Yup I agree with turbo, 5 sec CA glue is awesome. It's strong and fast to work with especially on parts that may be set in under tension. It will hold them in quick. Just backing your seams with hot glue or my preference shoe goo is necessary. Hot glue sets up pretty quick. Shoe goo requirea a process as it takes 24 hours to fully cure. Just message me for my techniques on the shoe goo if you decide this route.
Isn't that also what people use kwik seal for, or is that for just looks?
Quick seal is for making your seams visually look clean on the surface but offers no strength. Backing your seams on the inside is for making your armor strong.
KwikSeal is a gap filler. Foam Clay and Foam Putty are also good options.
Yeah I recently started playin with foam clay and that stuff is pure magic!
The two day full cure time and mild shrink is a bit of a pain but if you plan your time ahead and remember to use a bit excess everything is great! Who knew that playing around with Venom Symbiotic Goo would help with cosplay?!
Got it, the craft store near my home has most of these and shoe goo, so i'll do some more research for which one I wanna use.
I've had very great luck with loctite 5 second glue. Remember not to use to much. Just enough to get a good bond. "Less is more"
barge is a good one to get as the cap is screw on so it is easily sealable, and the cap has a built in brush so it is easy to apply. only problem with this is it is sometimes messy if your not careful and you can glue the cap shut. I usually just pick up a can from harbor freight. they are all pretty similar in wise of adhesive so don't loose sleep over it
The only issue I've ever had with the DAP or LePage stuff is it's tendency to separate over time. Always make sure to mix your product before use is basically the best possible advice for any adhesive, resin or paint.
Heresay! This stuff is indestructable!
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It's all preference really. Me personally I love 12mm. I feel I get the deepest most dramatic detail with it plus its very sturdy and lends to the armor feeling like and looking like heavy armor. I use it mostly for everything because I layer most of my detail in. That said, I do lightly use 10mm 5mm 2mm and 1mm craft foam rarely for things here and there. Once your skill develops, you'll understand what I mean by being able to layer all your detail in with the ticker foam with seam work. I do all my precise small detail work mostly with my build out using 12mm
Two packs of these will likely be enough for an ODST and a prop of some sort.
it really does depend on the project. if you are making armor, 1/4th inch is perfect, and thiner foams are good too. if you are making something ike a br, three inch foam is perfect. anything smaller than 5mm is usually for detainling rather than structure. its just preference
