My Captain America's shield build

[mikieb2384]

Thanks for the file. Yes i will be adding extra support to it.But the file is not for me it's for my brother-in-law.
He is more into the DC COMICS.But your shield is looking great. Keep it up love to see it when it's done.

 

[Spektrum917]

great progress man! thanks for sharing the link for the shield, I am working on a Cap suit so this REALLY helps me out... now if only I can find the badge shaped shield lol a thought on the straps, you can add 4 straps? 2 for the forearms when you carry it around and 2 longer ones so when you wear the shield like a backpack? its just a thought wouldn't want you to ruin the shield lol once again excellent job and thanks

 

[madmodder]

thanks for the 4 strap idea might be a bit much though thinking I am going to go with two leather adjustable straps. Still no progress as I need to fibreglass the mould jacket and I can't because the weather won't go above freezing lol got to love Canada lol. weather reports say it should be in the pluses by about Saturday .

 

[CoolC]

I like what you do so far, especially using clay insted of pepakura alone.. I've thought of working on a shield using pepakura. However, it may not work. Building a shield out of pepakura file as big as 24 inch is quite an impossible feat. You probably need a lot of support to prevent any warping or cave-in.

I can't wait to see how this turn out.

 

[Spektrum917]

like i said, just a thought, it would be a lot more work indeed lol i've pepped out the shield and it looks marvelous.. the supports you added are a bit of help to prevent it from warping/caving in. i haven't resined the shield yet but i'll get to it sometime within the week. the weather can be a factor to the drying process especially if its an outdoors project but take your time man, great projects take time to complete

 

[madmodder]

ok today was a -1 day so I figured I would risk it and fibreglass the mould jacket today. It's just the first coat, tomorrow I am going to add some wood reinforcements and put the second coat of fibreglass on. maybe even try to make a shield.

 

[madmodder]

ok today I reinforced the shell with more wood and fibreglassed it in place then flipped it over and pried off the clay revealing the mould. I then sprayed on some mould release after cleaning it up a bit and poured in my gel coat.

 

[madmodder]

for the straps I have decided to use a bunch of $ store dog leash material and some Velcro. I have decided to go with two straps and a handle

 

[R3Dracoon]

that's pretty cool but you could've used a old satellite dish and stuff.

 

[project phoenix]

omg!! awesome! are there going to be casts?

 

[tomahawknutter]

i envy you lol, totally awesome dude, cant wait to see result, wish i had one

 

[geoat2t]

that is the sickes shield i ever seen.......sweet job

 

[madmodder]

just a thought I was having any one know if smooth cast 305 would stick to fibreglass?

 

[spartanb312]

wow that one looks good i will use your file if that dont disturb you

 

[Unity]

Fantastic work man! Will you be offering casts for sale?

 

[misfitjh]

That rocks great job!!! Can't wait to see the finished shield.

 

[madmodder]

ok well after pulling my first shield from the mould I noticed .....imperfections in it and a little warping so I have been sanding and bondoing like a mad man, still have a little ways to go but once its perfect I am just going to recast it again then will probably sell casts of it. I can't in good conscience sell a product I am personally not happy with lol.

i also found this while doing some house cleaning lol

 

[Shade0066]

That shield is fantastic. Personaly I wouldnt mind a shield with imperfections, I would just call it battle damage or "well used" lol. Can't wait to see it all finished up.

 

[Mangoes7]

lol i haven't seen that mario brothers movie in ages.. lol i guess i need to watch it now that you brought it up lol

 

[madmodder]

ok I have been really busy lately sorry for not posting my progress! my first shield is done (but still not perfect lol the paint chipped) and I have started to produce Thore hammers now. Sorry about my thumb on the sheild pic lol