Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget **DONE!! FINAL PICS ON PAGE 4

[Charbacca]

Cool, thanks!! I've been using a really corse steel wool to do the spun effect with. I think I may need to go to good old Walmart then and see if I can find a stripping pad.

 

[Charbacca]

I really hard to crank down on it, but I got her nice and shinny now. Thanks for the info Kevin.

 

[Valor]

That's where the stripping pad comes into play. You really have to work it in that circular motion to bring out that "brushed" effect, and it also cleans up that dullness. Once you're finished with that, wipe it down really well with acetone to take off all the residue

Couldn't have said it better myself Kevin. Check out Page 1 of this thread for my pics of this process. I also started with 150 grit sandpaper. It scratches the lines in more quickly. Then finish with a ScotchBrite pad.

 

[Primes1022]

I'm not sure if anyone has said this or not but I just ordered mine from Amazon.com and it was $18 or so. And when building props every penny counts.

 

[Valor]

I'm not sure if anyone has said this or not but I just ordered mine from Amazon.com and it was $18 or so. And when building props every penny counts.

What exactly did you order for $18? Your post is unclear.

 

[Kevin Gossett]

I'm guessing the saucer sled

 

[Naru]

Hi! I know that this thread hasn't really been active for a couple monthes. BUT! I am making a cap shield using this method and I have looked through, so many times, and I can't find the answer to the question, so, I'm going to assume it was never asked.

the beginning post explains briefly what these are.

I am well aware of what they are for, I just don't understand the process of them and how they were made. What metal did you use, and how and what did you use to bend the small brace? and how did you stick them to the rest of the back brace of the shield? I also didn't find anything I could use for the little rectangle, so I'm going to assume that you bent that out of something as well.
I would suuuuuper appreciate the help, this is honestly the first attempt at anything like this and I've been doing so much research just so I could make this. XD

 

[Bradester]

AWESOME!

Maybe I missed this part, but could you please explain how you trimmed off the edge of the shield itself?

UPDATE: I saw you said Dremel or Jigsaw. Nevermind

 

[Valor]

Hi! I know that this thread hasn't really been active for a couple monthes. BUT! I am making a cap shield using this method and I have looked through, so many times, and I can't find the answer to the question, so, I'm going to assume it was never asked.

the beginning post explains briefly what these are.

I am well aware of what they are for, I just don't understand the process of them and how they were made. What metal did you use, and how and what did you use to bend the small brace? and how did you stick them to the rest of the back brace of the shield? I also didn't find anything I could use for the little rectangle, so I'm going to assume that you bent that out of something as well.
I would suuuuuper appreciate the help, this is honestly the first attempt at anything like this and I've been doing so much research just so I could make this. XD

The metal rectangle rings are bought online. Here's one site: Wholesale metal opening loops, non welded rectangle rings, opening rectangular loops

The metal tab is simply sheet aluminum that has been trimmed and wrapped around it on a vice. It tucks behind the main brackets when attached to the shield. The tension of the belts holds it in place.

Steve

 

[sciroccojunky]

amazing job. I might have to give this a go. $200 beats $500 any day of the week and twice on sunday.

 

[cap06]

Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget

Alright guys, thank you all so much for your interest and support of this project. Tonight I built the leather harness and attached it to the back of the finished shield. I bought an 84" piece of leather strap from the site below and it was exactly the amount I needed. Strapping this thing on my arm felt great. It's really comfortable and has a nice helt to it. And there is no indication that the brackets will ever come loose from the shield. So, in conclusion, while I did not track the cost to the penny, I believe I spent somewhere between $150-$200 for the finished product. Mission accomplished!

Here's my source for the leather:

Medium Brown English Bridle Leather Straps, 9-11 oz-Outfitters Supply

Same site had these super affordable buckles:
210 Conway Buckle-Outfitters Supply

how wide are the leather strips?

 

[cap06]

Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget

Nope they are not visible, the allen screw go into a threaded fitting I found at the hardware store. It is mounted to the back of the >< brackets and secured with JB Weld.

do you or anyone know what these are actually called? I cant find any anywhere

 

[sciroccojunky]

Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget

do you or anyone know what these are actually called? I cant find any anywhere

In the skateboard industry they're called sex bolts. Used them to mount trucks without having heads catching on your shoes. My two cents.

 

[Kevin Gossett]

They're called T nuts.

 

[Valor]

Yup, and if you want the flat ones (and you do) they are called brad hole T nuts.

 

[Celestino]

Thanks valor for the inspiration and the number of those who used the saucer and shared their work. I Started mines. Cant afford 110-220$ for a kit. I'll get some pics up.

http://www.therpf.com/f24/rpf-costume-contest-2012-captain-america-163472/

 

[martcpl705]

Wow this is a great budget build, it looks great

 

[Celestino]

Here's my shield thus far.

 

[cap06]

Yup, and if you want the flat ones (and you do) they are called brad hole T nuts.

found a selection on amazon..what measurements did you use?

 

[Dugger]

I know it's been said on this thread a million times already, but THANK YOU VALOR for sharing your awesome idea with everyone! My brother has been DYING for a cap shield, so now I've got one in the works. Keep up the good work!