Topic: my custom mandalorian costume

still not finished with the leg armor, and more pics are on the way.
would love as much feedback as possible.
thanks, and ignore the weird photo shopped boots in the last one, forgot to put em' on

Pretty cool, I'll have to make myself some armor.

That's cool.  Have you ever thought about anything to complete the visor?  If you did that it would make it look a bit more authentic.

Very nice overall. The only problem I have is that the eyehole you cut from the visor detracts from the whole look. Otherwise it's a nice helmet and I even like the shinguards. =P

I am in the process of making my own armor right now, I'll post my work in a few days.

oh yeah, i forgot to mention that, i feel stupid.
when i bought it the visor was busted so i ripped it out and am looking for a new one.

dont worry Fetterthanyou
im not lame enough to try to cut eye slits in a mando helmet
im working on fixing that

yeah, other than that, nice armor. I want a set, I'm just too cheap to buy and too lazy to make.

theres a real easy poster board method that only takes about 2 hours to make all the chest plates
my armor was only 40 bucks
and i went to bartzs and paid 25 for their last 2 helmets

Looks good! What about the knee pads, anyway to remove the skate attack logo? Or paint over it?

i actually just painted over that a minute ago.

hello regimas, is ur name an anagram or something?
anyway-very cool color scheme. how did you make the armor?
it seems the chest plate is a tad large, how did you paint it and is that camo on it?
very cool though, nice work would love to see the finished product.
the teeth r an nice touch, gotta have the trophies.

Yeah, teeth would be cool

-1st of all my mando name is geurel regimas, which is a mixed up version of my real name
-the chest armor was bought offa eBay unpainted for 40$ and the helmet was bought at bartzs for 25
-the color scheme is mostly green and black with silver "tribal" markings on the chest plate and shoulder plate
-glad you like the trophy's, probably trandoshan teeth or something, i don't know.
im glad you like it

Your welcome

eureka!
my helmet has lights and sounds!
hopefully pics coming soon.

You've got yourself a good start there! Do you mind if I make a few constructive comments? (I've been attacked on other boards for doing so, so feel it better to ask on this occasion)

I wish I could make a costume

mandos can take some criticism. :)
lets see what you think,
thanks for asking though.

there is a real easy way with poster board and a cereal box, i could tell you how if you are interested.

Okay, these are just my advice as one who makes and has worn Mando armour for a fair few years now, it's up to you if you wish to follow them or they inspire you in another direction. They do not in any way detract from the excellent work you have done on your costume so far.

1) You need a full visor on your helmet. There are two ways to go about this, first is buy one from ebay or from someone like BM. This will get you a visor that no one can see you through, even when using a flash on a camera. Second option is to make one using a welding mask face shield, these are usually green tinted and can be carefully cut to the required T shape with a good pair of scissors.

2) You could do with adding detail to your left chest plate and the central diamond. By this I mean chest display light slots (even if you choose not to have a chest display light the slots are there. Jango did not have any lights, instead the slots were backed) and the sunken detail on the central diamond. This will serve to break up the large expanse of flat that you currently have. Here's an example:

3) Are you wearing a backplate? Backplates are an important part of the armour, they complete the upper body armour and provide protection from behind. I've seen a number of Mandos attempt to troop without one and the armour always looks incomplete and lacking in detail.

4) Get yourself a cod piece young man! Depending upon the style of armour you are creating (Jango's or Boba's) there are major differences between the cod pieces as well as corresponding parts (Boba has a kidney plate protecting his lower back for example, Jango does not) but either way you look at it, you want some protection there!!!

5) A one-piece Flightsuit is better then a two piece outfit. Failing that, then go for a two piece that not only matches exactly in colour the top and bottom parts but also is made of the same material, thereby giving the illusion that it is a one-piece suit. Most Flightsuits are made from boiler type suits that are dyed the required colour and have extra pouches and the outer sleeve added.

6) You could do with a decent neckseal. Both Boba and Jango wore one (although in the scenes where we see Jango without a helmet on he is not). A neckseal makes the helmet and suit become one item, instead of a suit of armour with a helmet plonked on top. It does this by getting rid of any visible flesh around the neckline and helps give that air of mystery to the wearer as well as giving the impresion the suit is sealed to the environment. Stormtrooper neckseals are good and can be bought from ebay for very little.

7) I'd strongly suggest some pouches on a military style belt. This allows you to appear to be carry ammo and equipment and helps give the impression that you are a warrior, a combat soldier ready to fight for money or to apprehend a valuable bounty dead or alive. I'd vehemently recommend against modern military pouches, they are easily recognisable and can detract from the whole "Sci-Fi from another galaxy" look that you want to achieve. Here's a few suggested styles:

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8) I think you could do with a thigh strap to hold the holster rig to your leg. If you are adding Jango style leg armour then make the strap a little larger to accommodate the thigh plate.

9) Your chest and ab plates are a little to large for your frame. IF you feel confident doing so then I'd suggest trimming them a little. KOTE Mandos has some templates that you could use as a guide for trimming if you want, although I understand if you find the thought of cutting your armour a little daunting. Should you decide to do so then I recommend marking out the shape and cutting using a jigsaw. This is what I do when making armour and it works a treat.

Hope you don't mind my comments, as already stated they are there for you to follow or not as you wish and they are NOT a dig at the work you have already done. If you want further advice or assistance then feel free to let me know here or on kotemandos.com.

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Orthar, I think that was very helpful. I know I'll remember this when I finally make my own armor.

That looks really funky :D well done :D

...what do you mean by funky.....

thank you very much for your suggestions, since these photos were taken i have added a great looking neck seal
and i am looking for a jumpsuit.
the welding mask idea is great! i will run over to fleet farm or something and check that out.
i was wearing a backplate, and i also have a cape thing and a jettpack made.
the armor did not come with a codpiece and if you have any ideas on how i can make one,please let me know.
the pouches look great on that website, i will try to track down some more pouches.
the reason i dident strap the blaster down is i wanted it to be drawn easily.
and i would be wayyyy to nervous to cut my armor down,so that wont happen.

thanks very much for the ideas, i will hopefully have some new pictures up soon showing the jettpack.
im painting a Nerf Longshot for a new rifle, it might be done soon

thanks again orthar

No, I know how to make, heck I could probably make a good costume

new photos!!!!
finally got some new pics up

this is the belt with trophy teeth and ammo/grenade pouches

if you get the rubies helmet, it is made of soft rubber. when i got mine it had melted and collapsed in storage at the store, i put in a thick wire and now it looks just fine.

this shows the wiring i did for the lights and sounds

this is the luxurious padded interior!

here is the markings on the left shoulder pad

jetpack-in progress

no the gun looks nothing like bobas, but at the time i made it i thought it did

helmet

my neck piece- Velcro on back

chest-full

well, tell me what you think of my new stuff

Very funky :D

Nice stuff, one thing though, try not to double post, its considered spam. Theres an edit button in the corner, use that to add/remove or change anything in your post you want to

Thanks,
AA

im on fire with this armor, i added 2 bullet holes in the chest plate and finished my poncho/cape thing
pics with me wearing it all next week.

Spiffy.....I realy have to get to work on a set :P

This looks ALSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you really think so karson?

No, Just messing with ya......
Yes, I do think so, man that is better than anything I could make.

you seem pretty cool so im glad you like it.
it has a l.e.d. by the visor that flashes and 4 button activated sounds.
i put them in a few days ago.
tore apart a toy helicopter...
now it says:
-enemys are located
-3,2,1, fire!
-detonation sequence activated, -followed by a countdown
-and machine gun fire

pretty cool huh?
i saw iron man, got all hyped up and wanted a talking computer in my helmet.
so far it works

ouch, that sucks that your parents wont let you build your own armor Karson

Really nice rig Regimas.  I like the color scheme, and the teeth really are a nice affect; never thought to use something like that, it's a really good idea.  Can't wait to see it with boots  :P

that's FRIGGIN BRILLIANT!!!  not sure how accurate it would be, considering com traffic between mandos would be inside your helmet, and probably not heard by others like with Clone Commandos, but still, Great idea

I'm gathering all the needed parts for my armor, and hope to be making some real progress with it in the next couple of months

...yeah, im working on finding boots.
and im glad you like the sounds idea, it is much louder inside the helmet than out, so it could be accurate...but not quite. its just cool. the buttons are right behind the earpiece and the micro chip and everything else is under the piece of foam with wires sticking out.
i dont know how skilled you are at making costumes but if you need any help just ask me ralin.
glad you like it

Ahhhhh, ok. 

For some reason I pictured you haveing them in your glove/gauntlet.  That's an even better idea to have it inside your helmet.  Not sure that all Mando's helmets were sound proof like the Commandos, so it's possible that could be accurate.  Either way, it's a neat affect to push a button on the side of your helmet like that to activage your com; adds a modern military affect that works well with Mando armor I think.

As for boots, I'm going with tall, stove top cowboy boots similar to Solo's *I used to be a cowboy on some level, and had the boots already, and I just love tall boots anyway for SW characters, so that's how I'm going to roll for the time being,* but if I wasn't doing that, I might try finding some surplus military jump-style boots and have a lace on 'spat' like Boba has to cover the laces.  Either idea might work for you

Really good job *cyber thumbs up  :D *

im glad you like the button idea, i think its pretty cool.
the tall laced boot look is what i will try to find, cowboy boots is a good idea.
maybe put some shin guards on top of them.

ey vod, wanna post some pics of your completed beskar'gam?
It'd be good to see the finished work. Well done, BTW.

YES! Post more pics...this is seriously motivating me to start my own set of armor. I just dont know where to start...

wow i need to make myself a Mandalorian costume now...

finally i got some new pictures up.
i know you have all been holding your breath in anticipation for an update ;)

the spikes on top are real alligator claws.
as you can see i have no visor yet, still working on that.
i got inspired last night when i saw a picture of an ancient mandalorian(very predator like)
to the despair of my parents inspiration struck at like 1:30 in the morning....
but anyways, tell me what you think

Uhhhhh....super effing cool maybe? Definitely. I havent seen any custom mando armor with spikes like that. Very cool regimas. Get that visor!

Well if your out of ammo you can always headbut them..........

Very nice,regimas! Good work :D . Those spikes are funky. :/

Thats cool!  I'm making a custom too!

Cut that plastic outta the visor area and put a t-visor in there and your lookin snazzy.

su-weet. Well done ner vod. Keep it up.

thanks for the support everybody!
its coming along nicely i think.
head butting is my new fighting move, and im still looking for visor somewhere...

oh, i also found a coyote skull and 2 raccoon skulls that i am going to hang from my belt.
it will be awesome :)

The paint design on the chest plate and the horns are pretty sweet. Not to say that the rest isn't also awesome.