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Topic: Finally 2x2 table tweaking questions |
DarthVader1
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:49 pm Subject: Finally 2x2 table tweaking questions |
I've being having pretty much the same problem all these years with my TJ designed VF machine. Not heating enough, and unable to use for vac-form, forced to use my kitchen oven (which takes more time ... |
Topic: Need Molds Made |
DarthVader1
Replies: 2
Views: 3529
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:59 pm Subject: Need Molds Made |
I'm located in the Columbus area (about 4 hours away from each other, but right now I'm swamped with other projects as we speak, and I'm using my KITCHEN OVEN as my vacuum forming setup, since my vac- ... |
Topic: What type of plastic to make a clear cone? |
DarthVader1
Replies: 3
Views: 3826
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:55 pm Subject: What type of plastic to make a clear cone? |
PETG is the way to go. But all depends on how thick you want the plastic too. |
Topic: Darktrooper Progress thread (Pic intensive!) |
DarthVader1
Replies: 349
Views: 146405
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Forum: Costumes & Equipment Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:08 pm Subject: Darktrooper Progress thread (Pic intensive!) |
Looking nice so far.
Just remember; the most important part of the MOTHER MOLD/CAST, is that everything has to be PERFECT, and the THICKEST casting the BETTER, to include smooth out imperfections ... |
Topic: Darktrooper Progress thread (Pic intensive!) |
DarthVader1
Replies: 349
Views: 146405
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Forum: Costumes & Equipment Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 7:29 pm Subject: Darktrooper Progress thread (Pic intensive!) |
That is looking BEAUTIFUL so far. Keep the updates coming. |
Topic: "FIBERGLASS PLUGS", what's the deal? |
DarthVader1
Replies: 14
Views: 10063
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:21 pm Subject: "FIBERGLASS PLUGS", what's the deal? |
As I've posted in another forum my progress... now, I've finally figured out the way to take the mold out of the casting without making the slits on the corners… by cutting away the “mouth” area of th ... |
Topic: AN-PVS 5 Ecto-Goggles frame |
DarthVader1
Replies: 2
Views: 7480
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Forum: Costumes & Equipment Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 5:47 pm Subject: AN-PVS 5 Ecto-Goggles frame |
Well, my "scratch built" method, while neat, it came out LARGER than the real frame. I received a real frame and decided to make a mold out of it, and do vacuum forming plugs or "tools ... |
Topic: "FIBERGLASS PLUGS", what's the deal? |
DarthVader1
Replies: 14
Views: 10063
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:14 pm Subject: "FIBERGLASS PLUGS", what's the deal? |
Well, after spending a good deal of time searching on the internet about this... I've found the answer: a mix between BONDO and FIBERGLASS RESIN together, which some people call it the "MILKSHAKE ... |
Topic: Need some parts formed, can ship mold. |
DarthVader1
Replies: 2
Views: 2751
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:42 pm Subject: Need some parts formed, can ship mold. |
It's a shame that I live in the central-Eastern Alabama (Phenix City, next to Columbus GA) and that I have a vac-form machine, but the heating section is not working as I was expecting, and not good ... |
Topic: My wife was on EBAY again.. |
DarthVader1
Replies: 4
Views: 4379
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:39 pm Subject: My wife was on EBAY again.. |
Waiting on pictures... oh wait!, he's busy vacu-forming something right now. |
Topic: DV1's New Project...OCP POLICE HELMETS. |
DarthVader1
Replies: 25
Views: 29639
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Forum: Costumes & Equipment Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:35 pm Subject: DV1's New Project...OCP POLICE HELMETS. |
Excellent!!
Love seeing these types of posts.
Just curious, any idea of how many hours (or days) you will have in this?
Best of luck
Mark
I've being quite busy and working with this project for ... |
Topic: DV1's New Project...OCP POLICE HELMETS. |
DarthVader1
Replies: 25
Views: 29639
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Forum: Costumes & Equipment Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:16 pm Subject: DV1's New Project...OCP POLICE HELMETS. |
I’ve being kinda busy lately; real life stuff mostly, but slowly moving forward with the project. I just didn’t want to post anything unless I have some pics. Well, I’ve order some nylon strapping mat ... |
Topic: DV1's New Project...OCP POLICE HELMETS. |
DarthVader1
Replies: 25
Views: 29639
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Forum: Costumes & Equipment Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:12 pm Subject: DV1's New Project...OCP POLICE HELMETS. |
Thanks Josh, I really appreciate it.
I’ve being kinda busy lately; real life stuff mostly, but slowly moving forward with the project. I just didn’t want to post anything unless I have som ... |
Topic: DV1's New Project...OCP POLICE HELMETS. |
DarthVader1
Replies: 25
Views: 29639
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Forum: Costumes & Equipment Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 4:01 pm Subject: DV1's New Project...OCP POLICE HELMETS. |
First off, sorry for the lack of news, but a lot of stuff have been happening in my real life, not to mention bad weather.
Finally, I’ve got to do some vacuum forming at home after quite a few setb ... |
Topic: Need someone to vacuum form something for me. |
DarthVader1
Replies: 3
Views: 2990
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Forum: Vacuum Forming & General Stuff Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 1:26 pm Subject: Need someone to vacuum form something for me. |
I live in the COLUMBUS, GA area (Phenix City, AL., actually), so from SC it's about 5 hours from me. Besides, my machine is not yet perfect, that I've tried to figure out whats the problem with the l ... |
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