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last online Dec 27, 2008 13:07:26 GMT -5
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Sept 21, 2008 1:51:55 GMT -5
Post by Halmtier on Sept 21, 2008 1:51:55 GMT -5
I will be posting my WIP pics for the stormtrooper armor I will be making from scratch. Molding, casting, vacuum forming and construction will all be done by me, in hopes of getting this thing done by Halloween. (yeah right, good luck getting it done in a month lyra!) Anyone a member of the 501st badlands garrison? specifically stormies, but any member please comment/tips as I go. All comments and tips welcome. ---- Battle Plan ----May not be in this order-
Get good references
- Build a Vac-former
- Mold the parts (extruded molds)
- First forming
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Cut out body suit/seal material
- Sew body suit
- Sew head seal
- Get boots / make boots
- Mod forms
- Final forming
- Helmet form
- Rig Mic, amp, and fans into helmet
- Fit helmet lenses
- Construction of body
- Prop forming
- Prop construction
- Gun creation
- Look awesome
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last online Dec 27, 2008 13:07:26 GMT -5
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Sept 21, 2008 4:01:33 GMT -5
Post by Halmtier on Sept 21, 2008 4:01:33 GMT -5
I'll update each section as I go, and I plan on jumping around a lot! -------------------- Build a Vac-former -------------------- Mold the parts -------------------- Forming the Parts -------------------- Body suit and seal Here are some pattern lays before cutting the fabric for my catsuit.  -------------------- Helmet -------------------- Construction
-------------------- Props and Boots
Just found some perfect boots to convert over at the thrift store. I'm going to cut them down to ankle boots, hem them over and then paint them white.  -------------------- Weapons
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Vex
A Self-styled computer geek that moonlights as a G.I. Joe.
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Sept 21, 2008 14:53:55 GMT -5
Post by Vex on Sept 21, 2008 14:53:55 GMT -5
Now this will be very interesting to see...never been able to see a set "in production". Should prove very entertaining. How exactly does one build a vac-former?
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Sept 21, 2008 15:54:53 GMT -5
Post by \J|K/ on Sept 21, 2008 15:54:53 GMT -5
send production pictures. lol
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Sept 21, 2008 19:23:04 GMT -5
Post by Halmtier on Sept 21, 2008 19:23:04 GMT -5
How exactly does one build a vac-former? To be honest, It's not that hard. Just some basic wood working skills, some drilling here some gluing there, an oven, and a 1000 watt or more vacuum. Oh, and a frame to hold the heated plastic. One I get down to it, I can probably get it all done in one sitting. |
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