Back to the Future II 2015 Jacket Build NEW VIDEO JACKET pg 27!!!
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Fluxcapacitor
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Gary- Sorry, didn't mean to possibly put you on the spot.
Re: Back to the Future II 2015 Jacket Build
So... I have the correct stuff right? Sounds right from the description. Do you think they may have used the cracked ice style to possibly do the gray parts? It's hard to tell scale from their images.
Gary
So... I have the correct stuff right? Sounds right from the description. Do you think they may have used the cracked ice style to possibly do the gray parts? It's hard to tell scale from their images.
Gary
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I'm sure you are good for more than a couple pulls with the styrene version of the diffuser
. I have some white styrene spacers in one of my BTTF part molds and the reoflex rubber has NEVER stuck to them in the years I've used them.
Gary
I'm sure you are good for more than a couple pulls with the styrene version of the diffuser
. I have some white styrene spacers in one of my BTTF part molds and the reoflex rubber has NEVER stuck to them in the years I've used them.
Gary
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[in the voice of the Price is Right announcer]: But that's not all!
Take a close look at the unique texture of the GRAY parts of the jacket in these closeups:
Now compare that texture to the surface texture of another style of light diffuser panel, the "cracked ice" surface texture:
This is Plaskolite's site for this: OPTIX Acrylic Lighting Panels | Plaskolite
Is it just me, or might the prop masters have used this other style of lighting panel to create the gray rubber for the front and sleeve gray panels? I can't tell if the collar and straps are also made of this textured gray material vs. smoother neoprene-like rubber. We know the gray bellows are smooth rubber.
[in the voice of the Price is Right announcer]: But that's not all!
Take a close look at the unique texture of the GRAY parts of the jacket in these closeups:
Now compare that texture to the surface texture of another style of light diffuser panel, the "cracked ice" surface texture:
This is Plaskolite's site for this: OPTIX Acrylic Lighting Panels | Plaskolite
Is it just me, or might the prop masters have used this other style of lighting panel to create the gray rubber for the front and sleeve gray panels? I can't tell if the collar and straps are also made of this textured gray material vs. smoother neoprene-like rubber. We know the gray bellows are smooth rubber.
Re: Back to the Future II 2015 Jacket Build
See above
I think it's worth a test or two.
See above
I think it's worth a test or two.
Re: Back to the Future II 2015 Jacket Build
Dang it Gary, you beat me to it as I was uploading the pics to my Imageshack account! Yes, I think "cracked ice" panel was used for the front gray parts and sleeves—not sure about the straps and possibly the collar area. They could have been made from a smoother rubber.
I do think you've found the right pattern for the red rubber. I researched probably around a hundred sites before I decided this was the correct pattern, and then I noticed afterwards that the brand you bought was this same pattern in the polystyrene version. There could be a closer pattern, but if it's out there I couldn't find it in looking through almost a hundred sites.
Seth
Dang it Gary, you beat me to it as I was uploading the pics to my Imageshack account! Yes, I think "cracked ice" panel was used for the front gray parts and sleeves—not sure about the straps and possibly the collar area. They could have been made from a smoother rubber.
I do think you've found the right pattern for the red rubber. I researched probably around a hundred sites before I decided this was the correct pattern, and then I noticed afterwards that the brand you bought was this same pattern in the polystyrene version. There could be a closer pattern, but if it's out there I couldn't find it in looking through almost a hundred sites.
Seth
Re: Back to the Future II 2015 Jacket Build
I think you would have to use a light panel with smaller cracks. Those look too big.
I think you would have to use a light panel with smaller cracks. Those look too big.
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And I do think another wipe down of acetone on Gary's pull is needed. The grey is more recessed on the real one.
And I do think another wipe down of acetone on Gary's pull is needed. The grey is more recessed on the real one.
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Wow that worked pretty good. You really can't see those threads.
Wow that worked pretty good. You really can't see those threads.
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Yeah it looks even better in person. It's just SUPER time consuming! This one is just for me!
Yeah it looks even better in person. It's just SUPER time consuming! This one is just for me!
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You could just use a sewing machine. Now that I know that this works, I'm going to borrow one for my jackets. Thanks for the tip Brad.
You could just use a sewing machine. Now that I know that this works, I'm going to borrow one for my jackets. Thanks for the tip Brad.
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Wouldn't a sewing machine be too powerful, possibly causing tears in the fragile matting? I believe hand sewing allows for a gentle touch and for slow and soft pressure to ensure no rips. I could be wrong though :lol
Wouldn't a sewing machine be too powerful, possibly causing tears in the fragile matting? I believe hand sewing allows for a gentle touch and for slow and soft pressure to ensure no rips. I could be wrong though :lol
cavx
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It depends on the thread type and the amount of tension you set on the machine. Machine sewing will be more uniform (machine pending). Hand stitching takes more time, can be as neat and can be stronger.
If you can machine sew this, I would recommend it based on the time factor. Unless you have heaps of time on your hands or just enjoy sewing :confused
Just my $0.02 worth.
It depends on the thread type and the amount of tension you set on the machine. Machine sewing will be more uniform (machine pending). Hand stitching takes more time, can be as neat and can be stronger.
If you can machine sew this, I would recommend it based on the time factor. Unless you have heaps of time on your hands or just enjoy sewing :confused
Just my $0.02 worth.
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You can adjust the speed of sewing machines.
You can adjust the speed of sewing machines.
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:thumbsup I don't sew, so I didn't know you can adjust that.
:thumbsup I don't sew, so I didn't know you can adjust that.
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Although it would be tough to keep the mat in place while you try to sew it. I guess you could stick pins in to do that.
Although it would be tough to keep the mat in place while you try to sew it. I guess you could stick pins in to do that.
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