DVC's Shell Molding & Casting - New Photos
Posted: June 2nd, 2013, 4:08 pm
I am currently working on a new Proton Pack buck that I plan to mold in the next few weeks. I originally started this project over two years ago, but being a complete amateur at molding and casting, my results were less than perfect. That's not to say that the end product was a disaster by any means - I ended up with a very serviceable shell that (after extensive clean-up) became a pretty decent pack.
For anyone interested, here is my original build thread: http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=28672
I've learned quite a lot in the few years since, both about the original shells, mold-making, and general construction techniques.
My goal is to build what you could call an "idealized" accurate shell - that is it includes all of the correct parts molded on the original Hero shells, beveled corners, angled walls, etc. I am not including details like rough wood grain on the fins, penny head nails, etc.
Everything but the EDA and Attenuator (which were destroyed during the de-molding process) is from the original buck. However, I've added the correct bevels, edges, and other features. The past few months have really been nothing but sanding, filling, and mounting it to the board. I still need to add pilot holes for the Clippard, Vacuum Tube, and Shock Mount.
As always, I welcome any constructive criticism, particularly from any of the experienced shell casters.
The upper rings are new, but the lower rings are just the top rings from the original buck.
I've been adding the curved corners between the Corner Plate, Gearbox, and Gun Mount.
This is my attempt at the step-down from the Gearbox Tube to the Gun Mount valley. There really aren't any clear reference shots that I've been able to find.
The EDA disks are just cut down film canister lids.
Curve between EDA and Power Cell
Curved Edge
Center Plating Bevel (left)
Center Plating Bevel (right)
Misc. Parts
New Gun Box - I need to learn how to mold this hollow...
Front Handle Base, Front Handle, GBFans tube
Rotating Barrel Mechanism
Here are some of the new labels that I designed - I'll probably end up getting these printed on vinyl
For anyone interested, here is my original build thread: http://www.gbfans.com/community/viewtop ... =2&t=28672
I've learned quite a lot in the few years since, both about the original shells, mold-making, and general construction techniques.
My goal is to build what you could call an "idealized" accurate shell - that is it includes all of the correct parts molded on the original Hero shells, beveled corners, angled walls, etc. I am not including details like rough wood grain on the fins, penny head nails, etc.
Everything but the EDA and Attenuator (which were destroyed during the de-molding process) is from the original buck. However, I've added the correct bevels, edges, and other features. The past few months have really been nothing but sanding, filling, and mounting it to the board. I still need to add pilot holes for the Clippard, Vacuum Tube, and Shock Mount.
As always, I welcome any constructive criticism, particularly from any of the experienced shell casters.
The upper rings are new, but the lower rings are just the top rings from the original buck.
I've been adding the curved corners between the Corner Plate, Gearbox, and Gun Mount.
This is my attempt at the step-down from the Gearbox Tube to the Gun Mount valley. There really aren't any clear reference shots that I've been able to find.
The EDA disks are just cut down film canister lids.
Curve between EDA and Power Cell
Curved Edge
Center Plating Bevel (left)
Center Plating Bevel (right)
Misc. Parts
New Gun Box - I need to learn how to mold this hollow...
Front Handle Base, Front Handle, GBFans tube
Rotating Barrel Mechanism
Here are some of the new labels that I designed - I'll probably end up getting these printed on vinyl