Scratch built Terminator T-800 Endoskeleton
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backtothemovies
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you have a real talent man ! that is superb !
Too Much Garlic
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Very nice piece of work! .)
Werewolf33
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Wow, I am very impressed with the work you have put into this, it's truly awesome I am looking forward to updates on this project, you attention to the small details is impressive and awe inspiring, excellent work.
gyoung2993
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holy s*** batman..........wow.......unbelievable.......oh my...... I am going to pass out now..............................................................................................okay so i test fitted the teeth today, took a picture and couldn't help myself but to photoshop some eyes in there!
Thanks for the support guys!
I've started at a new job so I've had some downtime with this project, but I ordered material to mold and cast the skull, so hopefully I will start molding it this weekend!I've never done any molding or casting before so any helpful tips are more than welcome!
Silicone/Mold material adds up quick. Be very careful or you go through your supply quickly. Make the box to hold your piece big enough that your mold will have some thickness to the edges. You don't want to have it fall apart after just a few pulls but don't make it so huge that you are wasting tons of rubber.
Resin goes farther than you would expect and you don't have to do it all at once. If you don't fill up your mold with resin you can make more anytime. It will cure to the already poured resin like it was one so don't make too much and waste resin.
Once the mold is done you can figure out how much resin you need using water. Won't hurt your mold and you won't waste resin. Nothing worse than having extra resin and nothing to poor it in. Take a measuring cup and figure out how much liquid the mold takes.
For the love of God and all that is good and holy, do not get so excited that you put your piece in your mold box, poor the silicone/rubber and then after realize you forgot to put the anti stick coating on the object thus making it impossible to peal your piece out of the mold cleanly. Your item will be fine but you will have wasted lots of rubber.
The mold will pick up every detail so the cleaner the master the less clean up work. Having said that don't drive yourself crazy trying to perfect the master. There will always be clean up.
Your item will "float" in the mold box once the silicone is poured so consider doing it in two parts, bracing it, hot glue an edge to the bottom of the box if that will work for the part, etc.
To get a feel do a small mold and resin cast of something tiny just to get a feel for the material.
This is based on limited experience as I have only been molding/casting a short time myself so if anyone has more or better ideas or thinks I am wrong about anything feel free.
I cannot believe you sculpted that. You're brilliant!
chanfan
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Thanks for the feedback guys, and thank you for the molding tips, jameth1971!
What's te best "anti-stick" substance?
I bought vaseline from my local hobby shop. Will that do the trick?
I'm actually thinking of rotocasting this piece with resin, then filling it up with expando-foam or something. Could that work? That will save me lots of resin and money!
What's te best "anti-stick" substance?
I bought vaseline from my local hobby shop. Will that do the trick?
I'm actually thinking of rotocasting this piece with resin, then filling it up with expando-foam or something. Could that work? That will save me lots of resin and money!
That's how I'd do it, at least for the main part.
Spengler28
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Cant believe your started that from NOTHING!! im totally amazed!!!! 3 thumbs up! (dont judge meh )
)I used a starter kit.
Complete Resin Casting Starter Set
It came with both brush on and spray anti stick stuff. Called mold release.
These kits are small. You'll need bigger obviously.
I'll be getting this next in the gallon size:
NEW! Smooth-Cast® ONYX® Deep Black Plastic | Mold Making and Casting Materials Rubber, Plastic, Lifecasting, and More
I have heard good things about it.
Can't help with the rotocasting. Never done it.
Complete Resin Casting Starter Set
It came with both brush on and spray anti stick stuff. Called mold release.
These kits are small. You'll need bigger obviously.
I'll be getting this next in the gallon size:
NEW! Smooth-Cast® ONYX® Deep Black Plastic | Mold Making and Casting Materials Rubber, Plastic, Lifecasting, and More
I have heard good things about it.
Can't help with the rotocasting. Never done it.
