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Title: Production Platform 3 - Doc's resin parts for sale
Post by: DocOutlands on December 20, 2010, 09:58:08 PM: An' sure but don't the local lads know who tae come see? Why, when Production Platform Three wanted tae move their newest goodies, they walked right through me front door! They laid out what they had and let me tell ye I was right impressed! I kinna pass on all that was discussed, but I kin tell ye ye'll like what ye see!

I'll start by showin' ye what they've got ready for production right now. If ye sees sommat ye likes, well, me comm-code is right here on me posts.

http://boryla.tripod.com/production_platform_3 (http://boryla.tripod.com/production_platform_3)
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Post by: DocOutlands on December 20, 2010, 09:59:26 PM: cantina table, two parts - $5
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Post by: DocOutlands on December 20, 2010, 10:00:40 PM: Here are a couple of more shots, comparing my cast parts with the original Hasbro parts:
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Post by: beige-4 on December 21, 2010, 07:19:15 AM: those cast's look spot-on mate!
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Post by: Tamer on December 21, 2010, 10:37:44 AM: Looks good Doc.
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Post by: artilarytrooper321 on December 23, 2010, 03:13:27 PM: notify me when theres clone parts, then illl be interested in buying
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Post by: SITHHAPPENS on December 27, 2010, 08:12:26 PM: awesome cant wait to see more
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Post by: hannsfartknocker on January 02, 2011, 10:42:12 AM: really cool looks identical
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Post by: beast from the east on March 08, 2011, 07:07:12 PM: Any other dio items you were thinking of casting?
The Star Trek Chairs wuld be great and I would be them.Even the consoles would be cool.
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Post by: DocOutlands on March 08, 2011, 10:07:10 PM: Yep, the chairs and consoles are on my list of things to try molding.
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Post by: marge_75 on May 11, 2011, 10:05:34 AM: Keep it up man

Dio casts are the best!
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Post by: DocOutlands on May 14, 2011, 08:16:36 PM: Hoth Tactical Console - $7.50
(from the Deluxe General Rieeken)
(no screen included)

(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/Outland%20Station/molding%20and%20casting/production%20platform%203/tacticalconsoles.jpg)
(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/Outland%20Station/molding%20and%20casting/production%20platform%203/tacticalconsolesraw.jpg)
(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/Outland%20Station/molding%20and%20casting/production%20platform%203/tacticalconsolestouchedup.jpg)
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Post by: DocOutlands on May 14, 2011, 08:19:42 PM: Hoth "Tall Gennie" box - $5.
(from the Target exclusive Battle on Hoth set)

(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/Outland%20Station/molding%20and%20casting/production%20platform%203/tallhothgennies.jpg)
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Post by: Clonehead on June 10, 2011, 02:39:13 PM: Both of those parts look pretty cool, Doc.
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Post by: Spookymufu on June 24, 2011, 09:48:40 AM: I have the tach screen and the Genie Box and both look absolutely great!

When I can get some paint I'll post pics of them.
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Post by: DocOutlands on September 01, 2012, 05:44:12 PM: (http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/Outland%20Station/molding%20and%20casting/production%20platform%203/containers/019.jpg)

$3 each

This is the "Iconic Box" that owes its existence to Spookymufu and his excellent screen-shots. The surface is a roughened texture and size is slightly over 1" cubed. Model is supplied "in the white" at the moment, painted models are for photographic purposes only. I am working on the ability to provide colored models. I'll update once that is an option, as well as price increases for color.
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Post by: DocOutlands on September 01, 2012, 05:50:36 PM: (http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/Outland%20Station/molding%20and%20casting/production%20platform%203/containers/017.jpg)

$4 each

I call this the "Spry Crate," as Sprywalker was kind enough to loan me the master for this one. It is somewhat larger than the previous "iconic box" and thus uses more resin.
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Post by: DocOutlands on September 01, 2012, 05:54:11 PM: (http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/Outland%20Station/molding%20and%20casting/production%20platform%203/containers/022.jpg)

$4 each.

This ammo can was provided to me by Psyclone. As molded, it has a removable lid. It bears a passing resemblance to an open Roughtote, if used without the lid.
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Post by: DocOutlands on September 01, 2012, 05:58:17 PM: (http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/Outland%20Station/molding%20and%20casting/production%20platform%203/containers/021.jpg)

$2.50 each, without lid

This box is cast from a Mega-Bloks master, found in their HALO sets. There is a removable lid to them, but I have not yet molded it. Currently, the lidless boxes look to me like they would be great in a vendor's stall in some open-air marketplace. Once I have a mold of the lid, I will update availability and pricing to indicate such.
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Post by: DocOutlands on September 01, 2012, 06:02:28 PM: (http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/Outland%20Station/molding%20and%20casting/production%20platform%203/containers/020.jpg)

$1.50 each.

These are small, simple cannisters, possibly lunch containers for workmen or refrigerated sample-cases for a medical crew. These are an original design by me.
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Post by: DocOutlands on September 01, 2012, 06:16:26 PM: (http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/Outland%20Station/molding%20and%20casting/production%20platform%203/containers/016.jpg)

$2.50 each.

This box is molded from the ammo-can that has shipped with several GI Joe figures - Iron Grenadier, Rock-n-Roll, and Heavy Duty, I think. It was originally cast with a peg on one side to use as a backpack. I have removed the peg and cast it with a flat side for use as a cargo container.
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Post by: Spookymufu on September 02, 2012, 10:23:23 AM: Love the iconic box!

(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/1387/20120902121641.jpg)
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Post by: Mando Assasin on September 02, 2012, 01:25:08 PM: These are sweet!
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Post by: DocOutlands on September 09, 2012, 05:30:14 PM: Jedi Training Remote

$1 each.

This was cast from the new TVC Young Padawan Anakin figure.

(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/Outland%20Station/molding%20and%20casting/remote001.jpg)

(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/Outland%20Station/molding%20and%20casting/remote002.jpg)
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 09, 2012, 06:36:40 PM: OH, me like!
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Post by: Mando Assasin on September 10, 2012, 01:56:41 PM: Love it! Great job! :o
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Post by: DocOutlands on December 22, 2012, 10:08:03 PM: Ok - I am building a catalog-site for my parts! Finally! No shopping-cart, but at least there's a start. I added th link in the first post of the thread and in this post, as well.

http://boryla.tripod.com/production_platform_3 (http://boryla.tripod.com/production_platform_3)

It's a *rough* start, I'll grant you, and I'll be working on it as time and net-access permits, so bear with me, eh?
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Post by: wraithnine on December 22, 2012, 11:07:23 PM: Doc i could do with a couple of RC backpacks and a couple of Zabrak heads mate
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Post by: Mr. Black on December 23, 2012, 04:00:32 AM: Wow, did you use that Maul head I sent you? You did a perfect job in casting that, buddy!

Love the casts of the crates as well and using the ammo pack is a splendid idea.

Have you thought about opening an eCrater store? I know Stocos28 and Starwarsgeek have such a store. Not nearly enough traffic as eBay, but if you promote it enough in the community, people will find you soon enough.
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Post by: DocOutlands on December 23, 2012, 08:22:16 AM: Yessir, that's the head you sent! I told you I had an idea - and as you can see, it worked out splendidly! I do need to look into eCrater.

Jay, that can be arranged!
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Post by: Mando Assasin on December 23, 2012, 03:44:56 PM: Looks real minty yo!
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Post by: Clonehead on December 23, 2012, 05:15:35 PM: That heavy duty pack makes the perfect container, Doc!
I thought that the details on that Jedi training drone turned out nicely.
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Post by: DocOutlands on December 23, 2012, 08:16:20 PM: Yes, I've been quite pleased with how well the HD ammo can blends in as a cargo box! The training remote was a total shocker - I wasn't sure it was going to work at all, but it did and did so marvelously!

MA - do you want your packs in the "photo-shoot gray" tone?

I'm setting up the other comic-pack black Biker Scout head and the Scorch backpack in molds tonight. Should have good molds ready to cast sometime tomorrow and will add them into the catalog. Also, I should be adding a few other existing molds, like the Heavy Duty can, once I get them cast in gray. Was away from home most of the day toay, fetching my son back from college to spend Christmas with the family.
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Post by: Mando Assasin on December 24, 2012, 06:32:43 AM: Sure gray looks pretty cool! Can't wait to receive the two packages! (First one still hasn't came yet. Probably cause its Christmas and the mail is probably super busy!) When i get my package i will check and see if you missed a head or something! Then i'll let ya know if ya did! (Your so awesome i bet you didnt miss one! ;)) So yopu are still doing the two biker scout heads, the RC Boss pack, RC Scorch pack and the last CW RC Boss gun. Correct?
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Post by: DocOutlands on December 24, 2012, 10:10:16 AM: Yep, that's the list I had - good to see our lists match! 8)
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Post by: Mando Assasin on December 24, 2012, 05:51:18 PM: I got the package! I like how you included some extra stuff! Thanks the pieces are truly amazing!
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Post by: DocOutlands on December 24, 2012, 06:08:39 PM: I always try to give a little extra. ;) Glad you like them! The next run will be along shortly, once family obligations are cleared up.
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Post by: Mando Assasin on December 24, 2012, 06:32:40 PM: Cool! Cannot wait to get it!
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Post by: Mando Assasin on December 25, 2012, 10:17:31 AM: This guy is SWEET! Hit him up if ya ever need pouches, Dio accessories or just heads and weapons! Tell him! He is reliable and his products are AWESOME! Believe me! I KNOW! His products are so amazing! Really reliable and trustworthy guy! I suggest you do deals with him!
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Post by: DocOutlands on December 31, 2012, 08:46:08 AM: So one of the things that has taken over my project time has been dio-accessories. But not just any accessories. I've been working on converting/cannibalizing pieces from Glenn Williams' 28mm wargame paper-models into action-figure-scale items. His latest release, Cargo Bay, is just almost perfectly usable with action figures as-is. His "wide door," though, is of course sized for minis. So I took it upon myself to fix that. So that's where I am right now - a 4.5"-tall x 2.25"-wide bulkhead/blast door with a degree of wall detailing.

Then it hits me.

Make it part of a wall series.

So I'm adding design elements in the roughly 7/8" space above the door-frame to create a 6" tall by 4" wide wall-panel that has a heavy-duty door. This gives a scale 9' high ceiling, which to me has a very comfortable "look" to it, with a 6' width, just enough for the door-frame. But the width is now under consideration. Do I want - that is, will customers buy - a 6"x6" panel? That has the advantage of being rotatable in 4 orientations, but requires a bit more attention to making sure all elements look right from all directions. Is 6"x4" better? It'll be cheaper. What about the door itself? Should it be fixed or functional/removable? Or should I offer both options? (The door-frame is inherently double-sided - buy two and put them together back-to-back. There'll be no detailing on the cast that has to match up.)

These are pressing questions, as they greatly affect the immediate future of the project & getting it molded. I could process a 6"x4" non-functioning/fixed door in the next thirty minutes and be turning out wall-panels from the mold by supper-time today. A 6"x4" functioning door would be almost as fast, but require a larger mold/more mold-material. A 6"x6" panel is gonna take more time regardless, because I'll have to work out additional details to add into the extra space. Thoughts, anyone?

(I like bringing stuff like this to the 'Yards as a beta-group, because I think our membership is likely a very good micro-sample of the hobby - everything from kids to grandparents, employed to struggling, collectors to players, artists to appreciators, figure-posers, dio-builders, photographers, dabblers. When you tell me how to earn your money, you've told me how to earn money from a much larger population of clients.)
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Post by: DocOutlands on December 31, 2012, 09:45:03 AM: Well, while I'm pondering, I'm going to get on with it and mold just the doorframe/soor as a single piece that can be added to a blank wall - foamcore, styro, corroplast, mat-board, whatever. It'll be about 1/4" thick, 4" wide and 5" tall. Probably my biggest project to date.
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Post by: Spookymufu on December 31, 2012, 12:13:36 PM: Doc, got another request for the iconic boxes, so of course i sent him strait to you......
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Post by: DocOutlands on December 31, 2012, 12:57:40 PM: Excellent, thanks!! I need to do some more work on getting more picks up on my catalog - AND PRICING! lol
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Post by: DocOutlands on December 31, 2012, 10:01:49 PM: If you want your very own holo-spy inside Production Platform 3, then I encourage you to check out the otherwise innocuous page of one Michael McNeill (http://www.facebook.com/Michael.McNeill.940). Somehow, he has an up-to-the-second inside eye on what is happening. Raw pics as they happen! Never miss a moment of PP3 action again!

So, if you don't follow me on Facebook, here's a look at this weekend's MAJOR project. This is easily my largest project to date, in every sense - physical measurements (4"x5"), amount of resin used (3oz!), effort to create the original, everything. This door started out as a small paper model from my friend Glenn Williams at Finger & Toe Models (http://www.fingerandtoe.com) - his newest release, in fact, Cargo Bay. I took the little door, about 2.5" tall originally, and modified it until I had something that would look good behind an action figure. But it was a flat piece of art, and you *know* I loves me some resin and 3D detailing. So I got to work and made some more modifications and cut and stacked and glued until I had a 3D doorway and door for my lads. So I molded it and cast it today. It is a bit rough. At first, I was so offended by the resulting product that I declared it unworthy of even being given away. But as I cleaned the very first piece up, and as numerous people began commenting and txting me on the piece, I grudgingly came to the conclusion that people might, possibly, be interested in this ready-made door.

Now, Glenn designed this door as a military door, found onboard star-faring warships. As such, it looks pretty heavy-duty - maybe serving as a brig/containment/pressure/blast/airlock portal. If you are building a diorama or display and want something like that, you can now have one with just an email to me and a mere pittance. You see, I'm not at all satisfied with how this door turned out. I plan to redo it in the same design but from material which I feel will be more molding-friendly. I have three more door designs, all similar to this one, that I plan to make and cast. In fact, I have an entire array of wall-panels in mind to design and execute, including windows. My plan is to base them around 6"x6" tiles to make standardizing layouts easy. This would give a rather spacious scale-9' ceiling for figures to operate in as a basic set, but wall panels could be stacked in order to create warehouse or hangar-bay walls. A square wall-panel would allow for placement in multiple orientations, allowing for an inherent degree of customization.

But all that is down the road. Right now, I have a door. A solid door that is flat on the back, allowing two to be placed together for a double-sided vignette. And this door used up all but maybe 2oz of HSIII mold material that I had just bought last week. I didn't realize it would take up so much. So, with an eye toward the future and turning today's door into a doorway to better things, I have decided I *will* make it available for sale, even if just to keep my losses from putting a blight on a project I have been pursuing for ... well, years. Each piece will need clean-up - there are extruded areas to be trimmed away and a gap along the door-to-frame seam that needs to be filled. The edges of the piece need a good amount of sanding to smooth them down. Maybe you expect that from a resin piece, especially from a manufacturer so small that calling them "garage kits" is giving him delusions of grandeur, but it rankles me deeply. I want to give my customers a better product than that - and one day I will. But today, this is the best I can offer. Don't misunderstand me - the piece is entirely usable as it is! Some paint and weathering, maybe some graffitti or labels, and you are good to go. In fact, I have a number of small control-box greeblies molded and I will throw one in as a random door-control with each door you buy. If you want to construct a double-sided door, let me know and I'll make sure you get matching boxes for your doors. (NOT recommended for prison-cell doors!)

If you are interested, the cost per door is $7 plus shipping, which I can handle however you like. I prefer USPS Priority with insurance and delivery confirmation, which will run slightly more than the cost of the door itself, but the advantage is if you want several, the cost doesn't go up until the box won't hold any more. So feel free to drop me a PM or an email and let's talk!
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Post by: wraithnine on January 01, 2013, 06:44:03 AM: very nifty lookin bit of kit Doc ,might be ordering a couple IF i ever get round to a couple of dio's i have planned (once ive solved some space issues)
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Post by: Spookymufu on January 01, 2013, 07:36:34 AM: Doc, this has got me thinking............We could use a Tantive 4 door, which also happens to be the same door we see R2 and 3po hide behind on Tatooine. Also some Death Star and Tantive walls could be done in the same 6x6 modular layout.......
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Post by: Clonehead on January 01, 2013, 07:37:56 AM: That's a cool looking piece, doc. How much resin does it take to make one of those?
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Post by: DocOutlands on January 01, 2013, 09:34:36 AM: Jay - get crackin, man! These door pieces would look MUCH better with some of your lads in front of them!

Spook - so you see where I'm going with this. :D If you could get me some really good screen-shots of the doors, I'll try to get the patterning laid out.

Clint - The door uses so close to 3oz of resin that there's not enough left for much of anything else.

Thanks, guys!!
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Post by: DocOutlands on February 16, 2013, 08:57:01 PM: Imperial "Bridge Pit Console," as seen on the Executor during the Battle over Endor. This is the first pull from a new mold just made this weekend. If you don't like the panel lines, you can fill them with a gap-filling superglue and sand it smooth. Two connection ports are on either side, allowing you to run cabling or to connect multiple units together using a small piece of dowel or similar. Surface left undecorated so you can use any of the myriad of graphics out there - extra GI Joe decals, HangarBay94 control panels, or whatever you fancy.

$7.50, molded in white
(*many* thanks to RebelScummer Daigo-Bah for the outstanding work on the screen captures!!)
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Post by: Tamer on February 17, 2013, 06:16:19 AM: Wow Doc, that looks fantastic. Let me go get that on the front page.
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Post by: DarthSinister on February 19, 2013, 03:50:43 PM: Great work Doc! Your casting skills are phenomenal. I never see any bubbles in your work and that's a hard accomplishment in it's self. Are you using a vacuum chamber and/or a pressure pot? Love that console.
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Post by: wraithnine on February 19, 2013, 05:03:32 PM: Nice job doc :)
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Post by: DocOutlands on February 20, 2013, 09:18:05 AM: Thanks, guys! I do occasionally get air-bubbles, in fact the test console has one in the "ring" on the face of the display, but I am fortunate in my choice of materials all working together smoothly for some very nice casts.

I checked ESB footage of the Executor bridge as they review the Hoth prob-droid intel and the "pit" arrangement is different from that during the Battle Over Endor footage in RotJ - including a smaller "connector" console that differs significantly. I'll be working that up as well, and will likely make a turn-key "pit kit" for each movie.

If anyone has any details on what the Imperial techs were sitting on in the bridge pit, I would *deeply* appreciate you sharing it with me!!
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 20, 2013, 11:16:13 AM: As I said on fb, good looking stuff Doc. One easy way to get rid of the block look would be to simply tape over that lower section to the edges. I had to tape a few things and it leaves a perfect flat surface .
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Post by: DocOutlands on February 20, 2013, 04:13:53 PM: Ooooh!! Good idea!! I definitely plan to play with it to get a good, smooth surface.
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Post by: DocOutlands on March 28, 2013, 08:13:58 AM: I posted this over in the Blogs area, but then it occurred to me not everyone reads my blog - but tonnes of folks read posts in this thread, so I'm cross-posting for greater visibility...

Quote from: DocOutlands on March 28, 2013, 07:59:57 AM
Hello, fellow 'Yarders! I've been quiet for far FAR too long, I know! Quiet is NOT inactive, tho! I'm having internet connection challenges at home, new-phone struggles as I adapt to my new piece of kit (it's a joy, btw!), and the ever-popular daily routine of WORK. Blech! Some of you already know about Production Platform 3's new Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Production-Platform-3/500033033394127). If you don't, let me encourage you to check it out! My new phone has made keeping up on Facebook ridiculously easy and the phone actually has a fairly decent camera on it, too.

So I've been busy - Darth Optimus has been an *excellent* gent about loaning out a number of sweet originals for me to make molds of: heads, cargo boxes (yes, the old Kenner Dagobah crates are available as repros!), and now melee weapons are underway. I'm still looking for a storefront (leaning towards ecrater.com - looking for input) to tie the Facebook page to, but I'm not letting the dust gather on the mold-making supplies!

If you are on Facebook, be sure to to drop by Production Platform 3's new page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Production-Platform-3/500033033394127) and give it a Like so you can stay up-to-date on new goodies as they appear!

Coming soon: engine pods!
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Post by: Jedi Master Z on April 04, 2013, 01:08:22 PM: I'd be interested in a couple of turbines that you showed on Facebook, plus I'll pick up some other stuff. Great work!!

Z
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Post by: DocOutlands on April 07, 2013, 10:49:03 AM: Okay,if you aren't following me on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Production-Platform-3/500033033394127), then have I got a surprise for YOU!!!

For the FIRST TIME EVER, ANYWHERE (that I know of), you can now purchase your very own

ECHO BASE COMPUTER CONSOLES!!!

YES! You read that right!! Production Platform 3 is now carrying our very own unique product, the Echo Base Computer Console! Our first offering of this item is solid resin, with plans in the making to offer it hollow once we work out some technical issues.

Cost: $15 plus shipping
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Post by: Tamer on April 07, 2013, 05:35:28 PM: Wow, bet the orders roll in for these. Thats got to be a huge mold and pour.
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Post by: DocOutlands on April 07, 2013, 09:48:53 PM: It used an entire box of HS-III & right now eats up 8oz of resin. I'm gonna work with it this week to see what I can do to get that reduced.
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Post by: Clonehead on April 08, 2013, 09:34:31 AM: Fantastic piece, Doc! Is there a way you could insert some other material in the thick parts to save on resin during the pour? Wood, foam, legos, etc?
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Post by: Spookymufu on April 08, 2013, 10:35:52 AM: nice looking piece, definitely need to hollow it out tho for the addition of lights and fiber optics!

"we" need to get into rotocasting Doc
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Post by: DocOutlands on April 08, 2013, 10:37:35 AM: That's on this weekend's schedule, guys. Hopefully I can make a reusable plug so that I can cut back on the amount of resin and have the added benefit of a hollow casting for folks to drill out and light.
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 08, 2013, 10:55:13 AM: So awesome Doc! Good luck on a hollow version, as I would love to see that!
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Post by: DocOutlands on April 09, 2013, 12:00:52 PM: The webstore is now live! We're really just starting to get moved in, I'm sure it will be a rather lengthy process! Please feel free to bookmark the store (http://productionplatform3.ecrater.com) and check back frequently, as well as to follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Production-Platform-3/500033033394127)!
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Post by: Spookymufu on April 09, 2013, 12:21:19 PM: congrats doc!
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Post by: DocOutlands on April 10, 2013, 11:13:54 AM: Quote from: Spookymufu on September 02, 2012, 10:23:23 AM
Love the iconic box!

(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/1387/20120902121641.jpg)

Spook, can I repost this on my Facebook page for the store?
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Post by: Spookymufu on April 10, 2013, 01:41:26 PM: certainly!

you can use this one too if you like

(http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6413.0;attach=33276;image)
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Post by: DocOutlands on April 13, 2013, 08:20:43 AM: Many thanks, sir! Hopefully, I'll make that happen today or tomorrow.

Just a quick update this morning. I'm working on a way to get the computer consoles to cast hollow. First test *should* be this evening, so everybody keep your fingers crossed! I've got some casting & photography to do for the store, so keep an eye out there, too. That may happen this evening, as well. Yes, this *will* include 3 (or 4!) sizes of turbines as well as door control panels.
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Post by: DocOutlands on April 15, 2013, 09:31:06 AM: Facebook page and storefront updated today. 9 new products listed as well as enhanced pics of the Echo Base Computer.

First up, a look at a sample command-post made with several of the new computer consoles. (http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/Outland%20Station/molding%20and%20casting/production%20platform%203/commandpost_zps08dc98af.jpg)

Did I mention they are hollow now?
(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/Outland%20Station/molding%20and%20casting/production%20platform%203/consolerear01_zps96fcd80a.jpg)

(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/LosLejanos/Outland%20Station/molding%20and%20casting/production%20platform%203/consolerear02_zpsfe981221.jpg)

There are three holes at the bottom of each side, allowing multiple units to be connected together. Two of the holes on each side are complete, allowing a dowel to pass through several units to create a more stable display. These holes are sized to accept Lego-type blocks to connect, as well, so you can connect cabling to the units. I hope to show something like that in the near future.
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Post by: wraithnine on April 15, 2013, 09:53:10 AM: nice job Doc have you ever done the Saga gunracks mate ?
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Post by: DocOutlands on April 15, 2013, 10:33:29 AM: No sir, not yet. I keep eyeing them, but am not sure I want to tackle that project just yet.
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Post by: Spookymufu on April 15, 2013, 10:46:07 AM: thumbs up! Hope to see some lit up soon!
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Post by: DocOutlands on August 17, 2013, 11:08:16 AM: Just updated the storefront with two new Hoth items - the tactical screen and the large genny/power-core box. Come visit!

Production Platform 3 (http://productionplatform3.ecrater.com)

Remember, if you use any Production Platform 3 parts in a diorama, we'd love to see pics!
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Post by: Tamer on August 18, 2013, 08:09:43 AM: Time to do a little front page and facebook posting about this Doc.
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Post by: DocOutlands on August 18, 2013, 01:19:48 PM: Aw, thanks, Tamer!!
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Post by: DocOutlands on August 20, 2013, 08:01:58 PM: I've been talking to a couple of different 3D folks, one of whom is part of a team that makes and sells 3D-printed designs on Shapeways and the other uses CAD as part of his QA/QC work in the oilfield-tools business. I've been digging into things and I'm seeing a pattern emerging from the fog.

3D printing is a LOT more expensive than resin-casting.
3D printing at its least expensive has a very gritty surface texture.
3D designs can be altered fairly quickly and easily.
There is a HUGE treasure trove of 3d designs available for sale.

I made a joke on facebook today that started me to thinking. Would it be feasible to run a Kickstarter campaign for the purpose of raising the funds needed to purchase a rather substantial set of designs (I'm thinking primarily crates and other similar diorama accessories, but the wall/floor/ceiling modules are a distinct possibility), have them modified, have them printed in the finest detail possible on Shapeways, and then mold and cast them? Kickstarter has turned into something of a pre-order catalog, which wasn't its intended purpose, but which it seems to function rather well at. I know we have the hallway displays crew running a kickstarter in order to get the machine they need and a lot of people are jumping on that bandwagon. (I would too, if I'd not lost my job!) I'm not looking to buy a printer for Production Platform 3 (yet), just the plans, modifications, initial printing of a high-quality part, and the molding/casting supplies needed to turn out parts. Would folks be tentatively interested in supporting such an effort?
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Post by: Tamer on August 21, 2013, 02:51:09 AM: Doc, this reminds me of the Indiegogo Campaign that Galactic Merchants started up to purchase their own 3D printer and supplies for their display diorama venture. They were fully funded in less than a week. I would go for it all. Get your designs and your printer man.
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Post by: DocOutlands on August 21, 2013, 08:17:57 AM: I had considered doing what they are doing MANY months ago, but wasn't convinced people would be interested in supporting such a venture. Then the GM guys came along and went above and beyond my plans and folks jumped. So now if I decide that based on*their* success to go with my own, are folks gonna balk, wondering "Why should I support this? I just supported a similar one - what's different here?"
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Post by: DocOutlands on August 22, 2013, 08:27:58 PM: New Product Survey (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C9GLYWK)

The holiday gift-shopping season is closing in and I need your help!! Production Platform 3 is looking at bringing some seriously NEW products to market, but we need to know what you, our awesome customers, want to throw money at! PLEASE take our survey and help us understand what you are looking for most!
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Post by: DocOutlands on August 30, 2013, 07:46:21 AM: While they aren't available for sale yet, I do have to say I had a couple of "qualified successes" this week at casting torsos. This will lead, hopefully, to things like removable armor and new BAD parts. Weekend plans are to clean up one torso in order to test-fit original arms and waist-piece to the recast torso.

Also, half a dozen handheld tools made it into the molds and are turning out quite well. Pics should be available over the weekend of those, as well.

So all in all, stay tuned! Lots of new things are on the way!
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Post by: DocOutlands on September 09, 2013, 09:19:15 PM: http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1102165/#post19231809 (http://forum.rebelscum.com/t1102165/#post19231809)

Stephen Hayford posted his Labor Day holiday dio over on RS and was kind enough to post some making-of's and some close-ups of different parts of the dio. Scroll down and check out the Snowie running away from the wampas. Check out the BOX he's running past! And coolness of coolness, a shout-out! He did an amazing job converting my simple box to the one that was used on Hoth with the tanks on top and the hoses - I looked twice to be sure it really was mine! It's been a rough few days and getting that kind of shout-out did my mood a world of good.
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Post by: Tamer on September 10, 2013, 03:01:58 AM: Congrats Doc. Sorry to hear it has been a rough few days for you.
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Post by: DocOutlands on September 10, 2013, 11:57:18 AM: Bad enough I had to work for thieves, perverts, and backstabbers. But then to be denied my unemployment benefits. grrr.
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Post by: DocOutlands on February 07, 2014, 12:22:35 PM: Does anyone else think "Binary Load-lifter" when they see this??? I found this on a 3d models site (for sale) and thought it would make an awesome "mini-rig"/action-figure, if I get someone who can modify files for me to have printed out for molding and casting...
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Post by: Tamer on February 08, 2014, 06:45:27 AM: Looks pretty cool to me. Slap an imperial symbol on the side of that puppy and put it to work in SD Hangarbays. I can easily see it doing service with the Rebels too.
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Post by: DocOutlands on February 10, 2014, 07:59:55 PM: I imagine we'll have a go at this in the future...
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Post by: DocOutlands on March 17, 2014, 09:49:36 PM: Used to, you had to win a contest to pick up our parts in a color other than raw resin. But from now until the calendar changes from March 31st to April 1st in the wee hours of the morning, you are a winner. Every order of $100 or more in resin parts placed between now and 12:01am Central time on April 1st will receive a FREE Cargo Bay Starter Set cast in colored resin, colors selected at random and not likely to match each other at all. This set sells for $18.50 uncolored, but can be yours in color for FREE. Use them as they come, give them a quick black-wash, or do a light dry-brushing – no matter how you use them, your cargo bays will thank you. Don't be an April Fool when you wake up on the 1st – order now and get your exclusive pre-colored Cargo Bay Starter Set!

Follow us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/ProductionPlatform3
Shop our store online at - http://productionplatform3.ecrater.com/
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Post by: Tamer on March 18, 2014, 02:41:47 AM: (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/CTtamer001/dpccontainers_zps0bf395f7.png) (http://productionplatform3.ecrater.com/p/17737341/cargo-bay-starter-set#)

This is the set he is talking about folks. I have the picture linked to his ecrater store link.

Time to go share this news on the front page.
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Post by: DocOutlands on March 18, 2014, 01:12:00 PM: Thanks, Tamer - I appreciate the front-page exposure! Yeah, I didn't even THINK to include a pic of the set last night. That's the set - in raw resin - that's FREE with every $100 order through the end of the month. Colors will vary, shades of color will vary, NOTHING WILL MATCH! Give your cargo-bays that realistic lived-in look, no matter what galaxy you build in...
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Post by: Clonehead on March 19, 2014, 05:04:14 AM: They look nice and clean, doc. That's a good deal.
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Post by: DocOutlands on March 26, 2014, 04:42:59 PM: Don't forget, you have until midnight as the calender changes from March to April to pick up your FREE pre-colored Cargo Bay Starter Set (uncolored set sells for $18.50)! Just place an order through the storefront of at least $100 and you will receive a FREE set like the following! (No choice of colors, colors selected randomly and guaranteed to not make a matched set!)

Just follow the links in my sig-line below the pic.
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Post by: DocOutlands on March 27, 2014, 12:46:28 PM: Just updated the store! SEVEN new products ready for you to buy, from cantina tables to cargo boxes to – yes – figure heads! Remember this month's special – exclusive freebies with a $100 purchase. Today's new arrivals count towards that purchase! Visit productionplatform3.ecrater.com and check out the newest additions now!
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Post by: Tamer on March 28, 2014, 02:43:26 AM: Neat looking head on that protocol droid.
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Post by: DocOutlands on March 28, 2014, 08:26:45 AM: Thanks - turns out the post on the Chopper Droid/Vader's Medical Droid head is an exact fit for BAD torsos. The Chopper Droid head will be available in the store soon.
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Post by: Clonehead on March 28, 2014, 09:44:26 AM: It all looks great, doc!
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Post by: DocOutlands on March 28, 2014, 10:09:40 AM: Thanks! Lots of cargo-bay goodies in the shop and still a lot of stuff I need to photograph and list.
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Post by: Tamer on March 29, 2014, 03:07:33 AM: Time for a front page update.
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Post by: DocOutlands on April 11, 2014, 06:17:38 PM: Are. You. READY???

I give you a Production Platform 3 EXCLUSIVE head-sculpt, by noted sculptor Christopher Herman - the

V E R P I N E ! ! !

The Geonosian was apparently modeled rather closely on the EU Verpine. And now, you can build the builders of the B-Wing fighter and genius mechanics of the Rebellion for your very own!

This head comes in 3 pieces - the main skull and the two antennae, so a modicum of assembly is required. Also, depending on the body you opt to use, you may have to enlarge the socket to fit the neck-ball.
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Post by: Tamer on April 12, 2014, 06:36:52 AM: Cool, time for another update.
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Post by: Mr. Black on April 12, 2014, 07:40:22 AM: Just received my order from Michael. Excellent head casts and goggles. Thanks for the bonus as well, Mike!
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Post by: DocOutlands on April 12, 2014, 07:54:48 AM: Thanks, Tamer! The first order of Verpine heads has already been placed - woot!

Good to hear, Remco! Be sure and let me know how that soft resin works out. The two I've painted up seem to be working fine for holding paint while still being functional. I haven't tried drilling on it yet, though.
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Post by: Jaeger45 on April 12, 2014, 11:40:05 PM: Cast came out great! It's sized for the Clone Wars Geonosian body, but that Sun Fac body looks pretty nice as well.
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Post by: DocOutlands on April 13, 2014, 10:12:10 AM: Thanks - I'll update the store description to reflect that. I *think* I have one out in the shop - I know I have a Geo Zombie out there.
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Post by: DocOutlands on July 23, 2014, 08:07:47 AM: First true update in ages, it seems. Wanted to share something that is actually underway now and not just planned. I mentioned a few days ago on Facebook that we have designs up on Shapeways for blaster-crates derived from our Iconic Box designs and a totally new design-family of crates. Well, we've placed the order for master-parts! First up is a small gaming-scale corridor wall sample at 2"x2". It is a small-scale version of an Econoliner design, being done both as proof-of-concept and as a viable product for tabletop gamers. We opted for one of the Interior Door designs because, well, functional doors are just cool. It will help us with visual proportions for the action-figure scaled products and with working out how thin we can go on pieces. We've also ordered the shallow blaster crate (sized to accommodate 3 of the long blaster rifle/light repeating blaster based on the MG-34 that ships with the 3.75" BS Stormtrooper) and each of the three sizes of the FTM Crates. For those interested, the dimensions of the FTM crates are:

FTM Cargo Crates
Standard:
interior – 3/8”deep, 13/16” wide, 1 5/16” long
exterior – 1/2” tall, 1” wide, 1 1/2” long

Large:
interior - 3/8”deep, 13/16” wide, 2 1/2” long
exterior - 1/2” tall, 1” wide, 2 11/16”

Long:
interior - 3/8”deep, 13/16” wide, 3 11/16” long
exterior - 1/2” tall, 1” wide, 3 15/16” long

So far, all our models are passing printing requirements! We should have our samples in hand around August 8 and we'll post pics of the real things then.
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Post by: DocOutlands on August 19, 2014, 01:59:48 PM: A little something new. Based on our Iconic Box design, we present to you the Blaster Rifle Crate! Designed to hold 3 of the light repeating blasters that ship with figures like the 3.75" Black Series Stormtrooper, featuring integral divider racks and a close-fitting removable lid.

In addition, 4 other new crates and containers were added to the storefront over the weekend. We are working on getting the Iconic Box and Scanner Box reprinted for molding and casting (help speed that process along - go buy some Blaster Crates!) as well as a series of new crates as seen in Attack of the Clones on Coruscant.

Check out the goods at http://productionplatform3.ecrater.com/ (http://productionplatform3.ecrater.com/)!

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f204/Productionplatform3/Mobile%20Uploads/20140814_150744_zpsdmu8kbej.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Productionplatform3/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140814_150744_zpsdmu8kbej.jpg.html)
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Post by: Clonehead on August 19, 2014, 04:44:21 PM: Doc. Those are some sweet items indeed. You have been hard at it on your away time. One of those rifle crates loaded down with some hardware would make a tasty dio piece.
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Post by: DocOutlands on August 19, 2014, 07:47:13 PM: Thanks, we're really pleased with how it turned out! We'll have our Iconic Box remastered soon using modifications we built into the Blaster Crate and then we'll have our first "Holy Grail" realized - an opening Iconic Box.

Also, just a quick mention - the Econoliner Walls prototypes are being printed RIGHT NOW! The first one was done today! We got a look at the pictures of the first piece and it looks very promising! Once we have the pieces in hand, we'll be looking hard at getting our Kickstarter campaign underway. So stay tuned!
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Post by: Tamer on August 20, 2014, 02:14:51 AM: Your update is on the front page. That is a great looking rifle crate.
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Post by: DocOutlands on August 20, 2014, 06:10:20 AM: Thanks for the boost, Tamer!
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Post by: Tamer on August 21, 2014, 04:48:44 PM: Quote from: DocOutlands on August 20, 2014, 06:10:20 AM
Thanks for the boost, Tamer!

Not a problem. We need more things like this for our action figures.
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Post by: DocOutlands on September 21, 2014, 06:57:14 PM: Here's a peek at the rough ad-video for the Econoliner crowdfunding campaign.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f204/Productionplatform3/Econoliner/econoliner_zpsaepudyf4.mp4)
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Post by: DocOutlands on September 22, 2014, 04:18:28 AM: (http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f204/Productionplatform3/Econoliner/th_econoliner_zpsaepudyf4.jpg) (http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f204/Productionplatform3/Econoliner/econoliner_zpsaepudyf4.mp4)

(Oi - fixed link! )
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Post by: DocOutlands on September 25, 2014, 01:44:44 PM: Functional Iconic Boxes are HERE! This is a shot of the first few pulls made today from the new molds.
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f204/Productionplatform3/Mobile%20Uploads/20140925_131827_zps5rkt0s3a.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Productionplatform3/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140925_131827_zps5rkt0s3a.jpg.html)
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Post by: Clonehead on September 25, 2014, 03:50:03 PM: Looking sharp, Doc!
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Post by: Tamer on September 26, 2014, 02:19:44 AM: Off to the front page. Gonna have to order a set of all the versions of these you make soon.
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Post by: Sjefke on September 26, 2014, 08:43:24 AM: Daaaannnngggg! :o
Thesse look really good.
Do you have a tutorial or can you at least tell us what molding materials you used?