Hollow RF - 1st Run **NOW TAKING PAYMENT**


DL44 Blaster wrote:

but Lynn, it looks unlike the one that Natty cast up for the ESB/Msh. It looks exactly like the DP's......now I'm confused. I thought the bottom most square was supposed to be a recessed area. Time for me to go check the Boba CD :D
EDIT: Just checked...it's hard to reallly tell on the AoSW pics if it is recessed. I was going on the MSH rangefinders' accuracy. It is clear however that bobamakers' is indeed leaning towards ESB and definitely not ROTJ :D

Yup, Bobamakers is ESB..
ESB has square on the bottom.
esb.finder.jpg


ROTJ does not have the sqaure on the bottom.
rotj.finder.jpg


Lynn
 
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Just a note for the people who are wanting CLEAR ones. When I cast these RFs I get a few small air bubbles along the top edge where the lid fits, which I fill with epoxy filler and sand to a smooth finish, no trouble,

When I cast the clear ones I will have to do the same, in effect, this means that there will be a few spots of filler that aren't transparent along the top edge. For the ROTJ guys out there this shouldn't matter because this portion gets painted black anyway.

Just thought I best explain before I take any money.

I will show a picture in the next couple of days anyway when I do my first test one using clear resin.
 
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bobamaker wrote:

I do have resin stalks with a steel centre core so they don't bend. I can do you one for £4.00

I have a mystery helmet....can you make a stalk 7" long? Also is the RF attached to the stalk?

Thanks,
Trey
 
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TRIP3 wrote:


bobamaker wrote:

I do have resin stalks with a steel centre core so they don't bend. I can do you one for £4.00

I have a mystery helmet....can you make a stalk 7" long? Also is the RF attached to the stalk?

Thanks,
Trey

Yes I can make you a 7" stalk (with streel core) attached to the RF for £16.50 + Shipping.
 
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bobamaker wrote:


Yes I can make you a 7" stalk (with streel core) attached to the RF for £16.50 + Shipping.

I'm in the US...so is that about $28.00? Let me know what the total is with shipping and I am in!!! Paypal you as soon as you know.....

Thanks :D
 
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TRIP3 wrote:


bobamaker wrote:


Yes I can make you a 7" stalk (with streel core) attached to the RF for £16.50 + Shipping.

I'm in the US...so is that about $28.00? Let me know what the total is with shipping and I am in!!! Paypal you as soon as you know.....

Thanks :D

It comes to $33 with shipping.
 
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Guys....I am currently casting a clear RF as promised, it's been in the mold for 18 hours and has still not fully cured! These will take longer to cast than the normal resin ones i'm afraid, so here's what I'll do:

1. When it has cured I will remove from the mold, photograph and show you all a pic, then I will start to cast all the resin RFs first, this should take a couple of days. Then I will ask for payment for these.

2. I will then cast all the clear ones and ask for payment as each one is complete, in the order that is listed above.

Hope this makes sense, thanks for your patience.

DAZ
 
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You can put me down for tha clear RF with stalk.....and Paypal standing by :D
 
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Try adding a little more hardener. It shouldn't take that long for clear resin to harden.
 
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Geo wrote:

Try adding a little more hardener. It shouldn't take that long for clear resin to harden.

Thanks for the info, the instructions advise up to 24 hours...but I will add a little more hardener on the next one. Live and learn!!
 
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What clear resin are you using? I bought some a while back from a plastics supplier and I don't recall it taking 24 hours to set up. I'll see if I can get some info. Also, are you just making the ESB version or ROTJ. I coulddn't remember?
 
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Geo wrote:

What clear resin are you using? I bought some a while back from a plastics supplier and I don't recall it taking 24 hours to set up. I'll see if I can get some info. Also, are you just making the ESB version or ROTJ. I coulddn't remember?

These are ESB. The resin is now dry (2 1/2 days later) I will be popping it out of the mold tonight and publishing a pic here tomorrow. Not sure what the actual name is of the resin, will have a look tonight.

thanks anyway
DAZ
 
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OK, just to update all the clear RF orders. I am not happy with the result from the test one, it takes far too long to cure and holds lots of little air bubbles. I have just ordered some polyurethane based clear resin that cures in 90 mins, should be here tomorrow. This will disperese bubbles a lot better and also will not yellow over time.

I will be casting the clear RFs this weekend. I will keep you informed.

Thanks for your patience.

DAZ
 
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why do peope want clear ones? which boba had a clear one???
never noticed that..

and boba maker, what type of mold compound did you use?
 

thunderbolt885 wrote:

why do peope want clear ones? which boba had a clear one???
never noticed that..

and boba maker, what type of mold compound did you use?

The ROTJ is the clear one, actually, only a small part of it is clear, the rest will be painted Black. I use RTV Silicone Rubber.
 
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