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Hey All,
Starting on my armor build.  I am doing a cardboard mock-up to get a rough spacing and sizing before I move to the PVC Board.  Not sure about the sizing of the plates.
Starting with my concept drawings. Those are still in flux as I try different things to find not only what I like but also what would be approved.





EDIT: 8/3/21

I am adding all the links to the other parts of this build here in this first post both so I can keep track of them and for anyone who is interested in seeing the other aspects that went in to this build. 

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Edit 1/15/22
I am also adding a finished product picture before you choose to wade through the thread.  If you want to see how I did it keep reading.


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Re: WIP First Armor Kit
« Reply #1 on: Jan 16, 2020, 05:48 PM »
Spacing looks pretty good to me! My only concern is how wide the neck cut out is, I think if you made the sides thicker (to bring it closer to your neck) then that would help! I hope that makes sense? Lol

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Re: WIP First Armor Kit
« Reply #2 on: Jan 19, 2020, 07:58 PM »
Spacing looks pretty good to me! My only concern is how wide the neck cut out is, I think if you made the sides thicker (to bring it closer to your neck) then that would help! I hope that makes sense? Lol

Thanks so much for the input.  I brought the sides of the neck in about 1cm.

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Re: WIP First Armor Kit
« Reply #3 on: Jan 19, 2020, 08:42 PM »
Yes! That looks great!

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Re: WIP First Armor Kit
« Reply #4 on: Jan 20, 2020, 07:42 PM »
Looks like a great start and a well thought out concept!

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Re: WIP First Armor Kit
« Reply #5 on: Jan 21, 2020, 07:07 PM »
Looking good so far! :)

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Re: WIP First Armor Kit
« Reply #6 on: Jan 30, 2020, 08:08 PM »
I'm back at it with the cardboard modeling.   Did some work on my ideas for the shoulders.  I want some raised sections for depth contrast and for color placement.



I also did some work on my shins/knees...not sure I like how they hit my knees when I walk. I may end up with shins and knees as separate pieces.  I also got my PVC board.  Motivation to finish my cardboard designs engaged.

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Question: WIP First Armor Kit
« Reply #7 on: Feb 05, 2020, 10:11 AM »
Hey all is an armored skirt acceptable?

I am thinking about something like this.  The 'skirt' would attack to my sash.

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Re: WIP First Armor Kit
« Reply #8 on: Feb 05, 2020, 01:03 PM »
An armored loin cloth and kama should be fine :)

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Re: WIP First Armor Kit
« Reply #9 on: Feb 05, 2020, 01:08 PM »
An armored loin cloth and kama should be fine :)

Thanks a bunch,  :)

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Re: WIP First Armor Kit
« Reply #10 on: Feb 05, 2020, 02:57 PM »
Great looking designs! Can't wait to see it all come together  :like:

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Update: WIP First Armor Kit
« Reply #11 on: Feb 07, 2020, 07:47 PM »
I got all my pieces for the front of the armor and shoulders traced and rough cut.  I started with the sand paper today. 




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Re: WIP First Armor Kit
« Reply #12 on: Feb 07, 2020, 09:42 PM »
I'm enjoying your design stage. You've got some great ideas.

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Re: WIP First Armor Kit
« Reply #13 on: Feb 08, 2020, 04:57 PM »
I'm enjoying your design stage. You've got some great ideas.

Thanks for the encouragement.

Also update:

I got all the pieces sanded and I cut out my hand plates.




I am starting to think about what my paint job is going to look like.  I am currently leaning toward this one for the chest plate. 


And finally a question...can I have a segmented back plate or do I just need to do either a solid one or spaced plates?

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Re: WIP First Armor Kit
« Reply #14 on: Feb 08, 2020, 05:32 PM »
You can have segmented, a solid piece, or pieces that are separated (just make sure the spacing is the same as your front plates). Totally up to you!

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