This weekend is the LAST of the NICE WEATHER, so I’m expecting cold weather coming in during this week. But I’ve did 2 more pulls today (to make 4 frames).
Unfortunately, I ran out of plastic and I don’t have a response from the plastics supply company I got them from; and also one of the pulls didn’t come out right for some reason, and I didn’t even realized until it was time to cut the parts from the plastic sheet.
They will be offered later on at reduced price due to the lack of detail, but the front and basic shape and size still the same.
I have more HIPS plastic left around, lots, but this one is .040”, making a little thinner than the .060” I’m currently using, not sure how reliable, durable, or strong it could come out once it’s out of the plugs. I just don’t want to make something that’s as thin as those plastic Halloween masks that could break within a week of wear… not to mention TOO FLEXIBLE or flimsy.
My newly update in regards of the AN/PVS-5 frame FIBERGLASS casting I did for Cameron “ECTO-DMC”. (Please note: this is just for the frame, LENSES ARE NOT INCLUDED; those are actually the ones I did for Martha, which just placed them on top for reference purposes). Just to show how capable I could be.
All painted and weathered (snaps, battery cover and power switch), but the only thing missing are the decals, which I’m working on them as we speak. The replica is the one on the right.
… and the battery cover casting. The silver screws are REAL, to hold the plastic diamond detail I’ve made to add to the battery cover castings… for a more realistic look as in the real one.
Close-up detail of the paintjob on the “snaps” and “screws”… they could pass as REAL. The only REAL snaps are the silver ones that are meant to attach the head strap harness. Both cover and power switch could be removed at will since they’re attached by screws from the inside. In fact… everything is attached with screws (NO GLUE AT ALL).
I just Got my set pictured above from Rob sat at the ALGB Christmas Party All I can say is WOW they are WOW I mean WOW ! Worth the Wait and they look so much like the real deal its OMG WOW even the Vac formed ones are outa sight and would make any GB a Great pair of Ecto Goggles .
THANK you for going above and beyond and as soon as I make the Lenses and head strap I will get you the picture with Caitlin Wearing them ok Robert
Can’t wait to see the pics taken with the lenses and strap.
Guys, something it’s not shown in the FG goggles, were the WATER SLIDE DECALS for the battery cover and power switch as in the real one, which I did put them myself at the ALGB Christmas Party when I delivered them… just DROOLING SIMILAR.
The goggles weight really close as the real ones with the lenses, but it was due to the extra resin at the front plate… measured mine @ about 10-12 oz average.
In time, my young PADAWAN… in time. Still waiting for the correct DOT snaps to arrive (yes, you’ll get the REAL DEAL with the kit, once I put in the FOR SALE topic)… this, plus work is what’s being keeping me busy and not too much progress lately, even though I have 8 frames ready. I just don’t want to make mistakes, specially on the frames once they’re formed.
Just be patient guys, I promise you’ll be blown away with the kit once it’s done and ready.
Here’s a video of me making the VERY FIRST vac-formed goggles (from the first pictures)… sorry it took this long to post this video, but time’s a “beyotch”. BTW, I’m PUERTORICAN (born and raised… sorry for the THICK ACCENT, can’t help it).
and the frames are great…
Hope its on the way soon 