- Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:03 pm
#2230
Hi all, I picked up an Ancient hand weapon from one of the auctions from propworx, and I'm a little bummed about the handle being made of foam. One of the guys told me at the con there was 1 or 2 with a plastic handle, I want to attempt to use this as my first casting model. I've already disassembled it, pretty simple, now what should I look at getting. I have a vacuum pump (haven't used it in like 6 years so I'm not even sure it still works) but have no vacuum chamber, gonna check with my dad on that one. But in terms of casting, the part of the handle that meets the next piece is flat, so I can use that as an end to my box, however I need the mold to be lengthwise on the foam so I can remove it, so I've been watching videos and such, what kind of clay are people using for the spacing etc? Also is there steps I need to take to attempt to preserve the paint job on this bad boy or is it going to be a lost cause? Once the handle is cast I want to see about modifying it, I like the design sketch that places the button to light the light in the handle, the handle I have has the faux button, but the led is activated by a on/off switch on the side of the casing, not as attactive, and definitely not very functional. I'd also like to redo the dome part of the weapon and make it more like the production sketch as well. The sketch shows it as a hollow dome with a jenga cluster chip inside of it (that's what the sketch says). My dome is one big solid piece.
I appreciate all the help, going to start looking over the smooth on site.
I appreciate all the help, going to start looking over the smooth on site.
Working on customizing my car with a stargate theme.
Progress reports as they come.
Progress reports as they come.