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 WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY

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WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« on: Jun 18, 2015, 05:11 AM »
Here are the early stages of my gauntlets/vambraces. I've been using the PVC pipe method.

Hinge and magnets installed and drying.


24hrs later I have my first base. This is only going to contain a sheath for my dagger.


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Re: WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« Reply #1 on: Jun 18, 2015, 05:59 AM »
Nice start, vod.

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Re: WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« Reply #2 on: Jun 18, 2015, 08:39 AM »
looks like a good start

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Re: WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« Reply #3 on: Jun 19, 2015, 11:16 PM »
Did you use magnet to keep them closed? If so what size did you use?

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Re: WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« Reply #4 on: Jun 20, 2015, 11:03 AM »
Did you use magnet to keep them closed? If so what size did you use?

Yeah I did. Used 20x10x5mm but two of them were broke in half in transit, so used half each side. I think full size ones would be to big.

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Re: WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« Reply #5 on: Jun 30, 2015, 04:05 PM »
An update:

I've added a flat surface to the gauntlet. I've body filled an angle into it. Gonna use the flat surface as a troop count tally (unlike a kill count).


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Re: WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« Reply #6 on: Jul 05, 2015, 03:55 PM »
Gauntlet sprayed today. Two greeblie buttons to add and gauntlet one done. Got it finished just before a storm. The flat surface is where the two buttons are going to go. The remaining space I'm going to use as a tally for troops.


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Re: WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« Reply #7 on: Aug 01, 2015, 11:55 AM »
Could someone tell me which language is best to use on greeblie buttons??

Here's the gauntlet buttons I'm referring to. The large block I'm gonna use as a tally count for the number of troops I've done.

Thoughts please vode.


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Re: WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« Reply #8 on: Aug 05, 2015, 05:04 PM »
Great job especially on the transition from the curve to flat. I love a gauntlet that isn’t too complicated.

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Re: WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« Reply #9 on: Aug 05, 2015, 06:39 PM »
As far as languages go, both Aurebesh and Mando'a are acceptable. No Latin lettering, though!  ;)

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Re: WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« Reply #10 on: Aug 06, 2015, 07:19 AM »
Thanks vode

I'm going to use both on my gauntlet. Aurabesh on the buttons and mandoa on the larger rectangle, as this is being  used as a tally count for troops. 

That said, having looked at the mandoa dictionary. Doesn't have a word for troop. Can I use the mandoa for march? Taabir??

Also are their any approval problems with this gauntlet?

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Re: WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« Reply #11 on: Aug 06, 2015, 07:43 AM »
Everything is fine with them so far

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Re: WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« Reply #12 on: Aug 06, 2015, 03:54 PM »
Added the text. Just needs weathering down tomorrow!


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« Reply #13 on: Aug 06, 2015, 04:07 PM »
Love this!

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Re: WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« Reply #14 on: Aug 13, 2015, 07:46 AM »
Thanks vod. 

Production of gauntlet number 2 has commenced.


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« Reply #15 on: Aug 14, 2015, 04:55 AM »
I have seen tons of gauntlets, at least a bajillionty.

Gotta say this is one of the best ones I've ever seen. I love it.
The neon orange or pink or whatever it is makes the buttons appear backlit.

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Re: WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« Reply #16 on: Aug 14, 2015, 02:51 PM »
Thanks vod. It's just a red paint pen. I think the lighting in my living room makes it pop.

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« Reply #17 on: Aug 29, 2015, 05:03 PM »
Added a gas cylinder to the gauntlet today. Now to pip it into the delivery device somehow.


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Re: WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« Reply #18 on: Sep 04, 2015, 07:51 AM »
Bits of progress made to the gauntlet. Debating whether it should be Poison injector or a gas sprayer.


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Re: WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« Reply #19 on: Sep 04, 2015, 10:10 AM »
Simmy, What did you use to affix the hinges. My first troop my gauntlets had an unplanned deconstruction =/

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« Reply #20 on: Sep 04, 2015, 03:12 PM »
I used PVC pipe glue. Used to glue pipe bends and couplings together. Fairly solid. Not trooped ever so soon know how troop friendly it is.

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« Reply #21 on: Sep 04, 2015, 08:50 PM »
Are they plastic hinges? I thought those were metal. if they are plastic the weld should be fine.

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« Reply #22 on: Sep 05, 2015, 07:16 AM »
Plastic piano hinge yeah. Metal rod through the joints. Worked perfect.

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Re: WIP - Simmy_82's Gauntlets (Vash Noth) - PIC HEAVY
« Reply #23 on: Sep 05, 2015, 05:23 PM »
Plastic piano hinges. I gotta look for those.

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« Reply #24 on: Sep 06, 2015, 01:28 PM »
Right gauntlet finished.




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