Darth Voorhees Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 A few months ago i was able to aquire the found part from the tamiya model for the bikerscout snout. Very very stoked about that! But, i havent had time to do anything with it until now. Hoping to build the snout piece and get it in rubber within a couple of weeks. Just want the bikers to have another vendor for this part. If anyone is interested just post here. No payments upfront, i will cast some and then if anyone needs one they can send payment and ill get it out the following day. Heres a pic of the piece in my hand Once i have the part made, of course ill post a pic. Any interest now is NOT a commitment, just want to gauge interest so i know round about how many i should cast. thanks guys!
Darth Voorhees Posted June 2, 2012 Author Posted June 2, 2012 Thanks Jim! Yea im very happy to have it
kabuto Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 Lou, That's great news!! awaiting for your progress on this part.
Darth Voorhees Posted June 4, 2012 Author Posted June 4, 2012 Thanks guys! the only thing im trying to get sorted is the mesh for the aerator. once i have that ill be doing the mold for the stand alone piece, and then ill do one with the backplate. Im thinking i should do it to fit the LW helmet. Pretty sure that will fit on any of the others as well
bjsavage7 Posted June 4, 2012 Posted June 4, 2012 Thats awesome, Lou! I can't wait to see it with the other parts!
sskunky Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Did you find the mesh for this? I might be able to help you there......
Darth Voorhees Posted October 23, 2012 Author Posted October 23, 2012 Did you find the mesh for this? I might be able to help you there...... I found Mesh, but i dont really like it. If you have somethin, id be interested for sure did you ever build the snout? Not yet. I have it mostly set up on a backboard to mold, just need to get a good mesh, and buy mold rubber
sskunky Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 It's the same as the mesh used in TK mic tips from what I can see. Send me your address and ill get some in the post for you. My email addy if its easier is medwards5@mac.com
Darth Voorhees Posted October 26, 2012 Author Posted October 26, 2012 It's the same as the mesh used in TK mic tips from what I can see. Send me your address and ill get some in the post for you. My email addy if its easier is medwards5@mac.com You are the best bro! PM incoming!
Darth Voorhees Posted October 27, 2012 Author Posted October 27, 2012 I ordered mold rubber so i can get this moving. As soon as it (and the mesh from sskunky) gets here, i will start making these
sskunky Posted October 27, 2012 Posted October 27, 2012 Can you cast the snout without the mesh installed? Then you could put real mesh into the cast. Much nicer IMO.
sskunky Posted October 27, 2012 Posted October 27, 2012 Oh, and has the correct part been identified for the mic tip part. I have casting of ANH, ESB and ROTJ mic tips. There must be the correct part for the BS snout tip.
Darth Voorhees Posted October 27, 2012 Author Posted October 27, 2012 The screen used snouts were solid cast. But i will probably do both. The mic tip isnt the same as any of the TK ones, but what i have looks to be correct. Not sure of the make/model, i have to look at it.
Darth Voorhees Posted October 29, 2012 Author Posted October 29, 2012 BTW...i will also be doing the t-bits. Just need to fabricated the squares. I have the found parts... I will start a greeblie thread once i have everything available.
Darth Voorhees Posted November 12, 2012 Author Posted November 12, 2012 I curious about that myself sskunky...HAS anyone discovered the correct , what i believe is a faucet aerator? Looking at the one i have now...it isnt as close as i thought it was. Iv e found a few online that seem much better, but just curious if it was ever truly "discovered"
sskunky Posted November 12, 2012 Posted November 12, 2012 I don't think anyone has ever found an original faucet from ANH,ESB or ROTJ for the trooper helmets. I am no expert on Biker stuff unfortunately but I don't think it has been found yet.
sskunky Posted November 12, 2012 Posted November 12, 2012 Did you package arrive yet? I sent it last week so hopefully you will have it soon.
Darth Voorhees Posted November 13, 2012 Author Posted November 13, 2012 I wonder if anyone has really really looked...or if they may be the same as some modern ones and nothing really "special" Nope havent gotten it yet, but im thinkin this week it should arrive.
Darth Voorhees Posted November 16, 2012 Author Posted November 16, 2012 the Mesh has arrived from sskunky! Thank you sir! Im going to try and put this in rubber this weekend! hopefully i'll have an awesome piece to show you all
Darth Voorhees Posted November 18, 2012 Author Posted November 18, 2012 Having issues with making the mold for this. The rubber isnt settling down in between the fins all the way and causing bubbles. I did 2 molds and both did this. So i ordered some thinner for the rubber, so hopefully that will resolve the problem. Stand by troops!
Darth Voorhees Posted November 21, 2012 Author Posted November 21, 2012 Ok got the thinner in and tried again. It really tried to make sure that rubber was in between those fins...and i think the thinner helped. We'll see when the mold is ready! Probably wont know till Friday as im going to the in-laws tonight for the holiday, and staying there until Friday morning. I'll keep everyone posted...but i got a good feeling about this one!
pleasum Posted December 1, 2012 Posted December 1, 2012 I am very interested in these parts! How do I get them?? I have a KS helmet on the way and have since learned it's going to need some modifications. This being one of them. Any information would be awesome!!! Thanks guys. -Paul
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