Senate Guard Helmet Build
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Yeah it is big, not that it's really very wide across the face but the crest at the top and the fact that it comes down to a V neck make it seem much larger. I think its about 520mm top of the crest to the point of the V.
Yeah it's a one part mould although it'll be a two part shell on top of that. It's actually T28 silicone - very high strength which lets you get away with one part but it still captures the fine detail.
Believe me, I'm looking forward to seeing it finished too :lol
Yeah it's a one part mould although it'll be a two part shell on top of that. It's actually T28 silicone - very high strength which lets you get away with one part but it still captures the fine detail.
Believe me, I'm looking forward to seeing it finished too :lol
Heatshock
Sr Member
ah - slush casting with new plastics 
its what quite a few of the US makers are doing lids now.
seems like the UK makers still use gel-coat/FG. partly I think cos of the lack of that many prop making supply shops. remember there was debate of this on some other fourms ie FG versus the new plastics
my impression is that the US guys use polyurethane resin, back with a a layer of 2 of FG. ask mr bungle - on his new clone helmet
not used this stuf before - but a mate of mine has use the F16 resin from tiranti -
http://www.tiranti.co.uk/subdivisio...olyurethane+Resin&Subcategory=60&Subdivision=
I used some of this stuff on small castings -
http://www.ecfibreglasssupplies.co.uk/store/-c-41_95.html
not sure how they would do with a full helmet though.
so silicone with FG mother mold? nice nice - was lookin at the helmet fin and was gettin worried . cant wait to see the 1st casting guys!
its what quite a few of the US makers are doing lids now.seems like the UK makers still use gel-coat/FG. partly I think cos of the lack of that many prop making supply shops. remember there was debate of this on some other fourms ie FG versus the new plastics
my impression is that the US guys use polyurethane resin, back with a a layer of 2 of FG. ask mr bungle - on his new clone helmet
not used this stuf before - but a mate of mine has use the F16 resin from tiranti -
http://www.tiranti.co.uk/subdivisio...olyurethane+Resin&Subcategory=60&Subdivision=
I used some of this stuff on small castings -
http://www.ecfibreglasssupplies.co.uk/store/-c-41_95.html
not sure how they would do with a full helmet though.
so silicone with FG mother mold? nice nice - was lookin at the helmet fin and was gettin worried . cant wait to see the 1st casting guys!
Thanks for the explanation. I think I'll stick to what I know :lol
Here's some photo's of the shell (before I tidied it up)...
The clay didn't survive being pulled, I didn't expect it to but it's still a bit horrifying...
:eek
The mould looks good but unfortunately it's going to be a few week until I can fibre glass one - can't do it in the flat so have to wait until we go stay with someone with a garden :lol
Stay tuned, will update as soon as I have something!
Here's some photo's of the shell (before I tidied it up)...
The clay didn't survive being pulled, I didn't expect it to but it's still a bit horrifying...
The mould looks good but unfortunately it's going to be a few week until I can fibre glass one - can't do it in the flat so have to wait until we go stay with someone with a garden :lol
Stay tuned, will update as soon as I have something!
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Happens every time, but still so heartbreaking!
Thanks guys
I’m actually going to get the chance to mould one this weekend (unless it buckets it down, which bearing in mind it’s a British bank holiday, is quite likely), so stay tuned.
Tbh whilst I have done a clay sculpt before, this is the first I’ve moulded. I was sure it wasn’t going to survive in one piece but when the entire fin came off and it split in half I knew it was a gonner – never mind, nice not to have it hanging around the flat anymore :lol
I’m actually going to get the chance to mould one this weekend (unless it buckets it down, which bearing in mind it’s a British bank holiday, is quite likely), so stay tuned.
Tbh whilst I have done a clay sculpt before, this is the first I’ve moulded. I was sure it wasn’t going to survive in one piece but when the entire fin came off and it split in half I knew it was a gonner – never mind, nice not to have it hanging around the flat anymore :lol
Boba Binks
Well-Known Member
Looking nice! Cannot wait to see more.
I started a Senate Guard Rifle but never finished it.
I started a Senate Guard Rifle but never finished it.
Thanks guys, yeah it came out pretty well considering it's an akward shape.
Actually I did do a gel coat - it's brought out the detail nicely.
I have three, all need trimming and there are one or two air bubbles to address but I will be offering them at some point in the near(ish) future.
Actually I did do a gel coat - it's brought out the detail nicely.
I have three, all need trimming and there are one or two air bubbles to address but I will be offering them at some point in the near(ish) future.
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