Hard Coating Foam with Fiberglass - Giant Toy Playset Castle Grayskull (Pt.7)

We are making the largest toy playset ever! Castle Grayskull from the He-Man Masters of the Universe collection.
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We try hard coating foam with fiberglass to protect he foam and create a strong surface. After attempting a few new foam safe protective barriers and laminating resins we start hard coating the sculpted Styrofoam giant He-Man and Masters Of The Universe Castle Grayskull. We want to make the huge foam prop strong enough for the kid to climb on. We try an aluminum foil and wallpaper glue method and even a little sticky back foil for the first time before the fiberglass and polyester resin hard coat. We also use up some Smooth-On two part epoxy laminating resin called Epoxamite on this foam sculpture before testing the reaction to the polyester resin hard coat. Its an easy to do but tedious method that looks like a lot of work but the pay off should be worth it in the end. We have used several other hard coating methods like plastic dips, foam safe resins and fiberglass, two part epoxies, several other foam coating sprays and even Flexbond tile cement mortar which can also work well. We wanted this large sculpture to not only be well protected so the kid can climb on it or store outdoors if we need to but also easy to sand and bondo and get it looking like we want it to.
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[@HollywoodHaunter]

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[@spudsky100]

Couple of notes. I'm a 27 year professional composites veteran, former college composites instructor, and part-time prop maker who loves your channel. I currently run the lamination department at a boat company in Florida. We use 0.75 ounce chopped mat a lot. It wets out easily, contours easier than 1.5 ounce and uses less resin while still providing a good barrier. Chopped mat requires about 65%-70% resin by weight, which makes it a resin rich laminate but it helps in consolidation and elimination of air. A resin starved laminate is a weak laminate. As for coating epoxy with polyester, there will be adhesion issues. Polyesters do not adhere to epoxies, even if they are sanded. Epoxies do adhere to hardened polyesters, though. I'm curious to know how the adhesion is on the inside where you coated the epoxy with polyester and fiberglass.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

This is great ya now that I have made a few things I realize its better to just use more resin and a little faster as well. I will have to try the thinner stuff. The 3oz really sucks up the resin. Now I noticed a few air bubbles in a couple places but it seems to be ok going over the epoxy. At least it seems to be working on the last two skeleton statues we made. We welcome any feedback and thank you for chiming in with your experience and knowledge. Its very much appreciated.

[@lostlakepictures7378]

Just curious. Have you guys ever used Jesso paint to prep foam instead of foil? I read somewhere that it works but I'd love to hear from an expert.

[@Actionfiguresarefun]

I love watching the progress, it’s coming out great.

[@gabrielhenning1620]

Ooooo i’m so excited to see it finished! Good luck guys!

[@shellsmith1737]

Wow, a lot of work. Looks Awesome!

[@stiltbeastlive7564]

great series guys! I definitely have a love hate relationship with fiberglass lol.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thanks man its great to hear from you 😉👍

[@QUEERPASS]

🤘🏼

[@jasongilpin5124]

Love this project- the sculpt is so good man! You should be proud. The fiberglassing will be slow going but with such a solid and good looking base, it'll be so worth it in the end!

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thanks Jason appreciate it, I'm sure we will be using up a can of bondo or two 😆

[@fussguss3011]

Really enjoying the details and all the info as you guys rock and roll!

[@chicken_beach]

What a painstaking process, but looks radddd. Unbelievably cool build, you guys!

[@emilflognoid1532]

Foil on the foam So you can fiberglass is a game changer for me and the way I craft! Awesome idea

[@scottrousseau496]

Wow. So painstaking. However, it's going to be very impressive. I learned more about fiber-glassing than I ever thought I'd know! LOL Keep up the fantastic work!

[@mehranzarrinehteram7228]

I got the Itch just watching you working with fiberglass. Thanks for step by step. I would like to do a fiberglass project but I will start on a smaller project. Great job. Kudos to the patient Camera-woman.

[@yohanfuretro-love.8306]

Omg,,, awesome awesome job 👍👍👍👍 can't wait to see the next video.

[@robindewelles4271]

Wow so much work. You guys are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@jasperjanderson]

Looking good! I was always told the proper way to fiberglass is the way you do it.

[@Choppa778]

Ah-maze-ing!!! You guys are truly talented! ❤️

[@kristapoulter5145]

It is looking awesome, very nice work. Using what you got to turn out a masterpiece is awesome. Keep them videos coming

[@lostlakepictures7378]

Hey HollywoodHaunter! Love your channel! I've realized your channel is the only real channel I've found that really covers fiber glassing foam for sculpture work in detail, and I hope you'll indulge me because I have a few questions. Can you tell me when to use Resin or Aquaresin and what their benefits are? I know you use Polyester Resin to apply the CSM/mat over the foil right? But in this video at 1:53 you mentioned using resin instead of foil. Can you elaborate on that for me? Does a gelcoat or an Aqua Resin smooth out your sculpture? I'm trying to make some sculptures where the surface needs to basically look like the surface of a car....Super smooth, and I'd love to sand as little as possible. One more question...have you ever heard of using Jesso to cover foam before fiberglassing instead of aluminum foil? I read on a forum that it works, and to me that would save many hours as an alternative to foiling. I'd love to confirm that. Anyway! Keep up the good work! Love to shadow you or help out with a project one day!

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thanks for the kind words. I haven't used Jesso, but it sounds cool. There are so many products that save time or things we could use. I'm still learning, too. The resin I used was called EpoxAmite from Smooth-on, and I was just trying a layer of that instead of the foil to see if it was faster. It saves time but costs more, so it depends on what you're doing the project for. If you ever find a great product to get that smooth finish, please let me know. Thanks again.

[@QUEERPASS]

Ohhhhh 14:41 🤔 …. Why not… show us the beast 🤣🙈🦄😘 by the way cool funky sound …. Hugs and lovely Greets to you 3 - ✌🏻

[@Franklinveterinarycenter1of4]

That's awesome! I admire your work ethic.

[@jakereedy9683]

Thanks Chris! I actually reached out on instagram with this exact question and this video is really helpful !

[@jaymzonion]

LOL - "Stop spoiling our son and start spoiling me". Well said, Gina, well said

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Lol!!!

[@TheSteveAS]

Oh man Chris, you have the patience of Job. That glassing looks SO tedious! But MAN-O-MAN those towers are looking SWEET! I cannot wait to see them painted and assembled together. You guys are amazing!!

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thanks Steve I just have to keep reminding myself of the finish line to get through stuff like this. I don't mind hard work but yes it does make me question why we attempt junk like this.😆

[@TheSteveAS]

@@HollywoodHaunter it goes without saying that when (if?) Harrison outgrows these amazing play sets that you and Jeana will be able to sell them at a premium to the next lucky family. If I was Harrison, I would secretly be hoping for an Indiana Jones themed play set next!

[@martin_E79]

Love following this amazing project. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Sweden 👋

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Hello Martin thanks so much.

[@debbralehrman5957]

See you are FRUGAL not Cheap. You are economical and prudent, not stingy or miserly. The look is great without being wasteful.

[@mrscb5303]

Ok couple of things... 1) I saw the length of this video and did a little happy dance!! Please always feel free to make long ones 😁 2) I would not mind a tiny bit more information. I know nothing about the process you were doing. Like why foil? What is the standard practice and what and why are you doing it differently. I love informative & behind the scenes stuff. Maybe it’s just me and everyone else already knows ...if so I’m sorry for being 🤓 nerdy 😉 3) You two are adorable together and I really enjoyed your joking with each other! Thanks for the fun, this was so great to watch!!!!!💚

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thank you very much MrsC B it really comes down to cost. There are so many products you can get to cover the foam but we are trying to use stuff we already had. The polyester resin melts the foam unless you apply some kind of barrier first. We tried a couple different ways. the foil being the cheapest but most labor intensive. So we were just figuring stuff out by trying it.

[@aliposhtpazan2625]

God bless very fantastic job it is not always the expensive ones is the best way. Your way of doing this is the best in my eyes

[@donnytucker]

Love it! It's more work than I thought but worth it.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thanks Donny its funny because we make it that way for ourselves most of the time but there are many other ways to do this stuff 😉

[@EddieRey]

Great video! I make Dia De Muertos decorations for my yard each year. I’ve tried FoamCoat which was great, but it wasn’t hard enough. So, now I’m looking to try fiberglass resin.

[@ojpistorius6369]

It's looking incredible also I love the Happy Gilmore reference

[@cannvasvisuals9407]

Can’t wait for the next Grayskull video! I check every day

[@HollywoodHaunter]

So sorry for the delay, family has been visiting but we will get a video out as soon as we can. Thanks for following us.

[@cannvasvisuals9407]

@@HollywoodHaunter No worries family comes first! And the built Anticipation only makes the video better IMO!

[@jamesspoerl4989]

I really want to see more of this! 🙂

[@roncasto8402]

Happy Gilmore reference...Nice work on the castle.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

HAPPY RULES! thanks man

[@suddahewageshanthapriyalal9999]

Thanks

[@Cowboytoycollector]

Trying to learn what I can to do action figure dioramas the best and cheapest way possible was surprised to find a giant grayskull motu is what I'm planning for the diorama

[@MrRobertHarding]

Bloody hell! I don't think I'd have the patience to get that done. Where's the spray version when you need it?

[@jedifyfe]

Lol..check out the name tag Grandma....you’re in my world now! Great reference

[@HollywoodHaunter]

"Oh Dear" hahaha "Your Grandma is quite the quilter" 😆

[@JneBrr]

thanks for this!!

[@deank3473]

If only! I need me some of that sticky backed foil to, just hoping for the day they disclose their supplier!

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Heck ya 😜👍

[@deank3473]

@@HollywoodHaunter It feels a bit weird you getting pro tips from a small company here in the UK, not far from me, where the theming industry is generally rubbish (I know I worked in it for 10 years), Yet you are in the theming capital of the world. But I'm glad our little island has helped with your projects. What's weirder is I had an interview there 30 years ago when I was 17. But what's even weirder than that, during lockdown I also decided to also make a replica of the Indy sign, and saw your video during my build! :)

[@kookied2594]

Foil tape or foil duct tape!!!!!! Works perfect for fiberglass applications over foam!!!😊

[@matotoole3791]

After fiberglassing a nice tissue coat before the flow coat works great for pushing down any stubborn little fibers that loop up or stick out, also give a clean surface for painting ,

[@1otterlover]

Great job Chris and great, eyes, Jeanna! You might now know that the helicopters were probably covering the fire down in Pacific Palisades.

[@leighdurrant9116]

If only Sculpture Studios would reach out and let you have some of their highly secret thin sticky back foil, that they use.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

I think they love to torture us 😂

[@benjaminmurray412]

I was looking at the official map of Castle Grayskull that came out several years ago and based on the scale a to scale castle to the vintage 5.5 inch figures would be about 7 foot tall

[@HollywoodHaunter]

That's great! They look so small and tiny up next to this thing its funny. Thanks for the info 👍😉

[@witchingauer]

You guys always crack me up! All the funny jokes between you two really make these videos enjoyable. Really awesome to see how hard coating with fiberglass works. It’s really looking great guys!

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thanks so much

[@gfixler]

This is absolutely amazing. Looks like all the videos switched to Halloween after this one. Is this project on the back burner until the ghosts are banished for another year?

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thanks a lot ya We have one more pumpkin to paint and plan on starting back up on it again here very soon.

[@MONSTERMISFITS]

Fiber glass is allways measy but it give it a great coat to last for a long time .

[@OldSchoolHaunter]

Using that foil seems to be a lot of work but the result looks worth it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Romer-rh2nv]

You can use a 3 inch roller it makes wetting out much easier

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thanks, I have won but I'm not good at using it cause it seams to just get all full of fibers and I feel like I'm doing something wrong.

[@Romer-rh2nv]

Smaller pieces are the way to go

[@ah-hx2uc]

Who the hell gave this a thumbs down ? Lol 😂 this is totally amazing

[@zanetaylor5639]

All the talk about candy makes me want some.

[@deoblo85]

Lookin awesome .... man that looks like a lot of work LOL !! HFL!!

[@CobwebsandCandlesticks]

Chris Are you making a mold of the castle? If your not making a mold I would go right to Raptor bedliner. Amazon carries it and they make a tintable version you could add gray paint to as base coat . Plus its waterproof.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Man now you tell me 😆 Thanks for the idea I'm going to push through on this now that I'm going but I will definitely try some other methods in the future and see what I like best.

[@michaelhaxan3196]

Love you guys!!!! I wonder if you could help me out. I'm trying to figure out a way to make faux Palm tree fronds. Any ideas on what materials to use would be greatly appreciated.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thanks Michael one idea we have seen that looked pretty nice is gluing two sheets of cushioning foam sheets sandwiched around whatever you use for a branch portion. You can then cut your shape with a template and spray paint or whatever. One idea anyway.

[@michaelhaxan3196]

@@HollywoodHaunter That's an awesome idea! Thanks :)

[@vikassm]

Can you spray that stuff on instead of brushing it on?

[@DragonFlyIDGS]

how to make the styrofoam not scald when we give fiber glass...please answer I don't understand your language

[@musicaparadormir5923]

Hi, any update on the castle?

[@steventurner6902]

I’m curious if I could use that spray on truck bed liner stuff to finish a large and detailed foam project like that?

[@HollywoodHaunter]

I don't see why not it may have a more sponge softer feel to it than a ridged one but I think it would work well to protect it and all.

[@zugalo333]

Really have been missing you guys working on this project I've gotta say hands down it's been some of my favorite content you all have posted next to the firehouse . I just hope all is well with the project and maybe you'll post an update some time soon .

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Thanks so much we really appreciate that. We get super busy around Halloween with work but we are almost finished. We're excited to work on Grayskull asap. It's been sitting there calling my name this whole time.

[@markknutson2301]

Did the epoxy resin that you laid down first as a resistant layer bond well with the polyester resin. I’m curious cause I’m strongly considering building a small foam slide in camper for my truck. I do a lot of traveling for work. I’m curious which first layer works best. Since I would much rather use polyester resin to keep my over all cost lower.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

It seems to have and I think if I would have applied more resin first it would have been even cleaner. One thing I will do moving forward is a light sand on the epoxy just to get rid of any small hard particles before I apply the glass. Good luck on your project.

[@markknutson2301]

Thank you for getting back to me. Really appreciate the reply. I don’t have much experience with fiber glass. I find your videos super creative and inspiring. They incorporate a lot of similar building techniques I’m interested in pursuing for my own projects. And there isn’t a lot of content like yours. Thank you again

[@woodlandlady3871]

looking sweet

[@jedifyfe]

The resin looked like Ghostbusters 2 slime

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Hey no wonder why I sing to it, talk to it , and say supportive nurturing things to it.

[@piercerolli2729]

Is this just a thin layer of epoxy under the poly resin?

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Yes I tried that as well as the foil and it was faster but cost more.

[@piercerolli2729]

@@HollywoodHaunter Thank you! I heard using Titebond 3 Under poly resin can work also.

[@mercurio8645]

What kind of fibergalss mat is that and where does someone get it in bulk like that? I have a background in sculpture but would like to try fiberglass sculpture after doing some fiberglass mannequin repair =)

[@Mister_E.]

Ahhhhh.... I love the smell of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide in the morning!

[@JOHNJ0HN9111]

I LIKE HOW CHRIS SAID I AM NOT RICH.. BUT OFF IN THE BACK ROUND I SEE SOME BIG ADULT TOYS LOL.... GOTTA HAVE FUN ONLY LIVE ONCE...

[@Mardigrasman23]

I get the ding dong reference. Lol

[@patmoore1036]

Any updates on this? It's been 3 months.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

We had to put everything on the back burner for awhile and work on a project for the Halloween season. We will try and get an update video out here as soon as we can. Thanks for checking in.

[@jordantekelenburg]

Have you ever found a source for the sticky back foil ?

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Don't I wish! LOL!

[@RyanShyffer]

I really wanted a Ding Dong after this video.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Right 😆

[@gravemarker]

Why not just paint a coat of elastomeric paint and then fiberglass over that?

[@HollywoodHaunter]

I should try it see how it does, we are just using what we got from past projects. Thanks for the idea

[@tcan4959]

Fiberglass makes me itch so bad. Is that normal

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Oh yes, my dad did a lot of fiberglass repair when I was little and I itched after every time I played around his shop.

[@DoktorHalloween]

New channel coming soon: The Naked Haunter.

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Instead of "Naked and Afraid" it would be more like "Afraid of the Naked"

[@DoktorHalloween]

@@HollywoodHaunter Yes, yes it would.

[@wondergirl60s]

I want to leave a tip. Where’s the tip jar? 🙏❤️🤘😂

[@JOHNJ0HN9111]

I LIVE 20 MINUTES AWAY TO ONE OF THE WORLD BIGGEST CANDY STORE CALLED B.A. SWEETIE CANDY... LOOK THEM UP..

[@pjam4490]

That resin can burn and the glass fibers create splinters. I wouldn’t want to be doing that naked 😆

[@HollywoodHaunter]

Great Advice 😜

[@deank3473]

Resin may be quick, but no near as strong!

[@Mardigrasman23]

Man I love this thing. Next project. G.I. Joe’s US S flag aircraft carrier let’s turn it into a kitchen table for Gina

[@Romer-rh2nv]

spend the money!

[@digitalmunky]

Why not try your hand at making WHEAT PASTE?... Could be cheaper than buying glue?

[@rockwalldesign]

Zero odour is not very nice. Google epoxy pneumonia

[@RobbieSkaff]

: )

[@mattjames8350]

Dude put on a mask! Seriously dangerous