Abs Plastic Advice Needed - Tips From The Pros?

[Darth Veach ●]

I got 4 blank hockey masks from No-face (they are ABS or styrene) and I\'m itchin\' to get to work on them. In a couple places they have a few bumps, nothing major. Has anyone had any problems with sanding these out?

I am going to make a 3 and 7 for myself from a couple of \'em. Any tips from you experienced customizers? I have an art background and I repainted and restrapped an NFX one I got last year, but these are the first ones I will cut, drill, etc all the way. Is there a particular size drill bit that works best for vent holes? I know the vent holes on a 7 are smaller than the rest of the masks. And I use a Dremel, is there a particular cutting bit that anyone is used to?

I appreciate any response I get.
Thank you!
Chris V.

[The13thDreamShape ●]

well,

since there are indentions when the mask was vacuformed, use a drill bit that matches that. and i never sanded it before so dont ask me. lol

[Lewis Tully ●]

Sit ups..... Lots and lots of sit ups.... Wait.... WHAT kind of abs???? I think I\'m confused...

JCG

[ZombieBloodLust ●]

its styrene,,,not abs btw you got a pm darth :-)

[Bear ●]

did you get the info you needed?

[JASON 7 ●]

sanding is fine. a matter of fact you\'ll be doing tons of sanding on that mask. drilling make sure you make a pilot hole first with a small bit . this helps you keep centered to the hole.when i cut out the eyes. i drill out the center then use a cone shaped grinding stone to hog out the rest. once i get close to the edges i use very lite pressure. and leave some for hand sanding. i also sand the eye holes so they are rounded back into the mask not just a flat cut. heres a couple of pics to help

[JASON 7 ●]

one more of the vent holes

[Darth Veach ●]

Thanks for the tips Jason 7! I knew you\'d know since you have some of his stuff! Yours looks good so I have high hopes for mine! Thanks everyone for the good tips!

[JASON 7 ●]

couple more

[ssj4freddy ●]

Thanks for the tips Jason 7! I knew you\'d know since you have some of his stuff! Yours looks good so I have high hopes for mine! Thanks everyone for the good tips!

Killinskin uses No-Face too. So you have a very good chance!