WoW '11 - comp!

By Static. 14/05/10, 07:32 am

Okay! I know how I am going to do my armour - I'll sculpt it, mold it, and cast it in plastic. Easy way? Me? NEVAH! Added a link to the first post with a pdf how-to guide I found, which is a really good source of info. Covers molding rubbers and the pros/cons of each type, and has a lot of info about molding different shaped objects. Like armour.

Edit: dammit, I am going to need a shetload of clay!

By **seraphik**. 14/05/10, 11:03 am

the best thing is, since i'll be in wellington next year, the hawkstrider can be massive. 8D I WANT TO START ON IT NOW. so many feathers. ;^;

By Sorien. 16/05/10, 01:10 pm

So, I think I'm gonna make a chicken wire/mesh frame around my body, then paper mache over the top, and then after that see about possibly either doing a clay thing over that, to seal it and allow me to decorate. The first two things (Mesh+Paper mache) are pretty much set in stone, but as for what I'm sealing it with, I'll experiment a little. It'll be interesting.

By rayjin. 19/05/10, 08:31 am

apoxy is ur best bet it sets hard is light and sturdy

By Sorien. 19/05/10, 09:59 am

You know where I can get it (preferably in the Wellington region)? If so, you might be hijacked...

By Mischa. 19/05/10, 10:10 am

I know this place is popular:
http://www.topmark.co.nz/

By Static. 19/05/10, 10:25 am

Top Mark have the best range ever! They carry everything - don't display prices though.

By Static. 20/05/10, 05:23 am

Doublepost with pertinent info - first post updated with a suppliers section for links. If you find a useful one, let us know! I also heard back from topmark, they put me on the right track with a silicone I was considering and gave me a whole bunch of literature. Very helpful! And mostly reasonably priced..unless you want prosthetic-grade silicone. Then it is RETARDED.

By Belakor. 20/05/10, 06:00 am

If you're after plastics and stuff http://mulford.co.nz/ is pretty decent, they're in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Hamilton too.
I'll dig out my supplier list when I get home on the weekend, I think I've got some more plastics ones as well as some foam (EVA etc) suppliers. I'll also say that Top Mark are real good, I get all my clays from there.

Also edit, I was messing with some WoW armour parts for a Geddon, I'll have to see how I go with the stuff for Auckland but I could probably crank out a suit later of some sort in the year Smile

By Static. 20/05/10, 11:48 am

Awesome, thank you!

By Huntress. 20/05/10, 04:27 pm

Pararubber in Palmerston North are very reasonably priced (especially if you get the cheap off-cut rolls ($10 each and massive)) That's where I get my EVA foam from.

By Sorien. 29/05/10, 09:26 am

Static, you can probably put me onto the official going list now. I've actually made a start, what's more, I may have just found a shop that sells Wonderflex (well, at least basically the same stuff as it, but way cheaper XD), which may make my stuff even easier to make. I'll keep you updated, as to whether this stuff turns out well.

By **seraphik**. 29/05/10, 09:28 am

^ where, and how much is it? /interested

By Huntress. 29/05/10, 10:50 am

seraphik wrote:: ^ where, and how much is it? /interested

I second that!

By **seraphik**. 29/05/10, 11:07 am

sob, i was actually looking at importing wonderflex for another costume but it is SO ridiculously expensive (like ~$100 USD for a large sheet) that if there's a cheaper option i would leap on it like a hungering troglodyte.

By Static. 29/05/10, 02:15 pm

Sorien: Done! Also, you really need to share that site... Razz

By Sorien. 29/05/10, 02:46 pm

Like I said, I wanna see how it works first myself, and then tell you guys whether it's worth getting. From what I saw, it was about $6.50 for a roll that is about 20cm wide by about 5m or so. This was at Archibald's art supplies in Upper Hutt, I could have given the lady a hug right then and there when she showed me and explained it to me (This is like a self adhesive plastic which has a kinda gauze in it, you use it for body sculpting and stuff). So again, I'll reinforce, don't get tooooo excited until I try it, and then see if it works the same XD

By Static. 29/05/10, 02:52 pm

Sweet as, can't wait :)

By rayjin. 03/06/10, 03:22 pm

hey those who are in wellington area starting this sat if everyone wants to come round and start working on there wow cosplays at mine that way we can all help each other out where we can even if its just with planning.
Address removed.

Please be careful with what information you post. Take the sharing of address to PM.

By Static. 03/06/10, 06:08 pm

Dude, you maybe want to not post your address on a public forum...?

By rayjin. 04/06/10, 06:31 am

meh i has swords

By Static. 04/06/10, 07:58 am

You also have a flatmate. It sounds great though, if I manage to get any free time when you guys are meeting, I'll have to swing by!

By rayjin. 04/06/10, 01:12 pm

cool cool probably start around 12 and go till wenever

By Dimey. 05/06/10, 01:33 am

We better get some Horde very soon or I see a Ally-On-Sylvanas-Boss skit coming....and I'm a tiny person WoW '11 - comp! - Page 3 Icon_eek

Edit: Wait a minute, I'm Sylvanas, I don't need to worry about puny Alliance Razz

By **seraphik**. 05/06/10, 07:22 am

i'll be a hawkstrider!

... that's sort of horde!

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