Reach and mass effects, its been awhile for me

[drgon47]

Yeah, this method looks like it may open HUGE avenues for wearable, lightweight, non toxic, durable costumes. Infact, Id be willing to pay for a set of video tutorials

EDIT: Just read through the whole thread. Ill start experimenting on my own

 

[UNSC Leatherneck]

I think this also opens up fabrication to apartment dwellers and those whose shops are located in non-climate controlled areas. You can work on this stuff inside. I can't wait to give it a try.

 

[timecon]

well for the most part inside, but to get some of the pieces to fit together well you sometimes have to dremal 90/45 degree angles on the edge. and that can get a little messy and the particles really stick to your clothes its like its gets inside the fibers and you cant just brush it off.

 

[UNSC Leatherneck]

I may look into one of those Tyvek suits then, for the dremel and sanding work.

 

[soloknight6]

timecon........ i will give you my compressor and airbrush if you let me touch that reach chest plate with my pinkie finger........
im serious.....

 

[timecon]

ok worked all day today getting a lot done so here is an updated. also found out that a lot of my friends already have most the chest pieces finished doing the same method so you may be seeing a lot of this soon glad I could start a trend. now to pics

 

[DylanMarx]

Wow, and you do this all out of foam.

 

[timecon]

Wow, and you do this all out of foam.

yes and it has only taken me about a week and a half to get this far.

 

[DylanMarx]

What tybe of foam do you use? I was thinking I could use foamies from Hobby Lobby but they are not very strong.

 

[UNSC Leatherneck]

What tybe of foam do you use? I was thinking I could use foamies from Hobby Lobby but they are not very strong.

He's using EVA foam. It's a high density, high impact foam. It's available from places like Harbor Freight Tools as snap together foam flooring tiles.

 

[DylanMarx]

Oh, ok thanks Leatherneck.

 

[ka5p3r]

wow tim just wow this is so awesome

 

[Rosh]

yea, id say you started a trend- after reviewing the bioweapons blog i'm beginning to gain a greater understanding of how this stuff works. you certainly have to disconnect yourself from building things with pep, thats for sure. i am watching this thread with the greatest intensity, keep up the good work.

 

[timecon]

yea, id say you started a trend- after reviewing the bioweapons blog i'm beginning to gain a greater understanding of how this stuff works. you certainly have to disconnect yourself from building things with pep, thats for sure. i am watching this thread with the greatest intensity, keep up the good work.

thanks! you are sure right with that its like the old scratch building days.

 

[skylow]

I agree it's a whole new mindset but i have to admit i'm more comfortable building that way. You are really blowing me away with this keep it up .

 

[soul products]

well i think you blew the economic triangle out of the water.

this is so epic!!! you have know idea how many levels of jealousy i discovered in the short minute of looking at this thread!!!! i cant wait to see the helmet

 

[drgon47]

The helmet I would probably still do out of pep.

 

[HeavyGunner]

Tim, I hope you realize you've opened a huge can of worms. You're going to have noobs banging down your door asking for tutorials and templates. And...uhmm... I might be one of them. I searched Harbor Freight, and couldn't seem to find the exact product you mentioned. Are they basically high-impact foam floor pads with jigsaw edges for connecting?

 

[timecon]

Tim, I hope you realize you've opened a huge can of worms. You're going to have noobs banging down your door asking for tutorials and templates. And...uhmm... I might be one of them. I searched Harbor Freight, and couldn't seem to find the exact product you mentioned. Are they basically high-impact foam floor pads with jigsaw edges for connecting?

yes you are correct, however I've been online chatting with a lot of people that keep telling me there out of stock in there area, I really hope they are not discontinue these.

 

[skylow]

I'm pretty sure i found the material here if this is the same thing

http://www.greatmats.com/products/foamspecial.php