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Mandalorian Armor => Female Armor => Topic started by: Geila Alo on Dec 21, 2020, 11:17 AM

Title: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Dec 21, 2020, 11:17 AM
Hi everyone. After thinking about it for a long time, I have now decided to go for the armorer  ;D. I have started by getting a pattern of the coverall and bought dark grey cotton fabric. I have also bought a sheepskin that I will dye. I hope I will get feedback during the process.

Geila Alo

(https://i.imgur.com/WcYOSf4.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Parjii Saviin on Dec 21, 2020, 04:28 PM
I can't wait to see your armorer! SHe is such a fantastic costume but super intimidating! You got this!
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Dec 25, 2020, 11:50 AM
Thanks for the support  :D
Now I have started with the flight suit and the chaps on one  of the leg, with a one inch visible flap  :-X

Geila Alo

(https://i.imgur.com/qh3kaU3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/laWejha.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zNDXaUB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rSSeSs1.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Dec 27, 2020, 05:58 AM
Now the chaps is sewn on the flight suit

(https://i.imgur.com/3gbZa3S.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Jan 02, 2021, 01:17 PM
Now I´m working with the sleeves  :-X Made the short sleeves with a burgundy colored trim piece running on the bottom edge and the sleeves also has a reinforced “Y” patch on the outside of the sleeve.

Geila Alo

(https://i.imgur.com/tJj35lf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fuVptAQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KSKX58F.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Jan 05, 2021, 01:52 PM
Now I think I´m getting close to the finnishline with the flight suit  :D
Today I made the collar on the fligt suit with an open V neck in the front. I still have to weather the fligt suit.

(https://i.imgur.com/9d6NuGl.jpg)

Geila Alo
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Jan 06, 2021, 08:22 AM
Today I made the neck seal  and made the flight suit more snugly. Still have to weather it all.

(https://i.imgur.com/O6sioFH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pv4kwth.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fscBvrZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/L7RUn8R.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RVJJgBi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3CukrkW.jpg)

Geila Alo
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Jan 09, 2021, 07:42 AM
Now I have started with the griblies to the belt. Handpainting and dry brusch painting.

(https://i.imgur.com/vxbXSxq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ajG1uXP.jpg)

Geila Alo
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Awall on Jan 09, 2021, 05:24 PM
Nice start!! Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Jan 11, 2021, 02:10 PM
Thank you for all the support in this working process  :D
For two days I have been workning with the belt. Tonight I have been sewing the greeblies on place and loops that remains empty.
The next step is to sew the leather strip in the back of the belt.

Geila Alo

(https://i.imgur.com/ltAsyNQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xFUiQI9.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Jan 25, 2021, 05:59 AM
Now I think my belt is ready  ;D

Geila Alo

(https://i.imgur.com/kRaGF8J.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/amv7cPi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7aKG5xQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WWP7wx8.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Jan 27, 2021, 01:25 PM
The 3D printer has been working and meanwhile I have started with the apron  :-X

(https://i.imgur.com/ab0cdJT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/S1bGICu.jpg)

Geila Alo
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Lamalaguita on Jan 28, 2021, 08:26 AM
Absolutely fantástic work  :kiss: :kiss:
I love the Armorer too
If you want to share your patterns tell me  :kiss:
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Jan 28, 2021, 10:52 AM
Oh thank you  :D. I used the pattern showed for the basic flightsuit, the details are measured after visuall references and not by a specific pattern.
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Jan 30, 2021, 02:08 PM
Today I been working with three things at the same time  :-X

(https://i.imgur.com/XGUzjrV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/D9K1tKV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OC4Xrye.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/W0eH2gQ.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Senra Qiin on Jan 30, 2021, 02:15 PM
Looking good  :like:
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Feb 26, 2021, 10:54 AM
Some updates about my WIP.
My  large forging hammer got painted in silver and the armored plate covering for the toe got painted dark brown.
I have done one of the dark brown suede-like gloves that ends in a burgundy cuff near the elbow. Still have to do some light weathering.
It´s hard to catch the right color of the items with the camera.

Geila Alo

(https://i.imgur.com/OWmqCQu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RvXixTI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/v7lC1Do.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zFsgmUI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tVtR0qN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6AJa7BO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/z6Aqrgw.jpg)


Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Feb 28, 2021, 05:39 AM
Now I have done  the two dark brown suede-like gloves that ends in a burgundy cuff near the elbow. Still have to do some light weathering. The camera don´t catch the right color, they are darker.
(https://i.imgur.com/qrv0JtH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iDyjG8O.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/y6VhXVi.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Cattriss Wren on Feb 28, 2021, 02:42 PM
Wow geila!! Your doing a awesome job!! :D  super excited to it done :porg2:
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Mar 04, 2021, 12:17 PM
Thank you so much, happy to hear   :porg2:
Now it´s time to start with the helmet  :'(. Since we only have a small 3D printer that only can make 15x15 cm (centrimeter) pieces, I have to make the helmet of 11 pieces. I´m so excited. Wish me luck!
(https://i.imgur.com/vsGkdG6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qNNrn9o.jpg)

Geila Alo
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Cattriss Wren on Mar 04, 2021, 12:29 PM
What are you using to hold the pieces together?

 :sabine:
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Mar 04, 2021, 01:13 PM
I´m using 2k epoxy, superglue. But I´m thinking about reinforce the helemt inside somehow  :rolleyes:

Geila Alo
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Cattriss Wren on Mar 04, 2021, 02:00 PM
Ok, thanks ;D. 
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: CaderBug13 on Mar 08, 2021, 10:27 AM
                                                     (just a suggestion)
fiber glassing the inside will help hold it together and give it some added strength.

Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Mar 08, 2021, 11:29 AM
Thanks for the suggestion  :D
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Mar 10, 2021, 01:58 PM
Starting with the back armor
(https://i.imgur.com/83QmaLH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JWEmmHX.jpg)

Geila Alo
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Mar 18, 2021, 09:44 AM
Some update about my process. I have been working with my backarmor and chestarmor.

(https://i.imgur.com/R5K2OBL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IvuNzRa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/C3aEK5f.jpg)

My backarmor and chestarmor is now almost ready for fiber glassing to give it some added strength.

(https://i.imgur.com/fj9m2iY.jpg)

Geila Alo
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Apr 04, 2021, 12:47 PM
Some update, still working with my chestplate and backarmor, have done some fiberglassing and bondo on them and now alot of sanding  :-X

(https://i.imgur.com/sQiAyoj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tZaDmv0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TH8j624.jpg)

Geila Alo
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Cattriss Wren on Apr 04, 2021, 12:59 PM
That's look nice!! ;)  :sabine:
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Apr 05, 2021, 07:30 AM
Thanks for the feedback  :D
Now I think I got the backarmor as nice and smooth as I can get it, no print lines visible  ;D

(https://i.imgur.com/kKG6wCg.jpg)

Geila Alo
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: GoldenCat on Apr 06, 2021, 04:24 AM
This looks so great  :like: :D
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 02, 2021, 06:16 AM
Thank´s for the feedback  :D
Just love this burgundy color. There aren´t many referencephotos of the backarmor, so I wonder if I should weather it or not...

(https://i.imgur.com/pQdlZ6q.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Falke on May 02, 2021, 06:48 AM
I would apply the same weathering to the back armor, you apply to the chest to keep everything consistent.
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 02, 2021, 06:50 AM
Ok, thanks for the feedback  :D
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 05, 2021, 09:37 AM
Finally, after a lot of hours  :-X. Now it just need some weathering

(https://i.imgur.com/XhF7eEr.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Falke on May 05, 2021, 10:13 AM
I'm not sure about the colour you chose for your Chest piece. When you look at the reference pictures it looks more metall/copper to me. Maybe you could mist some copper on top of your red.

(https://i.imgur.com/zxq6U3K.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 05, 2021, 11:03 AM
Thanks for the feedback! I tried to take a better photo. I just painted it as the CRL says "Chest plate is painted burgundy or dark red". But I can consider using some coppar when I weather it?

(https://i.imgur.com/8bEXXkn.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Falke on May 05, 2021, 11:15 AM
I had a discussion with some App Team members a few weeks ago. Regarding the new photo (the one on the left) that was released in december, where you can see the copper better. From what I was told the CRLs may change to reflect the new reference.

I think it would be great if you added some copper on your Chest as it would add some depth to your armor.
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 05, 2021, 11:21 AM
Thank you for the information  :D. Yes there are a difference between the right and left photo.
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Tramp Graphics on May 05, 2021, 11:34 AM
The difference in color comes down to the lighting. Copper can appear more red, more orange, or more brown depending upon the amount and type of lighting.
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 11, 2021, 11:57 AM
Now I have been trying two different technique to get the right coloreffect on the backarmor and chestarmor.

1. (the upper on the photo) misting kopparspray directly on the burgundy (on a scrappart)
2. (the lower on the photo) covering the burgundy total in kopparspray and then misting burgundy

The photo is taken in the sunshine so you can see the difference in the shine.

(https://i.imgur.com/vNt1bWW.jpg)

Ruus´alor J´Khara thought the V2 is the best match for the character.

Now I have painted the backarmor as the technique version 2.

First painted in burgundy (the photo is a little bright)
(https://i.imgur.com/pQdlZ6q.jpg)

And then I covered it totally in copper
(https://i.imgur.com/k9GMQFn.jpg)

And then misted it with just one layer of burgundy (at this point). The coloreffect is very cool  :-X. The armor get different color/shine depending on the light. I can see that the burgundy showes more in darker light and the copper shows more in brighter light.

Here is the same backarmor in different lights

(https://i.imgur.com/aBrsLBG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/STlXxiI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5TnFS0N.jpg)

I also took a picture of the backarmor beside the chestarmor thats for just now only are painted in burgundy with a overlay in copper
(https://i.imgur.com/LYiAh90.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Falke on May 12, 2021, 09:27 AM
Great work, the effect looks awesome!!  :porg2:
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 12, 2021, 12:27 PM
Thanks  ;D
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 13, 2021, 09:18 AM
Now I have misted the chestplate with one layer burgundy. Took a photo of it in two different lights  :-X

(https://i.imgur.com/6GlCdld.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/w01eTtL.jpg)

I also have been starting with the gaters. Made a pattern for the lower part first.
(https://i.imgur.com/gYmbHzB.jpg)

I thougt the skincolor needed to get darker so I jused oliveoil
(https://i.imgur.com/qxm41Hu.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/5FxDUJt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8MZ5ge3.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 13, 2021, 02:38 PM
Getting closer with the gaiters  :D. Just need to make them more dark brown and make the pleated leather band

(https://i.imgur.com/WmkFCIS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/szMMCw2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/w0sH7sF.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Cattriss Wren on May 13, 2021, 05:17 PM
Really great job ! :like:
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Aster Veris on May 13, 2021, 05:49 PM
Looks awesome!
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 14, 2021, 08:41 AM
Thanks for the feeback  :D
Today I have been working with the pleated leather bands. From the pictures I measured that the width of them should be about 22-23 percent of the gaiters upper part (legpart). I close them with hidden velcro.

(https://i.imgur.com/Ryk8tpM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FgSDhPL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wJIHq6Q.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 16, 2021, 06:02 AM
By the way, the gaiters are closed with hidden velcro

(https://i.imgur.com/7aTnhBw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VsKoP2p.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 16, 2021, 06:18 AM
In the process with building an armor, there are always coming "down periods" when you need encouragement to go forward. Yesterday I went in one of those period, feeling that I have so much left to do. My dear partner reminded me of how much I have been doing and suggested that I should put everything on me despite it´s not clear. I have not done that earlier. My facial expressions just show how justified I was  :laugh:

(https://i.imgur.com/Yhi4yUJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Nm6XAmB.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 16, 2021, 07:54 AM
I have been starting to find a fur cape. I guess The Armorers fur is lighter in brighter light.
What do you think, could this one be approvable?

(https://i.imgur.com/DbtLS4Y.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/RRn8a1n.png)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Cattriss Wren on May 16, 2021, 08:18 AM
I think the cape looks great  :like: you should not have any problems getting it approved. Don't loose hope you have been working so ! ! You should definitely be very proud of yourself ;)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 16, 2021, 01:09 PM
Thank you very much for your kind words, they meens alot to me!
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Cattriss Wren on May 16, 2021, 04:11 PM
Your welcome!  ;D it has been wonderful to be able to watch your kit being built. I know it's going to look amazing when it's done!!! :porg2:
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Falke on May 17, 2021, 12:56 PM
Great progress!  :like:
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 18, 2021, 12:21 PM
Thanks  :D

Now I think it's time to finish the backside of the apron. To get the right measurment I went out from these reference pictures.
As far as i can see, the widht of the "Y" is approximately 66 percent of the widht of one layer on the  skirt.

(https://i.imgur.com/hFOo7zy.jpg)

I also figured out that the angle starts in the existing seam between first and second layer and reaches to half of the second layer.

(https://i.imgur.com/KI1lHCu.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 20, 2021, 11:22 AM
Oh nooo, now I noticed that my apron is to long....well I´m happy that I haven´t put on the "Y"....Now I just have to make it shorter

(https://i.imgur.com/Yhi4yUJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tjIG4gT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sMLEJUi.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 21, 2021, 02:03 PM
If I have measured right from the referencepicture I have to make my apron 13 centimeter shorter  :-X

(https://i.imgur.com/oYv3xX0.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/3nQ3CBT.png)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 22, 2021, 06:05 AM
Hi all,
I have during the last few days been thinking about something that bothers me and i need guidance.
I discovered that my apron is way to long in comparison to the photoreferences of The Armorer – see photo below.
After checking the CRL I noticed that the belt has given measurements (my belt is made by these measurements). The CRL states that the Apron ” Must consist of 8 pleats/layers from the waist to just above the knees.”  and that is has to match visual references as everything else. The CRL does not give any additional measurements for the Apron.

This gives the effect that since I have made the belt according to the given measurements, and if I should follow the visual references, the effect is that the apron will end a lot lower on me than on the reference photos. If i should make the apron lenghtwise to match the reference photos it will give the effect that my belt would look really wide proportionwise to the apron.
In order to match the visual references I can only see two alternatives: Should I keep the apron longer to match the proportions to the belt ( that is made to specific measurements) or should I narrow the belt to match the apron (that i also have to narrow down) - what should i do? 
Please help.

(https://i.imgur.com/3nQ3CBT.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/oYv3xX0.png)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Falke on May 22, 2021, 08:59 AM
I would ask the App team directly via the App Team Q&A as this is a very specific question for the people working on the Canon CRLs.
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 22, 2021, 09:31 AM
Ok, Thanks for the information
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Tramp Graphics on May 22, 2021, 11:16 AM
I agree. I will add, however, that the measurements given for the belt presume a 5’7” or so tall woman with an athletic build. For someone of smaller stature, that belt looks too wide. I wold narrow it significantly. It should be proportionate to your height and build, not Emily Swallow’s.
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 22, 2021, 12:52 PM
I put in the answer here from the Ruus'sol team so all can learn from it


1. The number of pleats is more important than the length. Different lengths of skirt have been approved before.
2. The measurements of the belt in the CRL are more of a guide and it is best practice to start from the measurements given and adjust them to fit you.

The recommendations are actually to make small tweaks to the belt so that it fits you better and doesn't ride so high. From there you can take the uppermost pleat of the apron, and make it a little bit shorter to fit both you and the adjusted belt better.
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Cattriss Wren on May 23, 2021, 06:49 AM
I am glad you got it sorted out. And that you don't have to make a whole new skirt.  ;D
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 29, 2021, 10:22 AM
Now I have been working with the apron, belt, gaiters and the toearmor  :-X

I have adjusted the proportion and sewn together the apron and the belt again (better proportion now), and aslo made the two "Y". Since the gaiters had to get darker, I have dyed them. I thought the toearmor were to shiny so I scrubbed them.

(https://i.imgur.com/VuqZGLP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zYwFAMO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ompJ8yK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wJIHq6Q.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/c85qoXX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FJ2YK69.jpg)

(the one in the back is the scrubbed)
(https://i.imgur.com/pqxBf7X.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 31, 2021, 09:17 AM
Hi

I have started the process with The Armorers helmet and want to make sure I follow the "must match visual references". Did they use two different helmets? I can see difference between theese two referencepictures. Which one should I follow?

(https://i.imgur.com/iq4WTwC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/f034sLY.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Cattriss Wren on May 31, 2021, 10:28 AM
Su'cuy, not sure which one you should use. you could try to make a mix of both? I think you would probably be ok if you did either one. You could also contact the app team if your not sure.  Not super surprised that they would use two helmets for the armorer. They did the same thing with din djarin.  :laugh:
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Tramp Graphics on May 31, 2021, 11:08 AM
I think it’s just a difference in how far her head is tilted forward combined with camera angle. In the first photo, her head is tilted almost all the way so that her chin rests on her chest. The camera is also higher up and straight on. In the second. Her head is not tilted as much, only about halfway, and the camera is shooting slightly up from a lower angle, so that the fur gets in the way. That’s my take on it.
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Squiddytreat on Jun 02, 2021, 09:05 PM
I agree with Tramp, the helmet's specific features are identical but appear warped in the first due to camera angle. If this shot was toward the edge of the screen, there'll be some distortion; compounded with her head being angled down, that results in the helmet appearing elongated.
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Rhue_Shofytt on Jun 02, 2021, 09:13 PM
Is it just me or does the texture of the helmet look different? In the first image you can really see the hammered finish but the second one looks noticeably smoother.
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Tramp Graphics on Jun 02, 2021, 10:56 PM
Is it just me or does the texture of the helmet look different? In the first image you can really see the hammered finish but the second one looks noticeably smoother.

It’s just you.  :P
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Sep 05, 2021, 11:56 AM
After a summer pause, it´s time to start with The armorer again  :D. I put a rubber band in the end of the legs of the overalls and fixed the toe plates with velcro and rubber bands. Hopefully they will stay put now.

(https://i.imgur.com/dIbLkGE.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uQj6exW.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: NaTiki on Sep 05, 2021, 01:26 PM
Your belt and apron look amazing. Definitely following this build. Nice work on all the soft parts so far! Best of luck on the armor bits. Glad you have come back to working on this again.
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Bri'a on Sep 05, 2021, 01:38 PM
You have done amazing work with this! This is very inspiring!!
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Sep 06, 2021, 10:30 AM
Thanks for all your feedback  :D
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Cattriss Wren on Sep 06, 2021, 02:55 PM
Looks great! :like:
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Sep 10, 2021, 02:12 PM
Now I have finished the attachment of the apron. It just need some weathering and then I hope it will be pretty close to the referencephoto  :-X

(https://i.imgur.com/VwonAcp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1lT8EEu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7dvPb7F.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NMZgRZd.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Sep 11, 2021, 02:28 PM
Now I have started with the shoulder armor  :-X. First I made a testmodel of foam and then I made the model i sintra.  I coverd the sintramodel with the basket weave pattern with dark brown leather and made a solid leather trim piece at the bottom edge.

(https://i.imgur.com/krhlo0J.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NYrZh7j.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/EmzDyth.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Cattriss Wren on Sep 11, 2021, 02:36 PM
Wow :o great job!! The shoulders really turned out awesome :like:
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Sep 11, 2021, 02:41 PM
Thanks  :<3:...Now I just have to make one more  :-X
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Cattriss Wren on Sep 11, 2021, 05:29 PM
Thanks  :<3:...Now I just have to make one more  :-X
Don't worry about it. You totally can! ;D
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Sep 19, 2021, 12:42 PM
Now I been starting with the fur. I took a sheepskin with curl and cut out a shape so its covering the neck and shoulders to the waist. It is wider at the top than the back and tapers down the back. I have colored the back brown as in the reference photo. Since I perceive that the fur has a gray bottom on the reference photos, I started by coloring it gray and now in the progress color brown on the surface

(https://i.imgur.com/u8NMmzJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qy43Ha2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Q63TqRm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/t6ZCLzh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rsd3czU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PgCieAH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Tz8jo88.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LKqKv2F.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Sep 20, 2021, 10:02 AM
The progress coloring the fur. Photo taken in night and daylight

(https://i.imgur.com/idEIwVV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KalBXn5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Sa6TDlL.jpg)

Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Sep 20, 2021, 10:46 AM
Time to start making modifications to the helmet to match visual references.

(https://i.imgur.com/L2d8gRN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/caC5SKv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jV88bNr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7iCe98L.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Sep 20, 2021, 01:42 PM
Found more that needs modification  :-X

(https://i.imgur.com/UvJXow8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/G2U9FDS.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Sep 21, 2021, 01:31 PM
Begins to resemble the reference photo more

(https://i.imgur.com/DUPXu7c.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VA3CJiK.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Cattriss Wren on Sep 23, 2021, 10:20 AM
Nice job with the helmet!!! It's Looking good :like:  fur is great looking too!! 
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Sep 26, 2021, 11:44 AM
Modification on the helmet

(https://i.imgur.com/7zScyTI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/D8n9ab7.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Kuyan Jai'galaar on Sep 26, 2021, 11:49 AM
That looks so good! Lot of respect for that helmet.  :like:


Side note, did you use a pattern for the skirt part?
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Sep 26, 2021, 01:25 PM
Thanks for the feedback  :D. No I did not use a pattern, only reference photos.
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Kuyan Jai'galaar on Sep 27, 2021, 12:07 AM
Dang. Even more respect.  :sabine:
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Oct 11, 2021, 01:35 PM
After the modification on the helmet, I been working with the texture. Trying to get close to the reference photos.

(https://i.imgur.com/7KBM96m.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/76vjG6w.jpg)

Since my helmet was to smooth, I put a layer of fine sand on it with glue.

(https://i.imgur.com/RmYTrHy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/W04VvhH.jpg)


Then I been sanding and putty alot.

(https://i.imgur.com/DCjMoQu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/50TI13w.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pJO8P6H.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/w0bSkce.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Oct 18, 2021, 02:21 PM
I been working with the texture on the helmet, painting and weathering. Trying to get close to the reference photos.  Still need to fit the visor.

(https://i.imgur.com/UzGUEeY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IpMREpN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ly0IBMM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sUyjm8h.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CircL0A.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BJBNJRx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6xSHaOq.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Oct 21, 2021, 03:17 PM
Now I have been weathering the apron, flight suit, neck seal, shoulder armor and gloves.

(https://i.imgur.com/BSwIJp6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bAoJrIs.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ixjz0E2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/s7w0rgj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rNIVywb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/EmCSd3X.jpg)

 I also made the burgundy trim piece running on the bottom edge of the sleeve wider and added a double seam to better match visual references.

(https://i.imgur.com/60hPN95.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/ixjz0E2.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Oct 28, 2021, 01:09 PM
Now I have been 3D printing a large tong, put it together, alot of sanding and bondo, and then painted the tong and the hammer in silver with light weathering.

(https://i.imgur.com/Y9NbkHg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/V5nALOI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xTXNHiX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rRNHrPu.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Nov 14, 2021, 09:15 AM
After the first preapp I got a "fixlist".....so now I been working with the gaiters, the glove and sleeve cuffs, belt greeblie, chest and backplate and the helmet  :-X.

I made the boot gaiters darker brown.

(https://i.imgur.com/TNxowdI.jpg)

I made the short sleeves more fitted and made their cuffs more burgundy than red, the same with the gloves.

(https://i.imgur.com/vsrcKYp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7ABh6Tp.jpg)

I made the belt greeblie look more weathered gold

(https://i.imgur.com/fqohAo1.jpg)

The helmet had to much texture so I have done buff sanding to smooth it out. Still have to paint and weather it.

(https://i.imgur.com/eIh15zq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UY5XHcZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DONoQ6d.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8q59g4f.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UHJdfJl.jpg)

The fur was too clumpy so I have orderd a tibetan lamb fur that I will dye
(https://i.imgur.com/TN2Lffd.png)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Jan 07, 2022, 12:20 PM
I have been painting and weathering the helmet again

(https://i.imgur.com/GP6Cvid.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tJCE4hs.jpg)

I also dyed the tibetan lamm fur with different haircolors
(https://i.imgur.com/X9dAtRU.jpg)

And last I been making the attachment on the armor and put effort in making it invisible
(https://i.imgur.com/PzQnFvv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/oiraDC2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zUYbABK.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: nessieah on Jan 23, 2022, 11:55 PM
I had a discussion with some App Team members a few weeks ago. Regarding the new photo (the one on the left) that was released in december, where you can see the copper better. From what I was told the CRLs may change to reflect the new reference.

I think it would be great if you added some copper on your Chest as it would add some depth to your armor.

Being that the chest, trim on gloves and sleeve trim are supposed to be burgundy by site description, I’m seeing that they’re more copper/brownish. Are these criteria going to change based on these newer reference photos?
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Feb 14, 2022, 12:01 PM
So now I got my fixlist from the approval team :).

Mandalorian Mercs Application (CRBN)
Character Name: The Armorer

Hello Gunilla,

   This is the Application Approval Team. Thank you for your application
for Official Membership with the Mandalorian Mercs Costuming Club.

 We’ve carefully reviewed your application and your photos, and while
your costume is almost ready for approval, we do need to address just a
few points in order to finish processing and approve your kit.

• firstly we require clearer pictures in line with the requirements

• chest armour needs to be adjusted, neck is too exposed and floating
away from the body from the side.

• your helmet appears to need more weathering but the additionally
requested pictures will possibly clear that up

   When you’ve made the adjustments we’ve listed, please take and submit
a new round of photos.

So now just some adjustments and Times to take new photos.
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Feb 14, 2022, 01:32 PM
So I have done some more weathering on the helmet

(https://i.imgur.com/cKFr1ie.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ypjKlLK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ByzSAJZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OIjrCnc.jpg)
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Feb 19, 2022, 07:13 AM
Now I made the adjustments and took a new round of photos. Sent them to the appteam  :-X.

(https://i.imgur.com/yX6jggp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/n0C8YpW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VkC3zmF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3YqVgMi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zvaLEoQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/M9WpCtT.jpg)

Geila Alo
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Mar 24, 2022, 11:06 AM
I got my second list from the app team, some minor things to fix but one that may take some time.

1.  Helmet needs less sheen/shine.

I reduced it using a matte clearcoat.
(https://i.imgur.com/seaT2NA.jpg)

2.  Apron has inconsistent weathering. Especially on the back. The bright weathering must be eliminated altogether.

I have covered the bright weathering on the apron.
(https://i.imgur.com/E6uRgc5.jpg)

3. The overall design of the chest is off. The breastplate is missing a return edge right above the ab plate that angles the piece up which diminishes done of the exposed collar around the front of the neck. What will also help diminish the visibility of your collar is your fur cape. Throughout all the references, we have found that the fur actually drapes over the sides of the collar's neckline.
(https://i.imgur.com/8covmhW.jpg)

After some consideration I have decided to make a new chestarmor.

Geila Alo
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Cattriss Wren on Mar 24, 2022, 11:09 AM
Looks great :like:
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Mar 27, 2022, 01:27 PM
Thanks  :D

Now I have 3D print my new chestarmor, put it togheter and have done some fiberglassing. When it´s dry I have to start working on the finnish on the outside.

(https://i.imgur.com/tL5B2rd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nC64ut4.jpg)

Geila Alo
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Apr 04, 2022, 01:34 PM
After alot of sanding its time to start paint the new chestarmor. I will use the same technic as before.

(https://i.imgur.com/zdAEX05.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/y1BnIQp.jpg)

Geila Alo
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Cattriss Wren on Apr 04, 2022, 02:15 PM
very nice! :like:
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Apr 10, 2022, 06:40 AM
Thanks! I´m just posting som close up of the weathering. And now its´s time for round 3 with new app photos  :D. Wish me luck

(https://i.imgur.com/1Fehrml.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/WqOtVEa.jpg)

Geila Alo
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Apr 12, 2022, 02:21 PM
Thank you all for the support and encouragement under this long process.
Tonight I got a message from the app team that my The Armorer is approved. It has not been easy, but all worth it in the end. I hope My wip could give some help for others.
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Cattriss Wren on Apr 20, 2022, 07:19 AM
Congratulations!!! :porg2: that's wonderful! you have done such a great job on this kit :like:
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on Apr 22, 2022, 12:56 PM
Thanks  :D

Geila Alo
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Aster Veris on Apr 30, 2022, 08:59 PM
Congrats!!!!
Title: Re: The Armorer wip
Post by: Geila Alo on May 01, 2022, 07:15 AM
Thanks  :D