Coz
Sr Member
Posted elsewhere, but I have more progress shots today!
First couple of pics are kinda bad but I wanted to share some in-prgress shots!
Made using a balsa wood box frame, super glued together and braced on the inside corners. I don't have any construction shots, but I'll sketch it out. I coated the balsa with superglue too - but after I rounded off the edges.
A whole can of filler primer smoothed it out, along with a few coats of regular primer!
The faceplate (where the padding would go) is made from four pieces of plasticard. The lower 'nose' section was longer due to the curves, so I had to do it this way, in two layers.
First layer was superglued and pinned into the balsa, then once that set, another layer of plasticard was added using model adhesive, which both covers the nail heads and adds a little more stability.
Model filler was used to smooth the join into the proper curve.
Adjustment dials are cut down water bottle caps mounted to flat head allan bolts. The battery cover is part of an old torch (flashlight), plugged inside with balsa, then had the angled shoulder ground into it.
A dome head allan bolt was fixed through the center of it for mounting, and had the hex hole filled to resemble the rivet.
On/off switch was made in a similar manner.
In lieu of a tutorial I've drawn up a coupla pics. This looks more complicated than it actually is inside!
Here are a couple of pics, with the frames modelled by my friend Ed:
Classic angled pose:
As you can see, I've added the lense plate for these pics (please ignore the spikes - had to hold 'em on there with toothpicks! Kinda Cenobite-y).
Still gotta make the holes for the lenses - and also the lenses!
Looking for spooks:
I don't have any build pics, but here's a sketch of the construction (NOTE- sketches not to scale! Not well drawn, either):
And here's an exploded view breaking it down (NOTE- internal corner braces not shown for clarity) :
Very simple box with bits added on!
I used Balsa wood, but plywood or thin MDF would work too, and be more resilient (if heavier).
Carving / floral foam (the stiff kind) might also work, and is easy to work with.
Here is my original pattern (tho I had to adjust the forehead curve forward as it angled the frame too far downward):
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k22/Coz_UK/GBEctoGogsPlan1j.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k22/Coz_UK/GBEctoGogsPlan2j.jpg
Print at 173mm wide for actual size.
These are the measurements I used:
WIDTH: 6.8" (17.27cm) (side to side)
HEIGHT: 4.7" (11.94cm) (includes flanged area with the padding snaps)
LENGTH: 4" (10cm) (front to back)
Noticed I put the strap snap holes (on the sides) too far forward, so filled 'em and made new ones.
I also finally managed to find some grid textured styrene to make the knurling on the battery cover and the on/off!
Mocked up the placement, and got some stuff painted up.
Made a start on the headstrap - found some 1" slide buckles to use, and cut the leather pieces for the snap mount. I already have some 1" militry green webbing.
Cut some black fun foam to make the battery cover retainer, then painted it black to more resemble rubber.
Freshly 'knurled' edge detail! Not 100% but better than just leaving it smooth. Also added the lense plate bolts, and cut out the lense holes.
For the fittings I used a silver basecoat, and brushed Citadel Black Ink (thinned) over it, then used some isopropyl alcohol on a paper towel to rub off the ink to fake a wear pattern. I call this the 'Mr Myagi' method.
Then lightly dry brushed with silver over that to blend.
Repositioned the battery cover, as it was too far back - also moved the screws.
Snaps and sticker temporarily fixed to check placement & size.
Still need to glue the lense plate in, and fill around it. And Start on the face pad.
Anyone got the lense measurements- I've got 2" dia. and 1.5" dia., but I could do with info on length.
Oh, and could someone please trace the headstrap rubber section? Thinking of using an old innertube for this part (or just elastic if that proves too much hassle!).
Let me know what you think, and where I need to do more work!
More later-
Coz.
First couple of pics are kinda bad but I wanted to share some in-prgress shots!
Made using a balsa wood box frame, super glued together and braced on the inside corners. I don't have any construction shots, but I'll sketch it out. I coated the balsa with superglue too - but after I rounded off the edges.
A whole can of filler primer smoothed it out, along with a few coats of regular primer!
The faceplate (where the padding would go) is made from four pieces of plasticard. The lower 'nose' section was longer due to the curves, so I had to do it this way, in two layers.
First layer was superglued and pinned into the balsa, then once that set, another layer of plasticard was added using model adhesive, which both covers the nail heads and adds a little more stability.
Model filler was used to smooth the join into the proper curve.
Adjustment dials are cut down water bottle caps mounted to flat head allan bolts. The battery cover is part of an old torch (flashlight), plugged inside with balsa, then had the angled shoulder ground into it.
A dome head allan bolt was fixed through the center of it for mounting, and had the hex hole filled to resemble the rivet.
On/off switch was made in a similar manner.
In lieu of a tutorial I've drawn up a coupla pics. This looks more complicated than it actually is inside!
Here are a couple of pics, with the frames modelled by my friend Ed:
Classic angled pose:
As you can see, I've added the lense plate for these pics (please ignore the spikes - had to hold 'em on there with toothpicks! Kinda Cenobite-y).
Still gotta make the holes for the lenses - and also the lenses!
Looking for spooks:
I don't have any build pics, but here's a sketch of the construction (NOTE- sketches not to scale! Not well drawn, either):
And here's an exploded view breaking it down (NOTE- internal corner braces not shown for clarity) :
Very simple box with bits added on!
I used Balsa wood, but plywood or thin MDF would work too, and be more resilient (if heavier).
Carving / floral foam (the stiff kind) might also work, and is easy to work with.
Here is my original pattern (tho I had to adjust the forehead curve forward as it angled the frame too far downward):
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k22/Coz_UK/GBEctoGogsPlan1j.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k22/Coz_UK/GBEctoGogsPlan2j.jpg
Print at 173mm wide for actual size.
These are the measurements I used:
WIDTH: 6.8" (17.27cm) (side to side)
HEIGHT: 4.7" (11.94cm) (includes flanged area with the padding snaps)
LENGTH: 4" (10cm) (front to back)
Noticed I put the strap snap holes (on the sides) too far forward, so filled 'em and made new ones.
I also finally managed to find some grid textured styrene to make the knurling on the battery cover and the on/off!
Mocked up the placement, and got some stuff painted up.
Made a start on the headstrap - found some 1" slide buckles to use, and cut the leather pieces for the snap mount. I already have some 1" militry green webbing.
Cut some black fun foam to make the battery cover retainer, then painted it black to more resemble rubber.
Freshly 'knurled' edge detail! Not 100% but better than just leaving it smooth. Also added the lense plate bolts, and cut out the lense holes.
For the fittings I used a silver basecoat, and brushed Citadel Black Ink (thinned) over it, then used some isopropyl alcohol on a paper towel to rub off the ink to fake a wear pattern. I call this the 'Mr Myagi' method.
Then lightly dry brushed with silver over that to blend.
Repositioned the battery cover, as it was too far back - also moved the screws.
Snaps and sticker temporarily fixed to check placement & size.
Still need to glue the lense plate in, and fill around it. And Start on the face pad.
Anyone got the lense measurements- I've got 2" dia. and 1.5" dia., but I could do with info on length.
Oh, and could someone please trace the headstrap rubber section? Thinking of using an old innertube for this part (or just elastic if that proves too much hassle!).
Let me know what you think, and where I need to do more work!
More later-
Coz.
