HalloweenCostumes.com “Back to the Future Hoverboard”

[Mechanized]

While not perfect by any means and some areas need to be tidied up, I’m pretty satisfied with it. Especially considering the bargain this came out to be.

here is a shot featuring the Magnoli Clothiers hat:

(such a cool hat)

one happy camper

 

[Spyhunter2k]

That turned out great!

 

[Mechanized]

Thank you, Spyhunter2k. I appreciate the kind words.

 

[LogicktDB]

Mechanized

Looks great! I just wonder why you put the wrong side of the lenticular on the front of the board, but the correct side on the back.

I made experiments with my clear lenticular I got from Sommers Plastics. Bought some hot pink vinyl with both sides in the same color and stuck the lenticular on the sticky side of the vinyl. And to my surprise it didn't destroy the 3-D effect. Now I just need the HC board.


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Back side:

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What are you going to use for adhesive for the vinyl to the board?

 

[Roland]

What are you going to use for adhesive for the vinyl to the board?

I'm not sure. Maybe a double-sided tape.

 

[LogicktDB]

I was looking at 3m super 77, but my parts havent arrived yet.

 

[GhostbusterDan]

While not perfect by any means and some areas need to be tidied up, I’m pretty satisfied with it. Especially considering the bargain this came out to be.

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here is a shot featuring the Magnoli Clothiers hat:
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(such a cool hat)

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How big is the black hole you've drilled dude, and what size 'bung' did you use?

 

[Mechanized]

How big is the black hole you've drilled dude, and what size 'bung' did you use?

The hole measures at 1 inch. To plug the hole I used water bottle top, lol. Pretty much sanded down the groves and painted. Worked like a charm.

Obviously there are better routes to go. But I wasn’t about to put money into something I could find or make.

 

[GhostbusterDan]

The hole measures at 1 inch. To plug the hole I used water bottle top, lol. Pretty much sanded down the groves and painted. Worked like a charm.

Obviously there are better routes to go. But I wasn’t about to put money into something I could find or make.

Thank you dude, do you have a source for velcro etc? Im in the UK and I am STRUGGLING on both ebay/etsy and amazon

 

[Mechanized]

Thank you dude, do you have a source for velcro etc? Im in the UK and I am STRUGGLING on both ebay/etsy and amazon

gotcha covered, mate

 

[LogicktDB]

I'm not sure. Maybe a double-sided tape.

3M 467MP Clear Adhesive Transfer Tape, 12" width x 5yd length (1 roll)

 

[GhostbusterDan]

Can I please BEG someone help out a UK guy?

I can’t find any of the upgrade parts for this in the UK.

Velcro, Lenticular, battery compartment etc.

If some super kind soul in the USA would piece this together and ship to me you’ll make a british man so very happy!

 

[futaris]

I 3d printed something from agredfearn:

My Back to the future 2 Hoverboard

Hi, I'm a newbie here and just wanted to get some feedback on my latest project, the bttf2 hoverboard. Here is a link to some pictures of current progress and some below. As you can see it is currently unfinished, I have really struggled to get the metal discs made as Ideally I want them to...

www.therpf.com

Hoverboard Plastic Hardware by agredfearn

These are the plastic parts from the bttf2 hoverboard. They hold the metal discs in place on the underside.

www.thingiverse.com

 

[maton]

Mechanized

Looks great! I just wonder why you put the wrong side of the lenticular on the front of the board, but the correct side on the back.

I made experiments with my clear lenticular I got from Sommers Plastics. Bought some hot pink vinyl with both sides in the same color and stuck the lenticular on the sticky side of the vinyl. And to my surprise it didn't destroy the 3-D effect. Now I just need the HC board.

Hey Roland, hope you're well. I was wondering where you got the hot pink vinyl from? Any particular brand you'd recommend? I'm in the U.K.

Also, I was wondering if I could possibly please have the PDF files of your latest Hoverboard graphics so I could apply it to a Halloween Costumes board? Did you have a file for the Halloween board size? I can't seem to locate it on the forum. In the different formats if possible? A4 for home printing if I get a decent printer and A3 and poster sizes, if I send the file to be printed on vinyl. Thanks so much.

 

[maton]

So, with my HC hoverboard coming out of limbo, I’m back on the hunt for a couple items.

-green Velcro
-pink Velcro

Just can’t seem to find the right shade of either color :/

I did read through the thread and saw members mentioning an eBay seller (ladesigner2012) however, I cannot seem to find them.

I thought about just buying white and dyeing to the proper color if need be but I figured I’d ask here first. Any help would be appreciated

**update**
Found the goodies

Hi, loving your board. I am planning a Halloween Costumes conversion too. I was wondering what shade of velcro you went for in the end? I have saved these. Is this the same what you got? Luminous Pink and Luminous green seem to be the only colour near to it.

25mm(1") 25 pair meters (984.25") Sew-On Hook & Loop Fastener Tape for 28 Colors | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 25mm(1") 25 pair meters (984.25") Sew-On Hook & Loop Fastener Tape for 28 Colors at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

25mm(1") 25 pair meters (984.25") Sew-On Hook & Loop Fastener Tape for 28 Colors | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 25mm(1") 25 pair meters (984.25") Sew-On Hook & Loop Fastener Tape for 28 Colors at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

I also have ordered this for the Flo neon pink for the fur, but not sure if it's the right shade now. What do you think?

Luxury Long hair pile Faux Fur Fabric Material - Multiple Lengths -Fluffy AC356 | eBay

Luxury Long Pile Faux Fur -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75mm pile 100% acrylic 150cm (60") wide Machine washable 40 ' Choose your length and colour. -------------------------------------------------- We also stock fluffy legwarmers, please see our...

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Mechanized]

Hey, maton thanks for the compliment

everything’s looks good to me. I like that color pink. I checked my order and it said I got ‘fuchsia’.

Once I got the fuchsia color in-hand it was slightly darker than I wanted. I was able to lighten up slightly by adding a white paper backing.

For the fur, you may have to trim it. I got mine (albeit from another seller) and the hair was way to long. As a barber, this was an easy task to fix. Idk about others. So just keep that in mind as a possibility.

Go with what you feel is best though. Any other questions you may have, feel free to shoot them my way. Happy Building, mate.

 

[maton]

Hey, maton thanks for the compliment

everything’s looks good to me. I like that color pink. I checked my order and it said I got ‘fuchsia’.

Once I got the fuchsia color in-hand it was slightly darker than I wanted. I was able to lighten up slightly by adding a white paper backing.

For the fur, you may have to trim it. I got mine (albeit from another seller) and the hair was way to long. As a barber, this was an easy task to fix. Idk about others. So just keep that in mind as a possibility.

Go with what you feel is best though. Any other questions you may have, feel free to shoot them my way. Happy Building, mate.

Hi! Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated. Ahhh ok! I'm in the U.K, so had a search for the Fuchsia velcro and this came up,25mm Sew-on Hook & Loop tape Alfatex® Brand supplied by the Velcro Companies | eBay looks ok. So I think I will order some of that. As for the green, I can't find that shade in the U.K yet. Yes, I guess I will trim the pink fur and see what it looks like when it arrives and I get it on the board. Did you also make the battery compartment and the little extra linking parts for the underneath? Thanks

 

[Mechanized]

Hi! Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated. Ahhh ok! I'm in the U.K, so had a search for the Fuchsia velcro and this came up,25mm Sew-on Hook & Loop tape Alfatex® Brand supplied by the Velcro Companies | eBay looks ok. So I think I will order some of that. As for the green, I can't find that shade in the U.K yet. Yes, I guess I will trim the pink fur and see what it looks like when it arrives and I get it on the board. Did you also make the battery compartment and the little extra linking parts for the underneath? Thanks

I was able to find the battery from a member on the FB RPF group page. With a little searching I’m sure the seller will pop-up. Check Thingiverse also I’m sure there are files on there available for 3d print.

 

[maton]

I was able to find the battery from a member on the FB RPF group page. With a little searching I’m sure the seller will pop-up. Check Thingiverse also I’m sure there are files on there available for 3d print.

Ok, great. Thank you very much.

 

[Mechanized]

Happy to help maton