90's Ninja Turtle Sewer Lid WIP

[PropReplicator2]

Has anyone ever made one of these? Watched the first 2 films earlier and now I have "turtle fever". Lol!

Couldn't find any good shots of the top from the film, so after a quick Google search I found some 30 year old NYC sewer lids that have the same general texture-pattern on top, and schematics for a standard manhole cover that match the shape of the bottom seen on the sewer lid in the film.

 

[PropReplicator2]

I know it’s an odd prop to replicate, but nobody has any ideas on this one?

 

[nick daring]

Cool idea. Looks like a perfect project for a CNC router.

 

[Noahconnor]

Definitely keen to grab one if this comes to light

Would want to use it as a base for a
LifeSize display

 

[PropReplicator2]

Noahconnor I am still considering building it, I think it would be a nice wall hanger next to an ooze canister

 

[Noahconnor]

That’s great to hear, I will definitely grab one if you do

 

[Noahconnor]

If it gets made I would use as a display base for a LifeSize turtle, fingers crossed it happens

 

[bobrocks]

I'd definitely contract someone with a CNC router for this. You could even have them hollow our the back so it looks nice and thick but doesn't require much to hang it on your wall.

 

[PropReplicator2]

I actually have a CNC router and can do it myself.. it's just a matter of me deciding when to do it between work and other projects I need to finish up

 

[bobrocks]

I actually have a CNC router and can do it myself.. it's just a matter of me deciding when to do it between work and other projects I need to finish up

CNC Router is on my list of things I would really like to build. One day, maybe!

 

[bobrocks]

An interesting idea on this, if you use the CNC router to make a negative, you could easily pop out a bunch using expanding foam to make some light replicas.

 

[bobrocks]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1990 Movie 1/4 scale Custom Sewer stand for NECA • $25.00 This is interesting. Not 100% on how much it is based on the movie, though.

 

[PropReplicator2]

An interesting idea on this, if you use the CNC router to make a negative, you could easily pop out a bunch using expanding foam to make some light replicas.

If I do a run, it will be pretty limited due to the size.. I would most likely do a cold cast resin with a foam backside to keep it light weight but it will have a real steel look to the surface that can be polished.

 

[Noahconnor]

Count me in man, make it happen haha

 

[spoudastis]

Great research, I cant believe you found a schematic of a NYC sewer lid!!

Has anyone ever made one of these? Watched the first 2 films earlier and now I have "turtle fever". Lol!

Couldn't find any good shots of the top from the film, so after a quick Google search I found some 30 year old NYC sewer lids that have the same general texture-pattern on top, and schematics for a standard manhole cover that match the shape of the bottom seen on the sewer lid in the film.
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[PropReplicator2]

...cant believe you found a schematic of a NYC sewer lid!!

It took some digging, but I was glad to find it. Asked my cousin who is a construction worker in New York City by chance, and he took some time from his day to verify measurements on one of the cities older (1988-1993-ish) manhole covers for me. So a huge thanks to him!

 

[PropReplicator2]

One of my biggest issues with this project is this: I am doing the bottom of the manhole cover for my personal piece. For a run I would probably only do the top section, and make the bottom optional. The reason behind that is even though the bottom is flat and even, wouldn't it make wall hanging or life size desplays difficult? Mine will most likely be sitting in the corner of the office until I get my turtle suit made.

 

[Noahconnor]

I would use mine as a base like I said, so would lay on the bottom of a display cabinet, so shouldn’t be
Any issues then

 

[PropReplicator2]

Let me spend the next week or so making up some patterns and vectors and experiment with different products. I will try to keep this thread up to date as I go along, and if you have any questions feel free to shoot me a pm or post here on the thread!

 

[Egon Spengler]

This movie had it's flaws but the sets and costumes were outstanding! This is an awesome project! The lamest thing about the new turtle films was that they were so huge they'd never realistically get down into a sewer from the streets.