So I have decided on my first project....

[M Bison]

So I will begin sculpting my first bucket soon and I have decided on the newer (non-Ultimates) version of Iron Man (Been playing Marvel Ultimate Alliance and lovin' Iron Man). My big question is this is my first foray into the hobby and I have really no idea how to cast things. Can anyone point me in the direction of a book or a faq on what is the best method to do this.

I'll post pics as the project progresses.

Doctor Doom may be next.

 

[Paradox]

To clarify: are you looking for info on sculpting, casting, or both?

Thanks.

-G

 

[M Bison]

Casting.

I'm fairly well-versed in sculpting.

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Dan Perez Studios has a pretty good tutorial on both molding and casting, though, this is mostly for resin casts - for fiberglass you would probably have to use another type of molding and casting... and if using vacuum formed plastic you need a third, which hopefully other people here can point you in the right direction of.

Good luck. :thumbsup

 

[fettster]

id be happy to help you with a few pointers, feel free to pm me

 

[M Bison]

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id be happy to help you with a few pointers, feel free to pm me
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I greatly appreciate that and will more than likely take you up on that once I get the sculpt finished.

 

[fettster]

no worries, here to help

 

[chris08234]

I will be watching this thread closely. I'm in the same boat. I wish you all the best. Here's some info and what nots forwarded to me in this thread http://www.therpf.com/index.php?showtopic=119788

http://www.imperialcommandos.com/IC%20Helmet.htm

The Prop Builder's Molding And Casting Handbook
by Thurston James.

http://www.studiocreations.com/howto/stormtrooper/index.html


Good luck and keep us up to date with the progress. :thumbsup

 

[Paradox]

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The Prop Builder's Molding And Casting Handbook
by Thurston James.[/b]

I picked up this book from Amazon, great reference and starter guide. The only issue I have with the book is the layout of the wording... the double-column format can make things a little difficult to follow when there is more than one example going on that's being explained. Other than that, it's great.

-G