Piraterogue
New Member
Depending on cost I am interested as well. I just bought a house that needs a new roof so my funds are limited, but I really like what you have done. Let me know when you get a price.
zanderwitaz
Well-Known Member
Well done! the design isnt one of my favorites, but you've given it some serious justice!
Finally got one cast done!
I need to work on my casting technique though. I made a completely enclosed hollow cast. As the plastic cures, it heats up. A lot. The expanding air in the center pushed plastic out wherever it could, so I had a couple leaks and a lot of flash. As it cooled, the air contracted and collapsed the sides somewhat (you can see it really well in the first pic). In spite of me, the mold performed well and the detail in the casting looks pretty good. The wall thickness seems to be pretty good too, even though I rotocast by hand. Man, does that thing get heavy!
I'll try another technique with an air tube in the fill hole soon.
Rich
I need to work on my casting technique though. I made a completely enclosed hollow cast. As the plastic cures, it heats up. A lot. The expanding air in the center pushed plastic out wherever it could, so I had a couple leaks and a lot of flash. As it cooled, the air contracted and collapsed the sides somewhat (you can see it really well in the first pic). In spite of me, the mold performed well and the detail in the casting looks pretty good. The wall thickness seems to be pretty good too, even though I rotocast by hand. Man, does that thing get heavy!
I'll try another technique with an air tube in the fill hole soon.
Rich
An Astronaut
New Member
Looking good, despite your issues with heating and cooling air!
oldhope001
New Member
Oh wow. This is amazing. I loved that show so much. May have to try making some of these myself. You have inspired me sir. Well done.
retributionzero
New Member
Holy crap! You can add my name to the list, as of January 1, 2013. (It's christmas season....funds are evaporating quickly)
Thanks for the good words!
I got a good one! I tried another today with the air tube to equalize pressure, and it seems it worked! Sides are nice and flat (the new one is on the bottom). I just have to clean the seams and find the best way to cap the hole. I'll experiment with paint on the old one.
LOL - I can't put it down! PEW! PEW!
I got a good one! I tried another today with the air tube to equalize pressure, and it seems it worked! Sides are nice and flat (the new one is on the bottom). I just have to clean the seams and find the best way to cap the hole. I'll experiment with paint on the old one.
LOL - I can't put it down! PEW! PEW!
Weaselhammer
Sr Member
I've never seen the show, but this is an excellent build ! Congrats on the success with the casts, you did a fantastic job !
LOL - Thanks Talyn. Needed the laugh.
I must admit to a certain amount of frustration trying to get consistent casts. Rotocasting by hand is rough with such a heavy mold. I've gotten the one good cast out of 7. I took a break from casting attempts and began working on the first scope again. The paper version wasn't working out too well, so using the paper one, I located a few PVC parts for a cleaner build.
And, another small project for distraction purposes when parts seem to want to fly against the wall.
Don't worry - the run will happen. I refuse to let the Scapers down.
I must admit to a certain amount of frustration trying to get consistent casts. Rotocasting by hand is rough with such a heavy mold. I've gotten the one good cast out of 7. I took a break from casting attempts and began working on the first scope again. The paper version wasn't working out too well, so using the paper one, I located a few PVC parts for a cleaner build.
And, another small project for distraction purposes when parts seem to want to fly against the wall.
Don't worry - the run will happen. I refuse to let the Scapers down.
retributionzero
New Member
"FREEZE! Or I'll fill you full of... little... yellow bolts of light." Which way do you point that thing?
One of my favorite lines! lol
Imagine "My Side, Your side" argument with the pulse rifle....
Talyn626
Active Member
"Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Baskin Robin's, Ben n Jerry's, Good Humor... What's your favorite? Creamsicle or Fudgesicle?!"
"Crackers don't matter!"
and
"Who's your daddy? D'Argo, tell him who his daddy is!"
"I'm your daddy."
Season 2 was just off the wall.
"Crackers don't matter!"
and
"Who's your daddy? D'Argo, tell him who his daddy is!"
"I'm your daddy."
Season 2 was just off the wall.
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