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The Mummy Hamunaptra key 3.3
- Thread starter Jintosh
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Once pics of the Hero prop appeared, things moved faster. I'm going to place an order for 200 springs, which is about 20 keys.
I'll have the final printed prototype by then, and might place an order to have one printed in bronze from Shapeways.
I forgot about Thanksgiving. 
And on one of my days off, work called me in.
I am indeed suggesting RESIN printers for this. To be tight, and feel right, there can't be a ton of play in the moving objects. Resin printers print more precisely and the FDM might have more of an issue not fitting. (or need sanding, which resin doesn't)
I did not get to print like I wanted. But next week isn't that far away.
And on one of my days off, work called me in.
I am indeed suggesting RESIN printers for this. To be tight, and feel right, there can't be a ton of play in the moving objects. Resin printers print more precisely and the FDM might have more of an issue not fitting. (or need sanding, which resin doesn't)
I did not get to print like I wanted. But next week isn't that far away.
It turns out that trying to electroplate 3D prints relies on a conductive coating which I failed to successfully pull off. So, paint will be a nice bronze looking paint, and I'll do a Bronze metal from Shapeways to see the look and cost. I'll keep the prototype for myself it it ends up too costly for a run.
Knightmare
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4 or 5
ME! Option 1
So, COLOR !!!
The prop key was obviously done with some different washes. And most of those seem to be gone. Some parts of the key are so brown as almost black, but the inside of the flaps in areas are such a light shade of bronze as to be almost gold. I think the inside of the flaps should have the truest color since the flaps have theoretically been closed and protected while the outside has been exposed to nature.
For the painted key, I am thinking this color. It is a bright color, more towards the copper, than gold, but that's because it has quite a bit of copper powder in it and is essentially a cold-cast paint.
Options are still open. Especially if people are not fans of this paint. Still in the R&D phase on paint.
I can't find a single scene with the key from the movie where it isn't nearly PITCH BLACK due to being at night or in an underground torchlit chamber. Being in the dark is going to make the key look dark also.
But going darker is definitely doable. The reason I went light with that test is that that is the most reflective metal color. Meaning that a darker color isn't going to be as obviously metallic if it doesn't reflect and shine as much. I may have to make my own cold-cast paint to get the color I want.
I would be interested in option 4 or 5 (preferably 5).
Yeah this is the only screenshot I can find of it in (somewhat) daylight, it appears pretty dark here.I can't find a single scene with the key from the movie where it isn't nearly PITCH BLACK due to being at night or in an underground torchlit chamber. Being in the dark is going to make the key look dark also.
But going darker is definitely doable. The reason I went light with that test is that that is the most reflective metal color. Meaning that a darker color isn't going to be as obviously metallic if it doesn't reflect and shine as much. I may have to make my own cold-cast paint to get the color I want.
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