My latest project

TxFett said:
Cruzer said:
If saying "I think is too big" and "Is too big for me" over and over again is called helping, then yeah you did help me...temendously! :lol:lol:
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I always knew you lived an alternative lifestyle. Its good to know that you finally have a set of gauntlets made to fit those Popeye proportioned arms of yours.
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I was actually refering to the various dimensions and measurements of the gauntlets.:confused Dark-side played a key part in helping me calculate, and estimate at times, the scale of the guantlets. Most of the time his calculations seemed to run a little smaller than mine. But I also think we are of two different schools of thought when it comes to prop making and scale: He seems to lean more towards screen size accuracy, while I'm all for the best size for most people.
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Yep, I'm blown away.
Top effort Cruzer, your Gauntlets ROCK!

Can't wait to see the Dark side hinge, that should look cool.

So what sort of price are you thinking for the cold cast version?

Keep up the good work!
 
TxFett said:
I understand that. I was implying that you....you know....live on Brokeback Mountain.
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I do appreciate your sense of humor. However, I would prefer you not make that type of false implication towards me on a public forum. Thanks:)

Great work. Quit school and just make props all day. C'mon I dare ya. :lol:
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:lol:Unfortunately, I don't think it would pay the bills as well as teaching...plus I don't think there's a dental plan!:lol:

Can't wait to see the Dark side hinge, that should look cool.

So what sort of price are you thinking for the cold cast version?
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The hinge that Dark-side can get is more accurate than the ones available to me at my local Ace Hardware or Home Depot. The pin area diameter is narrower and the link sections are longer, very similar to the hinge used on the original prop. I had a chance to see it up close at CIV and I'm convinced it's the most accurate I've ever seen.
As for cold casting, I have yet to try my hand at it. But I do have a reliable source, and if there are no big differences between using that type of resin and the aluminum filled resin I already use for my backplates & kid gauntlets, then I would see no reason for a price difference. I should be ordering some of the resin next week to begin doing test runs, so I'll keep you guys updated of my success...or failure:lol:thumbsup:
 
A few pics of the right hose fitting. I carved it from a bad pull I had laying around of a kid Jango flamethrower. It's made of feather light resin so it carves easily and takes a skin of bondo well to fill in all the little holes.

Thanks foxbatkllr. That's a tough call without an actual pic. I'll compare the pin diameter they give with the Home Depot stuff to see if it's any different.

Neither can I, zxwing! It'll be neat to have that first pull in my hands, especially if these go cold cast!:thumbsup:

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More build up pics.

:confused:)Stayed up till 3 last night...I was in the prop making "zone"!:lol:
Finished the right gauntlet top hose fitting housing and side hose fittings (which will be molded for duplication). The side hose fittings can also be dissasembled and attached to 2" brass nipples to make the flamethrower nozzles for molding purposes. Also carved the small recessed rectangular areas on the bottom of the flamethrower, and did some general spot filling before giving everything a good sand for a coat of primer today.
I'm beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel now.:thumbsup:

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I looked for a longer one:lol:...at 3 in the morning that was about all I could find at casa de Cruz.

Foxbatkllr, I compared the hinge measurements posted on the web link you provided...and it looks like they're identical to the Home Depot stuff.

TxFett, thanks bro for understanding. It's just that with my suave ways and movie-star-like looks:rolleyes, I don't want to unessesarily break any mislead hearts!:love:lol:. I know, I know, I have a face only a mother could love! (see pic below for proof):lol:



Ok, Ok, now to the serious stuff. I need your guys' input about the metal tube that goes underneath the whipcord unit.
My question is, would you rather I incorporate one into the mold so that it is resin and permanently attached to the rest of the unit (exactly like I did with my kid gauntlets), or would people prefer I leave it off so that a real metal tube could be inserted in place there. Only problem with the latter option is that we'd have to find a good source for the metal tube that fits the bill. In the past, I've used the metal shafts from garage utility hooks, but I think they're a tad small in diameter.

thanks

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Sorry for being immature.

In all seriousness Cruzer, I can't think of many people who put more work and attention to detail in their art. You honestly make me jealous. I can't wait to see your further progress on this project.
 
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