Thanks. The only trick with the exisiting CAD drawings is they are in a 2-D format from front & side. It looks like I will need a 3-D model in floating space...
Merv, you are actually right on target. All the printer does is print layer by layer, cutting or adding where needed. The only trick to using balsa wood, ...
Have a look at http://www.3dluvr.com/acme/workinprogress/vader.html MervB ... From: Darth_Vader_7071@... [mailto:Darth_Vader_7071@...] Sent: Tuesday, 1...
Impressive. Most impressive. Well, that puts all of my storyboard pictures to shame. Si...
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Hey, I seem to have lost a post....I'll try again. cool. That Vader mask looks way nifty all silver like that. Gives me ideas, it does. GB ... are in a ... ...
Does any member have a pics of the deluxe vader helmet mask on or off i need to do some reference for mine and i dont have any decent pics , or do you have any...
I don't have time right at the moment, but I can find a few and send them to you. Let me know what kind of angles and details you'rre <(no, that's a typo, I'm...
Cheap and easy method. Check Vader Painter. Next option. I have tried safety glasses and tinted them, but didn't look right. Next test is to get thin lexan...
That's what I plan to do...I already have the shape of the eyes made and they are ready to vacform, but I don't have the plastic yet. I figure since the shapes...
Cool , i need too see from the neck line up to the tusks . My helmet is warped so im gonna fix it the best i can and i need a dead straight and level shot ....
On the vacuum former, if you want your final product to be smooth on all surfaces, make DAMN sure that your original is smooth. I used a piece of 2x4 as a...
I'd like to build a vacuum former - there are various instructions on the Web - anyone have any advice on the matter? MervB ... [Non-text portions of this...
Are you asking me if I plan on making vacformed masks? If so, the answer is no. Mainly because I don't want to mass produce my mask sculpture, but also because...
I have to agree with GB here. I have a 2'x2' vacuum former, and while it has the area to vacuum the mask, the plastic would be too weak after forming ...
Question - in ceramics you can 'slip' mold - this process (simply put) is to pour you white clay into the mold and it start solidifying from the outside in...
Not sure, only just started thinking about it - tips, designs websites etc. While I initially think the vacuum box will be reasonably straight forward, getting...
yeah, or for that matter, if you want to use fiberglass you can just use red tint in your gelcoat. GB ... while it has ... forming ... or larger ... or another...
MervB, Again, right on target. We have made "outer casings" by just placing a small amount of plastic in the mold, and not letting it pool in the bottom,...
Well, some simple tips & hints. 1) use a shop vac, or house hold vacuum. No reason to go and buy an expensive vacuum system when you have a dirt devil or...
Helo, i wanted to find out if that is an early altmans and bit about the history of the helmet. i just aquired the same one but with no makrings telling its...
Depending on the thickness of the plastic you want to form, a shop-vac may be adequate. If you want to form thick plastic, such as for deep parts (e.g....
When you go to make a costume, there are lots of parts besides the helmet that need molding. At the Definitve How-To website (see an earlier post), they show...
Well, I can't say for sure, but I suspect you are correct about that being an Altmann's of some variety. Although it is nicer than the better known Altmann's...
