Tofujesse Castings: Announcements & Discussion
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I've done some vehicles, some figures... I wouldn't consider myself -really- good at any of it, though.
Lots of people here with much more skill than I have!
THrowing my hat in the ring for product tester.
Figures, vehicles and backdrops here.
http://forums.fighting118th.com/showthread.php?t=2039
Figures, vehicles and backdrops here.
http://forums.fighting118th.com/showthread.php?t=2039
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K-Tiger just posted some smarmy comment at HT about holsters, and it just occurred to me... Anything to replace those useless, gigantic holsters on 25th Wild Bill? Those things are absurd.
What'd I'd love is something softer, similar to the POC Snake Eyes holster that's a bit more rubbery, and holds the pistol tightly. Is there any existing holster that can be modded for that?
Replacing the 25th Duke/Flint holster (so that it pegs in with the screw hole) would be a secondary "AWESOME!" if you could do it, but not as much a priority. Perhaps something with a drop-leg strap that can be glued up the outside and trimmed to fit?
What'd I'd love is something softer, similar to the POC Snake Eyes holster that's a bit more rubbery, and holds the pistol tightly. Is there any existing holster that can be modded for that?
Replacing the 25th Duke/Flint holster (so that it pegs in with the screw hole) would be a secondary "AWESOME!" if you could do it, but not as much a priority. Perhaps something with a drop-leg strap that can be glued up the outside and trimmed to fit?
I'm sure I could mod something and cast it. Remind me after joecon, I'm sure I'll have some time by then.
Sure thing. And it's no rush. Those holsters just suck big time and pretty much ruin Wild Bill. The pistols are great, just the holsters!
Bbi's police holsters are the best. Demonstrable fact of life. I actually tried wiring heat-shrink, and that would work awesome if the gun you're molding is made out of a harder plastic. I should really do more testing on that theory.
I can't find any pics of the BBi police figures you speak of, KT. Do you have any pics that you can share?
Thanks, KT! Definitely one of the best 1:18 holsters. I can't stand how most are bulky and awkward looking at this scale.
Not sure how Bbi managed it. A lot of the problem is that Hasbro can't get scale down pat. The pistols tend to be pretty big.
Super's SE's could probably be shaved down to be more high speed-low drag, but you'll lose all the details.
Super's SE's could probably be shaved down to be more high speed-low drag, but you'll lose all the details.
I had thought about shaving the SE's holster down, but like you said, the detail would be lost and I'm also a little concerned with cutting all the way through since the plastic is thin.
I have a couple of the BBI holsters as loose parts. Here's what I have that might be good for casting.
Terminator John Connor gunbelt, OURWAR Squadleader tactical holster, First Avengers Captain America holster, BBI holster, me-made gunbelt w. ROC Elite Viper holster, double mag pouch, handcuff case and radio pouch.
Terminator John Connor gunbelt, OURWAR Squadleader tactical holster, First Avengers Captain America holster, BBI holster, me-made gunbelt w. ROC Elite Viper holster, double mag pouch, handcuff case and radio pouch.
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I can cast those up in a couple weeks if you want.
I have a couple of the BBI holsters as loose parts. Here's what I have that might be good for casting.
Terminator John Connor gunbelt, OURWAR Squadleader tactical holster, First Avengers Captain America holster, BBI holster, me-made gunbelt w. ROC Elite Viper holster, double mag pouch, handcuff case and radio pouch.
Yeah, those look fantastic. There are very few holsters from the 25th figures and even POC that I like the way they fit. I don't know why they can't make them more like the POC Ultimate SE, where the holster is rubbery and fits firearms snugly and not some giant plastic trough that the pistol just spins around in.
Hi Jesse,
I'd send them to you so everybody can buy them from you and enjoy them.
No prob.
Will the master parts still be useable after you take their mold?
Sounds good. Maybe in couple weeks would be good. The parts will be ok after casting. No parts will be harmed in the molding process.
Torsos are a coming. Ok so as everyone one knows I'm test casting torsos. Well I have may first one done and looks like I nailed it. I will
take pics and post them later.
I'm heading out to a local place people sell
toys and see if I can find any good figures to start casting torsos. Still need a little testing out but I'm pretty sure they're good.
Now arms and legs are next.
Any requests what torso should be done first.
take pics and post them later.
I'm heading out to a local place people sell
toys and see if I can find any good figures to start casting torsos. Still need a little testing out but I'm pretty sure they're good.
Now arms and legs are next.
Any requests what torso should be done first.
Just got in a bunch of casts I'd ordered - this stuff is great! I can't wait to try painting them.
I got Kimbo Slice in a cape, I think a belt would be cool.
Gonna experiment with a press mold this week I think.