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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 20, 2012 19:06:22 GMT -5
Now I need to find a company that sells large blocks of foam  ? The Home Depot doesn't sell them, nor does Lowes....so I'm kinda lost on where I can get some ? Any help out there? Arts and craft stores like AC Moore, Michaels, Ben Franklin, etc or art supply stores should have foam blocks or shapes - I'd look everywhere from kids crafts and science projects to floral etc as different sizes and types of foam would probably not all be in the same area. |
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Post by lexcars2007 on Oct 20, 2012 21:58:33 GMT -5
Well I should be able to get up to my craft store tomorrow....and see what I can fine there ?
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Post by lexcars2007 on Oct 20, 2012 23:39:27 GMT -5
 Well here are the sketches I promised...now remember, they are just quick sketches, I will go back and do a better, more detailed drawing before I start working on a project. I also like to find different pictures to go off of, when I did the Photon lab, I actually combined about 8 different labs to come up with one....In the early episodes, they changed how the lab looked almost every day..which made for a pain in the arse... Well tell me if I'm close on the sketches or if I need to go back to the drawing board....and if you have better shots, PLEASE post them...Thank you all.... |
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Post by lexcars2007 on Oct 20, 2012 23:47:18 GMT -5
 Does anyone know who's base this is ? I had saved this photo of a toy, and it didnt have any name on it, so I sketched it, and now I'm clueless as to who's base / Fortress this is ? |
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 21, 2012 18:34:03 GMT -5
Any luck at the types of stores I mentioned? We always used to go there when we had to make dioramas for projects back in elementary school.
We would get the flat styrofoam boards and stack them, using glue or toothpicks to hold them together in layers, then we would cut and sculpt and shave the design we needed. Then depending on the type of landscape, we would take plaster of Paris (mixed it thicker than normal) and pour that over to make our "base" layer of land. Then we could paint with acrylics and/or add whatever landscape features we wanted. They hold up well for a really long time if you keep them clean and free of dust and debris.
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Post by boricua on Oct 21, 2012 18:54:06 GMT -5
Does anyone know who's base this is ? I had saved this photo of a toy, and it didnt have any name on it, so I sketched it, and now I'm clueless as to who's base / Fortress this is ? I may be wrong, but that could be the Getter Robots base. |
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Post by lexcars2007 on Oct 21, 2012 22:49:55 GMT -5
I hope to get to the crafts store tomorrow...got too busy today, and didn't make it.
What type of glue works best on styrefoam ? I know some type of paints eat right through it, so the type of glue to use would really make a big difference !!!!
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Post by lexcars2007 on Oct 21, 2012 22:52:47 GMT -5
Does anyone know who's base this is ? I had saved this photo of a toy, and it didnt have any name on it, so I sketched it, and now I'm clueless as to who's base / Fortress this is ? I may be wrong, but that could be the Getter Robots base. I never watched that series, I'll have to try and find it, in english...or sub-titled.. Thank you friend |
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Post by boma83 on Oct 22, 2012 3:26:53 GMT -5
yes that is getter robo first base, if you mean base that looks like flower thats getter robo G
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Post by Mr. Ginrai on Oct 22, 2012 7:03:59 GMT -5
I hope to get to the crafts store tomorrow...got too busy today, and didn't make it. What type of glue works best on styrefoam ? I know some type of paints eat right through it, so the type of glue to use would really make a big difference !!!! They may have a craft glue or you could use hot glue as well. It really depends on what type of bond you are looking for. If you are layering, that's why I mentioned the toothpicks. But you may also get lucky and find some large or thick foam to sculpt out, so you may not even need a lot of glue. |
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Post by boricua on Oct 22, 2012 23:32:47 GMT -5
i knew it!
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Post by lexcars2007 on Oct 23, 2012 9:16:55 GMT -5
would you happen to have a picture of the other getter base ? |
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Post by B- on Oct 24, 2012 20:12:19 GMT -5
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Post by tragichero on Oct 25, 2012 0:49:14 GMT -5
Very nice. I hope one day Bandai or other companies will make it.
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Post by lexcars2007 on Oct 27, 2012 18:31:53 GMT -5
That is a super awesome base....I hope to build it some day, but WOW that would be tricky
But I'll figure it out !!!!!
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Nov 6, 2012 13:13:20 GMT -5
Bro, please post some updated pics when you get the chance.  }D |
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Post by B- on Nov 10, 2012 20:13:47 GMT -5
Bro, please post some updated pics when you get the chance. }D Have you spoke to Lexcars behind teh scenes on how its coming Maz? |
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Nov 11, 2012 1:25:24 GMT -5
Oh yeah! The Photon Lab is done, but aside from Storm Sandy's wrecking havoc, finding a way of getting it shipped for a reasonable price is kicking our butts. I'm out of toen until next week, and hopefully we should be able to get it to me soon after. Anyway, that's why I asked him to post some pics here for you guys to see. }D |
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Nov 16, 2012 22:22:28 GMT -5
Wow! lexcars2007 not only built me the Photon Lab as you've seen in the pics, but he also made battle damaged parts for it! He rocks!!! BTW, did you ask him about the Grendizer base already?
}D
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Post by lexcars2007 on Nov 17, 2012 21:39:46 GMT -5
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