So Over a year ago I began an Early Crusader Kit and then stopped to build my son's kit in a few days which burnt me out for a while. Then at a local convention, my Clan mate (who is known for her totally awesome EC kit
) told me I needed to finish it. So I've been working on it here and there and though I'd Post what I have already done.
Since we can't do Repeat posts, this first one will have a lot of stuff in it.
Helmet,
I sculpted a bucket and created a thread for it, not sure what happened to it but here are some pictures of the Helmet.
Next I sculpted and cast a pair of shoulders. I'm repainting them and sorry for the crappy photos.
For the Vest I created a front and back, in heavy leather, then weathered the leather. The hose connector is surrounded by a brass piece from a woman's belt and the light bar is a brass clasp from an old purse. Just waiting for my buckles to come in and I'll finish it up and post pictures.
Next I began working on my Backpack.
I found an old Buzz Lightyear car and tore it apart. I painted it brass and weathered it.
I decided the backpack needed hoses, but finding cloth like hoses to match the helmet was difficult, so I used plastic pipes from Hand Pumps for kerosene heaters and wrapped them in White athletic tape before painting them.
Ok now this post is getting really long, so I'll call it a night. LOL. I have plenty more pics to post tomorrow and feedback is welcome.
Later Vodes.
