Ideas for Rubber Gaskets on IG-88's Arms?

[Skaught]

Any ideas for what to use for the rubber gaskets on IG-88's arms? I have a nice rubber hose that would work if it was only larger.

 

[PadawanLearner]

do you mean the bendy pieces at the joints? If so, I would suggest checking out the plumbing section of a hardware store. I know they make flex piping and may have the size you're looking for.

 

[Skaught]

do you mean the bendy pieces at the joints? If so, I would suggest checking out the plumbing section of a hardware store. I know they make flex piping and may have the size you're looking for.

Yes, the flexible section. I've been all over Lowe's and Home Depot plumbing departments but I haven't found anything like this. Something automotive, maybe?

Scott

 

[sawduster]

Try this:

http://images.google.com/images?q=shock++boots&btnG=Search&um=1&hl=en&tbs=isch:1&sa=2&start=0

 

[modelcitizen]

could be car part rubber boots

 

[propologist]

looks like a pop-a-lot compressed or even two cut and put together. That was something I have looked at for the same thing,,when i can get a head from you..lol

 

[Ghadrack]

Do a google search for CV Joint Boot, the flexible rubber accordian-like seals look like them to me, I'd guess from a older british truck maybe?

~Edit~ Followed Sawduster's link and those could be a good lead as well.

 

[JAMESHILL1979]

the car parts are looking like a good idea. cut down supension rubbers?

 

[Finhead]

Not sure how big you need it but I agree any of the flex hoses for a car/truck might work or the cv joint.

 

[Skaught]

I just realized I put this in the costume forum. I can't fit in a C3P0, let alone this guy!

Are those boots sold at an autoparts store? They look pretty good to me.

Scott

 

[Skaught]

when i can get a head from you..lol

Now!

Scott

 

[PadawanLearner]

yeah, I'll be the car parts are the better idea, this is more what I was thinking: http://www.google.com/products/cata...en&show=dd&cid=2228932612730713142&sa=title#p

 

[propologist]

Now!

Scott

i need to sell a few more posters and then your my first purchases. I want to do the bust .

 

[Walter]

Thought it a better topic for props than costumes

 

[morganthirteen]

I used an automotive part for mine, I had to buy two and cut them down for size, but they were rubber and worked great.

I can't remember exactly what it was, but it was readily available at Auto Zone. I believe I brought in a photo of IG-88 and pointed it out, and the guy came back within a minute with exactly what I needed.

 

[feide]

I agree. I think it is a CV joint boot.

 

[morganthirteen]

I agree. I think it is a CV joint boot.

That does sound right. I *do* remember that I used the universal joints from two inexpensive automotive adjustable rear view mirrors to make the elbows. That way the forearms could bend about 20 degrees in any direction.

 

[Great_Bizarro]

It looks like the cv joint boot used on a 70's era Volkswagen Bug.

 

[Moshrover]

I agree with a cv joint boot, or a shock absorber boot.

 

[Moshrover]

kind of like these, http://www.discountautoshocks.com/s...oots&Nr=AND(category:Suspension)&No=60&Npp=15
I know different companies look abit different