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HalloweenCostumes.com “Back to the Future Hoverboard”
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cavx
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The other thing I noticed was that even on my "Ikea" special, if you glued that down, you'd lose the 3D effect and that is a physical 3D shape. I used double sided tape, but even though it is a really good tape, things tend to lift up just from the temperature, and my room is fairly constant due to the insulation properties of the walls.
Adding a colour can help hide glue. I proved this on my clear MAG soles when I added a layer of white behind the clear. You don't really see the glue marks anymore.
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Well apparently HalloweenCostumes is still letting me use their 20% coupon after I already used it once. So I might grab one of the HC boards to convert it to the practical effect floating version. Does anyone have any ideas what this spinning metal part could be?
EDIT: HalloweenCostumes caught the error on checkout. Oh well, I still want to do this someday.
Video at the 5:58 mark
EDIT: HalloweenCostumes caught the error on checkout. Oh well, I still want to do this someday.
Video at the 5:58 mark
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Kevzie
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Think you can just sign up under a different email to get the 20%...
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mjcivilcowboy
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How do I go about getting your file for the hoverboard?
So, with my HC hoverboard coming out of limbo, I’m back on the hunt for a couple items.
-green Velcro
-pink Velcro
Just can’t seem to find the right shade of either color :/
I did read through the thread and saw members mentioning an eBay seller (ladesigner2012) however, I cannot seem to find them.
I thought about just buying white and dyeing to the proper color if need be but I figured I’d ask here first. Any help would be appreciated
**update**
Found the goodies
-green Velcro
-pink Velcro
Just can’t seem to find the right shade of either color :/
I did read through the thread and saw members mentioning an eBay seller (ladesigner2012) however, I cannot seem to find them.
I thought about just buying white and dyeing to the proper color if need be but I figured I’d ask here first. Any help would be appreciated
**update**
Found the goodies
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Reviving an old thread w/ a bit of a story
Most are surprised when I say the 2nd film is my least favorite of the trilogy. However I’ll admit, it’s been growing on me the more I watch the movie.
With that being said, or rather written, I didn’t want to invest much with BTTFII props. BUT I’ve been skateboarding for about 20years now.
So far I’m have both the 2015 and 2019 version of the Madrid decks. I also made a 1955 version with accurate metal roller skates awhile back. And that’s what made me want to tackle the Hoverboard. To complete my BTTF trilogy skateboard set.
I won’t bore with blank photos of the deck w/ the stickers removed. Just wanting this to look better, not necessarily 100% accurate.
The modes so far:
New foot pad. (The circles in sharpie are leftover gunk.)
Drilled the hole for the handle bars and inserted a black cap:
(Again, paper just cover gunk for the time being.)
Repainted footpads w/ battery:
Black/Colonial Red/Rub-n-Buf/ and Eggplant for the battery.
Should look pretty cool once put on:
Ill clean up the deck more then fill the holes. After that it’ll be in limbo until the other materials show up.
Stay safe out there RPFers.
Most are surprised when I say the 2nd film is my least favorite of the trilogy. However I’ll admit, it’s been growing on me the more I watch the movie.
With that being said, or rather written, I didn’t want to invest much with BTTFII props. BUT I’ve been skateboarding for about 20years now.
So far I’m have both the 2015 and 2019 version of the Madrid decks. I also made a 1955 version with accurate metal roller skates awhile back. And that’s what made me want to tackle the Hoverboard. To complete my BTTF trilogy skateboard set.
I won’t bore with blank photos of the deck w/ the stickers removed. Just wanting this to look better, not necessarily 100% accurate.
The modes so far:
New foot pad. (The circles in sharpie are leftover gunk.)
Drilled the hole for the handle bars and inserted a black cap:
(Again, paper just cover gunk for the time being.)
Repainted footpads w/ battery:
Black/Colonial Red/Rub-n-Buf/ and Eggplant for the battery.
Should look pretty cool once put on:
Ill clean up the deck more then fill the holes. After that it’ll be in limbo until the other materials show up.
Stay safe out there RPFers.
Looking great. Saw your post on the Back to the Future Collectors facebook page. It's always funny to connect the dots between here, facebook, and other places. Sidenote: BTTF II has the best props!
lol, I do that too. I’m always saying something along the lines of “Oh! so that’s who that is, hahah.”
Thanks for the compliment. I totally agree too. Out of all three films, the 2nd movie does have the best props.
Received the pink fur material. I like the bubble gum color although it may be off from SA. Might be a tad too long also. That I can fix w/ a small trim. OverallI’m okay with it for now.
Still waiting on the pink and neon green Velcro and then I’ll put everything together. Fingers crossed.
** fur bought from Etsy. Store is called FauxFurBoutique based out of Dallas, TX.**
Still waiting on the pink and neon green Velcro and then I’ll put everything together. Fingers crossed.
** fur bought from Etsy. Store is called FauxFurBoutique based out of Dallas, TX.**
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Well, you all weren’t kidding when you were talk about putting in the lenticular.
after a solid 3 hours, maybe more, this is what I was able to do:
lol.
this is going to be fun
Hoping next week I’ll get the hook and loop material in. Stay safe out there.
after a solid 3 hours, maybe more, this is what I was able to do:
lol.
this is going to be fun
Hoping next week I’ll get the hook and loop material in. Stay safe out there.
Still some areas to do and re-do but it’s nice to be working on this again after a very exhausting two week commission build.
The bottom of the hoverboard finally looks like something now:
Hopefully order some red vinyl tape soon and I can finish this side.
Hopefully order some red vinyl tape soon and I can finish this side.
Bottom side, finished:
I used Bob Gale’s Hoverboard as reference but w/ the HC board being different dimensions, I did the best I could to match it.
Still, I’m happy with it.
I used Bob Gale’s Hoverboard as reference but w/ the HC board being different dimensions, I did the best I could to match it.
Still, I’m happy with it.
After finally receiving the hook and loop material I ordered, I’ve made some slight progress:
I swapped out the aluminum tape around the deck with some cool holographic tape I found on Amazon:
Fingers crossed in hoping I’ll be done by this weekend
Stay safe everyone.
I swapped out the aluminum tape around the deck with some cool holographic tape I found on Amazon:
Fingers crossed in hoping I’ll be done by this weekend
Stay safe everyone.
Mechanized
Looks great! I just wonder why you put the wrong side of the lenticular on the front of the board, but the correct side on the back.
I made experiments with my clear lenticular I got from Sommers Plastics. Bought some hot pink vinyl with both sides in the same color and stuck the lenticular on the sticky side of the vinyl. And to my surprise it didn't destroy the 3-D effect. Now I just need the HC board.
Back side:
Looks great!
I just wonder why you put the wrong side of the lenticular on the front of the board, but the correct side on the back.I made experiments with my clear lenticular I got from Sommers Plastics. Bought some hot pink vinyl with both sides in the same color and stuck the lenticular on the sticky side of the vinyl. And to my surprise it didn't destroy the 3-D effect. Now I just need the HC board.
Back side:
Mechanized
Looks great!
Lol. I knew someone would catch that eventually. Basically I couldn’t tell which side was which at first.
So, I pretty much started cutting and placement right away and before I knew it, I was done. But like you wrote, I did everything on the wrong side. Definitely a smack in the face moment.
Luckily I have plenty of lenticular left over to re-make the top. Which I very may well do. The “Five foot factor“ of the top looks great! Up close, not so much
Good eyes, Roland.
I’m also now thinking of using your method of sticky vinyl. That’s so cool the 3d effect is still there after placement
