Luke Skywalker Costume Build: Robot Hand Build

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LengyelLegacy

New Member

• Jun 1, 2017

• #1

So I'm currently working on a Luke Skywalker robot Hand build for my Force Awakens outfit. Basically I'm using an old 90's robot hand to as the base and adding in a few 3d printed parts to the mix. I'm debating what I should use for the paint though, as it does contain flexible plastic parts in the fingers. I was leaning towards plastidip, but I'm not sure how much flex it can take. Thoughts?

 

Fierceskill

Active Member

• Jun 1, 2017

• #2

Well I can already tell you this I plasti dipped cars and have done it plenty of times and Plasti Dip is very flexible depending on. Hope this helps out maybe.

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Zinger

Active Member

• Jun 1, 2017

• #3

I've used Plasti Dip on some props which had to take a little bit of flex. Mostly helmets that had to be flexed to get over the head. I've also done tests bending Plasti Dip coated EVA foam for another project.

The Plasti Dip held up well in both cases.

 

PropReplicator2

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• Jun 1, 2017

• #4

You can use black plasti-dip for the base coat, and silver plasti-dip metalizer (used for car rims) as s afinish for the metal look, and weather to your preferations.

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Psab keel

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• Jun 1, 2017

• #5

You could also try Lexan Bonding paint. It's used to paint the polycarbonate bodies of RC cars. It chemically bonds to the plastic so it would be more likely to withstand some flex without cracking. Just a thought.

 

karmajay

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• Jun 2, 2017

• #6

Basically I'm using an old 90's robot hand

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Just had to comment what a great sentence this is

 

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LengyelLegacy

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• Jun 2, 2017

• #7

karmajay said:

Just had to comment what a great sentence this is

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Haha I didn't even realize that I left out toy!! Bwahaha brilliant. Thanks everyone for the pointers. I ordered a couple cans of plastic-dip. I'll post progress!

 

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LengyelLegacy

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• Jun 15, 2017

• #8

Hand finished! The plasti-dip worked like a charm!

 

thatguyno1

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• Oct 14, 2017

• #9

Looks great!! Where did you find the robot hand to start with? I have been
searching the web and can't find one.

 

PropReplicator2

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• Oct 14, 2017

• #10

Came out great! That hand looks perfect for this use!

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Halliwax

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• Oct 14, 2017

• #11

I remember my cousin had the same robot hand when we were kids. Very cool


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