Where do I get Clay, Silicon, Plastic, FaceShields etc

[rachciav]

yea i think i might buy klean klay to start out with. its the cheapest.

 

[doomday17]

Please help me i need to know what are the best material for my armor and plz tell what sort of paper i should use to make my base

 

[bankz5152]

Hey,



I want create my first cast in order to make a strong model of the M6C SOCOM that I could fit an airsoft M9 inside. The plan was to make the 'outer cast' then make the general shape of the M9 inside the cast to ensure a solid fix and hold.



Im not sure on what to use. I was going to make the master from a fibreglassed pep model. What would you all suggest me using?



As for the details aspect id be adding it at the end on the final model.





Just to add to things I found this which I though might be good to start a 'base coat' per say.



http://www.hobbyengineering.com/H1279.html





Thanks



Josh

 

[halopenguin]

thx all i could find was expensive stuff

 

[1swimmerman]

Hello first of all thanks for all the great posts, they helped alot! but i was wondering where I could get a manequin head for my molding and if possible a full body manequin or anything that works instead of that. Thanks for all the help

 

[Squid Squires]

Quick Lesson in Clay



Best clay for a retaining wall is WED clay, its much the same as wet clay however it has glycerin in it so it wont crack and go all to hell on you if your making a silicone mold and joy of joy when taking it off to make your second half it come off almost perfectly with a wet sponge. For sculpting parts and pieces if your making a silicone mold the bestest ever is Chivant/NSP/Non-Sulfur clay. Sulfur is BAD for silicone t inhibits the curing agents which makes babies cry.... and mold makers, Unless the silicone your using is GI-1000, that will set up against anything and is more forgiving with mix ratios than smooth on products, down side its not cheep. But yes, back to clay, a Medium non sulfur clay is excellent, as long as you have patients, sculpting tools and know how to walk away and look at your sculpt with new eyes later. Oh and unlike other clays non sulfur clays can be worked to a point where they're almost reflective, all you need is good tools, 99% alcohol, some sponges and a small butane torch can be a best friend too. And thats my two cents on clay. And in Canada the best places I know to order said supplies from are



http://www.fibertek.ca/index.htm



http://www.hollynorth.com/store/



http://www.sculpturesupply.com/

 

[IceBack]

Clay: BITY Mold Supply

All the Clays we carry are Non-Sulfur Based Clays.

We carry Chavant NSP, Le Beau Touche, Klean Klay (Cheap Oil Based clay in slabs ready for mold walls), White Modeling Clay, and TexClay (a clay/wax combination)



Plastic/Resin: BITY Mold Supply

Full line of Polyurethane Resins/Liquid Plastics.

The EasyFlo (EzFlo) Series is are the most common Resins.



Rubber: BITY Mold Supply

Full line of Silicone and Urethane Rubbers



Foam: BITY Mold Supply





BITY Mold Supply also known as Brick in the Yard Mold Supply

521 Sterling Drive

Richardson Texas 75081

www.bitymoldsupply.com

www.brickintheyard.com

www.shop.brickintheyard.com

www.youtube.com/brickintheyard

1-888-676-2489

 

[Crimsonblod]

Clay/Tool/Silicon Links

Clay: Chavant Modeling Clay|$94.65| Soft 30 lbs
http://hobbycast.net/products/chavantmodelingclay.htm

-OR-

Klean Klay |$80| Soft 50 lbs (Bottom Right)------------------Best Choice?
http://www.sculpturedepot.net/clay-wax-tools/clay.htm​

Silicon:|$30| Poly 74-24 4 lbs
http://www.polytek.com/cart/index.php?target=products&product_id=30148

-The following are tools-

Calipers:|$14| 12" (Bottom Right Corner)
http://www.sculpturedepot.net/clay-wax-tools/armatures.htm

Carving Tools:|$18.00| Stainless Steel Carving Set (Bottom of page)
http://www.sculpturedepot.net/clay-wax-tools/steel-tools.htm

Shaping Tools:|$14.75| Kemper D Tools (Middle of page)
http://www.sculpturedepot.net/clay-wax-tools/loop-end-kemper.htm

Dental Picks: |$7.95| Stainless Steel Dental Picks (Bottom of page)
http://www.sculpturedepot.net/clay-wax-tools/steel-tools.htm



I just spent the evening browsing for what I need to start my helmet. All of this seems to be rather inexpensive. Is any of this a good idea to use?

 

[Cameronator13]

How to

I'm fairly new to armor building, and if ben looking at diffrent ways to build it. Could sombody please reply on the best way to build it.

Pepakura, Molding or the one I thought of carving the shape of the armor pices, then covering it with resin.

Please reply.

 

[jtr7227]

hey wat else can u use for making molds besides smooth-on because i cant aford that

 

[Chantelle]

I can't speak for overseas, but here in Australia you can find cheap (or even free) faceshields and visors on eBay, Gumtree, and from motorcycle groups.

I've had a few free helmet visors from my local motorcycle club because they'd snapped one of the snap fasteners that connects it to the helmet. Since I only ever want a visor to be inside a helmet, it works perfectly for me!

 

[Terrag Shugo]

clay:

http://hobbycast.net/products/chavantmodelingclay.htm

Plastic:

www.smoothon.com

Rubber:

www.Smoothon.com

Undersuit, Pressure jacket:

Ebay

Face Shields
Link Here

Helmet Padding:
link here also

Feel free to add more links

I've spent a lot of time looking over all of these sites. Interesting stuff. My problem is that, lol and I guess it's not really a problem but it seems like it, is that I live in Ohio. So pretty much everything on this list here, I need to have shipped. I've also seen plenty of other sites, locations and companies mentioned that all require shipping due to being no where near my part of the country.
I have however managed to find a place near my home that has comparable products. http://www.monstermakers.com/

If you live in Ohio, or the Cleveland area, these guys carry most of what we need to sculpt, mold and cast. Bonus if you can drive there and pick it up. I've dropped by there this week and bought $150.00 in products that would have easily cost me twice that to have Smoothon ship. Check the site, they have a ton of stuff.
By the way, I don't work there, am not involved with them in anyway..I'm just trying to help my fellow 405th in the Ohio area save some dough.
/salute.

 

[Kommissar]

alot of these links are dead,
those that do work however are helpful

 

[Roadwarrior]

Is this:

This:

?

They are both the Scorpion EXO 750 Faceshield

Also, NSP CLay for 7.50 USD NSP (Non Sulfurated Plasteline) - 2 lb block

 

[DANKRISER139]

Most excellent thanks 4 the links...they help to see what we are going to work with....word

 

[BLACKULA727]

Quick question to all the clay sculptors out there. I am planning on ordering a 50lb box of Klean Klay to use in an upcoming sculpt. However, I was curious on what Hardness I should use. It comes in three different firmnesses; Regular, Firm, & extra Firm. Lok forward to your advice.

Thanks,

-Tony (BLACKUAL727)

 

[Brandon McClain]

I would go with firm or extra firm. Personally I use chavant nsp at a medium or hard. The soft is just much too soft.

 

[BLACKULA727]

I would go with firm or extra firm. Personally I use chavant nsp at a medium or hard. The soft is just much too soft.

Thank you Brandon, I appreciate the help.

 

[Roadwarrior]

I used Chavant NSP Medium for my Mk V helmet, you'll need a heating box to soften it for massing out the shape. you can also use a hair dryer to soften the clay when working it on form.

Just general information.

 

[kingxanose]

I was wondering if any of you would beable to help me find a nice low price for making a Custom Spartan armor for use in sparring and Air soft fights.