Foamex pvc sheet & mitrebond contact adhesive
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RED DRAGON
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Re: If you wanna plastic coat foam why not just make it out of this stuff????
dont see why not it wouldnt be easy lets be fair but you can bend this pvc with a heat gun so yeah it would defo look better than foam! i say go for it
dont see why not it wouldnt be easy lets be fair but you can bend this pvc with a heat gun so yeah it would defo look better than foam! i say go for it
RED DRAGON
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Re: If you wanna plastic coat foam why not just make it out of this stuff????
The price dont really bother me too much because i spread it out over the coarse of the build. Truth is i actually use to spend more per week on blurays than materials lol I find that the only downside to the stuff i got is it scratches easily does Sintra/Celtec scratch? Its only surface scratches but if Sintra/Celtec does scratch then its pretty much the same stuff. Thanks for that link but i think the postage would be crazy lol It dont seem to exist over here everytime i type in celtec, celtic football team comes up lol
The price dont really bother me too much because i spread it out over the coarse of the build. Truth is i actually use to spend more per week on blurays than materials lol I find that the only downside to the stuff i got is it scratches easily does Sintra/Celtec scratch? Its only surface scratches but if Sintra/Celtec does scratch then its pretty much the same stuff. Thanks for that link but i think the postage would be crazy lol It dont seem to exist over here everytime i type in celtec, celtic football team comes up lol
RED DRAGON
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Re: If you wanna plastic coat foam why not just make it out of this stuff????
My glue gun is 50w and yeah its done the job i just tried peeling off some excess of the back of it and i can peel it off but its not easy. Its bonded quite well for me. Im looking at the actual thickness of it and the pvc looks to be a fraction of a mm on the top and bottom the rest is a harder than usual closed cell foam.
My glue gun is 50w and yeah its done the job i just tried peeling off some excess of the back of it and i can peel it off but its not easy. Its bonded quite well for me. Im looking at the actual thickness of it and the pvc looks to be a fraction of a mm on the top and bottom the rest is a harder than usual closed cell foam.
torx
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Re: If you wanna plastic coat foam why not just make it out of this stuff????
oh okay, sounds good!
has anyone found out if it can be bought locally in the usa? home depot/ace/lowes/craft stores, etc etc
edit: man this stuffs expensive. one sintra sheet for ~12-18? uhh.
edit2: i found a local shop(also national stores) that sells.. and look at all these other foam board brands.. sheesh!
http://www.piedmontplastics.com/products/foamboard-.aspx
i hope i can actually go in and puchase, and it not be a warehouse or specialty order only crap
oh okay, sounds good!
has anyone found out if it can be bought locally in the usa? home depot/ace/lowes/craft stores, etc etc
edit: man this stuffs expensive. one sintra sheet for ~12-18? uhh.
edit2: i found a local shop(also national stores) that sells.. and look at all these other foam board brands.. sheesh!
http://www.piedmontplastics.com/products/foamboard-.aspx
i hope i can actually go in and puchase, and it not be a warehouse or specialty order only crap
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RED DRAGON
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Re: If you wanna plastic coat foam why not just make it out of this stuff????
Im not sure dude the names change in different countries so its kinda confusing but dfx13 just sent me a link for 18"x24" for $2.79 which is based in the US Sintra - PVC Sign Blanks Hopefully that helps you out
Im not sure dude the names change in different countries so its kinda confusing but dfx13 just sent me a link for 18"x24" for $2.79 which is based in the US Sintra - PVC Sign Blanks Hopefully that helps you out
DOORMANMATT
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Re: If you wanna plastic coat foam why not just make it out of this stuff????
How are you cutting this? Stanley / Craft knife?
How are you cutting this? Stanley / Craft knife?
RED DRAGON
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Re: If you wanna plastic coat foam why not just make it out of this stuff????
stanly knife you do need to put a fair bit of pressure onto it
stanly knife you do need to put a fair bit of pressure onto it
Shakeitdavey
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Re: If you wanna plastic coat foam why not just make it out of this stuff????
I bought an A4 sheet of this stuff last night. I'll play about with it when I receive it and i'll let you know how it goes.
I noticed another seller on ebay has them at different thicknesses but i'll have a go at this 3mm pvc foam for now.
I bought an A4 sheet of this stuff last night. I'll play about with it when I receive it and i'll let you know how it goes.
I noticed another seller on ebay has them at different thicknesses but i'll have a go at this 3mm pvc foam for now.
RED DRAGON
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Re: If you wanna plastic coat foam why not just make it out of this stuff????
i only went with 3mm because i thought it would be a good width to glue pieces together but not too thick that its too hard to cut. You can get anything from 1mm to 25mm i think. Yeah man let us know how you get on with it.
i only went with 3mm because i thought it would be a good width to glue pieces together but not too thick that its too hard to cut. You can get anything from 1mm to 25mm i think. Yeah man let us know how you get on with it.
Just Playing
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Re: If you wanna plastic coat foam why not just make it out of this stuff????
I just subscribed to this thread...really interested in following the developments with this product.
I've just started my very first pep (IM mk4 helmet) and was thinking of doing the armor in foam. I may look into using this product. Then agian, as this is my first kick at the can, I may build the foam just for the educational experience.
Thanks for the info
I just subscribed to this thread...really interested in following the developments with this product.
I've just started my very first pep (IM mk4 helmet) and was thinking of doing the armor in foam. I may look into using this product. Then agian, as this is my first kick at the can, I may build the foam just for the educational experience.
Thanks for the info
tonystarks8100
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Re: If you wanna plastic coat foam why not just make it out of this stuff????
Thank for sharing tthis I will guve it a try for certain parts
Alright then guys like i said i only ordered an a4 sheet to test it so just done a hand sheild. The pvc is easy to cut with either a knife or sissors the finish is excellent! I WILL be making the next suit of of this stuff with fibreglass reinforcement on the back. If your in the uk then u can make a full solid suit for around £100 with minimal use of fillers. I took a few pics but they aint the greatest i'll take a few more tomorrow in the daylight.
It was built the exact same way as the foam ones i did when it was built just put a bit of normal household filler in the parts i glued together, no need for car body filler or if your american at home BONDOOOOO lol one coat of filler primer and 2 coats of the red i had left over from my last build. Quick, easy and the end result is excellent, smooth with no little inperfections. Hope this helps anyone building costumes im looking forward to my next project in the new year :thumbsup
some info on where you can get this for a good price
trent-plastics
Main page loads of different offers
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=pvc+foam&_sacat=26238&_odkw=&_osacat=26238&_armrs=1&_ssn=trent-plastics
3mm Matt WHITE PVC FOAM Board - 10 Sheets 608 x 608
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3mm-Matt-WHITE-PVC-FOAM-Board-10-Sheets-608-x-608-/400173669307?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5d2c359bbb
10 x 608x608 3mm sheets 36.00 inc p&p uk
20 x 608x608 3mm sheets £65.50 inc p&p uk
Thank for sharing tthis I will guve it a try for certain parts
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RED DRAGON
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Re: If you wanna plastic coat foam why not just make it out of this stuff????
heres some gauntlets made for my dark knight project made out of pvc foam board
heres some gauntlets made for my dark knight project made out of pvc foam board
RED DRAGON
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Re: If you wanna plastic coat foam why not just make it out of this stuff????
Alright guys I have been experimenting with all different kinds of materials from foam to metal to plastics to vinyls. Experimenting with different glues and I have finally found a combination that works great
first the glue; mitrebond with pen http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111011179...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
this glue is the strongest I have ever used and it sets in about 1.5 seconds when the 2 surfaces connect with each other. ...here is a youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pba3QVqei1k it says 10 to 15 seconds on the video but it took a couple of seconds when I did it.
then the material 1mm Foamex Matt White Foam PVC Sheet - Foam Sheet Sign Board PVC Board Foam Board http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151273433...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 I used 3mm in the past but it was much more work to bend and cut and with 1mm you don't need to worry about angle cuts just cut normal with sissors and use a tiny bit of filler in the joints when the job is complete. its bendable and very very easy to work with. When to parts are made put a layer of fibleglass on the inside and it should be ready for paint.NO SANDING NO BODYFILLER.
the glue costs £9.99 inc p&p
and a massive sheet of foamex 3050mmx1220mm is £29.59 inc p&p
Alright guys I have been experimenting with all different kinds of materials from foam to metal to plastics to vinyls. Experimenting with different glues and I have finally found a combination that works great
first the glue; mitrebond with pen http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111011179...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
this glue is the strongest I have ever used and it sets in about 1.5 seconds when the 2 surfaces connect with each other. ...here is a youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pba3QVqei1k it says 10 to 15 seconds on the video but it took a couple of seconds when I did it.
then the material 1mm Foamex Matt White Foam PVC Sheet - Foam Sheet Sign Board PVC Board Foam Board http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151273433...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 I used 3mm in the past but it was much more work to bend and cut and with 1mm you don't need to worry about angle cuts just cut normal with sissors and use a tiny bit of filler in the joints when the job is complete. its bendable and very very easy to work with. When to parts are made put a layer of fibleglass on the inside and it should be ready for paint.NO SANDING NO BODYFILLER.
the glue costs £9.99 inc p&p
and a massive sheet of foamex 3050mmx1220mm is £29.59 inc p&p
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