Kithunter Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Back in the day I didn't have access to all the goodies we now have to build so I had to find what I could on a budget.. Came across this insta mold stuff at micheals craft store and I had the idea instead of using resin use hot glue to fill the one sided mold. Insta mold is safe and can be used to do a few castings before it dries out and shrinks..which is cool too but has a limited life span... Anyhew here it goes.. I remember the process because I developed it through many burns and trail and error. Some use a pot to heat down the glue I used an industrial glue gun. 1st step... sculpt your piece... one sided works best.. Turn on glue gun have about 5 or 6 glue sticks ready 2nd create a casting box for your molding and pour instamold inside. Bout 5-10 minutes pop out your piece and let it cool down ..dont put into a fridge, it will crack. Last step is to weather and paint and strap up with extra pieces of leather Durable, much stronger than rubber and won't crack like resin..But could snap in super cold temps... cost like 20 bucks in supplies. Enjoy the pics 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzyHuntress Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 You did a fantastic job. And now you have one of the best predator suits out there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kithunter Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 Its all about building it piece by piece.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzyHuntress Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 And that was the same process I went through, I bought most of it first then did some of my own work for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YautjaGuardian Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) That looks incredible !! Well done. Edited February 13, 2022 by YautjaGuardian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdmekon Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 7 hours ago, Kithunter said: Its all about building it piece by piece.. I’d totally agree with that ethos mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanGene Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 I love that idea of using hot glue in a mold. So easily accessible and inexpensive to make a quick 1 off part. You did a great job on the sculpture! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kithunter Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 Gracias amino, I had the studio shots of the sculpt as references. I still have them on a hard drive ill try and dig them up and post here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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