VacTrooper Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) Well.... I did the easy parts already, the ears, the back, and the dome, and vacuformed the pieces. What i plan on doing then with the styrene shell is to backfill it with plaster (something tougher than dried clay), and sanding, filling, and doing the final touches for a final form. SO... Now, I'm doing the faceplate.... I think I'm doing ok for a rough form. I've got 5 teeth, and the little detail in the teardrop (which is a little pill-shaped feature inside the little teardrop, something discussed elsewhere in the boards). As of right now, I know i have to: 1. REDO the teardrop. the bottom needs to be parallel! 2. Look at the teeth a little closer. i think i need to adjust the spacing. 3. Add more to the top of the mold!! So, without further ado, here's the current faceplate: And, with some more clay for the base: It's really rough (and not done) at the moment, but it's getting there! I didn't know where to start at first, so i just did the tubes first, and then worked my way up. I just used my AP helmet as reference, along with some pics from books, and the internet (ESPECIALLY starwarshelmets.com ). like i said, it still needs work.... but i think i'm getting there! any mods or constructive critisism is welcome! will post pics soon of the other parts formed. as of now, i just gotta finish this up and cast the other parts in plaster and i can start cranking them out (hopefully). Enjoy! Edited February 1, 2021 by Sly11 Edited to restore images Sly11 2021 Quote
dougefresh Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 That's awesome, Alex! I admire you A LOT for taking on such a harrowing project. I can't imagine how much hard work you've put into it. Definitely got some talent goin' there, brutha. Keep it up! Quote
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 Looking good so far Alex. Quote
SuperTrooper Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 Keep up the good work Alex. Quote
MandalorianWarrior87 Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 Looks killer Alex! Can't wait to see more on this one. Quote
Lizzeh Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 Very nice! I look forward to seeing how this goes Quote
psychotropic Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 wow you are awesome to set out on a project like this. make sure you keep us updated on the awesome work. Quote
VacTrooper Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Posted December 28, 2008 Thanks guys! Yay! i just gotta get a TINY bit more clay on there, and then i can do the mods, amd be ready for a "final" form. PEACE Quote
trooperstormy Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) Looking great. Here is a reference picture of a mould. Edited February 1, 2021 by Sly11 Edited to restore images Sly11 2021 Quote
VacTrooper Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Posted December 29, 2008 EXCELLENT! thank you! Quote
TomG[501st] Posted December 29, 2008 Report Posted December 29, 2008 Alex, I see you finally started. May be you will be faster than me Quote
VacTrooper Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Posted December 30, 2008 I sure did bro! here's what it looks like now: Back and two ears. The Back was fairly straightforward, and the ears took no time at all... Close up of the ears. They didn't turn out too bad, they will be fine! Here's the cap. Also, VERY easy, just built a wood core, and built clay around it. something like paul's idea with the cap (blaxmyth) AND........ The Face: HOW i got the face out is a good question, I don't even know how! the teardrops are different, but i can touch that up... and the the overall finish is something like oatmeal, but its a nice rough draft! also, the chin needs work, and the teeth will need redone and touched up. now to get some plaster. 8) Enjoy, let me know what you think! :wink: Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted December 30, 2008 Report Posted December 30, 2008 To get the face out, I understand some people reverse the direction of the shop vac and blow it out. Not sure if that works for all sculpts... Quote
VacTrooper Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Posted December 30, 2008 I think what i'll use is an air compressor, and it works fairly well, I've seen it! Well, I've been looking at the face, and comparing it to the other faces out there, mine needs some (a lot) of work! The good news is all of it can be adressed in the next part of building the molds. Quote
tkrestonva[TK] Posted December 30, 2008 Report Posted December 30, 2008 Nice progress! Any plans to do molds for an entire set of armor? Quote
sskunky Posted December 30, 2008 Report Posted December 30, 2008 If you talc powder the molds before pulling the abs they will come out easier, also using an air gun helps big time. Quote
Billhag Posted December 30, 2008 Report Posted December 30, 2008 tkrestonva said: Nice progress! Any plans to do molds for an entire set of armor? Brian Yerrp, Alex is a VERY talented young man and he as also made his own armour He as also made some other terrific pieces as well, you should check out hes topics Quote
VacTrooper Posted December 31, 2008 Author Report Posted December 31, 2008 Awww, shucks! yea, I've already done a suit and some other things... now, i just gotta track down some plaster...... Quote
MandalorianWarrior87 Posted December 31, 2008 Report Posted December 31, 2008 Great progress Alex. Can't wait to see more Love these type of topics. Quote
VacTrooper Posted January 4, 2009 Author Report Posted January 4, 2009 (edited) Thanks man! hey, got the parts in plaster now: hot, greasy, and smooth. this is my first plaster casting experience!! the ears are gonna be tough to bring back, but it can be done. the face is going to be pretty tough as well to get all the details back, and make it better again. the back and dome will be VERY easy... well, with that said, anybody have any suggestions on how the trooper faceplate should look? enjoy! Edited February 1, 2021 by Sly11 Edited to restore images Sly11 2021 Quote
synaptyx Posted January 4, 2009 Report Posted January 4, 2009 Looks like a lot of work, but I have faith in you. What you've done so far is astounding. Quote
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted January 5, 2009 Report Posted January 5, 2009 Hey Alex, what did you use for your plaster mold? Quote
VacTrooper Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Posted January 5, 2009 i vac-formed the clay molds, and backfilled them with plaster (kinda like the ROTJ helmet process). from these molds, i'll be sanding, filling, and modifying the molds to make them look better. lots of work to do, but it's easier than starting with a solid block and grinding it down! Quote
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