Chris Fields
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Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget
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Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget **DONE!! FINAL PICS ON PAGE 4
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EyeofSauron
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Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget
i just have to put this in comparison.
you made this:
out of this:
now i just am speechless
i just have to put this in comparison.
you made this:
out of this:
now i just am speechless
Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget
And YOU can too
i just have to put this in comparison.
you made this:
out of this:
now i just am speechless
And YOU can too
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Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget
Okay, stress test! One of the things that I (and other members) have wondered is if the heavy-duty adhesive foam tape will be up to the task of holding the harness to the back of the shield. I decided to install the brackets and run an overnight test. You can see from the first pic I'm not being shy with the tape. I wanted major coverage. Then I rigged a quick harness (with a couple old belts) and hung it a mere 2 inches over a thick comforter. If there's a fall overnight from a tape failure my shield will have a gentle landing. I'm not worried, Cpt. Rogers is overseeing the entire experiment .... stay tuned
Okay, stress test! One of the things that I (and other members) have wondered is if the heavy-duty adhesive foam tape will be up to the task of holding the harness to the back of the shield. I decided to install the brackets and run an overnight test. You can see from the first pic I'm not being shy with the tape. I wanted major coverage. Then I rigged a quick harness (with a couple old belts) and hung it a mere 2 inches over a thick comforter. If there's a fall overnight from a tape failure my shield will have a gentle landing. I'm not worried, Cpt. Rogers is overseeing the entire experiment .... stay tuned
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TheCap
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Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget
cant wait to see the outcome! did you throw out the cap blessing before bed? Bless the shield and all it's glory praise the cap amen! oh yeah, and shield if you fall overnight i'll hurt ya, and you will have shamed the cap! love the work Valor, great job man. great job.
cant wait to see the outcome! did you throw out the cap blessing before bed? Bless the shield and all it's glory praise the cap amen! oh yeah, and shield if you fall overnight i'll hurt ya, and you will have shamed the cap!
love the work Valor, great job man. great job.CommanderNiyic
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Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget
This is a great looking build!
After seeing this I immediately ordered a sled, it should be here tomorrow. I had started making a shield with a satellite dish, but after seeing pics of this one painted, I couldn't settle for less!
Your technique of using Synthetic steel wool to achieve a lathed appearance works quite well; I started my star earlier today using this method.
What type of paint stripper, and technique did you use to get the paint off? Thanks!
This is a great looking build!
After seeing this I immediately ordered a sled, it should be here tomorrow. I had started making a shield with a satellite dish, but after seeing pics of this one painted, I couldn't settle for less!
Your technique of using Synthetic steel wool to achieve a lathed appearance works quite well; I started my star earlier today using this method.
What type of paint stripper, and technique did you use to get the paint off? Thanks!
EyeofSauron
Master Member
Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget
those sleds are not distributed anywhere in europe, and shipping alone would be 100 bucks from the us :/
actually i cantAnd YOU can too
those sleds are not distributed anywhere in europe, and shipping alone would be 100 bucks from the us :/
Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget
Hey Valor, I was thinking, what if you used two sled saucers and jb welded them together, would that make it more firm? Just wondering. You shield looks more movie accurate than any Ive seen to date. I might have to make an extra shield for my brother.....good practice for me Good news, started on the star, used your tricks and Im working on scoring in right now. Wish me luck. I have to strip off the red inner circle due to the craptacular black painter's tape leaving a residue and effing up my hot azz paint job. arrrgghh what a chuck brown moment.
Hey Valor, I was thinking, what if you used two sled saucers and jb welded them together, would that make it more firm? Just wondering. You shield looks more movie accurate than any Ive seen to date. I might have to make an extra shield for my brother.....good practice for me
Good news, started on the star, used your tricks and Im working on scoring in right now. Wish me luck. I have to strip off the red inner circle due to the craptacular black painter's tape leaving a residue and effing up my hot azz paint job. arrrgghh what a chuck brown moment.CommanderNiyic
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Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget
The other thing you could do with this is cut each sled into their respective rings and sandwhich them together. This should work since the rings on the back of the shield don't quite line up with the rings on the front of it. By staggering the cuts, the rings should all support each other, you could even put a third sled in between the two for extra stiffness (and weight).
The other thing you could do with this is cut each sled into their respective rings and sandwhich them together. This should work since the rings on the back of the shield don't quite line up with the rings on the front of it. By staggering the cuts, the rings should all support each other, you could even put a third sled in between the two for extra stiffness (and weight).
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All good thinking. But my opinion is by the time you consider the cost of multiple sleds you're up at the cost of attaining a nice spun aluminum shield. Not to mention the weight of that thing would be off the chart. IMO the use of the sled is best from an economical perspective.
All good thinking. But my opinion is by the time you consider the cost of multiple sleds you're up at the cost of attaining a nice spun aluminum shield. Not to mention the weight of that thing would be off the chart. IMO the use of the sled is best from an economical perspective.
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OH, By the way. Checked on the Hanging Shield of Doom this morning. The tape is holding strong. I still have it hanging during work today, but I don't foresee a tape fail. And it does create a more rigid shield. SUCCESS!!
OH, By the way. Checked on the Hanging Shield of Doom this morning. The tape is holding strong. I still have it hanging during work today, but I don't foresee a tape fail. And it does create a more rigid shield. SUCCESS!!
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Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget
Speaking of stars, I've decided to add two more to my shield ..... kidding, I kid. These are a couple stars I made for board members. At 8" they are smaller than mine, which is 10" ... They turned out cool though.
Speaking of stars, I've decided to add two more to my shield ..... kidding, I kid. These are a couple stars I made for board members. At 8" they are smaller than mine, which is 10" ... They turned out cool though.
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TheCap
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SonofJorEl
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Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget
The stars look great!
The stars look great!
yt
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Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget
I will share my stupidity in the hopes that others can avoid my mistake. Inspired by this awesome thread, I ordered a sled and went out to get the paint. I found the red no problem, but I could not find the blue. I went to 3 automotive stores and a Farm and Fleet, no joy. I kept seeing this aqua green color, red and a couple of others but no blue. I finally went back to the 1st store tonight to see if they could order the blue, the kid says sir, we can't do that, we have it in stock. He takes me over and shows me the "aqua" can, apparently the caps fade over time, just a little FYI...:behave
I will share my stupidity in the hopes that others can avoid my mistake. Inspired by this awesome thread, I ordered a sled and went out to get the paint. I found the red no problem, but I could not find the blue. I went to 3 automotive stores and a Farm and Fleet, no joy. I kept seeing this aqua green color, red and a couple of others but no blue. I finally went back to the 1st store tonight to see if they could order the blue, the kid says sir, we can't do that, we have it in stock. He takes me over and shows me the "aqua" can, apparently the caps fade over time, just a little FYI...:behave
CommanderNiyic
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Re: Metal Movie Cap Shield on a budget
Good call. The weight would be rather significant, and so would the price. Yet two might be cool... :cool
I just got my sled today, I didn't realize they weighed as much as they do.
Good call. The weight would be rather significant, and so would the price. Yet two might be cool... :cool
I just got my sled today, I didn't realize they weighed as much as they do.
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
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
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