Vacuum forming

[MEGO_SUPERMAN]

Creepy Crawlers....those were back in the day!

[TrueDave]

I have a set of plans for one. Stage moldmaker guidebook . I used to be really hot for one. I used one in a shop and didnt get to try its full potential.

I didnt check your link yet but I just got Hard core into Creepy Crawlers for a while. With an online forum and Ebay I went through Vac U Forming, Making Bendies Army men ( awesome!) and, creepy crawlers.
There was a Vac U form toy with basic shapes of tiny boats, broaches, log cabins, letters, Cars, mr potato head type faces.

[jessica]

OMG that's so awesome! I didn't know they were that affordable. Hmmm...what can I sell so I can buy this stuff?

[MEGO_SUPERMAN]

Jessica I posted a link earlier in the thread and it goes to some pre made "Cost effective" Vacuum form machines. For the work you do...it would be a good investment.

[jessica]

Who does vacu-forming on the MM? I would like a price quote.

How about this scabbard...can this be vacu-formed?

[MEGO_SUPERMAN]

That is exactly the stuff that can be vacuum formed.

[jessica]

Could this shield be vacu-formed? Just wondering because I am thinking a cast would be quite heavy...

[MEGO_SUPERMAN]

Hey now! I knew it was somewhere I just had to go back and look around for it. Years ago I had looked into doing some of that for parts....and found a place that had some decent affordable set ups and you just supply the vaccum and the plastic. One stop shop place. You should check it out: Vacuum Forming Tables and More -- The Kingston Vacuum Works

[pmwasson]

Thanks for the links!

[MEGO_SUPERMAN]

I have seen some desktop sets....when I looked at that a few years back. Many possibilities for something like that especially with your skills on the laser stuff.

[johnmiic]

I bought this book. It is very informative, tho I think the author over-thought the topic.

Do it Yourself Vacuum Forming For the Hobbyist - Book

I have wanted to build one for a long time but I live in an apartment so I can't hand saw wood accurately or use an electric saw at home to make the unit. If anyone could make me one for a low price I would be interested. I'll give you the measurements I need and you give me a price quote. PM me if interested.

[ddgaff1132]

posted back in 2009. deleted the pics ages ago. hopefully info still helpfull


http://megomuseum.com/community/showthread.php?t=27241

[johnmiic]

Also ask Chuck/Megocrazy. He used to vacuuform custom r/c car bodies.

[pmwasson]

Yes, I'm interested in custom vehicles and playsets and vacuum forming seems like an economical way to go.

[SUP-Ronin]

The first thing that comes to mind is Mego scale Armor for figures like, Knights, Storm troopers, Samurai, Pirates, Gladiators, Vader, Bounty Hunters, Spartans, Robots, or stuff like Tardis things, Time machines, parts for mad scientists labs, perhaps brick wall or stone wall flat pieces for dioramas, or bases for figures to stand on.