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Post by Theyrenotdolls (Den Dragonson) on Feb 24, 2007 15:41:28 GMT -5
i modified my old comlinks...adding/changing a few greeblies and a new paint job.   this is the old version :  |
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Cronto Tocrone
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Post by Cronto Tocrone on Feb 24, 2007 16:38:38 GMT -5
I really need to make me on of those for my costume, by the way very nice
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Feb 24, 2007 22:00:04 GMT -5
Very nice job. I need to make them as well. I have all the parts, I just have to take the time to put them together! lol.
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Post by JediKai on Mar 1, 2007 1:25:14 GMT -5
Very nice.
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Post by Bryanakin on Oct 11, 2007 17:44:55 GMT -5
 This is mine:  |
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Post by Granny-Wan on Oct 11, 2007 20:05:29 GMT -5
What kind of glue works best to hold metal parts to the plastic razor? And what brand of paint did you use? I recently spray painted some plastic with a metallic silver paint and it didn't turn out too well...  |
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Post by Bryanakin on Oct 11, 2007 22:46:11 GMT -5
What kind of glue works best to hold metal parts to the plastic razor? And what brand of paint did you use? I recently spray painted some plastic with a metallic silver paint and it didn't turn out too well... I used this ultra super glue that nail technicians in salons use to hold faux nails to women's underlying nails. You can find them in bulk at a nails supply store. As for the paint - it's all a part of the pains of creating your own props. |
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Post by Granny-Wan on Oct 12, 2007 0:15:32 GMT -5
What kind of glue works best to hold metal parts to the plastic razor? And what brand of paint did you use? I recently spray painted some plastic with a metallic silver paint and it didn't turn out too well... I used this ultra super glue that nail technicians in salons use to hold faux nails to women's underlying nails. You can find them in bulk at a nails supply store. As for the paint - it's all a part of the pains of creating your own props. And these forums are supposed to be for helping each other. Sorry I asked. Didn't know you acted like Anakin in real life. |
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Post by Starkindler (The Naked Jedi) on Oct 12, 2007 0:56:58 GMT -5
From my reading it seems that for plastics you need to rough up the surface with sandpaper first to give the paint more surface to hold onto.
Then apply a few thin coats to build up a nice even coat.
but I have yet to do it myself........
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Post by Stey Fann Jull on Oct 12, 2007 9:29:06 GMT -5
Not really, well it also depends on the kind of paint you wanna use. I prime my plastic with some primer or sand it with some very mild sand paper. But a nice coat or clear or laquer is always a good thing. Glossy or mate, depends on the FX u want
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Post by Bryanakin on Oct 12, 2007 12:58:02 GMT -5
And these forums are supposed to be for helping each other. Sorry I asked. Didn't know you acted like Anakin in real life. Geez, I didn't realize one can take my attempt at humor to be offensive. Acting like Anakin in real life? I don't even know what that's supposed to be accusing me of. But you're right about one point - I didn't quite answer your question. I used automotive paint that you can purchase from Kragen. |
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Post by Granny-Wan on Oct 12, 2007 15:17:39 GMT -5
And these forums are supposed to be for helping each other. Sorry I asked. Didn't know you acted like Anakin in real life. Geez, I didn't realize one can take my attempt at humor to be offensive. Acting like Anakin in real life? I don't even know what that's supposed to be accusing me of. But you're right about one point - I didn't quite answer your question. I used automotive paint that you can purchase from Kragen. It was funny... just not very helpful! Thank you.  |
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Post by Stey Fann Jull on Oct 12, 2007 19:23:52 GMT -5
Traelyn, painting is always an issue ( on plastic ) If you dont plan to make too many modifications on you base ( The razor ) a mate plastic paint should work well. But to make it more durable, at least 2 coats of clear, apply you should. But make sure to take the same brand of paint and clear. Some time, 2 different brands could do pretty bad thing on your final result.
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Post by Cronto Tocrone on Oct 25, 2007 23:18:46 GMT -5
I have a question regarding the com-links sense I plan on building one soon, do you guys put it in a pouch or does it somehow clip to the belt.
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Post by JediKai on Oct 26, 2007 0:51:35 GMT -5
In the film, they seemed to have it in a pouch so that's what I do with mine. I have seen photos of costumers wearing it on a belt clip, though.
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