tubachris85x Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hi everyone, I was requested to make a set of these for a local garrison member for his TD, and I wanted to guage more possible interest for when I pursue making these. I would figure asking here to ask would be my best bet. I have the design w/ measurements drawn out and I will post that diagram upon request. I will be making these out of vacu-formed polystyrene. The molds are not made as of yet due to the fact that this is a fairly recent request and that I am moving up to northern florida for college this week. Thanks. -tubachris *EDIT* First run sign up list as follows: What you will get: 2 sandtrooper "cheesegrater" handbacks formed from .090 ABS plastic. Will be $10 shipped. For the first run, I need 5 members to sign up. Please do not send money until AFTER I have a set ready for you to be shipped. PM me if you wished to be put on this list. 1.tatooineboy 2.Sandtrooper Almar 3. 4. 5. -tubachris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubachris85x Posted July 25, 2007 Author Share Posted July 25, 2007 Here's the Diagram: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Landcaster Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I thought troopermaster made these already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubachris85x Posted July 25, 2007 Author Share Posted July 25, 2007 I thought troopermaster made these already? If someone else was making these, I am not aware of, but Im just offering these to anyone cause Im gonna have the molds anyway, I figure it would be a waste to only have to cast one set. -tubachris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hey Chris, nice to see you here! Troopermaster/Paul does offer the grater handbacks, but if you are making molds I'm sure we'd all love to see what you come up with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandtrooper Almar Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Well I'm interested in a pair if the price is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Dirty Trooper Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Me too though !! Grtz RAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubachris85x Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 Hmm........I guess I will go through with these in the near future then. I thought there wasnt that much of an interest then. Someone Im working with is building a CNC milling machine, I may ask him if I can use that to make a vac-form buck. I'll keep you guys updated. As for the price, Im going to try and keep it around $10 for a pair. Thanks -tubachris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 i would love a pair!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1549 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I'd have a pair too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooineboy Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Me three! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubachris85x Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 Alright, well the census is that these are wanted. I'll try to get some molds made soon. Also, just FYI, these will be casted from polystyrene (HIPS) I know your TD's and covered in sand, but you will need to get a plastic polisher if you want the shine to it. -tubachris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Nickel Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 I'm in!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandtrooper Almar Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Any news on this run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubachris85x Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Any news on this run? Hey, Im in need to get a new belt sander for my darktrooper project, and I need it for this. Im goin to home depot in a few minutes to get one. Im also probably goin to use my college's theater's shop if they let me to for this. I'll keep you updated. -tubachris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubachris85x Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Alright guys, Im working on the molds today, Im goin to make 2 molds to save some plastic for each casting. PM me if you want to be put on a list for a set, I'll get back with a final cost as well. -tubachris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubachris85x Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Alright, Im actually thinking about casting these in ABS plastic now to match your traditional set of armor. I am not 100% sure, but I think I may have found a good source. I will keep you posted on that. Today, I started the first mold. Please keep in mind, this is NOT the finished mold, Im still going to be doing some clean up work before I will begin castings. These are not flat, but have a slight curve to them to better conform to your hands. -tubachris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandtrooper Almar Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Looking forward to the finished molds. Post some pics when they're ready okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubachris85x Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Looking forward to the finished molds. Post some pics when they're ready okay? Sure will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubachris85x Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 Im working on the finishing touch ups on the molds. I will be casting these in ABS plastic now. For the 1st run, I'll need at least 5 people to sign up. I'll post pics of the final molds when they are finished -tubachris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubachris85x Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 First post has been edited with run information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandtrooper Almar Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubachris85x Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 Goin to try to finish the molds by tomorrow, just need to bondo some areas. I apologize for taking this long, Ive been busy with school/other jobs. Thx -tubachris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubachris85x Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 Alright, I contacted my plastic supplier, and I ordered a sheet for this run, however, they are on backorder for about 2 weeks. Once it arrives, I will form a set and present it here for whoever wants to make a final descision on getting a set. -tubachris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubachris85x Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 Hmm..this new supplier for ABS is being a pain with trying to order it. Im thinking about going ahead and casting these in styrene. I'll keep trying to work with this new source, but if not by next week, Im going through with HIPS. Sorry for the delay. -tubachris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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