Logan Cade
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Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget
Industrial strength adhesive foam tape?
That sounds really interesting.
Industrial strength adhesive foam tape?
That sounds really interesting.
Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget **DONE!! FINAL PICS ON PAGE 4
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Chris Fields
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Haven't had any issues with the jb weld poping yet, and I even did a hand stand on the edge of my shield at dragoncon, lol. Much stronger than the foam tape. However, if your shield is steel, and the handle brackets are aluminum, Jb weld will pop right off if you leave in a hot car or something due the major thermal expansion difference in the two metals.
Haven't had any issues with the jb weld poping yet, and I even did a hand stand on the edge of my shield at dragoncon, lol. Much stronger than the foam tape. However, if your shield is steel, and the handle brackets are aluminum, Jb weld will pop right off if you leave in a hot car or something due the major thermal expansion difference in the two metals.
Chris Fields
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That paint is beautiful isn't it! Great job. Becareful with the blue, test it first, some cans come out way too light blue colored.
That paint is beautiful isn't it! Great job. Becareful with the blue, test it first, some cans come out way too light blue colored.
TheCap
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looking great man, cant wait to see the blue now
as for the foam tape, not a bad idea at all, hope it works out well for you. i was thinking about giving the JB Weld SteelStik a shot since it does all metals, should check into it, maybe its something that would help you out.
looking great man, cant wait to see the blue now
as for the foam tape, not a bad idea at all, hope it works out well for you. i was thinking about giving the JB Weld SteelStik a shot since it does all metals, should check into it, maybe its something that would help you out.
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Good point on the metal differences Chris. My primary concern (and a difference with your shield) is the thinness and flexibility of the sled. From what I hear you're is much more rigid. Mine has some flex. I think the tape will accommodate that better.
Good point on the metal differences Chris. My primary concern (and a difference with your shield) is the thinness and flexibility of the sled. From what I hear you're is much more rigid. Mine has some flex. I think the tape will accommodate that better.
SirRamenNoodle
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amazing work!... makes me want to remake my steel shield. such a great project and very clever
amazing work!... makes me want to remake my steel shield. such a great project and very clever
Trademarked
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This is awesome. I like you was looking for a budget solution you have inspired me to give it a try!
keep updating
This is awesome. I like you was looking for a budget solution you have inspired me to give it a try!
keep updating
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This is the mounting tape I'm going to use. It;s impervious to moisture and ridiculously strong. I'm using it for two reasons. One, I believe it will conform to the varying curves of the sled well. And two, The sled it thin and has some flex. I've experienced some JB Weld failure when there is little but two flat surface for it to latch onto.
http://www.hardwareandtools.com/3M-...m=Product Search&utm_campaign=Google Products
And here is the source I'm going to use for the leather. By far the cheapest. I figure one 84-inch long piece will handle the entire shield harness.
http://www.outfitterssupply.com/Med...Leather-Straps-9-11-oz/productinfo/WLF405-MB/
This is the mounting tape I'm going to use. It;s impervious to moisture and ridiculously strong. I'm using it for two reasons. One, I believe it will conform to the varying curves of the sled well. And two, The sled it thin and has some flex. I've experienced some JB Weld failure when there is little but two flat surface for it to latch onto.
http://www.hardwareandtools.com/3M-...m=Product Search&utm_campaign=Google Products
And here is the source I'm going to use for the leather. By far the cheapest. I figure one 84-inch long piece will handle the entire shield harness.
http://www.outfitterssupply.com/Med...Leather-Straps-9-11-oz/productinfo/WLF405-MB/
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Wow, that looks great, what specific colors are you using, I love the dark blood red. Cant wait to see what the blue comes out and then you have that crisp star to add. Manoman, it will be sweet. Thanks for the links. Ill have to check them out friday. Keep us posted, great stuff man.
Wow, that looks great, what specific colors are you using, I love the dark blood red. Cant wait to see what the blue comes out and then you have that crisp star to add. Manoman, it will be sweet. Thanks for the links. Ill have to check them out friday. Keep us posted, great stuff man.
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Painting the blue as I type ... well, kinda. Attached are some schematics to help with building the bracket assembly on the back. The small clip image is to scale. The larger piece is also to scale but also has dimensions to help if you can't print it full size.
Painting the blue as I type ... well, kinda. Attached are some schematics to help with building the bracket assembly on the back. The small clip image is to scale. The larger piece is also to scale but also has dimensions to help if you can't print it full size.
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Okay, blue is done. You know, THIS is why I joined the RPF. My wife and kids are asleep upstairs and I need someone to show how cool this looks RIGHT NOW with someone who will be equally impressed.
Seriously, this anodized paint is stunning. Even without clearcoat it's beautiful. FYI, the colors are just called Anodized Red and Anodized Blue. The blue has a nice range where it almost looks black in shadow and then just gleams in the highlight areas.
The star is just sitting on it, I'll glue her down after the clearcoat.
I'll share the leather work next week when I get the materials.
Okay, blue is done. You know, THIS is why I joined the RPF. My wife and kids are asleep upstairs and I need someone to show how cool this looks RIGHT NOW with someone who will be equally impressed.
Seriously, this anodized paint is stunning. Even without clearcoat it's beautiful. FYI, the colors are just called Anodized Red and Anodized Blue. The blue has a nice range where it almost looks black in shadow and then just gleams in the highlight areas.
The star is just sitting on it, I'll glue her down after the clearcoat.
I'll share the leather work next week when I get the materials.
TheCap
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Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget
that looks absolutely amazing Valor, i love it. also thank you very much for posting the schemaics for the brackets, that was very awesome of you. if/when i decide to do a bracket on the back more movie version style, would you mind if i use those schematics?
LOL i was the same way when i got my shield back from paint, i was so excited i bothered my neighbors next door just to show it to them... haha
that looks absolutely amazing Valor, i love it. also thank you very much for posting the schemaics for the brackets, that was very awesome of you. if/when i decide to do a bracket on the back more movie version style, would you mind if i use those schematics?
LOL i was the same way when i got my shield back from paint, i was so excited i bothered my neighbors next door just to show it to them... haha
Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget
You're welcome. That's why I shared the files. Go for it
You're welcome. That's why I shared the files. Go for it
TheCap
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Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget
Thank you very much, i can't wait to see the leather! also the tape you're using says it has a max load of 5lbs, is that about the weight of the sled?
You're welcome. That's why I shared the files. Go for it
Thank you very much, i can't wait to see the leather! also the tape you're using says it has a max load of 5lbs, is that about the weight of the sled?
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This really turned out great! Bravo
This really turned out great! Bravo
nightwing58
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WOW, :eek That looks so cool.
WOW, :eek That looks so cool.
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Damn, simply amazing. Im going to the autoparts place today, Ive seen that brand before. How long did you wait to let the red dry before you tackled the blue? Im thinking a day maybe? Also, you mention clear coat, is that come in the same brand sprayer that you are using or is there something specific you are going to use? I know absolute squat abouit paint. This part tho, I want to tackle myself. Thanks for putting up the schematics. I plan on hunting for some hardware today that was mentioned previously in this thread, like the clips, fasteners etc. Wow, simply amazing, I may have to do this just to have an extra shield.
Did you use any prep spray? Just curious.
Damn, simply amazing. Im going to the autoparts place today, Ive seen that brand before. How long did you wait to let the red dry before you tackled the blue? Im thinking a day maybe? Also, you mention clear coat, is that come in the same brand sprayer that you are using or is there something specific you are going to use? I know absolute squat abouit paint. This part tho, I want to tackle myself. Thanks for putting up the schematics. I plan on hunting for some hardware today that was mentioned previously in this thread, like the clips, fasteners etc. Wow, simply amazing, I may have to do this just to have an extra shield.
Did you use any prep spray? Just curious.
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