TS280 Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 I wasn't quite sure where to post this since I'm really just looking for input / a general consensus. I'm looking into making some bubble lenses for a couple buckets I have lying around, but I was curious what if any demand is there for bubbles. I'm most likely going to make molds for myself and some friends anyway, but I wasn't sure if that is something the community has a need for ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 For accuracy Hero helmets have the bubble lenses, I troop with mine quite a lot but they are a lot harder to see out of and can become annoying if worn for long periods. Occasionally there are runs of bubble lenses but I haven't seen one for some time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaninthesuitcase[Admin] Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 As Glen says unless you're doing a Hero or ROTJ (or possibly a TIE) then bubble lenses aren't what you want. I am aware of people making them in the UK. Burkbench designs (former owner of Imperial Supply Depot) does some, and I would also assume that TM and CFO do them for their ROTJ kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 There used to be a tutorial somewhere too in how to make them yourself, but it seems gone. Someone may care to replicate it - basically you boil plastic and use your (gloved) thumb to make an impression, though I heard people using spoons too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS280 Posted September 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 Thanks for all the info guys, I really appreciate it. I'm going to go ahead and start working on molds and we'll see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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