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Re: My first cylon project
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 11:35 pm
by Cylon-Knight
Looks great, darthmiller! I am jealous and might have to ban you now (KIDDING).
You have two chest plates... spare parts? Or are you doing two full Centurions?
Re: My first cylon project
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 12:15 am
by Hand-Schaub
Those look great! Even better than the stuff I got from the 'professionals"
Re: My first cylon project
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 3:38 am
by Jenne
Wow that looks outstanding
Re: My first cylon project
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 3:57 am
by Red Eye
*Homer Simpson voice* "Mmmmmh, chrome!"
Awesome stuff indeed, darthmiller!
Can't wait to see the helmet...
Re: My first cylon project
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:08 am
by darthmiller
We have a machine that makes distiller water....I will take a pic of it and post it tonight
My buddy actually got the filter system for this project....when we started the project we quickly found out it would not be possible without the filter system. You are correct...it was a nightmare....pin holes all in the basecoat of the paint from water in the lines
We are sealing everything today
GoldCylon wrote:Medical grade air is the only way to go when dealing with chroming. You would see so many minor mistakes you would hate life. Buying distilled water by the gallon or so that must be costing a lot of money. I would use about 50 gallons a run, but I had the filtering system off that tap.
Your finished items look great. Are they sealed yet?
Re: My first cylon project
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:10 am
by darthmiller
We are actually doing 3 full suits....I just have not finished the other parts yet
Cylon-Knight wrote:Looks great, darthmiller! I am jealous and might have to ban you now (KIDDING).
You have two chest plates... spare parts? Or are you doing two full Centurions?
Re: My first cylon project
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:03 am
by GoldCylon
Are you going to make it to GalactiCon 3 in Huston in May with those suits?
Re: My first cylon project
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 11:20 am
by Red Eye
darthmiller wrote:We are actually doing 3 full suits....I just have not finished the other parts yet
Any plans for the undersuits yet?
Re: My first cylon project
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:39 pm
by darthmiller
Not sure yet...would love to go...I live in Dallas and work out of Houston at least 1 week of each month
GoldCylon wrote:Are you going to make it to GalactiCon 3 in Huston in May with those suits?
Re: My first cylon project
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:40 pm
by darthmiller
My friend that I am working on this project with already has his....and it is incredible
I have not figured out mine yet....if anyone has any suggestions I am all ears
Red Eye wrote:darthmiller wrote:We are actually doing 3 full suits....I just have not finished the other parts yet
Any plans for the undersuits yet?
Re: My first cylon project
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:43 pm
by darthmiller
Had some problems with the clear coat today....no yellowing
Just some type of contamination that caused some tiny white dots in the clear
Going to take some work to resolve this
If I cant figure this out....I will be going with vac metal
Re: My first cylon project
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:50 pm
by GoldCylon
darthmiller wrote:Had some problems with the clear coat today....no yellowing
Just some type of contamination that caused some tiny white dots in the clear
Going to take some work to resolve this
If I cant figure this out....I will be going with vac metal
That clear coat is the sticking point in most cases. It really is a bummer when you see that nice shinny luster go down the drain with something that should be clear.
:frak:
Re: My first cylon project
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:02 pm
by darthmiller
Yep....I have little patience for this type of stuff.
I was on the phone with the cosmichrome people today and they said it must be my fault....
Water in lines or contamination
If we can't resolve it fast I move on to vac metal....
Really angry...I hate it when stuff goes wrong
GoldCylon wrote:darthmiller wrote:Had some problems with the clear coat today....no yellowing
Just some type of contamination that caused some tiny white dots in the clear
Going to take some work to resolve this
If I cant figure this out....I will be going with vac metal
That clear coat is the sticking point in most cases. It really is a bummer when you see that nice shinny luster go down the drain with something that should be clear.
:frak:
Re: My first cylon project
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:31 pm
by Hand-Schaub
I feel your pain Darth... I'll be shipping out a bunch of stuff for vacmetal too this month. I was hoping in the back of my mind that you would be interested in doing it if my first source didn't come through... he didn't... but looks like you are in the same boat as myself if you can't get it figured out.
Re: My first cylon project
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 2:47 pm
by Cy
I hate the white dots (Bubbles) that can show up in a clearcoat. I have model railoading as a hobbie, and painting and super detailing Engines appeals to me. Anyway, some years ago I put alot of time in on a project and after extensive kitbashing, detailing and painting, I put down a clearcoat for decals, and reguardless of precautions, I got the white specks from moisture. So yes I know your pain, solution. dont use air. After my melt down I was turned on to CO2. You can rent or buy a tank at your local Airgas supplier and exchange out the bottle when empty. Never have a moisture problem again.