Barricade Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 So, I decide to share this project with my brothers in the sand since its most appropriate here. Some of you (who are my FB friends) have probably already seen these pics. So from the beginning. I wanted to create a cantina backdrop and decided to build one with wood and hardboard. That was a huge mistake. The half complete prop weighed a ton (maybe less...lol, but still heavy) and was not practical for me. I needed something light and portable so I can easily transport it to troops. So version two is made with PVC and foam. Whether it will withstand the rigors of trooping and transportation only time will tell. Some of the advantages at this point for the build is the portability (none of the pipes are glued, they're all held in place with machine bolts and nuts so it can be disassembled as needed). The foam is held to the frame with velcro (oh yeah, this prop is for indoor use only such as cons). Wind is a serious problem for this light weight prop. It cost about $100 give or take and takes about 2 days to build by myself. I expect to finish it tonight. I still have 3 facade pieces to finish and then final paint and weather. This prop will be at Wizard World Austin and we'll see if it'll hold up. I attached a few pics of the build below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Great job! I love that poster! Any chance of putting it up on here so we can print off some copies for fufture trooping event please... pretty please! Smally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barricade Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Lol..Smally I got the poster from here. Here's the link: http://forum.mepd.net/index.php?showtopic=9155&st=0&p=111121&hl=poster&fromsearch=1entry111121 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Dude that's aweaome!!! Great idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciscotiger Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Very nice build, like the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 LOL, under my nose this whole time! Thanks bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETNUHHA Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 looks great :)nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Sweet just may have to mosy up to the bar Got blue milk ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Haha....ya I'm thirsty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barricade Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 The dishes are done. Well done for now, as in I'm not working on it anymore until after Wizard World. The Jawa says "hi". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 The dishes are done. Well done for now, as in I'm not working on it anymore until after Wizard World. The Jawa says "hi". Hi JAWA!!!! Nice gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvilJawa Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Here's another Jawa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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