Metal Zorro Medallion - Solid Pewter - FEB 2024 UPDATE.

[Pete SSS]

JUMP TO POST #32 FOR FEB 2024 UPDATE.

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And here's a screen cap of the original

It measures 100 mms from top to bottom, and about 64mms wide and it's pretty heavy. Thanks to Alancastillo for the measurements of the costume rubber meddallion.

I'll update when I've sourced the finishing pieces.

Thanks!

Pete

 

[Estel_MM]

Re: Zorro Medallion - Solid Pewter - Almost there!

Looking forward to this. I've always wanted to have one of these.

 

[Alan Castillo]

Re: Zorro Medallion - Solid Pewter - Almost there!

You're welcome Pete

Is the medallion above the final version ?

 

[Pete SSS]

Re: Zorro Medallion - Solid Pewter - Almost there!

This is from the final mould, but the above photo is only the first cast I've pulled from it, I hope to employ a few tricks to try and increase the definition of the detail. The sculpt is more refined than this initial cast.

 

[Kodiakc]

Re: Zorro Medallion - Solid Pewter - Almost there!

awesome!

 

[Pete SSS]

Re: Zorro Medallion - Solid Pewter - Almost there!

OK guys, a little update on this project.

I've managed to get a much cleaner cast from the mould. I've got to say I'm MUCH happier with the definition on this one, I think it's pretty much there....

I still have to find the "stone", the quest continues....

 

[Alan Castillo]

It looks TONS better Pete :thumbsup

I think as you say, it's almost there; still needs higher definition though as compared to the screen grab.

 

[Pete SSS]

I think I've finally managed to track down a suitable "stone" for the centre, they should be coming in the next few days, along with some chain and clasps. I think having the stone set in should really tie the design together.

I've got one more trick to have a go at with the moulding process to try and get a sharper cast, we'll see what happens....

 

[DarthRH]

It looks Really Great!!!! look forward seeing it with the stone..hopefully the one you found is the one

 

[Jerseydevil]

What a great prop from a criminally underrated movie. Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[Pete SSS]

Hey guys, Here are a few shots of the medallion all pieced together, stone, chain and all.

This is the most recent cast from the mould. I have been experimenting with heating the mould to help the pewter flow into the details. I'm then forcing the pewter into the mould with as much pressure as I can.

If anything, this latest cast is a little less defined than the one before it, (but I think it actually looks much closer to the original, due to the much less enthusuastic weathering!) I think the main reason for the lower definition is that I didn't melt quite enough metal to overfill the mould, so there wasn't quite enough pressure, it's quite a fine science apparantly!

Well, back to the fire I go, I'm determined to get a cast I'm happy with!

 

[darkchylde80]

Wow now that's pretty! I don't envy you working with pewter, it can be so fiddly for trying to cast intricate pieces. Great job though!

 

[Pete SSS]

Wow now that's pretty! I don't envy you working with pewter, it can be so fiddly for trying to cast intricate pieces. Great job though!

Thanks man, pewter really is a bit of a bugger to get right, lots of variables that can change results dramatically, especially on an intricate piece.

 

[JamesTKarrey]

Wow. That's impressive. Haven't graduated to metal casting yet, are there any resources for someone like me who would like to one day be equally impressive?

 

[Pete SSS]

Thanks James, your making me blush! Honestly, there's nothing too impressive here.

Casting low melt alloys, like pewter, doensn't really require any special equipment, at least, not doing it at this level.

All you really need is a silicon mould, (I use a high temp rated mix), an iron crucible (approx £30 from Alec Tiranti), and some heat. If i'm doing a fairly big ammount of items, I build a real fire. If your only doing one or two items, then you can use a gas camping stove, or just a blowtorch. I've found that a great way to use up the ends of a summer BBQ fire is with a bit of pewter casting, just make sure your sober enough!

The resources aren't to diffucult to come by, you can buy Pewter ingots online, the things you really need are patience and perseverance, it's easy to cast pewter, but it's very tricky to get a perfect cast.

 

[DarthRH]

Hey guys, Here are a few shots of the medallion all pieced together, stone, chain and all.

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Its looking awesome with the gem in there!!..a real beauty lol

 

[aquaman1007]

any chance of selling the medallion? Thanks

 

[center68]

any chance of selling the medallion? Thanks

I actually own it now - it's a beautiful piece and I will be hanging on to it.

 

[Pete SSS]

any chance of selling the medallion? Thanks

I will be able to cast you up another medallion if you'd like. I'll pm you in a couple of days with some details.
Cheers!

 

[Doctorskywalker]

Can you.maybe send me thr details abd price of a cast in a pm please?