We need SHAKO's

[Capn Frank]

I asked back at the Lego online shop for this shako but they answered that this part isn't available any longer.

So we are in the need to find a silicone molder willing to make some forms and to sell them ....

Andreas

It appears we can make our own molds *y*

If you look at this link, it shows how the mold is made and then how to make the part from that mold.

Just pretend the ugly clone quatro piece is a beautiful shako.

P

[Scouty]

I asked back at the Lego online shop for this shako but they answered that this part isn't available any longer.

So we are in the need to find a silicone molder willing to make some forms and to sell them ....

Andreas

That could be me X-D . I really wanted to. I actually tried once, but the mixture was horribly horribly wrong and it was ruined (the mold, not the shako) But all of my silicon was used up :-( . I'll have to find a time to get some more.

[woody64]

That could be me X-D . I really wanted to. I actually tried once, but the mixture was horribly horribly wrong and it was ruined (the mold, not the shako) But all of my silicon was used up :-( . I'll have to find a time to get some more.

Was this your first trial?

Do you have a photo of your shako?

The big problem is that some guys in the forum need a lot of pieces. So a molded form where only one hat can be produced seems to less to me ...

Andreas

[Fordo]

Yea I won't be able to make 300+ Shako's with that kind of Mold. It'd take far to long and a lot of money on the silicon. An Injection mold like Brickarm's and Lego would be the best way to go if we want bulk.

[Scouty]

While injection metal molds would be far easier, where am I going to get one, how am I going to get one, do I even have the money?

woody64, actually no, it wasn't. I've done some succesful ones on a stormtrooper helmet before. Also, it's not a one time use. I could make fifty of these if I wanted to with one mold, or more. The silicon I use is only 30$ for a small container. Plenty for a shako mold, and even for many other things. To help save time, Four shakos could be placed in one mold to creat four shako molds. Also, the silicon I use only takes around 2-4 hours to cure.

:capn:

[woody64]

Yea I won't be able to make 300+ Shako's with that kind of Mold. It'd take far to long and a lot of money on the silicon. An Injection mold like Brickarm's and Lego would be the best way to go if we want bulk.

To my point of view the mold should hold some pieces ...

In the minifig customization network there are some custom greek helmets, wich are also sold.

The seller specifies available quantities of 100. So the process seems to be handable.

Is there anybody who is part of the network and can raise questions there?

Andreas

[Bonaparte]

In the minifig customization network there are some custom greek helmets, wich are also sold.

The seller specifies available quantities of 100. So the process seems to be handable.

Is there anybody who is part of the network and can raise questions there?

Andreas

I'm a member of the MCN forum.

The purpose of this thread is to find out how much the demand is for shako's.

With all this information, I will write a "business case" and send it to the people on MCN that produce and sell custom parts. When I contact them and can guarantee a considerable amount of sales, there might be a good chance to convince someone. The only problem could be that it is not allowed to produce an identical copy of the official Lego shako. But let's not get ahead of things.

[Capn Frank]

I'm a member of the MCN forum.

The purpose of this thread is to find out how much the demand is for shako's.

With all this information, I will write a "business case" and send it to the people on MCN that produce and sell custom parts. When I contact them and can guarantee a considerable amount of sales, there might be a good chance to convince someone. The only problem could be that it is not allowed to produce an identical copy of the official Lego shako. But let's not get ahead of things.

Would a person be able to make their own copies of the exact lego shako just for themselves (and their family)?

And not sell them to anyone.

P

[Bonaparte]

Would a person be able to make their own copies of the exact lego shako just for themselves (and their family)?

And not sell them to anyone.

I don't know....

But I have seen clone brands with parts that look identical to the official Lego parts.

That gives me hope!

[Fordo]

Actually Recluce has created molds of lego pieces http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=RecluceMage , But she said she won't be producing anything because of a new job and no time.

Maybe since you have the supplies and experiance you'd be willing to make some Mr. ImperialScouts?

I don't think we'd have much problems since people do make molds of certain pieces and sell them plus Lego doesn't have the Shako mold anymore.

[Scouty]

I would have absolutely no problem in making them :capn: . The only problem is actually, I don't have the supplies, but I might convince myself to buy some very soon.

I would show you a picture of one of my molds and helmets, but they've all been destroyed or thrown away for some odd reason.

Actually, I do wonder if Lego has the shako mold as Fordo says they don't. It wouldn't be that old of a mold. Right?

[Fordo]

Actually, I do wonder if Lego has the shako mold as Fordo says they don't. It wouldn't be that old of a mold. Right?

Well after a few years molds new 'renewing' and since the pirate theme died out they didn't renew it. After a while each mold is destroyed because they need space for all the others. They do however still have the components to make the mold on a hard drive or a data base so they could easily make one if they wanted to.

[woody64]

I've already raised a private question to brickarms when starting this thread.

A proper other candidate would be:

http://www.brickforge.com/

[Bonaparte]

I've already raised a private question to brickarms when starting this thread.

A proper other candidate would be:

http://www.brickforge.com/

Indeed, brickforge is a very valid candidate.

I'll certainly contact them once I have an good feeling of the potential demand for shako's.

[Fordo]

Maybe someone would like to post on Bricklink looking to see how many potential buyer's are there that aren't registered to this fourm.

[woody64]

For those under us who are still interested in molding their own shakos:

[Capn Frank]

Indeed, brickforge is a very valid candidate.

I'll certainly contact them once I have an good feeling of the potential demand for shako's.

If their shakos are $1.00 to $1.50 each like his other headgear, I'd get my 29 shakos at brickforge for sure. *y*

And future business too X-D

P

[snefroe]

Indeed, brickforge is a very valid candidate.

I'll certainly contact them once I have an good feeling of the potential demand for shako's.

that was also the first i thought of. the good thing about this one is that he handles small details pretty well. if this guy can produce a cross on a helmet, then surely he must be able to add other decorations to the helmet as well. That would solve the trouble with Lego, if there ever would be any...

[Fordo]

that was also the first i thought of. the good thing about this one is that he handles small details pretty well. if this guy can produce a cross on a helmet, then surely he must be able to add other decorations to the helmet as well. That would solve the trouble with Lego, if there ever would be any...

Sounds good to me I'd definatly buy from Brick Forge.

[Scouty]

Little Armory is also a good place with really good products. [offtopic] They've got a new website design! [/offtopic]

They do helmets. But I'm not sure what is up with them as they've been low lately.

[Guest Mr. Cameron]

bricklink has alot of shakos but you have to buy the whole soldier one store has 53, the shakos are too expensive for just themselves so why not buy the whole soldier if you look hard enough you can find alot more shakos very cheap i can almost guarentee it try some local stores or e-bay

[Scouty]

The figures are $4.95 each. That's the problem with buying the whole guy :-D .

[Guest Mr. Cameron]

yeah i guess your right, sir timothy has 25 for $6.00 each i would not pay 150 for all of them some stores are cheaper but i don't want to order out of country which is why i have a much cheaper alternative for an army that looks a little funny. use the pirate minifig with the blue coat and red stripe shirt underneath switch his head and you have a sort-of soldier, to me at least. this is off topic but what we really need is a musket that the minifigs can hold like they do the grey rifles.

[jamtf]

I just got 9 loose shako's off eBay for

[Tanotrooper]

Any news yet?

Gaetano