UK Model makers advice on UK equivalent materials

Hello there,

I've never used any silicones, resins, rubber etc to do any kind of model making or craftwork. I now have some time on my hands, and looking to keep busy by attempting some prop building.

A lot of the reference material online and on the RPF is great for giving me inspiration and ideas for techniques and materials, but translating these materials into their UK equivalent is difficult for me, given my ignorance of the craft.

As you can imagine, I don't have a hugely stocked workshop and am ashamed to say I don't even have a garage. :-( I do have an empty spare room, and considering converting the attic. But I digress. I want to make a Dredd outfit. I'm in no rush and am not going to spend a fortune on it in one month. What I need is advice on what the UK equivalent would be for the kind of mold making 'stuff' and what kind of resin is best for slush / roto-casting a helmet? Or indeed, any kind of mold and cast making materials, which I can order from a UK based company / Ebay or walk into a craft / modellers shop and be able to ask for without sounding like an idiot, and walking out with stuff twice as expensive and half as good.


Oh, and I live in Northern Ireland, so if any member is resident here and can point me in the direction of a reputable source of materials, I'd be very thankful.

Cheers all.

Harry

Hi, try these guys, they are great to talk to and offer good advice and they are based in Ireland. MB Fibreglass supplies online UK & Ireland - mbfg.co.uk
I also use Thomps for cheap silicone and resin TOMPS : Mould Making Supplies : Casting Supplies : Plasterers Supplies
If you want Smooth-on products you can get them here Mould Making and Casting Supplies from Bentley Advanced Materials Smooth-on also has a great youtube channel. Smooth-On, Inc. - YouTube

I use mb too, brilliant service

Thanks gents.

Now for the agonising over what I can afford, as opposed to what I want :cry

H.

Hi, i belong to the Emerald Garrison about we've done shows North, South and the Heroes & Legends Con at the W5 Heroes & Legends Convention - Millennium Forum Derry - 1st/2nd June 2013 come along to one of our shows and talk to our guys they might be able to help you. When you get you Dredd finish why not join... Trying to make a Dredd costume myself have just started with the Helmet... but like yourself taking my time and not much funds ... lol