JFcustom's FOAM files
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Well the pieces only fit on floor mat but you split the pieces to fit on a 6 mm sheet
0TENDOUSOUJI0
New Member
What about when people say "I'll put 3 layers" What did they mean by that?
Jear
New Member
Hi all! I stumbled onto the RPF on facebook and started lurking a while ago. I've always wanted a MK3, so I thought I'd take my shot at foam building. But I wanted to practice first. So paper and scotch tape first, then some 2mm foamies. I messed up on the ears, but I'm not worried for these. I read this entire thread and want to give a big THANK YOU to JF! So here they are, my very first two builds.
I picked up some 1/4" foam mats from Harbor Freight, #11 blades, olfa knife, and a blade sharpener today. So once I make some progress with my full build, I'm gonna start a thread.
I picked up some 1/4" foam mats from Harbor Freight, #11 blades, olfa knife, and a blade sharpener today. So once I make some progress with my full build, I'm gonna start a thread.
Wayne Bakken
Well-Known Member
does anyone happen to have a pdf or jpg of the warhammer 40k helmet? thanks in advance.
So I cannot find the kids halo master chief files, at least not all of them. I have searched this entire thread and then some. i apologize if I missed it but I can only find some of it.
http://www.wintershade.com/therpf/kid halo chest arms.pdo and http://www.wintershade.com/therpf/kid halo helmet.pdo. These are the the upper half except hands. The other one is the helmet. I cannot find the hands legs and feet. I would really appreciate the help if possible. thanks a million.
http://www.wintershade.com/therpf/kid halo chest arms.pdo and http://www.wintershade.com/therpf/kid halo helmet.pdo. These are the the upper half except hands. The other one is the helmet. I cannot find the hands legs and feet. I would really appreciate the help if possible. thanks a million.
are these files still available? They don't seem to be accessible anymore
TalonSword
New Member
Evil Ted Smith on YouTube has a series of videos on how to make your own custom templates. Check out Punished Props, too.
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kingofsouls
New Member
Hey, I have a question: Is this a good place to make a request? I found a PDO of something I wish to build but 1) It's on 4shared and my danger scenes are blaring like crazy and 2) not sure if the file is ready to be used for a foam build.
Thank you for you time.
Thank you for you time.
George
Master Member
I would like to ask a question about filling gaps in foam armor parts:
do I fill gaps in foam armor parts with silicone caulk,do I use something entirely different,or do I simply wait until I need to plastic coat the armor part (the smooth cast 65D acting as a filler in the coating process) ?
Thank you all so much for your help
do I fill gaps in foam armor parts with silicone caulk,do I use something entirely different,or do I simply wait until I need to plastic coat the armor part (the smooth cast 65D acting as a filler in the coating process) ?
Thank you all so much for your help
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I use paintable latex silicone caulk to fill the cracks. This is the exact stuff I use:
http://www.lowes.com/pd/DAP-ALEX-PL..._clickID=0fb2b999-b539-4413-85d9-a77023a13d1c
I just apply it into cracks with my finger and wipe off excess with a wet rag, it's ready for plastidip/primer/paint/epoxy in a 1/2 hour.
George
Master Member
Okay,so today I had finally found the courage to start using the heatgun on a test piece of 6mm (EVA/Dura)foam.It was my understanding that foam is supposed to turn shiny when heat-treated,however this did not happen on either heat setting.It was getting warm and softer though.
Is it safe to say that,despite absence of gloss afterwards,after having covered the entire piece of foam with heat for a short amount of time,the foam is then indeed ready for PVA treatment? Or is the gloss after heat treatment a requirement to continue?
Thank you again all for your help and patience.
Is it safe to say that,despite absence of gloss afterwards,after having covered the entire piece of foam with heat for a short amount of time,the foam is then indeed ready for PVA treatment? Or is the gloss after heat treatment a requirement to continue?
Thank you again all for your help and patience.
No gloss is needed at all, a lot of it can depend on the specific cutting and stamping process of the foam you are using. You can technically pva without heat-treating at all anyways, the foam may just soak up a little more glue. The other reason I like to heat treat is to also 'lock' your foam into it's new shape; Heating and cooling like you did will help take out any curling that the foam (especially from rolls) had before, and then when it cools it will tend to retain the new shape better. Anyways, probably more than you want ed to know lol, but you should be good. I wave the gun over my pieces maybe 2-3 times and that's it, just enough to heat the surface but not even long enough to soften any hot glue joints.
