deadvision Posted March 31, 2016 Report Posted March 31, 2016 How did the new mold end up coming out? Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Quote
mitcheg1[501st] Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Posted March 31, 2016 How did the new mold end up coming out? Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Had an issue with my first attempt, so I will be re-pouring silicone tomorrow. Should have a sense of how it turned out this weekend! Fingers crossed! 1 Quote
deadvision Posted March 31, 2016 Report Posted March 31, 2016 Had an issue with my first attempt, so I will be re-pouring silicone tomorrow. Should have a sense of how it turned out this weekend! Fingers crossed!Best of luck! Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Quote
Cookie Nomster Posted April 1, 2016 Report Posted April 1, 2016 mitcheg - Couple questions. Are these lids still for sale? Regarding some of the enhancements you've recently listed (such as the updated vents, etc) - have those been made to your primary casting mold? Is there a sale thread somewhere that I'm missing? Interested in potentially ordering one of these buckets. Thanks in advance. Quote
scouter477 Posted April 2, 2016 Report Posted April 2, 2016 It's official! TK-33724 is officially approved! So excited! It was a long journey that started shortly after Celebration. ALL SYSTEMS SHALL BOW TO THE FIRST ORDER 1 Quote
mitcheg1[501st] Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Posted April 5, 2016 Success! My new matrix mold worked out really well. Minor blemishes and flashing that are easily resolved with a little glazing putty! First pull came out good. It always has some "junk" left from the master in the mold and I apparently had a little bubble near the kill stripe, but I can fix that! Now time to get crackin'! 4 Quote
Dday[501st] Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 I was having trouble with the nose as well, with my previous mold, but after doing it this way I"m pretty happy with it. IT used a ton of silicone, but I"m not so hot on fiberglassing due to the fumes, so a big block of silicone suited my purposes, and keeps the cast part very consistent. The way you molded your helmet. this looks like you did a cavity mold? Cover the master in clay to make the fiberglass mothermold. Then once that cures take it off and then fill the empty space with the silicone? I thought about this, and it's much faster but I'd be worried about all of the overhangs trapping bubbles. Under the brow, and under the neck. How did you combat this? More enhancements in the works.I made a minor tweak to the beak to pull it in just under the visor. It's very subtle, but feel it's more screen accurate. I also am trying a different mold approach as I've struggled with getting good beaks. Quote
mitcheg1[501st] Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Posted April 5, 2016 It was a cavity mold. I drilled small holes in the fiberglass at various places to allow the air to escape and then would plug them with a screw as I poured! It worked well! As far as it being quicker, not sure I think is was quicker, but it did ensure a constant thickness of material, producing a better cast.i had a major issue with my first attempt at this cavity mold! I failed to properly secure my master so when I poured the silicone, it floated! Nothing quite as frustrating as throwing out $200 worth of silicone! 1 Quote
Dday[501st] Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 It was a cavity mold. I drilled small holes in the fiberglass at various places to allow the air to escape and then would plug them with a screw as I poured! It worked well! As far as it being quicker, not sure I think is was quicker, but it did ensure a constant thickness of material, producing a better cast.i had a major issue with my first attempt at this cavity mold! I failed to properly secure my master so when I poured the silicone, it floated! Nothing quite as frustrating as throwing out $200 worth of silicone! Been there, done that My first paint on mold I had to destroy after 4 layers because I realized that I had failed to add on the frown mesh to the master before molding. Second mold I had to destroy because the glue I used to hold down the mesh was E6000. Even fully cured, E6000 and silicone don't play well together so it was a mess. The third one worked... but now I'm thinking about a 4th one and how to improve the casting/pouring now that I will be starting to rotocast them. I've got much respect for your work and keeping at it, going back to improve things as needed. Quote
deadvision Posted April 5, 2016 Report Posted April 5, 2016 Wow, no seam? Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Quote
mitcheg1[501st] Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Posted April 5, 2016 Wow, no seam? Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Very minimal! I'm very pleased with how it came out. Biggest improvement is no more divets on the back of the helmet. Quote
Dday[501st] Posted April 6, 2016 Report Posted April 6, 2016 Very minimal! I'm very pleased with how it came out. Biggest improvement is no more divets on the back of the helmet. Did you put the cut on the underside of the chin? I thought about this as well, to basically roll the silicone off of the casting. The undercuts are just too much for this, so maybe a cut on the front and back just to uncover the return edges? Quote
mitcheg1[501st] Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) Did you put the cut on the underside of the chin? I thought about this as well, to basically roll the silicone off of the casting. The undercuts are just too much for this, so maybe a cut on the front and back just to uncover the return edges? No, the only split in my mold is along the back. I've had no issues with the undercut on the chin. Edited April 6, 2016 by mitcheg1 Quote
Cookie Nomster Posted April 6, 2016 Report Posted April 6, 2016 The v2 model is coming along nicely! Can't wait for to get my hands on it. Quote
Parquette[TK] Posted May 4, 2016 Report Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) I swear, your helmet looks just like the ones the Disney Launch Bay Stormtroopers use! If not, more accurate Out of curiosity, what is the price on the helmets? Edited May 4, 2016 by Par_ Quote
mitcheg1[501st] Posted May 4, 2016 Author Report Posted May 4, 2016 Wow! Thanks for the compliment! Definitely was a labor of love! 1 Quote
Parquette[TK] Posted May 4, 2016 Report Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) I was wondering, are you doing another run in the near future? And what the price point would be? This is just curiosity (which obviously killed the cat xD) Edited May 4, 2016 by Par_ Quote
fn32940[501st] Posted May 5, 2016 Report Posted May 5, 2016 I have a v2 and am slowly finishing it. I am painting slowly but the helmet is very smooth. I am hoping to have mine done this weekend. *maybe* Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
9934[501st] Posted May 5, 2016 Report Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) FAR OUT!!!!I am totally blown away with the whole build!! Most impressive!!(I'm curious about price shipping etc of this wonderful helmet.)Oh and congrats on approval. Edited May 5, 2016 by 9934 Quote
Korriban Dan[TK] Posted May 9, 2016 Report Posted May 9, 2016 Congrats on the approval. That looks freaking amazing. Good job Quote
Rookhelm[TK] Posted May 9, 2016 Report Posted May 9, 2016 I'm blown away by the work you put into this helmet. If I didn't already have the Anovos one, I'd hit you up for details. I'm not ready to buy a replacement at this point. Cheers! Quote
mitcheg1[501st] Posted May 12, 2016 Author Report Posted May 12, 2016 Captain Phasma just notified me that I have been promoted! I am now Officer FN-33724! 2 Quote
Rein Posted August 21, 2016 Report Posted August 21, 2016 Your kit looks incredible! I'm currently taking up the challenge of 3D printing an entire First Order Stormtrooper kit, but I'm having some issues scaling the helmet correctly and I can't seem to find the standard helmet dimensions *anywhere*. Would you be able/willing to perhaps send me the dimensions of yours? Using the plane that the visor creates would be extremely helpful for me in sizing this correctly. Quote
TK4205 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Posted August 21, 2016 Captain Phasma just notified me that I have been promoted! I am now Officer FN-33724! I see you got my last paulron. You need my updated pauldron. I'll send you one if you promise to update your pictures;) 1 Quote
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