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cavx
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Yeah apparently so. A couple of points to consider -
1. No one gets that close as to see details that fine.
2. Even if they do, chances are, they won't know the details anyway - ie no one noticed my non corrected toes on my MAGs or the fact that the NIKE logo doesn't even light. Most didn't even recognize the shoe, they just knew the Hover Board.
This stuff is so close, I don't see the point in the extra expense of learning to make a sheet of the stuff when this 95% as found item. I've even found a way to get the black into the groves whilst keeping the red nice and bright.
1. No one gets that close as to see details that fine.
2. Even if they do, chances are, they won't know the details anyway - ie no one noticed my non corrected toes on my MAGs or the fact that the NIKE logo doesn't even light. Most didn't even recognize the shoe, they just knew the Hover Board.
This stuff is so close, I don't see the point in the extra expense of learning to make a sheet of the stuff when this 95% as found item. I've even found a way to get the black into the groves whilst keeping the red nice and bright.
Greeky04
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Damn thats not good news. I was looking today on aliexpress but nothing really came up 
there is a sign shop that is close by that does routing of letters and such, might enquire if they can do the hoverboard. I wanted to get it done in abs plastic to keep weight down but mdf is also good, Ill keep you updated if you want
there is a sign shop that is close by that does routing of letters and such, might enquire if they can do the hoverboard. I wanted to get it done in abs plastic to keep weight down but mdf is also good, Ill keep you updated if you want
cavx
Master Member
The plans for this is to make solid bucks for vac forming and then I can pull as many as is needed or wanted. I am thinking this is going to make a great hard drive case. Don't think I will do the black body part under the main lid. As you can see, there is a pair of ribs missing for the hinge.
p0rtalman
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Hey everyone, don't know how I didn't find this thread earlier!
I'm Rowan, currently living and studying in Sydney and I keep hearing about the fun you lot up in QLD have. Hopefully I'll make it up there for a con soon.
As far as what I make goes it's a bit of everything. I have access to a damn fine workshop at uni (where I am actually doing a BA in props).
Currently working on some Skyrim and Uncharted gear, and next year i'll be doing a full sized Iron Throne. You can find my page in my signature.
I'm Rowan, currently living and studying in Sydney and I keep hearing about the fun you lot up in QLD have. Hopefully I'll make it up there for a con soon.
As far as what I make goes it's a bit of everything. I have access to a damn fine workshop at uni (where I am actually doing a BA in props).
Currently working on some Skyrim and Uncharted gear, and next year i'll be doing a full sized Iron Throne. You can find my page in my signature.
p0rtalman
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Yeah at NIDA here in sydney, one of the only courses of its kind in the world.
Thanks mate! appreciate it.
p0rtalman
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Thanks mate! I still havent seen The Shadow. But from the pictures I've found online its a very different design.
I'm working on the steel sword from Skyrim at the moment, if that goes well I might consider one of those.
cavx
Master Member
It is not a bad film and the knife itself is about 12~14 inches. UC did actually release a replica in the late 1990's for about $150~200. The blades were dull though and I guess were made of alloy. The handle had two faces - one asleep and one angry where the one in the film is CG and comes "alive".
brave
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Hey guys, I'm a film student and I'm getting into practical effects and prop making. I'm interested in life casting, latex suit construction, resin casting, miniatures and just about everything else new I read on this site.
Where do you guys get your supplies? I want to get some alginate or some silicone cream like Body Double but I'm not sure where to get the best value for my money.
I have a chroma green wall in my garage studio, I'm in the process of building a vacuform machine and heater at the moment. I'm also interested in costuming, I got a sewing machine for Christmas that I'm learning how to use.
Where do you guys get your supplies? I want to get some alginate or some silicone cream like Body Double but I'm not sure where to get the best value for my money.
I have a chroma green wall in my garage studio, I'm in the process of building a vacuform machine and heater at the moment. I'm also interested in costuming, I got a sewing machine for Christmas that I'm learning how to use.
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