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 Kayde Tabris Armor WIP

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Kayde Tabris Armor WIP
« on: Jan 28, 2017, 02:19 PM »
I am currently working on the design concepts for my first kit, and here are a couple of refs I've been working on for the past few weeks.



"Burd" bucket



Tips and feedback much appreciated!

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Re: First Armor Build WIP
« Reply #1 on: Jan 28, 2017, 03:58 PM »
That concept is ridiculous! ;D I like flak vest number 1, but both of them look great. ;)

With the artistic skills you clearly possess, I'm sure you'll kick this thing's butt! ;D

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Re: First Armor Build WIP
« Reply #2 on: Jan 28, 2017, 04:01 PM »
That concept is ridiculous! ;D I like flak vest number 1, but both of them look great. ;)

With the artistic skills you clearly possess, I'm sure you'll kick this thing's butt! ;D

lol Thanks. XD

You should see the other prototypes, but I had to narrow it down to two, but still unsure if I want to go for a third prototype.

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« Reply #3 on: Jan 28, 2017, 04:05 PM »
Well, I say the more the merrier. Boba went through dozens of concepts till he would up the way we love him. ;)

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Re: First Armor Build WIP
« Reply #4 on: Jan 31, 2017, 01:58 PM »
3D printed a couple of the Bo Katan Gauntlets from thingiverse. I used two different machines to print them, hence the dual colors. I'll add on another picture of them sanded, filled/apoxie putty, and smoothed with XTC-3D.




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Re: First Armor Build WIP
« Reply #5 on: Jan 31, 2017, 03:27 PM »
I love the concept and the color choices, I will have to keep an eye on this. Very awesome looking build!

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Re: First Armor Build WIP
« Reply #6 on: Jan 31, 2017, 10:13 PM »
Oh I love the design for the first flak vest. This will be very interesting to watch :)

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Re: First Armor Build WIP
« Reply #7 on: Feb 05, 2017, 11:50 PM »
Love the design very much!!! I'd like to replace my own gauntlets with those Bo Katan ones...

Will be following this with interest.

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Re: First Armor Build WIP
« Reply #8 on: Feb 07, 2017, 03:00 AM »
Excited to see how this comes along.

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Re: First Armor Build WIP
« Reply #9 on: Feb 07, 2017, 02:11 PM »
3D printed the knees Sunday:

I have to wait on my new rotary tool before I can pre-prime with Bondo and XTC-3D.

I am going to take care of the shoulder pieces sometime between this and next week. Once my soft parts are finished, I'll move this all over to an actual armor WIP thread once I get started on the bigger prices. 


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Re: First Armor Build WIP
« Reply #10 on: Feb 08, 2017, 10:36 PM »
The color scheme is perfect! Loving the gauntlets as well!

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Re: First Armor Build WIP
« Reply #11 on: Feb 09, 2017, 07:38 PM »
I do have a question regarding weapon props:

I have the plans and whatnot to build a pair of waster 35 pistols. Is eva allowed as a base-mat, or do I need to either 3d print it, get resin ones, or make them out of Sintra?

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Re: First Armor Build WIP
« Reply #12 on: Feb 10, 2017, 09:26 AM »
I do have a question regarding weapon props:

I have the plans and whatnot to build a pair of waster 35 pistols. Is eva allowed as a base-mat, or do I need to either 3d print it, get resin ones, or make them out of Sintra?

We advise people away from EVA due to how it looks when finished. People have had success layering wood/sintra and body filler for a final product. There are also people who sell Resin Casts of them already.

Here is the CRL extract on EVA for your information:
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EVA foam is not an acceptable armor building material for the MMCC. EVA foam MAY be considered for use on parts such as “soft cods” and “soft” knees. It will be a suitable material to back plating on knees and such for comfort. Any EVA that is visible, ie. soft cods and soft knees, will be HIGHLY scrutinized. It is HIGHLY recommended that if you choose this route, you heavily incorporate the App Team in the WIP and apply any suggestions to increase the probability of acceptance.

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Re: First Armor Build WIP
« Reply #13 on: Feb 10, 2017, 12:18 PM »
We advise people away from EVA due to how it looks when finished. People have had success layering wood/sintra and body filler for a final product. There are also people who sell Resin Casts of them already.

Here is the CRL extract on EVA for your information:

Thanks for your answer. I'll see to either printing or tossing money at EA for a pair of resin models.

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Re: First Armor Build WIP
« Reply #14 on: Feb 10, 2017, 01:25 PM »
I have a pair of the EA blasters with my kit. Love them

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Re: First Armor Build WIP
« Reply #15 on: Feb 10, 2017, 02:35 PM »
I have a pair of the EA blasters with my kit. Love them

I accidentally ran into the site while browsing for model references. They do look awesome.


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Re: First Armor Build WIP
« Reply #16 on: Mar 02, 2017, 03:51 PM »
(Feel free to move, infrac or whatnot if my double post isn't allowed. Just updating art progress before starting on the actual build)

So, I took another gander back on my helm's design and decided to go for something a bit more bird-like while I had some free time:


I ordered enough Sintra to work on the overall armor build not too long ago, as well as did a few light tests for my gauntlets:



I 3D printed the buttons out of PETT, or T-glase. I haven't placed them in yet since I still have a few modifications/fixes before I get started on the armor kit. Well...at least until I get my bucket.

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Re: First Armor Build WIP
« Reply #17 on: Mar 02, 2017, 04:03 PM »
I like the design.  :D

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« Reply #18 on: Mar 02, 2017, 04:11 PM »
I like the design.  :D

It's one of my favorites out of the four I have (Which are stuffed in the drive).

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Re: Kayde Tabris Armor WIP
« Reply #19 on: Mar 05, 2017, 07:17 PM »
Moved thread per OP's request to female armor section.

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Re: Kayde Tabris Armor WIP
« Reply #20 on: Mar 06, 2017, 01:28 AM »
Moved thread per OP's request to female armor section.
Thank you Bow. I was wondering where this thread came from!  :laugh:

Nice job so far, Frostfyre. I like it. :)

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Re: Kayde Tabris Armor WIP
« Reply #21 on: Mar 06, 2017, 07:02 PM »
I'll take a picture of the armor set once I have the full set (including the backplate for my long torso X.X) I moved away from my original design, save for the helmet and gauntlets and went for the jango-base. I may have a little shaping to do for comfort and some conforming to my chest.




Anyway; Finished the shoulders and gauntlets this morning. Both of them are 3D printed:



I'll update with more WIP pictures and things soon once I get the soft parts completed.


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Re: Kayde Tabris Armor WIP
« Reply #22 on: Mar 06, 2017, 08:51 PM »
Looking great! Nice blackwashing. ;)



I like standard plates better anyways. X3

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Re: Kayde Tabris Armor WIP
« Reply #23 on: Mar 06, 2017, 09:07 PM »
Looks rad! Can't wait to see the helmet.

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Re: Kayde Tabris Armor WIP
« Reply #24 on: Mar 07, 2017, 12:42 AM »
Those look really nice. The weathering on your shoulder bells and gaunts is fantastic.

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