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Wilkowen — Hylian Shield Tutorial, Ocarina of Time version
Published: 2013-05-02 02:54:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 3909; Favourites: 40; Downloads: 27
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This is part 1, soon to be followed by part 2.Related content
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The copper elbows and wooden dowel are ingenious. I was going to try heating and bending pvc pipe but I think this may be easier. Also, how thick is your shield with and without the raised details?
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Sorry I took so long to reply. The finished shield is approximately 1.75" thick at the center (w/o the raised details), and where the triforce and scrollwork are its about 2.25". None of these measurements include the handle, which extends from the back about 2.25".
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That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks
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Awesome tutorial, I've been thinking of doing something similar with a prop I've carved a buck out of in insulation foam. The foil duct tape is a really good idea, but is it really wise not to wear a respirator with fiberglass resin?
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The Material Safety advisory for working with polyester resin is to work in a well-ventilated space. Sanding and cutting fiberglass definitely requires a dust mask, however, to avoid breathing the fine glass particles.
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I see. I've always used a respirator, but that's good to know. I've kinda just followed a when in doubt, use the respirator rule.
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If you're someone who is more sensitive to smells in general, that's probably a very good idea. I happen to be blessed with a poor sense of smell.
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It's not so much the smell as a bit of carcinogen paranoia. XD
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I did a bit more research and concluded that vapor exposure would be a concern for industrial spray operations, where resin coverage is over a large surface area. I've always felt comfortable just working in fresh air, since I only ever mix up a few ounces at a time and don't do spray application. But hey, if you've got the respirator, no harm in using it!
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Yeah, It doesn't hurt to use it most of the time. It's not fun though, living in Texas, summers don't mix well with respirators.
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Hope you don't mind if i take one or two advices from this tutorial for my own project. ^^"
Currently working on the "frame" for the front/backside, yet i just can't decide what material to use.
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Don't mind at all, that's why I put it out here. I never really emphasized this in the tutorial, but the main reason I like to use the interfacing is that you can easily cut out complicated shapes with just scissors.
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