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DE4NY
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Hey everyone, My name is Dean I am from South Wales UK, like a lot of people here I have been hovering and watching peoples talent over the past year or so with amazement! I love all movies (firefly/serenity being my particular favourite
) been trying to collect film memorabilia over the years but at the mo I have only got a few things and really interested in trying to build some of the stuff my self like a lot of people on here. Hoping to get started on a few projects soon and getting involved with this awesome community.
Hey everyone, My name is Dean I am from South Wales UK, like a lot of people here I have been hovering and watching peoples talent over the past year or so with amazement! I love all movies (firefly/serenity being my particular favourite
) been trying to collect film memorabilia over the years but at the mo I have only got a few things and really interested in trying to build some of the stuff my self like a lot of people on here. Hoping to get started on a few projects soon and getting involved with this awesome community.
RustyWrench
New Member
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New to the RPF.
Really like the idea of prop modelling. I haven't gotten into any of my own actually yet, mostly because I am always moving around. I had settled into living in Philly for a few years and constructed a few robots I will show later. I know robots aren't the main thing here, but I tried to make it look as though it had the amount of detail a movie prop would have. And it was still able to walk, shoot BBs, and controlled wirelessly through a FPV setup.
I am in Cambodia now, so I am trying to use my time wisely, and am going to try and work on CAD models of props and and different models from movies, games/etc. that pique my interest.
I hope I can be of some use here on the forums, while also gaining a lot of knowledge from all of you.
Erik
New to the RPF.
Really like the idea of prop modelling. I haven't gotten into any of my own actually yet, mostly because I am always moving around. I had settled into living in Philly for a few years and constructed a few robots I will show later. I know robots aren't the main thing here, but I tried to make it look as though it had the amount of detail a movie prop would have. And it was still able to walk, shoot BBs, and controlled wirelessly through a FPV setup.
I am in Cambodia now, so I am trying to use my time wisely, and am going to try and work on CAD models of props and and different models from movies, games/etc. that pique my interest.
I hope I can be of some use here on the forums, while also gaining a lot of knowledge from all of you.
Erik
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Hey everyone, long time lurker, but finally registered because I actually have a project to talk about (I'll post about that in a few minutes).
I've always been a model builder, although few models from the early days still survive. I recently got a Moebius models Orion Space Clipper, which brings back fond memories of the original one I had many years ago. I still have my completed Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica models from back in the 70's, as well as a partially built Refit Enterprise and a partially built Millennium Falcon.
My replica prop-making goes back to high school in the 1970's, when I hand-made a crude replica of a Star Trek TOS hand phaser from wood and sheet aluminum, complete with an LED that lit up when you pressed the button. Having done that, I made the pistol part in shop class at school. It was all very makeshift looking, but I was proud of it. I still have the parts of it in a box somewhere.
As far as costume-making goes, I built a robot suit out of sheet aluminum when I was in high school, very old-school 1950's looking. I made a few upgrades over the next several years, wearing it for halloween and a Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy Party (in which I portrayed Marvin). Most of it still survives, but I can't get into it any more - I'm not the skinny stick figure I was back then. Also, in high school, I made a Wookiee mask from celluclay and fake fur, which I also still have, remarkably.
For quite a few years I never built anything especially elaborate, time and other interests always seemed to get in the way. But I'm back, baby. Building models and embarking on some fairly ambitious costume and prop replicas, which I'll keep you all up to date on.
Thanks, everyone, for posting your own projects, they're VERY inspiring, and the tips and tricks you've all posted will be invaluable in my own efforts. It's good to finally be a member here.
Hey everyone, long time lurker, but finally registered because I actually have a project to talk about (I'll post about that in a few minutes).
I've always been a model builder, although few models from the early days still survive. I recently got a Moebius models Orion Space Clipper, which brings back fond memories of the original one I had many years ago. I still have my completed Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica models from back in the 70's, as well as a partially built Refit Enterprise and a partially built Millennium Falcon.
My replica prop-making goes back to high school in the 1970's, when I hand-made a crude replica of a Star Trek TOS hand phaser from wood and sheet aluminum, complete with an LED that lit up when you pressed the button. Having done that, I made the pistol part in shop class at school. It was all very makeshift looking, but I was proud of it. I still have the parts of it in a box somewhere.
As far as costume-making goes, I built a robot suit out of sheet aluminum when I was in high school, very old-school 1950's looking. I made a few upgrades over the next several years, wearing it for halloween and a Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy Party (in which I portrayed Marvin). Most of it still survives, but I can't get into it any more - I'm not the skinny stick figure I was back then. Also, in high school, I made a Wookiee mask from celluclay and fake fur, which I also still have, remarkably.
For quite a few years I never built anything especially elaborate, time and other interests always seemed to get in the way. But I'm back, baby. Building models and embarking on some fairly ambitious costume and prop replicas, which I'll keep you all up to date on.
Thanks, everyone, for posting your own projects, they're VERY inspiring, and the tips and tricks you've all posted will be invaluable in my own efforts. It's good to finally be a member here.
Trigonous
New Member
Re: ** New Members: Please Introduce Yourselves Here! **
Hello there. I discovered this site while looking for a very specific prop. I'm planning my first cosplay, as I feel terrible about missing out on Comicon and such in college, as Vash the Stampede from Trigun. Unfortunately nobody manufactures a replica gun for him anymore. So now I'm interested in either building one myself or commissioning one, and this site seemsa pretty awesome place to start!
[Yes, I have read the rules on newbies and purchasing threads]
Hello there. I discovered this site while looking for a very specific prop. I'm planning my first cosplay, as I feel terrible about missing out on Comicon and such in college, as Vash the Stampede from Trigun. Unfortunately nobody manufactures a replica gun for him anymore. So now I'm interested in either building one myself or commissioning one, and this site seemsa pretty awesome place to start!
[Yes, I have read the rules on newbies and purchasing threads]
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barcabert
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hi guys,
found out about pepakura by accident, found and iron man helmet but liiked a bit difficult i've just finished both daft punk helmets but not sure of next step.
i also want to build deathstroke but cant find a pdo file for it.
hope to chat to you all soon...
hi guys,
found out about pepakura by accident, found and iron man helmet but liiked a bit difficult i've just finished both daft punk helmets but not sure of next step.
i also want to build deathstroke but cant find a pdo file for it.
hope to chat to you all soon...
anamorphicWayne
Sr Member
Re: ** New Members: Please Introduce Yourselves Here! **
Greetings RPF Members. My name is Wayne and I'm from Canada.
I'm long time follower of RPF and I thought it was high time I join. After seeing all the amazing work on this site, I was blown away. I am a novice at prop/model making, but I find that the subject has a great interest for me.
Ever since my sister in-law introduced me to Star Trek in the 70's, I was hooked on sci-fi/fantasy. Star Trek and Kolchak: The Night Stalker was the instigator of it all. Star Trek being full of imagination and speculations fascinated me and for The Night Stalker, it was the unknown mysteries ie) ghosts, werewolves, zombies, mythical creatures. And when other sci-fi/fantasy followed; Space 1999, Close Encounters, Star Wars, Project UFO, Battlestar Galactica, etc. they all got me going.
The first prop I made was a Communicator which was made out of cardboard, black tape and the mesh from my mom's veggie strainer. Not a happy lady after that. Others included are; SPACE 1999 Commlock made from Lego, styrofoam Sonic Boomerang from Battle of the Planets, Stormtrooper blaster from a Mattel's M16 Marauder and a Colonial Warrior's blaster from an old pellet handgun. I definitely got screened at the school dance for that one. Some of my costumes included Carl Kolchak, a Werewolf, 'Mark' from Battle of the Planets, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca and a Stormtrooper made out of cardboard and tape with a popcorn bucket for a helmet.
Along with that, were all the model kits. Eagle Transporter (my first one), X-Wing, Star Trek Exploration Set, USS Enterprise, Millennium Falcon, Darth's TIE, C3PO & R2D2, Moonbase Alpha, UFO Invaders, Godzilla, Battlestar Galactica, ALIEN, etc. But seeing the original miniatures in Starlog, Famous Monsters, Fantastic Films or Cinefex magazines really got me inspired.
Well, there you have it. I'm pleased to be a part of this community and I'm looking forward to chat with any of the members.
Greetings RPF Members. My name is Wayne and I'm from Canada.
I'm long time follower of RPF and I thought it was high time I join. After seeing all the amazing work on this site, I was blown away. I am a novice at prop/model making, but I find that the subject has a great interest for me.
Ever since my sister in-law introduced me to Star Trek in the 70's, I was hooked on sci-fi/fantasy. Star Trek and Kolchak: The Night Stalker was the instigator of it all. Star Trek being full of imagination and speculations fascinated me and for The Night Stalker, it was the unknown mysteries ie) ghosts, werewolves, zombies, mythical creatures. And when other sci-fi/fantasy followed; Space 1999, Close Encounters, Star Wars, Project UFO, Battlestar Galactica, etc. they all got me going.
The first prop I made was a Communicator which was made out of cardboard, black tape and the mesh from my mom's veggie strainer. Not a happy lady after that. Others included are; SPACE 1999 Commlock made from Lego, styrofoam Sonic Boomerang from Battle of the Planets, Stormtrooper blaster from a Mattel's M16 Marauder and a Colonial Warrior's blaster from an old pellet handgun. I definitely got screened at the school dance for that one. Some of my costumes included Carl Kolchak, a Werewolf, 'Mark' from Battle of the Planets, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca and a Stormtrooper made out of cardboard and tape with a popcorn bucket for a helmet.
Along with that, were all the model kits. Eagle Transporter (my first one), X-Wing, Star Trek Exploration Set, USS Enterprise, Millennium Falcon, Darth's TIE, C3PO & R2D2, Moonbase Alpha, UFO Invaders, Godzilla, Battlestar Galactica, ALIEN, etc. But seeing the original miniatures in Starlog, Famous Monsters, Fantastic Films or Cinefex magazines really got me inspired.
Well, there you have it. I'm pleased to be a part of this community and I'm looking forward to chat with any of the members.
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TheStarWarsMan
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Hello, My name is Joseph and I am stationed overseas, (Germany), to be exact. I have been cosplaying for a while now abd have a great and supportive wife named Sonja. I am here because the sad part of being away from home is that I can not drive down to here or there and get info on what I need. I stumbled on this site thru google looking for Quinlan Vos lightsaber prop replica. I would like to know where I can get a Quinlan Vos lightsaber(Green) with removeble blade/hilt for saber? Hope to find some answers here/ guide me in the right direction.
Until the next time,
Joseph
Stationed Overseas
Hello, My name is Joseph and I am stationed overseas, (Germany), to be exact. I have been cosplaying for a while now abd have a great and supportive wife named Sonja. I am here because the sad part of being away from home is that I can not drive down to here or there and get info on what I need. I stumbled on this site thru google looking for Quinlan Vos lightsaber prop replica. I would like to know where I can get a Quinlan Vos lightsaber(Green) with removeble blade/hilt for saber? Hope to find some answers here/ guide me in the right direction.
Until the next time,
Joseph
Stationed Overseas
Vampire
New Member
Re: ** New Members: Please Introduce Yourselves Here! **
Hi all, the name's Mike, from (extremely) sunny New Mexico.
Lurked on the forums for quite a while, just admiring all the awesome variety of great work on here. Finally decided it was time to join in, I've already subscribed to more than a dozen threads, and I haven't even configured my account yet :lol
I've been building scale models and tabletop figurines for almost two decades, so I definitely have some manual dexterity, but I honestly have little to no experience working with anything outside of fabric, paint, and some light metalwork; but I'd love to learn how to work with fiberglass, pep files, foam, the whole nine yards Haven't really made any costumes worth mentioning, but I am going to post up a picture or two in the "Something from Nothing" thread I saw floating around in here
Hopefully after a planned upcoming trip to Harbor Freight, I'll be able to start showing you guys and gals some things that won't shame me so badly that I want to commit seppuku with my dremel :unsure
Hi all, the name's Mike, from (extremely) sunny New Mexico.
Lurked on the forums for quite a while, just admiring all the awesome variety of great work on here. Finally decided it was time to join in, I've already subscribed to more than a dozen threads, and I haven't even configured my account yet :lol
I've been building scale models and tabletop figurines for almost two decades, so I definitely have some manual dexterity, but I honestly have little to no experience working with anything outside of fabric, paint, and some light metalwork; but I'd love to learn how to work with fiberglass, pep files, foam, the whole nine yards
Haven't really made any costumes worth mentioning, but I am going to post up a picture or two in the "Something from Nothing" thread I saw floating around in here Hopefully after a planned upcoming trip to Harbor Freight, I'll be able to start showing you guys and gals some things that won't shame me so badly that I want to commit seppuku with my dremel :unsure
Schuey
New Member
Re: ** New Members: Please Introduce Yourselves Here! **
Hi!
My name is Brian and I am a new member to this forum.
I've been lurking on this forum off and on since late 2012, and finally decided to join up in December of last year. I really didn't even think about posting in this forum until just now, months later. Sorry about that.
As far as costumes go, I am currently working on an Indiana Jones outfit. I have been picking up pieces here and there when I can scrounge up the extra funds.
Why am I here? Well, I guess I really just enjoy looking at photos of what everyone else has either already built, or is in the process of building - like that 1:1 scale Millenium Falcon Bridge, for example. I just find the whole building process fascinating..
Most of my time of this forum will be spent doing what I have already been doing, lurking quietly in the shadows..
Take care!
Hi!
My name is Brian and I am a new member to this forum.
I've been lurking on this forum off and on since late 2012, and finally decided to join up in December of last year. I really didn't even think about posting in this forum until just now, months later. Sorry about that.
As far as costumes go, I am currently working on an Indiana Jones outfit. I have been picking up pieces here and there when I can scrounge up the extra funds.
Why am I here? Well, I guess I really just enjoy looking at photos of what everyone else has either already built, or is in the process of building - like that 1:1 scale Millenium Falcon Bridge, for example. I just find the whole building process fascinating..
Most of my time of this forum will be spent doing what I have already been doing, lurking quietly in the shadows..
Take care!
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Sanin31fr
Guest
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Hi all,
My name is Sophien I'm 28 and I'm a french noobie papercrafter
I found this forum by a french forum (don't know if I can name it).
I'm a comic and syfy fan, and also a biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig Iron Man fan !
I started a helmet last week, I have to finish now and go for the rest
I'm searching for a lot of information and advices, and I think I would find what I'm looking for on this forum.
You guys are doing such a good work, and I look your work with children's eyes !
(sorry for my bad english)
Hi all,
My name is Sophien I'm 28 and I'm a french noobie papercrafter
I found this forum by a french forum (don't know if I can name it).
I'm a comic and syfy fan, and also a biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig Iron Man fan !
I started a helmet last week, I have to finish now and go for the rest
I'm searching for a lot of information and advices, and I think I would find what I'm looking for on this forum.
You guys are doing such a good work, and I look your work with children's eyes !
(sorry for my bad english)
SciFiPropFreak
Active Member
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Hi there!
My name is Jan, I'm 29 years old and on my way becoming a german engineer (mechatronics: mechanical-, electrical-engineering and some computer sciences).
I basically grew up at my fathers hobby-workshop (mostly building rc-aircraft) and also started making my own knights armour, and swords and stuff from a young age. Later on, I got into more serious costume-making (STAR WARS, Lord of the rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, ALIENS,...).
As my nickname suggest, I'm really into science-fiction, but everything epic and fantastic will do, also ;-)
I'm not much of a collector, but rather like to build stuff myself, trying to become more and more professional as I go...
Two months ago I got myself a job at a FabLab, so I can now play around with lasercutting, PCB-milling, 3D-printing and some microcontrollers
Over the years I have heard a lot about this forum and looked up stuff now and then, but finally signed up to become a part of this awesome community!
...looking forward to get to know some of you guys!
Cheers!
Hi there!
My name is Jan, I'm 29 years old and on my way becoming a german engineer (mechatronics: mechanical-, electrical-engineering and some computer sciences).
I basically grew up at my fathers hobby-workshop (mostly building rc-aircraft) and also started making my own knights armour, and swords and stuff from a young age. Later on, I got into more serious costume-making (STAR WARS, Lord of the rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, ALIENS,...).
As my nickname suggest, I'm really into science-fiction, but everything epic and fantastic will do, also ;-)
I'm not much of a collector, but rather like to build stuff myself, trying to become more and more professional as I go...
Two months ago I got myself a job at a FabLab, so I can now play around with lasercutting, PCB-milling, 3D-printing and some microcontrollers
Over the years I have heard a lot about this forum and looked up stuff now and then, but finally signed up to become a part of this awesome community!
...looking forward to get to know some of you guys!
Cheers!
Re: ** New Members: Please Introduce Yourselves Here! **
Hi all,
I've been looking for a new hobby and the idea of making a couple of helmets to start like the master chief and iron man has caught my eye.,
I'm looking for pdo's (figured I would start by seeing if I can do the basics like sticking paper together lol) and then with the aim of fibreglass it etc...
Any files/walkthrough/hints/tips or where I can find them would be a huge help - I'm just finding my feet with the web site...
thanks,
Hi all,
I've been looking for a new hobby and the idea of making a couple of helmets to start like the master chief and iron man has caught my eye.,
I'm looking for pdo's (figured I would start by seeing if I can do the basics like sticking paper together lol) and then with the aim of fibreglass it etc...
Any files/walkthrough/hints/tips or where I can find them would be a huge help - I'm just finding my feet with the web site...
thanks,
Re: ** New Members: Please Introduce Yourselves Here! **
Hello,
I'm an Italian of boy 21 years old who really loves you work here!
You also inspired me for my first project, an Iron Man helmet, I have already made something that I hope to show you soon for any suggestion.
Bye!
Hello,
I'm an Italian of boy 21 years old who really loves you work here!
You also inspired me for my first project, an Iron Man helmet, I have already made something that I hope to show you soon for any suggestion.
Bye!
Re: ** New Members: Please Introduce Yourselves Here! **
So lets do this
Hello,
I am a Japanese boy who is fairly young to these projects
I have experience in building paper armor and such (medival knight armor mostly/halo spartan armor) and i came here from 405th after i found that there were a lot more foam builds on this site. I look forward to some tips that some vet community members could provide to myself and others!
Thanks!
-Rhodes
So lets do this
Hello,
I am a Japanese boy who is fairly young to these projects
I have experience in building paper armor and such (medival knight armor mostly/halo spartan armor) and i came here from 405th after i found that there were a lot more foam builds on this site. I look forward to some tips that some vet community members could provide to myself and others!
Thanks!
-Rhodes
Leo Carson D
New Member
Re: ** New Members: Please Introduce Yourselves Here! **
Hello everybody!
Been checking out this site for the past couple months and figured I should start sharing my work and join the community. I do miniature scenery for a living and I've been looking into prop building as a new application of my skills. Soon I'll be going to school for my bachelors in sculpture.
Right now I'm working on Force a Nature based off Volpin's schematics --I'm about to post a WIP. Go check it out!
-Leo
Hello everybody!
Been checking out this site for the past couple months and figured I should start sharing my work and join the community.
I do miniature scenery for a living and I've been looking into prop building as a new application of my skills. Soon I'll be going to school for my bachelors in sculpture. Right now I'm working on Force a Nature based off Volpin's schematics --I'm about to post a WIP. Go check it out!
-Leo
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Frongler
Guest
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Hello! My name is James and I'm a huge fan of Breaking bad and (currently) iron man. I have pretty much no experience in making things,as much as it interests me, but a friend of mine recommended this place as a good source of inspiration/advice.
Hello! My name is James and I'm a huge fan of Breaking bad and (currently) iron man. I have pretty much no experience in making things,as much as it interests me, but a friend of mine recommended this place as a good source of inspiration/advice.
ModJob
New Member
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Hi all
Seriously loving all the work that goes on here, some awesome builds, so much inspiration, WIP to be posted as soon as I can get going!
With any luck i'll be starting a Spiderman, and scaled down Iron Man for my 5 year old within the coming months
-ModJob
Hi all
Seriously loving all the work that goes on here, some awesome builds, so much inspiration, WIP to be posted as soon as I can get going!
With any luck i'll be starting a Spiderman, and scaled down Iron Man for my 5 year old within the coming months
-ModJob
Siliconsmith
New Member
Re: ** New Members: Please Introduce Yourselves Here! **
Hey all! I've been perusing the RPF for a little while now and have been impressed by all the information. The level of craftsmanship here is impressive and rather intimidating at once!
I am rather new to props/costumes, but I am slowly gaining some experience and the RPF has all the info I could need. I am most interested in video game characters, some anime characters (though trying to find an anime character with a goatee is near impossible :\ ).
So far my only "completed" project has been some Tyrael armor made with Anime and Manga Costumes - Full List 's method, but it didn't hold together and was a bit uncomfortable and hot to wear, so this summer I am endeavoring to put together a better version. I am looking at vacuum-forming as my main method, but I'll try whatever works.
Looking forward to being a member here and not just a lurker
Hey all! I've been perusing the RPF for a little while now and have been impressed by all the information. The level of craftsmanship here is impressive and rather intimidating at once!
I am rather new to props/costumes, but I am slowly gaining some experience and the RPF has all the info I could need. I am most interested in video game characters, some anime characters (though trying to find an anime character with a goatee is near impossible :\ ).
So far my only "completed" project has been some Tyrael armor made with Anime and Manga Costumes - Full List 's method, but it didn't hold together and was a bit uncomfortable and hot to wear, so this summer I am endeavoring to put together a better version. I am looking at vacuum-forming as my main method, but I'll try whatever works.
Looking forward to being a member here and not just a lurker
BadDesignKills
New Member
Re: ** New Members: Please Introduce Yourselves Here! **
Howdy,
I have been a fan of the work on the site for a long time and I am looking forward to being part of the community. I really enjoy seeing the process and development of the different builds and projects. I am a graphic designer and illustrator by trade and I am hoping to start up a few projects of my own very soon. Thanks.
Howdy,
I have been a fan of the work on the site for a long time and I am looking forward to being part of the community. I really enjoy seeing the process and development of the different builds and projects. I am a graphic designer and illustrator by trade and I am hoping to start up a few projects of my own very soon. Thanks.
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