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Section 23: Gun Collecting Subject: Expensive pistol, So-so photos Msg# 1224083
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I was thinking of that 2-3" thick styrofoam the comes in packaging padding electronic equipment--but it doesn't usually have that plastic backing mentioned. It's not consistently sized either. But then I thought that something similar in flat blocks could be had at a well-stocked hobby shop. We have a chain in the Midwest called Hobby Lobby that is huge.
I wouldn't write off using any of that stuff without trying it... I used some leftover rectangles from a 4' x 8' sheet that I got from Home Depot for a construction project. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: I was thinking of that 2-3" thick styrofoam the comes in packaging padding electronic equipment--but it doesn't usually have that plastic backing mentioned. It's not consistently sized either. But then I thought that something similar in flat blocks could be had at a well-stocked hobby shop. We have a chain in the Midwest called Hobby Lobby that is huge. I built a plywood box for photos. Not just guns but any smallish objects. Three sides and open in front. About four feet "wide" (I guess you could say long), two high, and two deep. Open on top of course. I often have clamped backgrounds to it. It does keep random or stray light from getting in from across the room, and I then mainly just have to worry about the actual light I project. By the way, I also have one of those reflectors that are gold one side, silver the other. I rarely used it because I don't have a lot of experience with reflectors. You have given me a great idea for it though. I never thought about the gold side as reflecting that look of morning light. I've attempted to recreate it with filters, but not for a long time, preferring the real thing. Never considered it for indoor photos though... |
