Looking for possible Mr. Freeze domes

[EchoSix]

I did a search, but I couldn't find anything.

A friend wants to put together a Mr. Freeze costume and will need a good source for an acrylic dome. More oval than spherical.



Got any sources?

 

[Raffles]

These look best -
http://www.bymydesign.net/cases-domes/

 

[Robot Monster]

I have seen some people use the clear inserts from planters.

 

[Honus]

They'll need some snazzy blue lighting effects. There's a good EL wire tutorial here-
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/tutorial_info.php?tutorials_id=130

 

[EchoSix]

Thanks guys.

The doll display domes look good, but it would really need to be made out of a plastic/acrylic, so that holes or slots could be cut in for attachment and air movement.

This is the best one I could find for him, but oh my God, the price... http://www.finehomedisplays.com/proddetail.asp?prod=70-0060brd

 

[Canobi]

Don't know if it will help, but I found this. Still about $30 but you can specify the size, depth ect etc.

EZ Tops manufacture small domes, globes etc...

 

[Hazelrah]

I don't know if this will be useful or not but I found it rather interesting...
Star Kustom Shop Bubbletop Fabrication - Rod & Custom Magazine

perhaps using a technique similar to this may get the effect you are looking for for relatively cheap...

 

[Finhead]

Guys this is an old thread he's a banned member.

 

[Hazelrah]

:$
DOH!

I need to pay more attention... but of course I still stand by my suggestion...lol

 

[JokerMan]

I know I'm picking up an old thread, and yes, I know that this guy is a banned member, but I would like to know where you would be able to find domes like these?

I've tried searching for garden cloches, but the sides are slanted, and that's not what I want...

 

[the DOCTOR]

Used a large garden cloche for this:

Think it's 13" across at the base, and cost around £15.

 

[JokerMan]

Used a large garden cloche for this:

Think it's 13" across at the base, and cost around £15.

I see what you mean, but for what I need, the sides need to go straight down, not slanted - my project isn't for a Mr. Freeze helmet, but it is very similar.

 

[the DOCTOR]

You'll be very lucky to find something like that: in the US, it might be easier, in the UK practically impossible!

My only other suggestion is to look at industrial/streetlighting globes and domes.

Good luck!

 

[the DOCTOR]

Bingo!

Bit expensive (ie VERY), but it's the best I can find:

http://shop.dollsbydiane.net/15-inc...ylic-Display-Dome-DBDA-1524.htm?categoryId=-1

Cheaper:

http://www.finehomedisplays.com/proddetail.asp?prod=70-0060brd

Even cheaper:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-Acr...32?pt=US_Dolls_Bears_Toys&hash=item4ac0a7aa18

 

[JokerMan]

I've thought of an idea that's even cheaper - construct the helmet out of two seperate components.
This helmet is not going to be done for Mr. Freeze, so I'll have no problem with a visible seamline - if all goes to plan, nobody will be able to see it anyway.

 

[Props69]

in the 60's to do the dome's for custom cars they would build a frame to hold it clamp in the plexi then take it to the local pizza place and put it in their oven till hot enough then take it out and air pressure the inside to get the bubble they wanted. or you could try vacuum forming it

 

[Slagmite]

These are the guys you wanna do business with dude. Home I got a dome like the one your looking for for a Freeze suit Im working on. Cost $80 Canadian shipping included.

 

[LionHearted]

I like that frame very much.

 

[VypirX504]

Realize this post is from 4 years ago but just taking a shot. Is that dome glass or plastic? and if its plastic are they still in business??