Ok, ive been having a bit of a play about with polyurethane expanding foam and have cast a few parts in it with great results. Now im thinking of using my semi-hero thrower mould to begin offering foam throwers for those wanting something to wear something a bit less fragile when hitting up crowded bars and parties this halloween season.
If I get good results with it ill likely try y hand at shells too seeing as I have a semi hero shell mould
Here are a couple of test casts I made using the foam. Bumper and clippard…
Not sure on actual price yet but they will be low. Likely around the £65 mark for a thrower and £120 for a pack shell. And foam means light so low postage costs too! Win win
Ok im just gauging interest at this point. Reply in this thread if youd be interested in a thrower or shell or both.
How detailed will the pack be? Would it be just your basic shell or would it include pieces such as the ion arm and the bumper? If it doesn’t, are you considering doing those pieces at a later date?
Thanks guys! Names put down. Yes these will be made from a self skinning expanding foam so will be like nerf foam but not have a bubbly surface texture.
They will capture the detail of the moulds as well as resin does. The extras will be included too (foam clippard, dials, foam bumper, foam booster frame, foam HGA etc).
Ok here are a few shots of the bumper and clippard I cast using the foam. As you can see the detail it picks up is great and mimics the moulds surface very well. Self skinning with no surface bubbles. The foam im using is what the movie industries use to make stunt firearms etc so its high quality stuff.
Ive ordered another batch of the foam so as soon as ive finished up the fiberglass gun run ill get cracking on these
very nice! I know its weird, but I’m one of (or the only one) those people who liked the idea of the foam stunt packs used in the movie, a pack doesnt have to be 100% accurate for me to enjoy it. but from the looks of things you really know what you’re doing, and the price seems very reasonable. will the thrower / pack each be 1 solid unit, or made of individual foam parts that we have to assemble / connect etc ? either way, I am looking forward to the progress of this. is it something you will be able to get done this summer? I’d love to have one for halloween.
Thanks Joe! Yes the packs and guns will come in a few parts that will need to be glued together. One i have a few test pulls im gunna try a few methods and glues to see the best way to attach it all.
Im planning on having these done very soon in time for those wanting them for halloween parties where wearing packs costing $1000’s with real parts on is just a bit too risky.
I’ve tried to get my girlfriend to do a gb costume for Halloween costume contests and her argument is that the packs weigh too much.
This is the answer I’ve been waiting for. I still don’t think ill get her to suit up but it would be a really cool feature to have at cons so others can wear it for photos.
I would be interested in thrower and pack pending the results of the finished product (sense you are making i know its going to be only the best quality so im sure that wont be an issue) and, my financial situation. Will you be collecting payment in advance or when they are ready to ship?
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