My extended journey!

[Merman Ordep]

Hello everyone!
After almost 3 years of research I finally decided to start working on my idea :lol::lol:
I really like the cool realist bend that the H2o tails have and if I manage to recreate that I'll be happy xD.
I'm following Jinx's method for the extension. I'll use neoprene and silicone caulk for the body part of the tail
I've already made the plaster mold of the fluke (previoulsy sculpted in clay) and some silicone tests (sorry about the blue silicone) :
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I've already ordered the neoprene from aliexpress, now I just need to wait.
I originaly thought that I wanted a blue tail with some detail with darker blue, but I'm open to sugestions!
Thank you all for reading this!

[Trident True]

good luck

[Merman Ordep]

Thank You!! I've seen your thread and let me tell you! Even know that the extension didn't work, the job you made in your tail is really impressive :D

[Marinus Mortimer]

If you don't mind, I think that using a PVC tube for the extension mechanisms is not a good idea, the pipe will not bend at all which will make swimming harder without any good propulsion, thats the problem I saw on her swimming video.
https://youtu.be/70TphDjsUbg

[Merman Ordep]

If you don't mind, I think that using a PVC tube for the extension mechanisms is not a good idea, the pipe will not bend at all which will make swimming harder without any good propulsion, thats the problem I saw on her swimming video.
https://youtu.be/70TphDjsUbg
What do you recomend for the extension? I also thought of the PVC tube because I have some at my house, they're actually kinda flexible. Polycarbonate (Lexan) works?

[Marinus Mortimer]

Bro im in the process of ingeneering a Lexan extension so of you wait until I makeit and test it if it works then yes i would recommend Polycarbonate.

[Merman Ordep]

Update:
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I know it's not even close to perfect but I like the result. I have to repaint some areas cause I'm dumb and I painted some of the lighter blue with the darker one. I'll post better pics tomorrow
I'm painting the 2nd half tomorrow :thumbs up:

[Marinus Mortimer]

:thumbs-up:Looking great

[Merman Ordep]

:thumbs-up:Looking great
Thank you:D

[Merman Ordep]

The 2nd half is painted;)
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[Marinus Mortimer]

:swoon::cheerleader::yay: love it cant wait to see more.

[Merman Ordep]

UPDATE:
My neoprene arrived yesterday [emoji14] [emoji14] I've already sewn it and it suits me perfectly [emoji28]
I've already made one dorsal fin

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161005/eb13cc583a883b847867aa28764bb152.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161005/320a1c0cea7b0114a1ccac7fe5b57949.jpg

[Trident True]

how is your suit around your waist? it will need to hug your waist and be tight in order to stop it creeping down your body. looks good btw. :)

[Merman Ordep]

Thank you [emoji1]
I made it as tight as I could [emoji1] I'm putting the first layer of silicone in the neoprene right now

[Marinus Mortimer]

Great news keep up the great work.

[Rett]

Excited to see how yours works out!