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Hi all! I'm just going to document everything here.
Because I can!
So I got my neoprene today, paints are due to be here on Thursday. I took all my measurements and drafted a pattern today. Then I quit because it was way too hot.
In theory, tomorrow I'll cut my pattern out on my neoprene.
^_^ stalked
Can't wait to see ze updates!
Are you going to integrate a belt in the top?
Yay!! I'm excited to see how it goes! My neoprene came yesterday btw (:
Stalking. We are thinking of doing this for Mimi until we can afford a better tail for her. So I'll show her your thread. :)
Definitely gonna follow this! I'm excited to see how it turns out. :3
I wanna see ^_^
@Mark most likely. I'm going to wait until it's closer to done to decide. I know I'll need some form of weights. I just haven't decided between incorporated or not.
@Raina, I will definitely let you know how it turns out.
I did a couple tests on a corner of my neoprene and so far both are sticking fairly well to the nylon. When my paints get here Ill do a test on a painted piece and also with the interference tinted silicone.
Also Fedex says my paints are coming a day early.
I've been developing an idea to help weight neoprene tails that are actually in the tail, but can also be removed for drying, modifying, cleaning, etc. If you want me to share with you my results, id be happy too!Quote:
Originally Posted by Raayvhen
What I was thinking is having pectoral fins hiding pockets inside the tail...
What about the fluke area? Thats probably going to be the most floaty part of the tail because there is no body mass to keep it weighted. Monofins generally float a bit anyway.
Same idea, but with ankle fins.
Bam! Progress for this morning.
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Raayvhen the Pocket would stretch different and be pulled open, wouldn't it?
Weights for H2o, Mako and Splash were lead pellets in a cloth tube and set between between the thighs. Neoprene is less buoyant the deeper you go and they have to adjust the weight for 5 feet or 30. If your in the pool only it would be easy.
Paints came! Color tests in progress.
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Im watching this too!
So I've been a busy mer! I started laying my first coat of paint. I'll go in and soften the lines on the second coat. This tail is also going to have pink in it.
So side one is mostly painted. It will be done tonight.
Side two will probably be done tomorrow.
I know she doesn't look like much, but tomorrow I'll be adding lots of detail to this side.