ANH Buckets

[Ahab]

I've been using Silpak 1328 with the "Green" catalyst for years. The blue catalyst is inherently less flexible than the green.
That's been my experience, anyway.

As for two part molds...definitely the way to go. Less time rotocasting and tending the fire, so to speak.
Good luck!

 

[Solo_bones]

Thanks! Very helpful. How do you prevent shape distortion with a more flexible mold? I recently purchased a new blue silicone that’s a lot more flexible.

I see that my vaccum pot and pump landed today..so, I’ll be back in the swing of things soon.

Here’s some pictures, one perfect cast and one imperfect.

 

[Solo_bones]

My vaccum pump and and pot have arrived. Back to business.

I spoke with a SilPak professional yetrday and he recommended I let the molds rest a day or two before casting and also use a primer in the mold to create a barrier between the silicone mold and resin. This will produce a grey helmet but that might be good for some items and sandrrooper helmets.

 

[Solo_bones]

Gents, can you please look at the variant decal colors and tell me which you prefer? There’s grey, grayish blue variants.

 

[Adam1138]

Hey Will, personally I prefer the most grey variant. Happy Xmas by the way mate :duff

 

[D.R.37]

I’d like the greyish-blue Will. Merry Christmas

 

[Chakaman]

Will, great progress over the past month or so. The buckets look great!

Hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas.

 

[ZE_501]

So I’ll give you guys options on decal color. I had to make some all blue to get a brighter blue cheek stripes.

Grey, grayish blue or any variation...I think I have them all.

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Grayish-blue for me, please. And happy holidays to you and yours!

 

[mancutd]

Great work again Will. Grayish Blue for me please. Wishing You and Family a very Happy Christmas.

 

[godaiking]

Very interested in buying 2 fully loaded helmets. ��

 

[Adam1138]

Love this pic Will. I hope you don't mind me reposting it

 

[Ahab]

Solo_bones,
I'm interested in two fully loaded with the greyish blue waterslides. Please PM with details.
Nice work!
Ahab

 

[URDNOTSullivan]

These helmets seriously look incredible. How did I not stumble across this sooner? I would be very interested in owning some of these. Can I get a PM with details? Again seriously awesome work. Hots Toys and Sideshow should be talking to you about sculpting their helmets from now on lol.

 

[agonistes86]

Sorry for the late reply on this - I'd also like the grayish-blue decals with mine.

 

[anwe]

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Of these three I would choose the third from the top.

Should we pay something to secure our place?

I see that some have payed, but I haven't seen any payment info anywhere?

 

[mancutd]

Hello Will ( Solo_Bones ). Been checking back here now and then and its gone really quiet. Without being impatient was wondering how the progress is going and if you have any updates. Cheers.

 

[scottjua]

How's this going?

 

[ZE_501]

A while back Will had some health problems, I'm hoping he's okay as this thread went unexpectedly dark.

 

[Adam1138]

A while back Will had some health problems, I'm hoping he's okay as this thread went unexpectedly dark.

Yeah I sent him PM a few days back but no reply as yet. I hope he's o.k

 

[mancutd]

I hope Will can get in touch with us somehow. It's the not knowing. Even if its bad news regarding health problems we would be supportive, understanding and most of all patient in any recovery time. Please let us know something Will?