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[Andy3E]

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Ahoyhoy

Joined up because I just made a film called Convention of the Dead and worked with a load of cos-players and people who collect load of awesome things.
Always been into making models, have more than a few Enterprise' in the collection so thought it made sense to sign up and join in

 

[GreY2231]

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Hello i just joined, I am an Avid Resident evil fan and love cosplaying as a Umbrella UBCS Mercenary i also enjoy building my own stuff (i am currently building a tvirus vial small enough for the hand) and i love feed back once i get a chance i will upload pics of all the stuff i have done to date thanx

 

[IllynReaver]

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Hello everyone, total newbie to the site wanting to get into making my own props and accessories for costumes that I make. Need all the help and advice I can get.

 

[darkpassenger84]

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Hello. I'm John from Texas. I am a collector of props much like the rest of you...Dexter, Star Wars, Batman etc. But I am also into collecting things of a darker subject as well much like what would see on Oddities, i.e. skulls, medieval weapons/torture devices etc. Look forward to interacting with you all and hopefully finding some neat stuff.

 

[caz345]

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Hey everyone im shayne from Darkside Engineering, AKA caz345 on some of the saber forums, I build custom lightsabers, I am also a huge fan of the movie Face/Off and have had several of the screen used props from that movie, Im also working on making a transformers allspark cube, its looking good so far! Anyways Ive visited the site a few times and im pretty impressed with what some of you guys have built.

 

[DevilFlash]

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Hello there!

I'm Antoine from Belgium where I work as a CSI. Huge fan of sci-fi, heroic-fantasy, action and superhero movies/books. I'm a complete noob in cosplay crafting but there's a beginning to everything so I'm lurking here trying to assimilate the knowledge everyone share kindly here.

I'm starting with a IM suit and I think I'll continue with a Stormtrooper armor and as my skill evolve, I'll give a try for a republic commando armor, Skirata's commando style.

I used to be a warhammer player where I got some painting skill (coolminiornot gallery). Haven't seen so many 40k cosplay other than SM. May give it a try too.

 

[SuperJD6]

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Hey Everybody! I'm Justin from VA, just signed up. I thought I would repaint and add lights to a Kenner heavy blaster for my 4 year old nephew who is a huge Star Wars fan who always wants to "play blasters" but doesn't have any, so I came online to see if there were any tutorials.

I had no idea that this community existed and have been totally blown away by all the amazing DIY projects here, so my enthusiasm for my blaster project has doubled. Awesome stuff!!

 

[jaayhardart]

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Hi Everyone. I'm Jaay from the UK. first post but ive been reading a lot of posts discovering the awesome things people build. have always had a passion for building and making things. most recently put together a "incase of Zombies break glass" display case for my office. wasnt much to it but looks cool. always used halloween as an excuse to put costumes together and make props etc, but i really want to start building more things for display purposes, so im looking for my first big project. got a few ideas so once i have it down i will be posting stuff on here and i hope people like it,

anyways, i might need this zombie survival kit today if the world comes to an end and some how i survive, but hopfully the world will be here when i wake up and i can start planning what im going to build

Jaay

 

[teamakes]

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Hello everyone, Well I heard about this site from the " still untitled adam savage project " podcast on tested.com . Im a bit of a maker/hacker, started with cars moved , to tesla coils , to gun smithing , to blacksmithing , to smithing period and now on too prop making and movie effects and make up. If you have any tips or trick it would be much appreciated. I soon to be starting a youtube channel with tips ,tricks ,how to's, builds, and prototyping. If theres anything you'd like to see or ideas let me know.

Props that Im working on

Hell boys arm and horns (full) and his gun with different ammo

All generations of storm troopers including the story board drawings and prototypes

I've started prototypes of the fallout power suits

And the bain of my existence the bland runner blaster.

 

[blackcell]

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Hi there
My names Carl and living here in England. Most of what I work on is horror props, masks and weapons of the sort. I found the site while looking for swords with bone handles of all things

 

[xshawk]

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Hello all, long-time lurker here from Sunny (and normally warm) southern California! starting an Ezio AC-II deluxe edition costume build, and finally had a need to post something so I joined up!

with all the amazing talent here I hope I'm able to give a little back!

Ian

 

[Ramstaning]

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Hello Everybody

I heard about this page by looking videos on Tested (great page by the way) so you could say Adam Savage brought me here. I love this page, it has really helped me.

Ramstaning

 

[RockhopperVFX]

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Hi, my name is Rich I am a professional photographer, cameraman and digital visual effects designer. I started out at 6 years old making a star destroyer out of cardboard and lots paper and glue, it was a mess but to me it was brilliant. My Uncle bought me a book on the BTS of Empire strikes back and from that point I tried to learn as much about VFX as I could physically could. Fast forward 32 years I am Creative Director of my very small production company. Loads of dusty and well worn models in the loft and a modest portfolio of Matte Paintings that I have created.

I am pushing more into the VFX world but my new outlet will be for small productions and people who want there models professionally filmed.

One of my Matte Painting mates in Florida (Cheers Gordon!) gave me a clue about this awesome forum where for the last couple of weeks I have been lurking.

I am working on a film from the 80s and doing a Lucas and refilming/recompositing all the effects.

I have always wanted to do the snow speeder from Empire so hopefully you guys would be able to help out. Before you all boo and hiss at me I am one of the rare ones that thinks real models beats CGI hands down.

Nice to say hello,to you all

Looking forward to hearing from you all.

Rich
Rockhopper VFX
http://rockhopperVFX.luxipics.com

 

[Photogeak]

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Hi, im a newb to this forum, directed by abbydarkstar.. avid scifi fan, and cosplay photographer.. Im on the larger side and my costume of preference is currently Porkins!!

 

[Romy Lashes]

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Hi all!

I go by Romy. I was recommended here by a friend after asking some questions about a replica suit that they had made. Forum newb, of course.

I'm an avid cosplayer and amateur costumer. My experience is pretty wide, from Medieval/Renaissance garb, to giant hammers (cardboard and paper mache), and my most recent forays include resin mask casting. I'm also just getting into theater work, handling props and the like. Also a long time artist, mostly drawn work, and dabbling in some modeling gigs (both costumed and fashion).

Hoping to get a feel for some basic and advanced costuming techniques and improve my skill over time.

Pleasure to meet you all~!

 

[Spugnut]

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Hi folks!

My name is Kerrin. I'm from West Sussex in the UK.

I've been aware of this place for a while but decided to join up after attending a view comic conventions here in the UK and meeting some people who are into cosplay and replica prop production. I'm a fan of pretty much all sci-fi film, literature and comics. Also action, world cinema and anything else that grabs my attention.

I'm a huge 2000AD fan so the recent Dredd movie has made me think about maybe having a go at making some of my own props. Other things I'm really in to are Bladerunner (since, it seems like, forever), Akira (film and comics) and Hellboy (love Del Toro's visual style). From a young age I've been an ardent Terry Gilliam fan (favourite, Brazil) and delight in any creator with a similarly skewed cinematic vocabulary.

Professionally I work in the Pro-Audio sector building cabinets for high end PA system manufacturers. It's not nearly as exciting as some people may initially think.

I look forward to checking out all the cool stuff you guys are up to and picking your brains when I finally get round to doing something myself.

Cheers!

Kerrin.

 

[Dment]

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Hi!, Another lurker stepping into the light. I'm from Spain and i'll be doing an IM Mk.4 armor for the sake of getting experience. But after all the truly amazing things i've seen here, new projects are popping in my head non-stop. So hopefully i'll be around here for a long time.

I hope my project can help someone out there.

Pleasure to meet you.

Jose

 

[Ejayisson]

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Hello!

I'm Ej from Iowa. Just starting to get into wanting to create things. Long time airsofter, so always liked doing military impressions. Love the ideas here and looking forward to contributing.

 

[gforcemodels]

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Hi Everyone
I just found this site through a link on a Blade Runner forum.

I have a Canadian model Kit company called G-Force and I will be starting my 24th year in business in 2013.

I have been more into the Sideshow and Hot Toys items lately as the model kits hobby has slowed down. I do my own molds and castings and have my own line of model kits that I produce. I have limited time to do a lot of castings with 5 and 2 year old children running around.

I have and can do molds and castings for other companies and I use pressure, vacuum and roto-casting equipment.

I collect Blade Runner models and toys and I think I have about 25 different vehicles and 20 models and figures of Deckard and other characters from the film. There are still a few grail kits I am looking for for my collection. I also collect Boba Fett toys and collectibles.

Looking through this forum I am very impressed with the quality and workmanship that is here. I know I will enjoy my visits you your site and I hope I can be a welcome addition to your family.

Gary White
G-Force

 

[d2sarwono]

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Hi all,
My name is Dedi Sarwono from Indonesia..
I started making props from EVA foam on 2007 out of EVA foams and mostly related to tokusatsu stuff (kamen riders and sentai/rangers). it is actuallu started when my son asked me for a kamen rider costume and no one around that can make a full costume for a 6 y.o boy and so i decided to make it myself.. lol.

anyway it is good to be here and please have a look at my FB page if yo'd like to see all that i've done so far:
http://www.facebook.com/D2armory?refid=5

thank you and sorry about my crappy english... ^_^