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Post by hocuspocus on Mar 7, 2014 10:28:21 GMT -5
Wes .. you are a great !!
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Post by truecrud on Mar 7, 2014 11:21:51 GMT -5
That is so cool. I love seeing the process of making things, even more so when it is jumbo parts!
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Post by MazinKaiserSKL666 on Mar 7, 2014 13:55:35 GMT -5
Mine! Mine! Mine! Lol. Jk awesome work Bourno! You should put more work in progress photos on your page. I find it fascinating. I assume others might too.
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Post by rx79msg on Mar 7, 2014 15:04:23 GMT -5
I don't suppose you make and sell those Daimos cuffs? LOL
Great work!
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Post by bourno on Mar 7, 2014 15:31:38 GMT -5
Well, I have to take a look at the list. I believe I have you down for one, Dave, and maybe a couple other items. I am starting to get to items, just had to redo my bowfist mold and then this one. Some point this year, I want to take individual photos of my jumbos and create a new Jumbo Page that showcases all of them instead of a group shot and only stories of ones that I did work on them to fix up. I have also debated on whether to show more on my molds and methods on producing the parts (I have done a little more on newer items for a few teasers, but not the whole process). I most likely stepped a little on Derik's toes when I first started to do repro work by doing some Mazinga condors and swords as was making some for myself and selling on ebay. But, after a bit of time, I decided to branch out to items that weren't being done by someone else. So, I do feel a little reluctant to publicly show things and not have someone doing the same items that I have to offer. Though, I do like to keep moving forward, and there are some older items that I have some resistance on wanting to make again, LOL. If someone does want to do some molds and such, I have privately helped others when they have asked. Would have never guessed that I would have the collection of molds that I have today from when I started almost three years ago. There are some rarer jumbo items that I wish I had and could make repro of. I may make a "hidden" page to share, but not make a public link on my web site. Hate to lose ideas / methods / resins for general making. While I didn't know Dan ( www.collectiondx.com/article/memory_dan_and_nadia_webber ) as I came on the boards afterwards, would have loved to seen what he had all made for members, back in that time. Am sure there are a bunch of members that miss BSing with him. Thanks for all the opportunities on assisting with needed parts and buying some of my custom creations  I have a list of new items that I want to do, and hoping to get that going this Spring/Summer to share with you guys  |
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Post by bourno on Mar 7, 2014 15:47:32 GMT -5
I don't suppose you make and sell those Daimos cuffs? LOL Great work! Which Daimos cuffs? I can make and sell both flavors I assume the General Daimos looking ones www.teambac.com/shogun_warriors/General_Daimos_cuff.htmlI made the Geneal cuffs to upgrade the Mattel jumbo. For them, I used my smaller Mazinger fist and shooting insert. The regular sized fist wouldn't fit. For my own modified Daimos, I stole a right arm off to swap onto another left. I haven't made a repro shooting lower arm, but was tossing the idea about for doing. I have recently made a "ball" piece to possibly modify the left shoulder. |
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Post by magengar on Mar 7, 2014 16:27:10 GMT -5
Next time you're about to pour something, have a video camera set up to catch that curing process as the material changes from liquid to solid. That's IF the plastic material has a decently fast curing time (the way resin does in 10-15 seconds). Start the camera rolling before you prep the mixture, then go ahead and do your casting procedure while the video captures everything. After the material has cured solid, stop the camera... ...Then edit the video so we can only watch the scene where the material changes from liquid to solid. It would be fun to watch! zozo-mag |
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Post by rx79msg on Mar 7, 2014 17:54:35 GMT -5
Cool how much and are they hard to put on. I lack skills lol.
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Post by bourno on Mar 8, 2014 0:00:37 GMT -5
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Post by magengar on Mar 8, 2014 0:15:25 GMT -5
Man, that workshop screams at me with such awesome epic Drool factor. I wish I had a workspace like that! zozo-mag |
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Post by truecrud on Mar 8, 2014 1:50:28 GMT -5
That looks like a pile of Daimos cuffs and a set of Dangard wings sitting on the counter in the last picture. Are those drawers labeled for parts or molds? Dang! Either way that is impressive
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Post by truecrud on Mar 8, 2014 1:54:29 GMT -5
rx79msg: I have a set of his red Daimos Cuffs, they are AMAZING!!! The ones I have are set up to slide into the launcher just like the original fist.
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Post by rx79msg on Mar 8, 2014 8:22:37 GMT -5
Nice. Do you have any pictures?
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Post by bourno on Mar 8, 2014 12:02:57 GMT -5
That looks like a pile of Daimos cuffs and a set of Dangard wings sitting on the counter in the last picture. Are those drawers labeled for parts or molds? Dang! Either way that is impressive
And there is a couple Dangard wings laying there as well. I decided to re-visit the wings after tabling them for a good time. I worked on modifying the way they attach to the back of Dangard. The originals were "forced" snapped into place with the blow molded wing and why you see that area of the wings usually warped and dented up to make fit. With the hard resin, that wasn't going to work well, so made that area differently to fit smoothly.
The drawers contain the different molds. I did a quick count and have around 95 molds for individual parts. Granted, there are a few items that are made from 3 to 4 pieces. And there is a small number of molds that I haven't even made casts from yet.
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Post by MazinKaiserSKL666 on Mar 8, 2014 14:41:37 GMT -5
Awesome man. Thanks for sharing. Yeah to echo Truecrud I picked up a set of the Popy-style Daimos cuffs for my WIP Daimos conversion and they are absolutely stellar! What a huge difference they make In the appearance. Bourno's work is absolutely too notch. And he's a hell of a nice guy to deal with also. Get a set. You'll not be disappointed.
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Post by bowhntr66 on Mar 8, 2014 15:24:06 GMT -5
I've bought a lot of stuff off of Wes, including his custom Spazer. Beyond doubt, his stuff is incredible!! One of the nicest guys to deal with and talk to. You will never be disappointed with his eye for detail!!
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Post by bowhntr66 on Mar 8, 2014 18:26:24 GMT -5
That's quite the work shop!! As far as I'm concerned, it's now called "Santa's Work Shop" because I get excited every time I get a package from there!!
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Post by bourno on Mar 8, 2014 20:00:44 GMT -5
Man, that workshop screams at me with such awesome epic Drool factor. I wish I had a workspace like that! zozo-mag Yeah, the shop was the item that sold me on buying the house. I keep saying I need to clean it up more, and that may require boxing up some old hobby stuff that I still have laying about and on tables. |
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Post by bourno on Mar 8, 2014 20:44:39 GMT -5
Here is a favorite view of mine when making parts. Sometimes I think about scraping off all those drips, but is a good reminder of all the repro work done to help complete or repair a good deal of old jumbos. And if I thought about cleaning it later, Tony would say "Hell No !!!"   |
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Post by bourno on Mar 8, 2014 20:51:35 GMT -5
That's quite the work shop!! As far as I'm concerned, it's now called "Santa's Work Shop" because I get excited every time I get a package from there!! Thanks Tom, Dave, Joe and everyone. I am sure we all get some eyes rolling from our loved ones when toy parts come in, LOL I know my daughter gets a little jealous at times when I go on a collecting spree for getting a package or two for a few weeks Got some items done today, and hoping to get more done tomorrow. So, may have some happy news going out soon for some of you guys on earlier item requests. |
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