Someone actually suggested to me to have it "plated" like they do to trophies for high school, etc. If it's not to much $$ maybe that's not a bad idea.
That's an awesome idea! I wonder how much it would cost?
I don't know. The guy guessimated $75...but who knows. Still, it must be somewhat affordable for HS trophies.
The process is unobtrusive as they do "plate" plastic statues, etc. Not sure if it "softens" the detailing or anything like that.
I'll look into it.
I don't know. The guy guessimated $75...but who knows. Still, it must be somewhat affordable for HS trophies.
The process is unobtrusive as they do "plate" plastic statues, etc. Not sure if it "softens" the detailing or anything like that.
I'll look into it.
There're a few issues with that process. It'll be near too expensive to do just one, so you may want to get everyone together on the deal. Also, not sure you'll get the deep gold color you're looking for. Most are too light and almost chrome in color. And, not sure you'll get the smooth coat all the way around. All trophies have some point that's uncoated or not coated evenly where the machine dips them.
OK, so I spoke to a guy at a place in Santa Fe Springs and he quoted me a price of around $50. Another guy has a minimum of $100 but said my job sounded to be in that bracket.
I didn't get into the detail (angels, etc) which may up the price in terms of prep work but I just wanted a ballpark figure.
He plates with "metal" that has specs of real gold. I said i didn't really need real gold and he suggested I just got to a paint shop and have them do it for even less.
Anyway, it's a good start at that price -- less than replacing a sculpt. I want to investigate more places -- unfortunately it looks like the actual drive to one of these places is gonna be the worst part. They're all out in hell-and-gone.
I'll also check out these "paint shops" and see what they think about what we're trying to accomplish.
More news to come, stayed tuned...
Seeing it in person, the Ark is too big. Even with proper plating it's not right.
I was second guessing dropping the EX until I saw it at SDCC. Very glad I stuck with Hasbro. But more power to you guys trying to make a silk purse outta this one.
So, they COULD have plated polystone after all! Listen to his comment about the fertility idol at the end of the video:
https://www.sideshowtoy.com/videos.php?videoID=421
UPDATE: SSC ARE WORKING ON A 1:4 SCALE ARK OF THE COVENANT! They just said so in the presentation video up know. No pictures or anything BUT DOOM BRIDGE DIORAMA IN PROGRESS!
UPDATE: SSC ARE WORKING ON A 1:4 SCALE ARK OF THE COVENANT! They just said so in the presentation video up know. No pictures or anything BUT DOOM BRIDGE DIORAMA IN PROGRESS!
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