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Post by dbgashacollector on Jan 13, 2017 21:47:07 GMT -6
awesome! they look great. is the silicone you speak of just normal hot glue or a special kind? and does it harden up or stay rubbery? I knew there is only one kind. It say's hot glue on the package. Also I found it on the dollar store. I will stiffen up like the cylinder you put on the gun, but a knife can slice through unlike the resin that becomes rock hard. |
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Post by Branjita on Jan 14, 2017 10:07:40 GMT -6
Regarding the white glue, are you allowing it to dry on the figure first, or are you leaving it wet while you do the next step? If I try this, I want to do it your way.
I made some stands for my HG figures I bought that were missing stands using hot glue and I used Vaseline (petroleum jelly) as my mold release a year ot two ago. I've never tried white Elmer's glue, but it makes sense that it would work. When you use Vaseline you have to be very thorough about getting the entire foot covered with a decently thick layer, or the hot glue will stick to the figure.
Also, just to correct some terminology here, hot glue's fancy name is thermoplastic, not silicone. Silicone is actually a rubbery material with a different chemical composition and it doesn't get heated. So silicone from an automotive parts store isn't what you're using, just for anybody who might have gotten confused. Automotive silicone is used to substitute for (or glue) a gasket between two metal parts so they don't leak. Like going between your oil pan and the part of the engine it glues to. It's super sticky, smells quite bad, and does come in clear, but most is black. There's some other types of silicone too, but I haven't used any of them, except the kind for caulking a bathtub, which is also sticky, and smells far less. It also comes in clear but requires a caulk gun. It's what a lot of people make Figuarts special effects with, like Kamehameha blasts and stuff.
Resin I'm less sure of what qualifies as resin and what doesn't. Clarifying that it is epoxy resin from a syringe definitely helps! I thought your dollar store sold a paint can of resin and hardener or something, which seemed very unusual to me the first time I read it. I'd be extremely scared of using epoxy as a stand because it is such a permanent way of gluing things, so I think you switching to hot glue is far less risky!
Great write up! I bet this will help a lot of people! You might try applying Vaseline to the Legos if the hot glue sticks to them. I imagine it would, but I don't know for sure.
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Post by Adrenaline on Jan 15, 2017 16:50:33 GMT -6
Creative. Nice work.
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Post by dbgashacollector on Jan 15, 2017 20:51:33 GMT -6
Regarding the white glue, are you allowing it to dry on the figure first, or are you leaving it wet while you do the next step? If I try this, I want to do it your way. I made some stands for my HG figures I bought that were missing stands using hot glue and I used Vaseline (petroleum jelly) as my mold release a year ot two ago. I've never tried white Elmer's glue, but it makes sense that it would work. When you use Vaseline you have to be very thorough about getting the entire foot covered with a decently thick layer, or the hot glue will stick to the figure. Also, just to correct some terminology here, hot glue's fancy name is thermoplastic, not silicone. Silicone is actually a rubbery material with a different chemical composition and it doesn't get heated. So silicone from an automotive parts store isn't what you're using, just for anybody who might have gotten confused. Automotive silicone is used to substitute for (or glue) a gasket between two metal parts so they don't leak. Like going between your oil pan and the part of the engine it glues to. It's super sticky, smells quite bad, and does come in clear, but most is black. There's some other types of silicone too, but I haven't used any of them, except the kind for caulking a bathtub, which is also sticky, and smells far less. It also comes in clear but requires a caulk gun. It's what a lot of people make Figuarts special effects with, like Kamehameha blasts and stuff. Resin I'm less sure of what qualifies as resin and what doesn't. Clarifying that it is epoxy resin from a syringe definitely helps! I thought your dollar store sold a paint can of resin and hardener or something, which seemed very unusual to me the first time I read it. I'd be extremely scared of using epoxy as a stand because it is such a permanent way of gluing things, so I think you switching to hot glue is far less risky! Great write up! I bet this will help a lot of people! You might try applying Vaseline to the Legos if the hot glue sticks to them. I imagine it would, but I don't know for sure. It dries fast. I don't wait for it to dry. I always knew those bars to be silicone. I really haven't paid attention if it actually it is. I just chequed and you are right. I will chance the word so people don't get confused. I would give it a try with the jelly. I just don't know how much soap I need to dissolve it. Actually I find peeling the glue quite entertaining. Kind of like bursting bubble wrap. |
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Post by Branjita on Jan 17, 2017 9:06:14 GMT -6
You're right, it's somewhat important to wash your figure and stand with soap after using Vaseline. It isn't incredibly important, as I won't wash it off figures that I am custom painting if I already have done paint work on them, but if that isn't the case, I do always wash them. Regular Dial hand soap has always worked without any trouble. If you don't do that, they will remain greasy. When I am making custom figures, if I don't wash the Vaseline off, I at least wipe it off thoroughly with a napkin, otherwise the paint won't stick well.
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Post by gp on Feb 27, 2017 19:32:15 GMT -6
Alright so I followed your guide and I'm happy with the results, not perfect yet but it's better than some of the ugly bases I made this contraption from 18gauge sheet metal, the middle piece has some play to fit various size figures  I drilled a hole in the back to shoot in the hot glue  Goku fit in there nicely (I put washable elders glue on his leg)  Shot the glue into the back hole and let cool down Removed goku Removed the screw holding the contraption together and opened it up Wah lah  Used a razor blade to neaten it up I'm happy with the end result  |
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Post by thiagxula1803 on Jul 19, 2017 10:19:53 GMT -6
Oi amigos, posso usar papel alumínio em vez de cola branca?
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Post by Branjita on Jul 19, 2017 10:30:17 GMT -6
Oi amigos, posso usar papel alumínio em vez de cola branca? You can use petroleum jelly instead of white glue.  |
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Post by thiagxula1803 on Jul 19, 2017 13:14:59 GMT -6
thank you my friend...
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