decals and grip tape. My thought is to do the stripes out of grip tape. I know that isn't what was used in the movie, but it just seems to make sense. Any thoughts? Gregg

04-22-2010, 09:08 AM	#13
unheard Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 197	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics cant wait for the photo's do you have a guide on how you did the magnets please.

04-22-2010, 09:37 AM	#14
Adam C. Let's all go to the lobby Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 549	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics Do you guys think that using an actual skate-board as a starting point would be a good idea, or is there a better way to go?

04-22-2010, 09:51 AM	#15
AZspidey Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 210	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics In case anyone is interested I started and interest thread in the junkyard for the lenticular film that is applied on the top and bottom of the board. http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=84413 Also next month I an gonna work on some bucks so I can vacuform all the bottom pieces. -Todd

04-23-2010, 12:45 PM	#17
Droidboy Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,412	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics Here is what I have. Most of the pieces are from an old GA kit. I really want to build one from scratch. The magnet and clasp are CNC'd out of plastic, and the top of the magnet has a brush aluminum top, which to me looks much cooler than painted silver. I can probably have those parts made if anyone wants some. I was going to do the clamp as vac form pieces, which I still want to do, but I need better measurements for the clamps. Anyhow.....pics Gregg

04-26-2010, 11:04 AM	#18
AZspidey Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 210	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics Laser cut some pieces today so I can vacuform some of the parts. Attached Thumbnails

04-26-2010, 11:05 AM	#19
Moviefreak Of the original "PIF six" Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 1,215	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics A W E S O M E !!!!! Would you consider selling a kit?

04-26-2010, 11:13 AM	#20
AZspidey Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 210	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics There will be a kit for sale, and make sure to get on the list for the holographic tape for the hoverboard in the junkyard right now. I need at least 20 people for that. -Todd

04-26-2010, 04:28 PM	#22
unheard Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 197	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics noob question i know but how do you print the pdf on to the board ?

04-26-2010, 04:40 PM	#23
Droidboy Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,412	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics I had my magnets and spacer machined on a CNC router. I'm trying to find out prices now if he'd do more. I'd imagine a router is the only way to go other than taking a pie pan, pouring something into it and molding it. As far as printing onto the board, what others have done is take the images, print stickers and use that. If someone had measurements for the board I'd probably start right on this, but I don't want to until we get proper measurements. Gregg

04-26-2010, 04:55 PM	#24
unheard Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 197	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics so for martys hoverboard that one big sticker

04-26-2010, 05:01 PM	#25
Droidboy Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,412	Re: BTTF2 hoverboard plans and graphics It can be....but I wouldn't do it that way. I'd make each element separately. Gregg

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