Tech151[TK] Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkamino Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) I was able to buy an inexpensive mannequin off ebay and modify it to my body measurements. ----- 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 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 I believe there is a tutorial on the Flag Ship Eclipse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nootch Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 if only they shipped that mannequin to the uk, it would be perfect for displaing my armour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech151[TK] Posted June 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefhawk[501st] Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkamino Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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