The Mamoth Potter project

[PhoenixWand]

that'a an awesome idea @Seeker1, he'd probably have one too
@Sectumsempra 44 nice trunk!

 

[Sectumsempra 44]

Thanks

 

[Seeker1]

I just thought of something amazing for in your trunk!!!!! https://www.universalorlando.com/Merchandise/Gift/Harry-Potter-Triwizard-Tournament-Dragon-Pouch.html It is the mini Hungarian Horntail what Harry gets and keeps, cause I think he played with it in the book. I think you have to buy al four of them.... Good luck!

 

[KevinBGoode]

Speaking about trunks again almost finished my third trunk.

 

[patolcott]

@ KevinBGood... Do you make those to sell? if so i would be very interested, i do not have the time to make one right now between school and work, but my Girlfeind would LOVE one.

 

[sonicfreak04]

I found where to buy the track jacket from prisoner of azkaban http://www.goeland.fr/vestes,bleu-blanc,VEH1BB

 

[bennygorilla]

Hi there,

Is anything still happening on this project? Something I was interested in doing too.

Cheers!

 

[Bryeant]

i'm still looking for some trunk too. I found some on ebay but couldn't found one that i desire, and could you guys help me on how to refurbished it to look like in the film pls. Thanks, and could i ask PhoenixWand where do you buy your trunk from?

Thanks,
Erik

 

[lmellies]

Look for "banded steamer trunk" on ebay. There are generally more to choose from on the UK site www.ebay.co.uk than in the US, and they are generally cheaper. But you might have to pay shipping.

To get rid of the bad smell inside, you will need to spray the old paper lining with a combination of water & vinegar. Let it set 5 minutes and then scrape with a paint scraper. This is the hardest part of restoring the trunk. I then used lemon furniture oil on the inside, let it set for a couple of days, and oiled again.

I used saddle soap on the outside since mine was leather.

 

[lmellies]

Here are some "before" pics:
and "after" pics:

 

[Bryeant]

Thank you a lot for your help, i will consider and try out your way and i'll tell you when i finish the product.

 

[Bryeant]

And how would you make the banded and your lock shiny and do you painted the banded again or what did you do? What about the leather handle, what did you do with it?

 

[Belladonna]

Hey guys! What size/measurements would you say are closest to Harry's trunk or the trunks used in the film's? I recently bought a steamer trunk for this project and was wondering if it wasn't too large? I also found these photos for reference;



This is my trunk! I still have to add the decal to it and paint the initials etc :