Body Casting

[Tech151[TK]]

So i've been toying with the idea of making my own molds, and doing my own vacu-forming. The only problem I'm having right now is finding anyone i know that has ever made a body cast in order to accomplish this feat.

 

Does anyone out there have body casting experience?

 

 

And if not, is there an easier way to make armor molds?

[elkamino]

I was able to buy an inexpensive mannequin off ebay and modify it to my body measurements.

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With the money I would've on materials to make a body cast, it was more cost effective to use a dummy.

Edited December 6, 2020 by gmrhodes13
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[SuperTrooper]

I believe there is a tutorial on the Flag Ship Eclipse.

[Nootch]

if only they shipped that mannequin to the uk, it would be perfect for displaing my armour.

[Tech151[TK]]

so you used the mannequin to make molds? I was under the impression that with a body cast, you could just fill it in to make the molds, or am i way off?

[Chefhawk[501st]]

if only they shipped that mannequin to the uk, it would be perfect for displaing my armour.

I bagged one off ebay £50 inc delivery (new) from a german company

 

 

Loutoff Neuve Mannequin GM8

item number: 310060896028

 

They have gone up a bit in price , but alot has recently!

 

cheers

[elkamino]

so you used the mannequin to make molds? I was under the impression that with a body cast, you could just fill it in to make the molds, or am i way off?

 

I'm not sure what you mean? I use the mannequin for a base then use plasticine clay to make the shape of the armor. You then have to pull a negative cast off the clay model. You can then make a positive or plug mold, sand smooth or shape to use in vacuum forming....in its simplest terms.