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juliet76 · Mar 27, 2013

So anyone going to Gold Coast Supanova? We (the missus & I) were thinking of going one day. Maybe the Sunday, a prop I assisted with will be in the cospaly comp I believe. But ultimately it'll come down to what panels/Q&A's we want to see.

And the next BIG one after that is PAX Aus. Anyone else headed off to Melbourne in July?

mofo77 · Mar 27, 2013

well done brissy,didn't know there was so many of you here.we got a few sandgropers here as well :cool

Bodie27 · Mar 27, 2013

I'm envious of the big prop parties they have in the States. Why can't we do that here I ask

juliet76 · Mar 28, 2013

I blame the carbon tax.

Bodie27 said:
I'm envious of the big prop parties they have in the States. Why can't we do that here I ask

GDafi · Mar 29, 2013

Hi all, Mark from Cairns here.
Been friends with Joe(Juliet76) for about 10 years online 6 years in the real world, and have watched his work on weapons.
He's got mean skills.
Next time I get to Bris-Vegas, we should try to meet up for a chinwag.:cheers

Rue · Apr 3, 2013

Heya!

Wanted to get some prop makers opinions about crafting a cops lay broadsword for my game of thrones outfit. My first impulse is to get the general shape of it out of card stock. Then make a rod frame that would be the outside edges and tang of the blade. Once it is nicely laid out, start with the fibreglass sheets. Sand like hell and I got a broadsword blade. Easier ways? Better ways? Let me know.

Rue

juliet76 · Apr 5, 2013

GDafi said:
Hi all, Mark from Cairns here.
Been friends with Joe(Juliet76) for about 10 years online 6 years in the real world, and have watched his work on weapons.
He's got mean skills.
Next time I get to Bris-Vegas, we should try to meet up for a chinwag.:cheers

If that emoticon means that the chinwag has beer involved I'm definately in! Thanks for the compliment too mate.

Rue said:
Heya!

Wanted to get some prop makers opinions about crafting a cops lay broadsword for my game of thrones outfit. My first impulse is to get the general shape of it out of card stock. Then make a rod frame that would be the outside edges and tang of the blade. Once it is nicely laid out, start with the fibreglass sheets. Sand like hell and I got a broadsword blade. Easier ways? Better ways? Let me know.

Rue

I'm not really familiar with the card stock and fibreglass techniques although I have seen some people create amazing props and armour this way. I'd be more inclinded to use MDF or plyboard honestly, but that's only because that's what I know.

Here's a thread on a build I did for a bowie knife from Halo 3: ODST to give you an idea of how I'd go about it-

http://www.therpf.com/f9/halo-3-odst-bucks-bowie-knife-180388/

If you'd be willing to pay someone else to do it I'd love to have a look at it for you. I definately want to have a crack at making a sword at some point!

crypto · Apr 5, 2013

Hey there !

Martin here, I'm based on the Bayside and troop with the local 501st group.

Love making props (well having a go at making 'em

) and making costumes.

I'll be at Goldcoast Nova in my Chewie and stomping around in my Chaos Spacemarine.

SupaTrooper · Apr 5, 2013

Hi Martin
Pez here - you are a talented young man when it comes to props. I hope you will be stomping around in Chewie at DreamWorld 4/5th of May in th trash compactor!

Anyway I just recently joined here to learn more about "foam" work and other prop making ideas from these great bunch of people.

By the way your SPACEMARINE is amazing!

Rue · Apr 6, 2013

Holy crap, Juliet! That Bowie knife rocks! I'd be interested in your thoughts about making a broadsword stylistically similar to that about 100 cm blade tip to hilt (not sure how long the tang would have to be) . PM me a cost estimate, and if fairly reasonable I would be very interested! The knife looks great!

Rue

juliet76 · Apr 6, 2013

Rue said:
Holy crap, Juliet! That Bowie knife rocks! I'd be interested in your thoughts about making a broadsword stylistically similar to that about 100 cm blade tip to hilt (not sure how long the tang would have to be) . PM me a cost estimate, and if fairly reasonable I would be very interested! The knife looks great!

Rue

Sent you a PM Rue with a couple of questions.

So, getting back to the OP's idea is anyone going to any of the upcoming cons? Or as Bodie27 mentioned is anyone interested in catching up to talk props? I know he and I have already caught up talking about his blasters, turns out we only live 5mins from each other.

PeterLC · Apr 6, 2013

It 's unlikely that I'll be going to the coast but definitely not to Melbourne (too far).

juliet76 · Apr 6, 2013

Yeah we're still up in the air about the Gold Coast, we have a wedding we have to go away to the next weekend, so funds are tight.

Anyone going to PAX Aus?

Rue · Apr 6, 2013

Here are some pics of a broadsword I like, so it is something like this...

Although the sword in the show that Theon uses has a fuller?

http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii496/Benedain/image-7.jpg

Maybe more like this blade? Not the hilt definitely, and minus the strange uncut near the guard.

http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii496/Benedain/image-8.jpg

So whatcha think Juliet?

Rue

Cbstudios · Apr 6, 2013

I'll be at Gold Coast Supanova, Hopefully in my returns era batsuit!

Bodie27 · Apr 7, 2013

Someone said beer?

sleepless · Apr 7, 2013

I am up for a get together as well, in Seven Hills myself

SupaTrooper · Apr 9, 2013

Don't forget after SupaNova comes Star Wars DreamWorld on the 4th and 5th of May.

This will be the fourth year this event will be held at Dreamworld. Each year this is getting bigger and better. For those of you that have been to any this event will attest to the fantastic time and inter-Garrison fun we are all have at this event.

It is the largest event in the Southern Hemisphere and has many different mini-events over the weekend. Come and see Sith versus Jedi lightsaber duel Light Sabres sounds - YouTube. From the feeding of a 5.2m saltwater croc to Biker Scouts riding the Motocoaster roller coaster. New props, more photographic booth sets and new droids for this year!

DW2013 looks to have even more things happening so come one and come all to one absolutely amazing weekend that you just won't find anywhere else in the world.

Bodie27 · Apr 9, 2013

Gotta say I've met a few of the 501st guys n girls and they're a great bunch and have been to a couple of prop making afternoons and was surrounded by a lot of talented friendly people. V inspiring!

cavx · Apr 10, 2013

SupaTrooper said:
Don't forget after SupaNova comes Star Wars DreamWorld on the 4th and 5th of May.

This will be the fourth year this event will be held at Dreamworld.

I was there last year and must say, it was really cool to geek out at how well these guys have built up their rig. I think I will be working this time though :unsure

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