Firefly Mal Reynolds' Scratch-Built Pistol (Crazy Eric Projects)
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New project: Flex Bender 2.0
About 5 years ago I did a scratch-built mannequin, Flex Bender. We dress him up for the holidays and he's always a part of our Halloween display.
Last year Flex's knees finally gave out and he got a full-on knee, hip and elbow replacement along with new "muscles"
Unfortunately Flex had a poor surgeon (me) and the joints have disintegrated again. Rather than attempt to repair him a second time, I'm creating version 2.0 -a PVC version with no knees.
The elbows in the picture are not going to work, so they'll get a redesign, but here's where we are so far.
Hmmm, ok. Send me your address and a "small security deposit" and it's on its way
New project: Flex Bender 2.0
About 5 years ago I did a scratch-built mannequin, Flex Bender. We dress him up for the holidays and he's always a part of our Halloween display.
Last year Flex's knees finally gave out and he got a full-on knee, hip and elbow replacement along with new "muscles"
Unfortunately Flex had a poor surgeon (me) and the joints have disintegrated again. Rather than attempt to repair him a second time, I'm creating version 2.0 -a PVC version with no knees.
The elbows in the picture are not going to work, so they'll get a redesign, but here's where we are so far.
Re: Crazy Eric Projects - Scratch-built mannequin (Flex Bender)
Flex 2.0 has made a couple of appearances...
The Invisible Man for Halloween
And now as Santa Vader
Flex 2.0 has made a couple of appearances...
The Invisible Man for Halloween
And now as Santa Vader
Re: Crazy Eric Projects - Santa Vader
A quick and dirty -B Vs S Batarang (still needs a little cleanup). Spent about 3 hours on it so far.
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A quick and dirty -B Vs S Batarang (still needs a little cleanup). Spent about 3 hours on it so far.
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Re: Crazy Eric Projects - BvS Batarang
All my airbrush paints have been stored in a cardboard box -and this bugs me. I can't tell what I have or where it is.
Finally spent last week resolving the problem....
I'll be posting a longer DIY video with a bit of explanation soon.
All my airbrush paints have been stored in a cardboard box -and this bugs me. I can't tell what I have or where it is.
Finally spent last week resolving the problem....
I'll be posting a longer DIY video with a bit of explanation soon.
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Re: Crazy Eric Projects - Airbrush Paints Storage Case
Speed Build: Ghostbusters Proton Pack in 12 hours
Pictures of the final build:
Speed Build: Ghostbusters Proton Pack in 12 hours
Pictures of the final build:
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Re: Crazy Eric Projects - Ghostbusters Proton Pack in 12 hours
Star Trek Beyond Coffee Mug
Thanks to snouty's thread (http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=264619&highlight=star+trek+mug) I've been wanting to make my own Kirk mug for awhile.
I picked up a mug from Walmart for a couple of dollars and did my painting yesterday. The approach was pretty simple:
1) Print template
2) Cut out paintable areas with an exacto knife and adhere template to mug with spray adhesive
3) Cover the rest of the mug with painters tape and paper towels
4) Multiple coats of black spray paint followed by multiple coats of spray laquer
5) Remove template, tape and towels
6) Use the exacto blade to clean up the edges
I'm sure this isn't dishwasher safe, but I'm very pleased with the end result.
Star Trek Beyond Coffee Mug
Thanks to snouty's thread (http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=264619&highlight=star+trek+mug) I've been wanting to make my own Kirk mug for awhile.
I picked up a mug from Walmart for a couple of dollars and did my painting yesterday. The approach was pretty simple:
1) Print template
2) Cut out paintable areas with an exacto knife and adhere template to mug with spray adhesive
3) Cover the rest of the mug with painters tape and paper towels
4) Multiple coats of black spray paint followed by multiple coats of spray laquer
5) Remove template, tape and towels
6) Use the exacto blade to clean up the edges
I'm sure this isn't dishwasher safe, but I'm very pleased with the end result.
Re: Crazy Eric Projects - Star Wars Han Solo Blaster
King Arthur from Monty Python Search for the Holy Grail
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Another Father/Daughter project, we assembled this costume for the 2017 Naka Kon.
The gauntlets, gloves, and shin guards are craft foam and recycled from a different costume (the plether sword belt is also homemade and from the same costume).
My daughter made the tunic while I created the sun emblem. The helmet is craft foam and was a true pain in the butt to get the shape right.
The fabric chainmail top was purchased from Party City while the headpiece (coif) is actual (inexpensive) chainmail. Word to the wise, it weighs about 15 pounds and makes your neck hurt after a day of wearing it.
Craft foam crown sealed and ready for paint (note the googly eye rivets)
Template of the Sun emblem and two, slightly different, painted versions.
Test fitting (daughter is wearing a puffy shirt and corset she's been working on).
Painted and weathered crown.
All assembled
Thanks for looking.
King Arthur from Monty Python Search for the Holy Grail
Another Father/Daughter project, we assembled this costume for the 2017 Naka Kon.
The gauntlets, gloves, and shin guards are craft foam and recycled from a different costume (the plether sword belt is also homemade and from the same costume).
My daughter made the tunic while I created the sun emblem. The helmet is craft foam and was a true pain in the butt to get the shape right.
The fabric chainmail top was purchased from Party City while the headpiece (coif) is actual (inexpensive) chainmail. Word to the wise, it weighs about 15 pounds and makes your neck hurt after a day of wearing it.
Craft foam crown sealed and ready for paint (note the googly eye rivets)
Template of the Sun emblem and two, slightly different, painted versions.
Test fitting (daughter is wearing a puffy shirt and corset she's been working on).
Painted and weathered crown.
All assembled
Thanks for looking.
Re: Crazy Eric Projects - Monty Python King Arthur (Search for the Holy Grail)
An order came in for my Who Framed Roger Rabbit Toon Pistol, Dum Dums and Case.
Seemed like a good opportunity to make a Speed Build Video.
Thanks for watching!
An order came in for my Who Framed Roger Rabbit Toon Pistol, Dum Dums and Case.
Seemed like a good opportunity to make a Speed Build Video.
Thanks for watching!
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Re: Crazy Eric Projects - Who Framed Roger Rabbit Speed Build
Legend of Zelda EVA Scabbard Build
I created a custom Master Sword awhile ago and needed a light, safe-for-the-prop scabbard for it.
A relatively easy build (and of course I figured out a ton of things I'd do differently if I was going to do it again) -it took about three weekends to complete.
Enjoy!
Legend of Zelda EVA Scabbard Build
I created a custom Master Sword awhile ago and needed a light, safe-for-the-prop scabbard for it.
A relatively easy build (and of course I figured out a ton of things I'd do differently if I was going to do it again) -it took about three weekends to complete.
Enjoy!
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Re: Crazy Eric Projects - Star Trek Props
I've been on a Star Trek kick lately:
First sewing project: DS9 Uniform
Star Trek Badges (WIP)
I've been on a Star Trek kick lately:
First sewing project: DS9 Uniform
Star Trek Badges (WIP)
Re: Star Trek Badges (Crazy Eric Projects)
The Kansas City Comicon was last weekend. For the last day I decided I wanted to wear something that wasn't heavy, constricting or hot. Who better than Arthur Dent?
I did a quick-and-dirty build in the morning and the prop was ready in time for lunch.
The piece is made from a USPS flat rate box cut to size and wrapped in scraps of pleather I had left over from a prior project. The lettering and logo are craft foam. I used cheap Walmart acrylic to paint and weather the piece.
Overall couldn't be happier with how it turned out.
The Kansas City Comicon was last weekend. For the last day I decided I wanted to wear something that wasn't heavy, constricting or hot. Who better than Arthur Dent?
I did a quick-and-dirty build in the morning and the prop was ready in time for lunch.
The piece is made from a USPS flat rate box cut to size and wrapped in scraps of pleather I had left over from a prior project. The lettering and logo are craft foam. I used cheap Walmart acrylic to paint and weather the piece.
Overall couldn't be happier with how it turned out.
Re: Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy - The Guide (Crazy Eric Projects)
Another Speed Build: Star Trek Badges and Case
Another Speed Build: Star Trek Badges and Case
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Re: Speed Build: Star Trek Badges and Case (Crazy Eric Projects)
Some pics of the finished badges and case
Some pics of the finished badges and case
Speed Build: Giant Camera Prop - Photo Booth (Crazy Eric Projects)
Giant Camera Prop for Photo Booth
We've been having regular parties over the last year and wanted to add a Photo Booth as part of the fun.
There's a great iPad app that has photo booth functionality so the challenge was to create a fun environment for it.
The camera prop was a two-day build made from foam core, EVA foam and plexiglass.
We had a holiday party last weekend and it was a hit.
Giant Camera Prop for Photo Booth
We've been having regular parties over the last year and wanted to add a Photo Booth as part of the fun.
There's a great iPad app that has photo booth functionality so the challenge was to create a fun environment for it.
The camera prop was a two-day build made from foam core, EVA foam and plexiglass.
We had a holiday party last weekend and it was a hit.
Re: Speed Build: Giant Camera Prop - Photo Booth (Crazy Eric Projects)
Timelapse Video:
Timelapse Video:
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Re: Time Lapse video -Giant Camera Prop - Photo Booth (Crazy Eric Projects)
Kansas City Comicon is next month and the family decided to go as a Quidditch team.
Lots of division of labor -everyone's sewing robes, I made the brooms, and braces and shin guards are TBD (though probably be me).
Happy with the brooms; my hands are nicked up and splintered from wrapping the bristles (gloves probably would have been a good idea).
Kansas City Comicon is next month and the family decided to go as a Quidditch team.
Lots of division of labor -everyone's sewing robes, I made the brooms, and braces and shin guards are TBD (though probably be me).
Happy with the brooms; my hands are nicked up and splintered from wrapping the bristles (gloves probably would have been a good idea).
Re: Harry Potter Quidditch Team (Crazy Eric Projects)
My wife is a big fan of Firefly and (and she thinks Nathan Fillion) is a hottie.
For a Mother's Day gift I decided to make her Mal's Pistol. I used Punished Props pattern/video as a starting point (many thanks!) and modified it slightly to make the piece more accurate. (Link to punished prop build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NTw5AaoSJs&t=768s
I didn't take much in the way of progress pics. The majority of the gun is made from plywood with styrene for the smaller/thinner pieces. I molded all the pieces and then cast it in resin (including the grips).
Here's the end result:
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My wife is a big fan of Firefly and (and she thinks Nathan Fillion) is a hottie.
For a Mother's Day gift I decided to make her Mal's Pistol. I used Punished Props pattern/video as a starting point (many thanks!) and modified it slightly to make the piece more accurate. (Link to punished prop build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NTw5AaoSJs&t=768s
I didn't take much in the way of progress pics. The majority of the gun is made from plywood with styrene for the smaller/thinner pieces. I molded all the pieces and then cast it in resin (including the grips).
Here's the end result:
