Body Squibs (Video Inside)

slimdog55 · Post by **slimdog55** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:08 pm

Finally, my blood squibs worked!!! I put a 7 x 7 inch foam pad behind a 6 x 6 inch steel plate. I put some Velcro (Sticky) behind the steel plate. Then I got a Elastic Band with some Velco (Sew On) sewed to the ends. The Elastic band will hold up the steel plate and foam. I took a condom full of professinal fake blood (Reel Blood) and wrapped it around a Black Cat Firecracker. I taped the blood pack to the steel plate. I also taped the sides of the condom to compress it, so when the Firecracker blows up, it will burst easier. I made my own Model Rocket Igniter to ignite the firecracker. I also wore Ear Plugs that had a NRR (Noise Reduction Rating) of 32 dB. With the ear plugs on, it will not hurt your ears at all. (Ear Plugs are a must!!!) Also, I didn't feel a thing when it blew up. I'm making my own tutorial that will go on the internet in about 2 weeks. OK, here's the video.

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http://uploadhut.com/view.php/256955.wmv

UFProductions · Post by **UFProductions** » Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:17 pm

I can't seem to download it, but it sounds awesome. How did you make the model rocket ignitors?

EDIT: Scratch that it's downloading now, I'll re-edit in a sec.

EDIT: Very nice, looked quite good, especially with the fancy blood. Seemed pretty instantaneous too. Nice work.

DEDFX · Post by **DEDFX** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 1:05 am

Very nice, you finally did it lol.

Directordude · Post by **Directordude** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 1:27 am

Congrats my friend Congrats well done. Next time better Camera !!! more blood even though we all know blood makes a bigger wound out the exit not in the front. maybe a less white shirt too white cant see it very well. I am impressed good job . HURT??? PM me with the details right away with the tutorial!!! .

Directordude

slimdog55 · Post by **slimdog55** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 4:52 am

I don't have access to a better camera right now. Just my Sony Hi8. Like I said, I'll have it up in about 2 weeks. On Saturday, I'm going on vacation for a week. So when I get back, I'll start adding more to the tutorial and then put it online.

Epsilon · Post by **Epsilon** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:55 am

You know, there are a lot of squib hits done in Hollywood films without any blood too. I guess the splatter does add a nice touch! haha But I don't think it needs to be quite so powerful to effectively work.

Directordude · Post by **Directordude** » Thu Jul 07, 2005 9:35 pm

perhaps rig 2 squibs one with flour out the front and blood out the back!! thatd be sweet!! good job

Magic-Man · Post by **Magic-Man** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 8:08 pm

Yeah, that did look good. I really want to make one of those but i have run out of bangers (firecrackers) but i am going to holland on sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do they sell firecrackers in holland?

Cant wait for the tutorial.

Epsilon · Post by **Epsilon** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 3:54 am

I actually found in my stuff, 2 squibs used in We Were Soldiers. Pretty cool stuff.

Magic-Man · Post by **Magic-Man** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:49 pm

wow, don't waste them!

Epsilon · Post by **Epsilon** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 10:33 pm

hahaha No, they were spent. Bloody, sticky, but cool!

Ivan Speilberg · Post by **Ivan Speilberg** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:24 pm

the tutorial..... is it ready ????

Ivan Speilberg · Post by **Ivan Speilberg** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:27 pm

also.... I couldnÃ‚Â´t download the video, it seems that it is unavailable now

slimdog55 · Post by **slimdog55** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 9:00 pm

Microtech seems to be down. I'll try to upload the video to that Google Video Uploader. I still have to take the pictures for the squib tutorial. Sometime next week.

DEDFX · Post by **DEDFX** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:12 pm

Don't do it on GOOGLE, unless you want it to be done in 2 weeks.

slimdog55 · Post by **slimdog55** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:22 am

I was just looking at the Google Video Uploader. I guess I'll only upload just my movies there, not test clips like these. So I guess you'll have to wait until Microtech is back up and running to watch the test clip. Or if you really want to see it, I'll just E-Mail it to you.

DEDFX · Post by **DEDFX** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:26 am

Upload it on Putfile or Upload Hut.com

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