Captain America Shield Blank

kechalew · May 23, 2012

I am a complete Newbie to the prop replica world and I am looking information on obtaining an aluminum shield blank for the Captain America Shield and the Star. I get how to paint it and with what specific paints for the movie look. But who specifically do I contact who could find me blank with the correct etched rings? Can anyone help me with a place to start?

GeneralFROSTY · May 23, 2012

There are some options open to you.
We have a member here who provides excellent stars (his username eludes me ATM) and I've seen there is a seller on Ebay that often has blanks listed, there are one or two members here thay have one and would be a good resource to see what the quality is like.
I would suggest searching around here and find all the valuable information the RPF has to offer.

Finhead · May 23, 2012

Stars from Valor. And I would get shield blanks soon they my not be up for sale to much longer.

Valor · May 23, 2012

I have no idea how you can reach Valor.

Chris Fields · May 23, 2012

Shield blanks will always be up for sale. Blank aluminum spinnings can not be copy righted or trade marked, so I think they'll be ok.

GeneralFROSTY · May 23, 2012

Chris Fields said:
Shield blanks will always be up for sale. Blank aluminum spinnings can not be copy righted or trade marked, so I think they'll be ok.

This makes sense.
Though security on this property has increased when efx got the license.

Ashiva · May 23, 2012

I don't remember who, but someone used Steel Saucer — 26in. Dia. | www.kotulas.com | Free Shipping as a shield and just cut around the outer rim so it didn't curve inward so much.

CommanderNiyic · May 24, 2012

Ashiva said:
I don't remember who, but someone used Steel Saucer — 26in. Dia. | www.kotulas.com | Free Shipping as a shield and just cut around the outer rim so it didn't curve inward so much.

That would also be Valor. I followed his tutorial, it works quite well.

kechalew · May 28, 2012

That's cool. And it's close. But I want that I want the brushed aluminum look under the colors. Plus I'm not happy with the edges on that. I have the time and money to be picky so I'll keep looking for just the right blank. I may just ask a machinist for help on the star.

Kevin Gossett · May 28, 2012

For the steel saucer, you cut the rolled edge off, and use a paint stripping pad on a central pivot to add the brushed texture. Works quite well, actually. But if you aren't on a budget, no reason not to have a blank made yourself :thumbsup

Valor · May 28, 2012

This "Valor" sounds quite crafty.

Valor · May 28, 2012

You want to contact Rolando ROLO0811@aol.com. He is the primary supplier form most of the shields you're seeing.

Valor

kechalew · Aug 19, 2012

I have the parts now and I am arranging for some time in an automotive paint booth. I'm going to go all out with clear coat as well as the other colors. Will post pictures as I work it out.

Danthemanbeast · Sep 19, 2012

Hey Valor. What about the star? do they do that too?

Valor · Sep 19, 2012

Nope. I can help. PM me.

Lord Nikon · Sep 19, 2012

any pictures of the shield?

Droidboy · Sep 19, 2012

Dangit. I want one now.

dfrost · May 22, 2013

do you have any completed shields for sale?

GeneralFROSTY · May 22, 2013

Hmmm...
The website for the shield supplier is down...

Chris Fields · May 23, 2013

the website works for me. Great guys.

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