Baron Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Since the latest belief that the Bee Stinger may have been a canteen, I modeled and printed a top and cap for my faucet cover I just got from Fumanchewie, Thank you very much! I have begun sanding it so this is a rough picture. I made a knob as I figured if it was a canteen, there would be a cap to un-screw so I "eyeballed" and made one. I am looking for feedback. I intend to cast the faucet cover and maybe make it a slush cast, but the tapered top should be able to be vac-formed and the knob I will cast and it will be resin poured. So let the feedback begin!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 What are you using for your reference pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Ha, clearly not that! I was kinda eyeballing it. But I can change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 OK, so I have re-worked my models completely. I tried to better match the tapered section and modeled a lid based on the picture provided. It is sized to fit on the faucet we all use. It would likely be best as a pulled part. Not sure if anyone would want the lid, but I modeled it anyway, not sure if it is even on in the movie. Anyway, feedback..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Nice work there Gary. No, the lids weren't used from what I can see. I'm wondering if this was a normal screw on style lid that when removed exposed a screw base - if so, it looks as though the prop dept cut this off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 I agree with everything you said. They likely did cut it off and it definitely looks like a screw type lid. And no need for the lid I modeled then, which is OK. One less piece to worry about So the base would probably give a more accurate look the faucet covers. I am gonna print one and prep it and see how it looks on mine. If it goes well, and anyone is interested in adding it, I will cast it. Thanks for the feedback!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myna Sturnidae Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 If you can sharpen the slope just a little. It just feels too shallow. Then you can round the edge off a little... or leave it sharp and people can round it themselves. I'll add a pic. But yes, I would be interested in maybe three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Do you mean widen it? Once it prints, it would be easy to "soften" the edges. My printer is out right now, waiting for a part. Once it is back up, I should be good to go. This week hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Looking good Gary, I would be interested in one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 I just got the part for my printer yesterday and replaced it last night. I am going to print the newest version pictured above and see how it looks. If everyone likes it, I will go about casting it and pulling. Stay tuned..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 A little update... Printer is fixed and I was able to get a successful print. First try printed about 4 hours and it started lifting so I had to cancel it...... :-\ Anyway, 12 hours, 24 minutes later the second attempt looks like it turned out pretty good. No lifting and print lines are mostly minimal. I set mine to print slower which yields better cleaner results. Less clean up. I will pull it tonight and start prepping it to mount on the faucet cover. If everything looks good, and people are interested, I will start casting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt3009 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Looks good buddy if it's ok how much for one to the uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Not sure on pricing yet. Have to figure that out, but I would not imagine it would be too much. Stand by.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBBLER Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 A little update, but here is the printed, sanded and first coat of primer for my Bee Stinger Top. I have to take my faucet cover off and see how it looks. I am going to cast it and see how heavy a resin piece will be. It is sized to fit on top of our existing faucet covers. Feedback always welcome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt3009 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 I think I am gonna try to mount this tonight and get a good look at it. then prolly cast it and see how heavy a resin cast of it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 OK, got it cast and poured. IT is a solid piece of resin, weighs in at 5 oz. Does not sound like much, but you can feel the weight when your holding it. But I painted and mounted it and there I cant feel any more weight on the pack. Here is a few pics. Not pleased with the pictures to be honest, but it's what I was able to get tonight. I am pretty happy with the look of it though. Feedback is always welcome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Update: I am going to try to make a cast from my current mold that can be pulled with ABS or HIPS to make it lighter. It does not currently feel heavier on the pack, but every little bit counts. If anyone is watching, stay tuned...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pestilus Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Awesome! I am anxiously awaiting your results... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Sorry for the late update, been busy troopin' and building an ATA kit for someone. I am almost done with the buck to start pulling a few test pieces and see how they work like that. I made one for mine that is solid resin, and it is a little heavy. Stand by..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 A little update, but I posted a thread in the For Sale section offering these kits. I think they turned out well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog44 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I have the old vintage canteen and the tops you made look spot on. Very impressive work Gary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 Thanks Brian! I will have these available for some time if anyone is interested. I have a thread posted in the FOR SALE section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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