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First armor build
« on: Apr 25, 2016, 04:14 PM »





Working on my first armor, trying to make sure it's right. Any commits or suggestions are welcomed 









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Re: First armor build
« Reply #1 on: Apr 26, 2016, 12:29 AM »
Looks like you're off to a good start. I'd recommend getting a few pics of the armor taped to you so we can see how well it all fits.

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Re: First armor build
« Reply #2 on: Apr 26, 2016, 01:14 AM »
NIce work Vod! But as Vailin is suggesting tape them around your body :D we shall see if they fit ^^ 

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Re: First armor build
« Reply #3 on: Apr 26, 2016, 06:54 AM »
NIce work Vod! But as Vailin is suggesting tape them around your body :D we shall see if they fit ^^

Yes, this. ^^^
Vod can words better than I can  :laugh:

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Re: First armor build
« Reply #4 on: Apr 30, 2016, 10:02 PM »



OK thank you for the advised, I velcroed some armor on my vest it was lot harder line up than I expected.   

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Re: First armor build
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2016, 06:14 AM »
OK thank you for the advised, I velcroed some armor on my vest it was lot harder line up than I expected.

On the other hand, you've got it pretty much spot on. Just looks to be the last little tweaks to the spacing before it's ready for painting.

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Re: First armor build
« Reply #6 on: Mar 17, 2018, 03:50 PM »
I am finally getting around to updating my WIP



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Re: First armor build
« Reply #7 on: Mar 17, 2018, 04:07 PM »
When I went to first armor party in Jan of 2017 this what had already made.



I was trying to scratch build bucket but broke it


The Mrs bought this amazing NME Assassin bucket for me during Christmas time, and it came in Feb   

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Re: First armor build
« Reply #8 on: Mar 17, 2018, 04:12 PM »
 I cut holes in the bucket for air flow




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Re: First armor build
« Reply #9 on: Mar 17, 2018, 04:35 PM »
Jim Eastman  formed my plate but do to my back problems/aches I was unable to use it. After seeing some segmented back plates on the forms, I decided to use them









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Re: First armor build
« Reply #10 on: Mar 17, 2018, 04:43 PM »
Vinny and Cinthya form my segmented back plates




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Re: First armor build
« Reply #11 on: Mar 17, 2018, 04:51 PM »
I just ordered  Red Kap overalls
had some velcro  sewn on


I just went with a sash, loin cloth, and kama


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Re: First armor build
« Reply #12 on: Mar 17, 2018, 04:53 PM »

My gauntlets were 3D printed from April Storm


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Re: First armor build
« Reply #13 on: Mar 17, 2018, 04:57 PM »
Met these two amazing Mando's at the Fresno Grizzlies Star Wars night and loved the dirty look.

 I got the fans and pading in my bucket.


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Re: First armor build
« Reply #14 on: Mar 17, 2018, 05:03 PM »
I weathered my soft parts






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« Reply #15 on: Mar 17, 2018, 05:12 PM »




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« Reply #16 on: Mar 17, 2018, 05:15 PM »



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Re: First armor build
« Reply #17 on: Mar 17, 2018, 05:22 PM »
started painting




Put claw mark on my armor


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Re: First armor build
« Reply #18 on: Mar 17, 2018, 05:27 PM »
Put some liquid masking down then shot flat black





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Re: First armor build
« Reply #19 on: Mar 17, 2018, 05:31 PM »
Put more liquid masking down then shot the final coat satin orange






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Re: First armor build
« Reply #20 on: Mar 17, 2018, 05:35 PM »
started peeling the liquid masking







 

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Re: First armor build
« Reply #21 on: Mar 18, 2018, 12:28 AM »




Did a test run on Halloween night very surprised nothing fell off


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Re: First armor build
« Reply #22 on: Mar 18, 2018, 12:37 AM »
Put some black acrylic mixed with rubbing alcohol to darken/dirty it up

Got a little out of hand with the mini blow torch, had go back sow up holes on the left arm


leds  for my bucket

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Re: First armor build
« Reply #23 on: Mar 18, 2018, 12:47 AM »
pre app pics






First official troop local Christmas parade



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Re: First armor build
« Reply #24 on: Mar 18, 2018, 12:58 AM »

I finished reading the Bounty Hunter Wars got more inspiration




Came back and darken /dirty my kit some more

 

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