Latex stunt neck seals research and build thread

[Sonnenschein]

Update:

 

I'm building a nice base out some clear pleastic (?) and some isolation foam I got donated . (This will be needed later for the latex casting process; I'll explain later. Much "ahead thinking was needed to save cash))

 

Next;

 

-little bondo time + sanding

- spray putty + more sanding (you'll get veeery smooth surfaces witgh this stuff!!)

- glossy spray painting

 

(this should be done by friday)

 

- molding time (I need this to be plaster)

- making plaster copy

(I reserve the weekend for that)

 

 

LATEX CASTING!

[Emilio Estevez]

I hope it will works ! I'm really interested about one !

[Sonnenschein]

thanks!

 

Cross your fingers!

 

Actually, once the master sculpt is done, everthing is a piece of cake. I have a friend who helps me with the molds.

[Griffin-X[TK]]

Great work and progress so far Karin. You rock...!

[Sonnenschein]

Thank you, Jim

 

 

Thanks everybody for your encouragement. This is my "fuel"

 

 

 

I love spray putty!

 

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

several factors should be considered when choosing the material.

 

needs to be stronger tear strength than latex.

 

needs to have the paint mixed into the casting, and not just applied to the surface.

 

needs to be flexible, and durable.

 

when I look at different companies who sell rubber, or such, they have a tear rating.

and the latex in a handguard does tear under certain kinds of stress.

 

when I put my helmet on, my neckseal rubs in the back, and my helmet tears fabric neckseals

apart at the rear of my seal.

 

I hope to see all these elements!

 

keep up the good work!

Edited September 13, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392

[Sonnenschein]

Thanks for your input, Vern!

 

I'm considering all these elements.

 

But the first ones will be black latex. I'll consider silicone ones one I have everything rolling.

 

 

BTW: I hate sanding!

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Fingers are crossed, hope it helps

[89Batman[TK]]

Vern how does your helmet tear neckseals?

Karin be aware of the toxicity of other materials, I understand urethane and some silicones can give off poisionous odours whilst curing.

I am really looking forward to getting one of these when they are done.

 

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[Sonnenschein]

Thanks, Gary!

 

Yeah, this is the reason I have'nt found a suitable material so far.

I gues I'll have to look in, errh, toy industry for a suitable silicone.

 

 

It has to be black, harmless, stretchy, and brushable.

 

 

But first things first!

[Darth Aloha[Admin]]

Karin: Think medical grade silicone

 

-Eric

[Sonnenschein]

Thanks Eric!

 

"Medical" didn't cross my mind.

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

my neck is really large and my helmets are small. that's how I tear my 17 1/2" neckseal.

 

looking forward to seeing this with a liner of some kind. when I look at the way the originals look

at the neckline I see some kind of lining.

 

photos!

Edited September 15, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392

[SW1]

Only one thing for it Vern get yourself a FX Lid .

 

@ Karin keep up the good work following this thread with great intrest

[89Batman[TK]]

my neck is really large and my helmets are small. that's how I tear my 17 1/2" neckseal.

 

looking forward to seeing this with a liner of some kind. when I look at the way the originals look

at the neckline I see some kind of lining.

 

photos!

 

Vern do you have trim on the bottom of your helmet! I can't see what you could tear it on otherwise.

 

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[TK bondservnt[501st]]

Only one thing for it Vern get yourself a FX Lid .

 

@ Karin keep up the good work following this thread with great intrest

..

 

no soup for you!

 

no fx lid for me!

 

nah... I'll keep my collection of lids

 

 

what I really want to try out is karin's large size neckseal!~

 

notice how tight he ties his neckseal?

 

she's getting closer!~

 

 

 

I want one that looks like that!

 

karin can do it!

Edited September 15, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392

[Sonnenschein]

[Spectre]

I just read a few of the pages of this, and boy are you a good egg Karin! You've put so much effort into this! I think you're about to revolutionise neck seals.

Definitely put me down for one when you finalise them!

[Sonnenschein]

Thanks, John! I really appreciate your kind words.

 

The basic "sculpt" is almost done.

 

 

Still need to mend some minor defects, making the ribs a little smoother (=losing the texture), in essence, make it "nicer!

 

Then a silicone mold is made, because:

*) I need a resin "back up"

* to cast the seal, this "sculpt" needs to be made of plaster.

[Solcar23[TK]]

Count me in for one! Looks awesome Karin!

[TK-42779[501st]]

Well jeez , Karin I would have ordered one from you along with my hand guards and gloves but had to go with Darman's. *sigh* Hurry up already. Haha Kidding! : ) I love watching your progress in this thread. Can't wait to see the fin product.

 

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[matt black]

Looking great

[RampantLion[TK]]

Sounds great. Glad you're taking on this project.

[Sonnenschein]

Thanks, guys!

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Looking great Karin keep up the good work