Police Special

[Ruben]

hey guys, i am writing a movie where i want one of the characters to carry a toy gun, but i want him to have a hoister so he doesnt have to always walk around with it, any tips on how to make a toy gun hoister?

thanks

[nooneimportant77]

duct tape!

[Paladin1221]

Make it from cloth and sow/hot gluegun it together. If you figure it out right it should only be two peaces, the holder which should fold together to form pouch for the gun, and the strap.

[Ruben]

Make it from cloth and sow/hot gluegun it together. If you figure it out right it should only be two peaces, the holder which should fold together to form pouch for the gun, and the strap.


sweet. i ll give it a shot thanks

and i will also try duct tape

[nooneimportant77]

haha, paladin's idea seems alot better then duct tape. :D

[DefusedProductions]

Depends on the size of the gun, but Dollar Tree has toy gun packages that come with holster. $1.

[ryanmoore]

duct tape!

hey i was gonna say that!

[BandDfilms]

so was i

[phish]

You could go to your local walmart or DICKS and they would probobaly have a cheap 10$ holster... Or the internet would as well.

[WesScog]

Yea, they sell cheap REAL holsters for about 8 dollars at my local Academy sporting store.

But I think the best idea would probably be to combine Importants and Paladin's suggestion.

Make a core of duct tape, and then cover that with cloth by using hot glue.

Holsters are semi-rigid, if you make it out of cotton, it'll bend in weird ways and fall out all of the time, there is a reason they are made out of thick leather, or heavy nylon, usually.

[BandDfilms]

you stop by south of the boarder to the leather shop they have nice holster for sheap but thats on the south caroline boarder

[kwiter]

Cabela's may be another good source of cheap holsters as well as Sports Authority. Also check in with Gun shops that deal with Law Enforcement personnel as they get alot of old stuff back and resell usually at CHEAP prices, I was in a shop a while back when a retiring officer sold his service revolver back for like $40 along with holster etc. This was near 1 Police Plaza in NYC

O:nen ki' wahi' Bye for now

[chasingchase]

you should drape some fabric over the gun and rap that in either duct or electrical tape
this will alow the gun to slide out easily
and it will be sturdy

[goforelspeth]

A few years ago I made a pretty convincing set of holsters (Lara Croft style) out of felt backed upholstery vinyl. They were nice and rigid with a leather-like look, but without the leather-like price.

[mrsiefer23]

hi im making a cop movie and itd be great if you guys could show how to make a prop gun holster (the ones that strap onto your leg and one that is a sholder holster)since i cant seem to find any stores that sell them.

[Flamingo With A Spoon Productions]

Most toy stores have them.

[reid5425]

You can j buy a small piece of leather, cut into that shape and sow or rivet them together and cut 2 slits in the back for a belt to go through. You even use fake leather, it's pretty cheap.

[WesScog]

Depending on where you live you can get cheap REAL holsters for under 10 dollars at most Sporting Good stores and Pawn Shops.

If you're in a state with strict gun laws (or a country that has illegalzied them) they might be hard or impossible to find for a private citizen.

So you could possibly make them from cardboard covered in duct-tape, and paint them all black to try to cover up the seams.

[Scott]

Depending on where you live you can get cheap REAL holsters for under 10 dollars at most Sporting Good stores and Pawn Shops.

If you're in a state with strict gun laws (or a country that has illegalzied them) they might be hard or impossible to find for a private citizen.

So you could possibly make them from cardboard covered in duct-tape, and paint them all black to try to cover up the seams.


That sounds like the holster would look like shit. I believe you can find some cheap holsters for airsoft guns on eBay.

[WesScog]

That sounds like the holster would look like shit. I believe you can find some cheap holsters for airsoft guns on eBay.

Well you could make it look decent, you can make cardboard and ducttape look like almost anything with the right paint job.

It all depends on your budget and what's avalible locally.

[Scott]

Well you could make it look decent, you can make cardboard and ducttape look like almost anything with the right paint job.


It could look decent far away, but not with a semi-closeup.

[WesScog]

If he wanted he could possibly glue some fabric on the outside of it, to give it a fabric looking texture and cover up the seams of the duct tape totally.

[Scott]

If he wanted he could possibly glue some fabric on the outside of it, to give it a fabric looking texture and cover up the seams of the duct tape totally.


Learning you are.

[WesScog]

I think he could realistically make a holster from cardboard, tape, and fabric for about 5-10 dollars. That'd be a bit cheaper than one from Ebay or the store, since there wouldn't be any shipping cost.

It depends on how good he is with his hands I would imagine.

[Scott]

I think he could realistically make a holster from cardboard, tape, and fabric for about 5-10 dollars. That'd be a bit cheaper than one from Ebay or the store, since there wouldn't be any shipping cost.

It depends on how good he is with his hands I would imagine.


But chances are he isn't that good.


But cardboard is a cheaper way to go if you absolutely can't afford a cheap airsoft holster.

Personally I would want the best looking holster I can find.

[Frostwolf92]

mrsiefer23 (http://forum.indymogul.com/member.php?u=16146) there's a great place called Airsoft Atlanta. that do all accessories for airsoft guns and they do both holsters you are looking for. you have to be over 18 to buy stuff from them but it is great stuff and pretty cheap. A Belt Holster is $10.99 and the Shoulder Holster is $14.99
Here the site
http://www.airsoftatlanta.com/tactical.htm

[Doctor Webley]

Just order one from Galls, it may be more expensive, but it truly is the real deal. That holster will last forever.

[etentertainment]

Anyone know how to make an affordable, realistic
police uniform? :cool:

Any ideas? Thanks.

[drweir]

Decide what color scheme you want. Think about blues, browns, blacks, etc. Any color coordinated outfit should work. Look on eBay for flag patches and fake badges to make it more authentic. Find a utility belt that you could hang things like a holster, pepper spray, or handcuffs on.

[WesScog]

http://acceptable.tv/tutorial/20

Let Jack Black explain it.

[HunnyBunchFilms]

Lmao that was a funny vid. Brings back old fond memories of Computer man.

[Whole Milk Productions]

Theres always the option of asking a real cop to act. On his own time probably though.

[WesScog]

We got real police to be in the PSA we shot by just explaining to them it'd be to encourage kids to not drink and drive, and that it'd be for the betterment of the community.

They showed up, and we didn't have to pay them a dime, real cars, real uniforms, real guns, etc.

[New Spark Films]

You could just mix and match a bunch of random stuff that's easy to find. For instance, for my town, I would get a black shirt, black pants, a red tie, a badge off of eBay or Amazon (they have them) and a belt holster. A hat's not even neccesarry, I don't see too many policemen wearing hats nowadays.

[punkandska66]

real guns, etc.

c'mon wes :nonono:. DONT EVER USE REAL GUNS KIDS! EVEN IF THEY AREN'T LOADED

[New Spark Films]

c'mon wes :nonono:. DONT EVER USE REAL KIDS! EVEN IF THEY AREN'T LOADED

Right, never use real kids. They can be dangerous and annoying.

[bass.shocker91]

or wear dark-ish brown cacky (sp?) pants and lighter tan shirt. like in reno 911

[SyxxGage]

I'm lucky. My father is a cop, so I just borrow his old uniform when I need to portray an officer of the law.

[WesScog]

c'mon wes :nonono:. DONT EVER USE REAL GUNS KIDS! EVEN IF THEY AREN'T LOADED

The COPS had the real guns. As in, Officers of the law.

Let me just be clear, I wasn't suggesting ANYONE use real guns, I was just saying, that we got Real Officers to show up, with their real equipment and everything.

[_ray_biddle_]

Anyone know how to make an affordable, realistic
police uniform? :cool:

Any ideas? Thanks.


DRWEIR gave you some great advice. You may want to see if you have a local theater that has a costume rental shop.

[_ray_biddle_]

I'm lucky. My father is a cop, so I just borrow his old uniform when I need to portray an officer of the law.


Your dad knows that you're using his stuff right?

[SyxxGage]

Your dad knows that you're using his stuff right?

Of Course. He is the one who gave me the clothing. Obviously he didnt give me a badge or firearm as that would be illegal. We just happen to be about the same size and I needed it for an audition.

[bookin productions]

or go to a costume shop and buy a cop costume

[Withoutahelmet]

Any one know a good way to design police outfits? I guess the basic would be a dress shirt dress pants with a badge and a gun but i was wondering if there was a better way.
A baton would be useful too.

[WesScog]

As always, let Jack Black explain it.

http://acceptable.tv/tutorial/20

Next time, use the search function please. =)

[ciwi286]

Gah wes you beat me to it AGAIN....those tutorials are great!

[Flamingo With A Spoon Productions]

Any one know a good way to design police outfits? I guess the basic would be a dress shirt dress pants with a badge and a gun but i was wondering if there was a better way.
A baton would be useful too.

I'm I the only one who thought:

"What kind of police costume? And what kind of movie?"

:fap: I smell porno!

[WesScog]

I'm I the only one who thought:

"What kind of police costume? And what kind of movie?"

:fap: I smell porno!


Yes Flamingo... Yes you are.

[Withoutahelmet]

I'm I the only one who thought:

"What kind of police costume? And what kind of movie?"

:fap: I smell porno!

But what about the baton;)

whenever i click the link it says: Status: 500 Internal Server Error

[ciwi286]

Here you go.

http://revver.com/video/203748/props-tutorial/

For the baton...loads of shops near me sell cheap toy police kits with plastic batons. I you plan on hitting people with it you could make on from foam of spray paint a small foam baseball bat.

[baron von fogel]

I've got a complete LAPD uniform (minus the official badge) and I got everything from the Longbeach Uniform Company. They've got a hell of a lot of different uniform styles and they are an official provider of police gear. Gall's is a good provider of police equipment as well. Just google them and you'll see. The one downside with going for official police gear is that it gets pretty expensive.

[etentertainment]

Use the search button. I already posted this thread a few days before you did.

[Flamingo With A Spoon Productions]

Yes Flamingo... Yes you are.

Oh right :rolleyes: my bad. You mean THIS kind of movie...

http://i18.tinypic.com/8e9saif.jpg
*ta-daa!*
SHERIFF WESLEY SCOGGINS!

[WesScog]

PRECISELY.

[michaelbak]

For a upcoming project i really need a swat costume that includes a holster , helmet , Vest , and Riot Shield that they use .If the wheel spins a low number you can take out the cost of the pistol and submachine gun.


I really do need this my next film needs it and the short after that really needs it!

[WesScog]

Helmet's can be gotten for about 10 dollars from most military surplus stores, the vests can be just paintball tactical vests, the riot shield can be just a piece of cardboard with a "window" cut into it and covered with a sheet of plastic, holsters can either be made out of duct-tape, or gotten at most military surplus or sporting goods stores.

The black jumpsuit is real easy, can be obtained at most department stores, military surplus, etc.

The guns can be airsoft guns painted black.

[Dasleah]

For the Riot shield, have a poke around the bins of the local Perspex manufacturers. They're always chucking sheets out, in all sizes, so you might get lucky and find one that suits your needs. Then just add a handle and paint some of it black.

And remember to say 'Hut! Hut hut! Hut!' a lot.*

*God I love that sequence in Blues Brothers.

[nooneimportant77]

keep in mind you can use the clone effect and make one swat guy in to a whole team.

[Sadisticskittle]

The title pretty much speaks for itself

I was wondering if there was anyway you guys could do a cheap bullet-proof looking SWAT Vest and a Gun Holster for cheap, as long as it doesn't look cheap lol ^_^

[ilikecookies]

buy some air soft stuff.

[Sadisticskittle]

And for the gun holster?

[Sminc]

my vest has a holster on the front left, lower chest region. ill show u a link from airsplat (http://www.airsplat.com/Items/AC-APP-CO-547B.htm).
it serves me well when airsofting :) should help your movies :)

Sminc

[Sadisticskittle]

Well that one looks nice, but I'm on a budget of what-i-can-find-around-the-house (including fabric plus about 20-25 bucks >.<'
That and I don't want one all that extravagant, just like a police one like this one

http://www.vansonleathers.com/images/1new%20-catalog_pics/NOBL.jpg

or

http://img.alibaba.com/photo/11314653/Bullet_Proof_Vest_Level_Iiia_Level_Iv.jpg

I suppose I can skip on the Gun Holster

[BinBinProductions]

swat vest
http://www.nextag.com/swat-tactical-vest/search-html

holster

http://www.gunnersalley.com/

and if you dont like shopping online, go to your nearest army surplus store.

[Sadisticskittle]

I've checked, the nearest army surplus is in Sydney (8 or so hours drive). I need a cheap way to make one, not to buy one

[RaRd]

I would suggest buying some foam and cutting out the basic front and back shapes. Then cover in some black/navy fabric and either stick it with fabric glue or just duct tape it from the back. For the straps i would use a scrap car seat-belt or cannibalise a backpack. I think the backpack would work well as it will also have buckles you can use. If your really cheap you could probably just use black duct tape. You could also try a fabric shop and use thick strips of velcro. You could easily add some loops for a gun holster on the vest. Or make a drop-leg one in a similar way to the vest.
Hope that helps.

[Sadisticskittle]

Nice, when I've got the time i'll make it ^_^

[ResidentEman]

I have an airsoft vest that I got for like 20 bucks online. And that last process would work great also.

[Jier]

you can buy airsoft, or paintball stuff, or you could just do what 95% of woodsballers do and just go to an army surplus store. It's typically better gear and it's a lot cheaper. I got a Ranger Tactical Vest for $10 at mine.

[TacticalNinja]

Hey

Im currently in production of a spec ops trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb2ursf5iVY) was told i need more tactical gear.

Iv check out some sites (kapowee and atlantic airsoft) apparently both of these sites dont ship gun orders to Canada. Kapowee doesnt ship anything to canada. does anyone know of a Canada store that will sell cheap, and good looking toy guns and tactical gear. Iv checked out the army surplus store but they didnt have much that was the style i was going for (more urban and like a SWAT teams clothing) im getting some stuff on Wendsay from a friend.

But I want more
any suggestions on where a Canadian can get some realitivly cheap gear?

[Vaughn Whynot]

army surplus places

[moustrapfilms]

army surplus placesOr you could read his post...

Anyway, you could try www.cheaperthandirt.com. They've got a pretty good selection of stuff. I'm pretty sure they ship to Canada.

[Vaughn Whynot]

Or you could read his post...

Anyway, you could try www.cheaperthandirt.com (http://www.cheaperthandirt.com). They've got a pretty good selection of stuff. I'm pretty sure they ship to Canada.
they don't

[moustrapfilms]

they don'tGood catch. Other than that, I'd suggest Brigadeqm.com, I know for a fact that they ship to Canada. The only thing is that they really only cater to Law Enforcement and hunters and stuff, but they do have some ID tags and stuff. Other than that, they're a little expensive, but it's high quality stuff.

As for the actual guns, I don't know if you have flea markets in Canada, but if you do, I'd check there. Those places are usually good with finding stuff like that.

[Vaughn Whynot]

well crappy tire (Canadian tire) in my town has shotguns and m16 for airsoft
there about 60-100 bucks but you could reuse them
and my father in law who is navy told me to let people know that a black long sleeve(little tight),black pants,ski mask and a canvas or canvas like fishing vest would be more then enough to give the feel of a swat/tactical team
and also skip the ski mask and paint your face black

[TacticalNinja]

well crappy tire (Canadian tire) in my town has shotguns and m16 for airsoft
there about 60-100 bucks but you could reuse them
and my father in law who is navy told me to let people know that a black long sleeve(little tight),black pants,ski mask and a canvas or canvas like fishing vest would be more then enough to give the feel of a swat/tactical team
and also skip the ski mask and paint your face black
lol thats good you'd look like this guy :steve: but alitltle diffrent. 60-100 bucks for a airsoft shotty is so far overpriced im not gonna even begin to describe. I bought 2 mp5s for 10 bucks, sure they only shoot plastic darts but hey, painted black no one as any idea. Someone actully thought it looked real. I have plenty of pistols I just want big guns like g36s. I wonder what i can find

[Vaughn Whynot]

http://www.amazon.com/G36S-Elite-Sniper-airsoft-gun/dp/B000AIYH1U

[TacticalNinja]

http://www.amazon.com/G36S-Elite-Sniper-airsoft-gun/dp/B000AIYH1U
Sure they ship to Canada?

Like i checked and it says continteal US no mention about Canada's shipping rates

[Vaughn Whynot]

i didn't see anything where it said it didn't

[Vaughn Whynot]

if not here seems to be a good site
http://www.buyairsoft.ca/
and they are from canada

[WesScog]

Most of the Holster/Police uniform threads merged.

[chainedflesh]

They have some cheap molle vests here.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/vests_bjhh.htm

They come without the inserts, but you can use the vest as a pattern to cut out some craft foam and just use that to give them the stiffness that the vests have.

[darao80]

Hello everyone, i need 2 no how to make the inside of an '06 honda civic look like a cop car
And if you no how maybe the outside aswell:)
i dont really need a bfx episode, just a few tips/ideas:hayguyz:

[testpig]

insert a large sheet of plexy glass, or cage(fence) behind the driver/passenger seat.

add random electronic objectives to the dashboard /GPS,/small laptops.. Add mounted shotgun to the passenger seat dash.

But you really might not need all of that aslong as your actors appear to be copish. with cop hat/ mustash...


for the outside. you can always use paint if you don't care for the car. Be aware you might get introuble by the cops if driving out in public. Going for the classis "black and white" look of a cop car could allow you to pull it off.

[sanftner2003]

U could also always say its a detectives (or undercover) car, and just use a regular one.

[darao80]

tnx alot, i never realised it was so simple but if anyone has more tips go ahead and put 'em below :-D

[KASR]

If you can magical transform your honda into a Crown Vic, that'll really do the trick! If not, surely you have someone you know that owns a Crown Vic....cuz they are PIMP.

:D

[xjakknifex]

Um...

I never saw a Honda cop car, but as already stated plexi, wire mesh and bars.

If you have a local police station perhaps ask them if you can shoot outside to establish the car as a police car, perhaps an undercover car?

[Jier]

U could also always say its a detectives (or undercover) car, and just use a regular one.

Seconded, that actually was going to be my suggestion. Which it is also what they do with Law & Order and Homicide. Which, if I'm not mistaken, Homicide just used a fleet of old Hondas anyway. Just buy yourself a cheap rotator, or find someone with one.

You can buy LED's which are what most law, Fire and EMS use now, but the small rotator is well known with Detectives undercover.

Problem is if you buy a real rotator like the one you put on the top of your car that's intended for response you're looking at a $50 expense. At which point I'd say ebay and find some cheap LED's or Halogens. However, i'd suggest going to a Party place. Getting a cheap rotator and using a AC Converter to power it with the car. However, always ask around first, especially if you live in an area with Vol. Firefighters near you, because they will tend to have those things laying around. Lord knows myself and my friends do. e.e''

[WesScog]

You could probably find a strobe light at a local party store, pull some plastic over it, and paint the plastic red, or even see if you can find some red plastic you can stretch over it.

[happyhands man]

you could just ask a cop whos patrol car is their personal car too

[WesScog]

There is probably rules against letting unauthorized people to film in your police car.

[happyhands man]

There is probably rules against letting unauthorized people to film in your police car.
my dads a cop, he says since the car is city property and you are a citizen you can film in it with the permission of the officer/deputy/trooper

[Jier]

my dads a cop, he says since the car is city property and you are a citizen you can film in it with the permission of the officer/deputy/trooper

Uh, might want to confer on that with local regulations and laws. In the State of Ky you may not show a State Trooper vehicle, symbol, logo, Uniform or anything involving Ky State Troopers without expressed permission of the those within a high enough rank (I forget the specific rank.) in the Ky State Troopers. I found this out after I asked a State Trooper here the same question when I was documenting scene photos because I had to know what I could release and couldn't for our Department's site that I'm currently working on.

A lot of cities require the same, as do Counties when it comes to Sheriff units. Ask first, and ask again. You can never ask too many times from different people.

[PB~productions]

Uh, might want to confer on that with local regulations and laws. In the State of Ky you may not show a State Trooper vehicle, symbol, logo, Uniform or anything involving Ky State Troopers without expressed permission of the those within a high enough rank (I forget the specific rank.) in the Ky State Troopers. I found this out after I asked a State Trooper here the same question when I was documenting scene photos because I had to know what I could release and couldn't for our Department's site that I'm currently working on.

A lot of cities require the same, as do Counties when it comes to Sheriff units. Ask first, and ask again. You can never ask too many times from different people.

well thanks that will help me also, because i am doing a scene for one of my friends and i need to use a police car and throw the guy on the hood and arrest him

[Walucas]

Just have 3 boxes of doughnuts, but seriously put some wire mesh behind the front seats and behind the windows...with an occasional doughnut....yummy!

[sonnyfromda02]

If you can magical transform your honda into a Crown Vic, that'll really do the trick! If not, surely you have someone you know that owns a Crown Vic....cuz they are PIMP.

:D
Ahem....Caprice.

[nickanator8]

one thing that might be just as easy is ask your local police station if you could use one of their cars in your shoot. you never know untill you ask

[HunnyBunchFilms]

insert a large sheet of plexy glass, or cage(fence) behind the driver/passenger seat.

add random electronic objectives to the dashboard /GPS,/small laptops.. Add mounted shotgun to the passenger seat dash.

But you really might not need all of that aslong as your actors appear to be copish. with cop hat/ mustash...


for the outside. you can always use paint if you don't care for the car. Be aware you might get introuble by the cops if driving out in public. Going for the classis "black and white" look of a cop car could allow you to pull it off.

As far as zero budget goes thats great for an interior of a cop car. If you need to shoot the outside maybe you cant only paint 1 side of your car squad car colors. If you film from that side only you'll save yourself money. But again you can always ask you never know you might get lucky.

[RaRd]

If your car is already either black or white you could use vinyl or sticky back plastic to temporarily cover over parts of the car. For example if the car is already black, cover the front door with white sticky back plastic, and stencil on a police logo. This would look pretty good and shouldn't be too much hassle to remove (don't hold me to that)
Interior people have pretty much covered.

[ciwi286]

Cop car or garda car?

[darao80]

Garda car/cop car... doesnt really matter cause most people who will be watching it will be American (but some will be irish)
(Garda car is pretty easy cause il just need some yellow tape and a decal)

[ciwi286]

Well if you have a white car I suggest your just get some low tack yellow and blue masking tape and do a garda car, If its any other colour I would go with the small siren of an undercover cop car.

[Mr Mohr]

I think it would cool if you did a two part episode on police. Maybe in part uno you could make a lightbar and in part dos you could rig up some cheap uniforms or SWAT attire.

[happyhands man]

that would be cool

[daydreamer1]

bullet-proof gear would be cool too. :)

[Patuman]

I think it would cool if you did a two part episode on police. Maybe in part uno you could make a lightbar and in part dos you could rig up some cheap uniforms or SWAT attire.

Lightbar: http://www.detonationfilms.com/DVLightbars.html

SWAT & Bulletproof gear: Just buy some tactical vest for airsoft, the models are usually the same as police/army models and theres pockets for the bulletproof plating which you can fill with cardboard or something to make it appear hard.

As for the uniform, get a right color overall and sew on SWAT/POLICE badges that you can get from army stores and random collectible stores.

Also, there are a lot of tough plastic models of helmets for airsoft which you can use as they appear very realistic.

This is what we did in a movie once and people started asking if we used real police gear.

Well, we didnt and it only cost a 120$ for three "cops".

[BigfootProductions]

damn, detonation films has everything!

[darkknighter]

For my current film school project I'm filming a crowd scene that gets way out of hand and I would love to see you build a riot shield, BUT...and theres always a but, Make it from materials that we ALL have access to, so don't go getting a massive sheet of clear acrylic and using a machine saw on it as not all of us have access to it.

I know you can do it Beck, I BELIEVE IN THE BECK.

P.S. Plus practically every young amateur filmmaker wants to make a zombie flick and riot shields always look good when a zombie shoots his blood all over them.

[Jier]

That's the problem, a riot shield is nothing but a clear plastic shield, and there is nothing you can make it out of but a clear acrylic sheet. You can get the materials to make this from any home improvement store for about $20. However, the problem is, you got to cut it and bend it.

You can do an armored shield, but that will also require you to cut wood, so unless you're willing to shell out the work and find the equipment I'm afraid you're SoL.

[darkknighter]

Not all Riot shields are clear, some are solid black with a little letterbox peep hole, some are circular, some are clear but covered with patches of armor, you can get all different kinds. And i think it would be beneficial to alot of people if a riot shield was made.

[Jier]

I know, those are armored shields. They're different from a riot shield because the riot shield is just meant to be used with crowd dispersal while a armored shield is what your front man would carry when you're getting ready to storm a house to take down a suspect with a gun.

However, the problem is you want it to be maid without using any tools or any bought materials... That's impossible.

[darkknighter]

Hate to say this and contradict you but i never said
"maid without using any tools or any bought materials" and if i did i would have also used the word Made.

I have tools, I have access to materials, What i said is that just getting a piece of acrylic and sawing it into shape would be too simple and not enough people have that option.

Im surprised noones ever requested a riot shield before- made from whatever materials- Indy Mogul have created zombies, Zombie killer Ash and various blood effects, what better thing to add to a zombie slaying arsenal than that of a riot shield.

Would we have seen eye to eye If i would have straight out requested a riot shield, no strings attached.

[Ronster]

I think Jier is right. Making a riot shield would be super easy and there is no need for Indy Mogul to waste their time makng a prop that is already really easy to make--not to mention the fact that he already friggin' told you how to make it. Buy some acrylic or polycarbonate (stronger, but more expensive), dremel or cut out the shape you want, then take a heat gun to it or put it in your oven for a little bit and then bend it to the desired shape. We ALL have access to a hardware store, we ALL have access to some kind or cutting device, and we ALL have access to an oven.
I think you're just being lazy and just want to see someone else make it before you even attempt to do so.
If you really don't want to leave your house to make this then I suggest you just buy one for about $75.

I have tools, I have access to materials, What i said is that just getting a piece of acrylic and sawing it into shape would be too simple and not enough people have that option.
That's the ONLY way to do it effectively--unless you want to spraypaint "police" on a trash can lid--and you just said yourself that it was easy. Then you contradict yourself and say that not everyone has that option, of simplicity? Problem is, I don't think anyone else but you wants a riot shield. Why haven't they requested it? Because they prolly made it themselves using the EASY WAY and there is no point in requesting something that can already be made with ease.

Sorry, bud. But you should just go out and freaking make it yourself. Because it's easy and you already said you had access to all the tools you need to make it. So what's the problem? Go out and make it already.

[Jier]

I mean, a riot shield is a big piece of clear plastic. You can buy them for $99 a piece, but making them... Dude there is no other way than to pull out those "big tools" and cut it. Besides, if you're serious about prop making you'll have the tools.

[Golden003]

I agree that clear plastic or acrylic would probably be easier.

But if you are sure you can't get your hands on that couldn't you form a clear riot shield out of sugar glass?

As for the big tools, you said this was a school project, is there not a wood shop that you could use, or befriend the people who can use the wood shop?

[frodo5280]

If you want a sheild thats not clear, you could make it out of plywood and some dark paint. it would be easy...

[Jier]

that's the problem, they don't want to cut. There's no way they can make it from anything that'll be decent without doing such.

Personally, I'd simply just get a few pieces of 1/4 plywood, a sheet of acrylic, and a sheet of 1/2 inch plywood. I'd cut a few pieces of 1/2 inch board into a gentle curve. Then cut my form out with a 1/4 inch and slowly nail the 1/4 inch board to the 1/2 inch curves. That'll give me the curve I want.

After that I would make my cut for my "view port" and take my thin piece of acrylic and cut off a small square just larger than the hole and epoxy it to the wood. Paint black and put on the "POLICE" logo and done.

For $100 you could probably make two or three shields. But don't quote me on that, I've not checked lumber prices in a while.

[cubes]

There is a difference between acrylic and polycarbonate type plastic. Acrylic "plexiglass" is fairly inexpensive but brittle. Cutting and drilling takes extra care to keep from cracking. Polycarbonate "Lexan" is much stronger, can be drilled, tapped, and even cut with a carbide tipped skill saw or jigsaw. It can be put into a sheet metal brake and bent. 1/8'' would be the easiest to work with. It can even be heat formed very carefully. Virtually indestructable. Lexan is a component it bulletproof glass.

[Jier]

Yes, but you're not going to need lexan for this prop.

[DarkMirageProductions]

Riot gear is very straight forward. If you want to make a whole mess of costumes, it's probably the cheapest and coolest uniform I can think of to produce en mass, next to zombies of course...

Shields

Ballistic Entry shields, or "Armor" shields, are super easy and cheap to make. Cardboard, black paint, white paint, and thumb tacks. That's it.

Non-Ballistic shields, or "Riot" shields, are also easy to make. They do require cutting plexiglass, but that's the most difficult part. After that you just need some spare cloth strips, rivets or bolts, and paint.

Costume

The body armor that your actors should wear is simple, yet complex. Flat black sweatpants and a long-sleeved black shirt is the base of the "armor".

A catcher's chest protector or a false bulletproof vest made from cardboard can act as your chest protection. Be sure to paint "POLICE" on the front of them.

Knee braces and elbow braces are cheap and can serve as your leg and arm accessories.

Boots would complete the look. You can probably find pairs at your local thrift store for less than $5, if you don't have some already.

As much as I wouldn't like to say it, a crotch guard wouldn't seem too out of place on this costume. A jock strap on the outside painted or dyed black would look good. Just don't wear the cup with it... stuff it with a piece of cardboard.

Your helmet will be the key to pulling the whole costume together. Find an old baseball batter's helmet, cut off the visor, and add a piece of thin plexiglass or plastic to cover the actor's face.

Weapon

The most symbolic weapon of the riot control officer is the night stick. Two feet of PVC, 3 endcaps, and a T joint is all you need to make one. It should cost less than $.75 per night stick.


Depending on if you bought the helmets and other accessories new, you shouldn't have to spend any more than $50 on each costume.

If you happen to have a lot of batter's helmets that nobody would mind getting converted, if you have enough miscellaneous body protection, and if you decide to go cheap on the other stuff (i.e. the bulletproof vest and armor shield made of cardboard) then you probably could get away with a price of as little as $5 per costume.

Get your actors to look in their garage or basement for the stuff. These are items that most people have and don't use frequently enough to value them.

Individuality can be accepted here, even though the uniforms should all match. The small variations add "flavor", but most of the time these small tweaks will go unnoticed. The uniforms don't have to match perfectly, so don't sweat it if someone doesn't have the same elbow brace as the other guy.



Wow, that was a long one... hope it helped a bit!

[TacticalNinja]

I think a SWAT shield would be awsome! Make us a SWAT shield! its original enough and it isnt stolen from any movies (movies use them but its at least a real object)

[KMProductions]

This would be an awesome episode but there wouldn't be much too it. I know that at a nearby lowes I can get a Really big Lexan sheet for under $40.

[darkknighter]

Thankyou very much DarkMirage, you've been the most helpful... and the nicest.

To previous posters, when i say school project, i mean college, And i'm talking about England so its very different from your places. And that means that i cant pop down to woodshop and cut up some plexiglass.

You also think that theres not much demand for one but suddenly two other posters are interested in making one. touchee

[cubes]

The only reason lexan would make a cost effective choice is if your story called for some physical action, lexan can be hit, dropped, thrown, stepped on and not break, hence reusable . If your effect called for one to be shattered then plexiglass would be a good choice. Depends on what the story calls for. I know our local glass shops have "cut offs" that they sell for less.

[DarkMirageProductions]

Thankyou very much DarkMirage, you've been the most helpful... and the nicest.

To previous posters, when i say school project, i mean college, And i'm talking about England so its very different from your places. And that means that i cant pop down to woodshop and cut up some plexiglass.

You also think that theres not much demand for one but suddenly two other posters are interested in making one. touchee
No problem.

Now knowing you reside in England, I'd suggest using black caps without brims instead of baseball helmets, and using the cheap alternative to the catcher's chest pad. Baseball equipment is very hard to come by in England.

Because you don't have access to a woodshop or power tools necessary for cutting plexiglass, make the ballistics entry shield. Stick some thumbtacks where rivets would be, and you should be set.

EDIT: The alternative to plexiglass on the helmet is a clear plastic bottle. Cut off the top and bottom, then once down the length of it. Make some trims and curves for aesthetic appeal, then attach it to the helmet. That method takes just some scissors and is a good way to recycle.

[Indymoguler]

the riot shield would be a piece of cake, just get acryllic plastic or whatever. Cut it, bend it, add any type of logo or decoration to it.
it wouldnt be that hard

[darkknighter]

Dear Indy Moguler, you don't actually read much of the previous posts currently in this thread. :learn:But thankyou.

[darkknighter]

I have to thankyou, dark mirage, again, thats very helpful, as it turns out the scene has been refined down to the protagonist trying to enter a building and bombard himself inside it, suddenly being attacked from behind he picks up a large black shield and fends the antagonist off.

Two shields will be made- one for the scene stated above and one for a scene depicting the 'outbreak'. The shields will now be made from black acrylic plexiglass and clear acrylic plexiglass, with black posterboard or foam core board being placed along the edges of the shields.

As the premise is setting it in a rural part of england- reminiscent of Hot Fuzz's location- the weapons and tools need to be realistic- a double barrel shotgun would be accessible afterall alot of people use them for clay and rabbit shooting, various pitch forks and sythes are good too- then when the police do get involved to combat vicious riots, riot shields, protective gear and batons all become easy to get.

[WesScog]

http://www.indymogul.com/post/9329/acceptable-tv-tutorials-basic-props-and-costumes

For those wanting a real simple Cop Uniform, check out this blog post, some basic prop and costume suggestions that might help you out.

[tambrm1016]

Here's the ultimate source of real police equipment

www.galls.com (http://www.galls.com)

you can even get a custom badge made as long as you are not trying to make it with the name of a real police agency. They won't do that.

Whatever you do, please don't give your plain clothes cops shoulder holsters. Real cops wear belt holsters with at least one magazine pouch and their badge on their belt. (usually)

[maddman234]

hey any clues on swat uniform lke how would u make bulet proof vest and for the helmet maybe paint a sk8 helmet but wat about th actual clothing

[The Elder Brain]

Army Surplus stores, and the internet. Just type in "Swat Vest."
It shouldn't cost to much.
Like I said before, try not to post unneeded threads.

[maddman234]

theres no shops like that where i am and i dont have ebay account

[The Elder Brain]

Then don't use Ebay. There are hundreds of sites dedicated to props such as the ones you are looking for. Just take a minute and look.

[maddman234]

i cant dnt have pay pal or ccredit card im only 14

[The Elder Brain]

Like Arissa stated in the other thread: Visa Gift Cards

They really are amazing

[Jier]

theres no shops like that where i am and i dont have ebay account

Oh yeah, there is a shop in your area you've just not found it yet. In any case, you can use standard black cargo-pants. But, yeah, you just have to look hard. Flea Markets usually have them.

[knightly]

Reference photos:

http://images.google.com/images?client=safari&rls=en-us&q=swat%20uniform&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&um=1&sa=N&tab=wi

[james blonde productions]

well soon me and a few friends are making a james bond spoof and i would like to know how to make a police equipment vest and belts

[CR-Videos.co.nr]

Your thread was merged with older ones so just read through the old posts.They should help

[Razback]

This placehttp://www.toyarsenal.com/have a bunch of toy weapons

[Razback]

Anyone knows how to make a police strobelight with cheap materials

[zeddie1]

detonation films,has free stock footage of police light bars,

thats probably your best option,and they are completely free

[DarkForestFilms]

Anyone knows how to make a police strobelight with cheap materials

I'm actually making a tutorial on this very soon

[Razback]

I'm actually making a tutorial on this very soon

Ok thanks hope they help me where did you post Vimeo or You tube...

[knightly]

point a flash light upwards, rotate a circular mirror which is angled, put red/blue gels to color the light that comes off of the rotating mirror: http://i1.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/d1/f7/9066_1_bl.JPG
I got one of these at the ice capades when I was younger. or was it a hockey game, something with ice.

[evmo]

probally disney on Ice after all it says mickey mouse live

[knightly]

Mine didn't have the topper, just the flashlight. That was just the only picture I could find online.

[Razback]

Something serious.......

[miols]

Hey, im working on my first serious film and I need four swat uniforms for $40 or less per person. It pretty much just requires a black uniform, a black vest, and the ski masks that I already have.

This wont be like the previous videos ive advertised here. Its going to be entered in a film festival, and it's not going to be a kids with guns movie.

ooh wow really...

[Razback]

Sounds pretty interesting to see some police movie.For the officer outlet just buy one in some rental store about the weapons just use airsoft gun would be cool if you put some S.W.A.T arsenal weapons

[miols]

I think this got deleted from questions because i cant find it.

But, i need some low budget SWAT uniforms (~$40 per uniform) for a movie im shooting. All it really requires is black clothes and a black vest. If i can get helmets that's even better!

BTW this wont be like my previous movies, nor will it be a kids with guns movie.

[whereintheworld]

http://weaponblender.com/index.php?productID=789

then buy a swat patch and attach it.

[miols]

thanks a lot for the find, that will be a great resource.