My HIC build. TheFiVe0

[BrotherVader]

What is the most popular thing to use for the "carbonite" look that covers the wood paneling? Bondo, Spackle, Wood glue, other???

 

[TheZeroEffect]

Awesome dude... I really would like to do one of thease one day, though I’m not to sure my wife would appreciate it on our wall

 

[hvacdon]

Don't worry brother, you're not by yourself. There's not many wives that would appreciate a Han in Carbonite on their wall. That's why guys have man caves !!!

 

[TheFiveO]

Awesome dude... I really would like to do one of thease one day, though I’m not to sure my wife would appreciate it on our wall

She won’t!

 

[hvacdon]

SO, are you planning to dub the garage your "Man Cave" and make Han live there ??

 

[TheZeroEffect]

She won’t!

 

[TheZeroEffect]

SO, are you planning to dub the garage your "Man Cave" and make Han live there ??

My garage is my workshop, so yeah.. guess ill just have to kick the car out to convert more space

 

[TheFiveO]

What is the most popular thing to use for the "carbonite" look that covers the wood paneling? Bondo, Spackle, Wood glue, other???

I’m using Elmer’s glue. I’ve read a few other threads on here with it and I just wanted to try it. The bondo would have been more expensive and harder to deal with I think. Lots of sanding. I’m hoping the glue will just work itself into place better.

 

[TheFiveO]

These are are a series of videos of the “Carbonite “ layering for the final effect. It took a long time for the main glue to dry so I had to wait.

Anyway i just spread the glue at different depths and then manipulated it around with a piece of card board. I’m now waiting for this to dry. Fingers crossed.

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[hvacdon]

Looking Good !!

 

[TheFiveO]

I am also cutting out some metal sheets to fill in the panels. I found that I just can’t get the chrome paint to look right.

 

[TheFiveO]

This should be the third and final coat of the glue to create the carbonite effect. As long as it looks good tomorrow I think I will be onto sanding and painting han.

I also replaced aced the panel openings on the sides and filled the gaps so it looks more seem less when the panels are put back in.

 

[clmayfield]

You are a artist! I feel like such a cheater for buying Stormrider's full front.

 

[TheFiveO]

Should be dry today. I’m hoping to get this sanded and painted tomorrow!!! Pictures will follow.

 

[TheFiveO]

Some panel work. I’ve been cutting out the sheet metal to fit the panel. It looks a little more authentic I think.

 

[clmayfield]

Hmmm... I have a piece of sheet metal but haven't cut it yet. I was thinking of making one solid backing piece, but you made many smaller pieces. What is the advantage of that? Seems like it might be a little more work, but would probably fit flatter.

 

[TheFiveO]

Some panel work. I’ve been cutting out the sheet metal to fit the panel. It looks a little more authentic I think.

Hmmm... I have a piece of sheet metal but haven't cut it yet. I was thinking of making one solid backing piece, but you made many smaller pieces. What is the advantage of that? Seems like it might be a little more work, but would probably fit flatter.

I tried to make one solid back also. The problem is trying to get it to stay secured.

The advantage to filling in with the individual pieces is that it applies directly to the existing backing. It’s way more secure and leaves no gaps.

 

[TheZeroEffect]

This build is looking great, truly inspiring.... trying to stop myself from wanting to start my own....

 

[hvacdon]

Looking Really NICE there 5-0 !! Would it be possible to cut out the openings in the panel and put one oversize piece of metal that would cover everything and epoxy it in place on the perimeter and any other areas ?

 

[clmayfield]

Looking Really NICE there 5-0 !! Would it be possible to cut out the openings in the panel and put one oversize piece of metal that would cover everything and epoxy it in place on the perimeter and any other areas ?

See our discussion above.