posted a bunch of pics on the merc forums, you dont need an account to view em
check it out! ill update as i go :)
Topic: My first suit of Mando armor
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Awesome! You really put a lot thought into this
wow very nice, are those reference pics you used from SWG?
its good to see some more costumers,
awesome job by the way, the sw galaxies version will mix things up a little.
if you need any tips or help, this is the place. (though im not sure you need it)
It's lookin' good man. I like your colors; pretty simple yet menacing
posted some updates
heres a preview of the build so far...
I love the shotgun/blaster :D Great plates for you boots; those will look great. The chest armor looks good as well, but I hope it doesn't give you a problem with a lack of flexibility not having the two breast pieces seperated.
hoping to post pics of what I've got soon; should have them up by the weekend if not sooner
You may find some flexibility issue arise from the breastplates being one piece, I made a sert like that for someone a while back and he found he wasn't able to move quite as freely as I and others can in traditional Mando plates. That said once he grew accustomed to the restrictions they presented little problem to him and he was able to work around them.
[Editor's Note: kotemandos.com is no longer active.]
That armour has long since been upgraded but you can see the similar torso plates.
Another thing you can do is use thick hard leather as a backing for the plates. 11-13oz leather is THICK! However, it will flex and give you some extra movement and comfort. This will make them look like once piece but not be all one piece.
[url=http://mercs.firespray.net]Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club[/url]
starting to look really familiar...
That's Niiiiiiice! The outline looks a little darker on the real thing to me, even better I think :D
What are toy using to make the armor plates? I really really really need to get on myself to make some just want to know whats best. I could never stand to have one of these costumes: http://cache.halloweenmart.com/images/ip018115.jpg And yours looks quite nice.
Your link isn't working for me...might be my connection. but I'm assuming it's one of those coverall things with the armor painted on? yeah, those suck....
If you're a creator, I'll leave this one to the experts
If you're a buyer, eBay is the place I've got nearly everything I have. I hope to create most of my own armor eventually, but I'm starting with FanMade products to get me started, and later I'll slowly replace things as I learn how it's done.
If you've got the cash and don't have the creating skills, that's the way I'd suggest. If you think you're up to cutting/molding plastic/sintra/fiberglass/whatever, then go for it and wait for one of the 'Armor Masters' to guild you
Good luck! :)
Fixed. it should work now.
I heard about some sort of PVC foam stuff that sounded good but I can't remember the name. I'll stop posting about my own stuff so I don't steel the thread.
no worries mate!
the pvc you are talking about is called Sintra
its what im using, 6mm
theres all different sizes tho
its basically sheets of pvc that you can put into an oven after you cut and kinda mold around
heres some more of my progress...
feel free to check out the mercs link i have given and look around for any costuming questions, or the dented helmet is a great resource also!
Hot DAMN that looks good! You've been making some really fast progress as well!
My only suggestion would be that the chest piece looks like it could use a little more curve, as the bottom points seem to stick out some. Otherwise looks darn near perfect! Great job! :D
ya i have to still attach the sides
i basically snapped all the tops of my plates on and ran to take a pic haha
its got curve to it but i need to fasten the sides and bottoms of all the plates in place to hold it hehe
plus im missing all the arms armor, collar plate, kneepades and back still
lots left to do!
great job so far
im really impressed with your progress
and the gun is awesome
:D
Looking good there vod! Someday ner'vode someday...........
"Suggestion: Electrocution works well. Evisceration and Decapitation are also effective, or um, so I've heard."
That looks really good...Can you send me something that tells me how to make my own?
―Boba Fett
Oh there are lots of sites for that.. Orthar's Kote Mandos is a good one... Norvall Talon's ( i forget what its called sorry) is another. Its almost OVER information for SI the blonde.
"Suggestion: Electrocution works well. Evisceration and Decapitation are also effective, or um, so I've heard."
Novall Talon's site is firespray.net ;)
Train your sons to be strong, and your daughters to be stronger.
Or mandalorianmercs.com
[url=http://mercs.firespray.net]Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club[/url]
way to promote..
:P
wow, beats SWG's green armor! gj, hope to see more work.
Nice Job! I really like the gun
thanks guys
and Novall is welcome to advertise anytime! he works hard on that mercs site heh
a bit more of my progress...
most impressive...
updates...
Looking good, vod. I envy you. I'd love a set of armor, I simply don't have the time nor motivation to do it. In other words, I'm too lazy to make. And its hard to find good armor to buy.
--Captain Dynamic--
And its hard to find good armor to buy.
buy?
gotta make the bulk of your suit yourself vod, its half the fun!
That's awesome, maccoy!
Great job man! Are you in the MandalorianMercs? You should be able to join with what you have already
Very nice. Are you going to add anything to the top of the backplate? You look a little exposed there. Personally I think the rifle looks too much like a modern shotgun, but that's just my opinion; don't let that discourage you.
Werda Verd: There are people out there that will make top quality armour for you if you know where to look... ;)
Werda Verd: There are people out there that will make top quality armour for you if you know where to look... ;)
And if you are a millionaire! :P :D
And if you are a millionaire! :P :D
lol I never charge THAT much... a few hundred thousand maybe... but never a million :D
Great job man! Are you in the MandalorianMercs? You should be able to join with what you have already
yes actually, ive been a member of their forums for a couple months and just applied for full membership last night through Mr. A'den Skirata (BFFC's spotlight fan).
Very nice. Are you going to add anything to the top of the backplate? You look a little exposed there. Personally I think the rifle looks too much like a modern shotgun, but that's just my opinion; don't let that discourage you.
Werda Verd: There are people out there that will make top quality armour for you if you know where to look... ;)
well the backplate im actually mounting higher once i fasten everything down permanent, that was more of just a test fitting. and ya the rifle is cobbled together from enough airsoft guns it shouldnt look too realistic tho. better than a nerf gun imo...
i likes the gun
me too hehe
That is sweet, love the armor. The rifle looks cool too. :D
video test 1
95% complete suit
and here it is
my brother came home from school and helped me finish the suit tonight.
this week im gonna buy that fett pocket belt off ebay and thats really only the last piece
so
this is me right now:
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
REALLY awesome ner vod! And you did it so Fast! I'm amazed
Great job
Me too. What helmet did you use?
--Captain Dynamic--
Nice stuff dude.
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Me too. What helmet did you use?
my signed 1997 don post
broke my heart to sand it down
Nice, cus it looks good. Did you change it much, other than paint? Cus the Don Post helmet (or some) look a little narrow and unnatural, but your looks good.
--Captain Dynamic--
the newer ones are crappy molded plastic
this thing was one of the ollld really thick plastic helmets that they dont make anymore cuz its way cheaper to use thinner materials heh
i mean i did a lot of work in puttying over the dent, sanding down the paint, repainting, cutting the visor, etc
but no re-forming whatsoever
I don't know whether to be paralyzed in awe of you or inspired to make my own suit of armor. Great job Mc Coy!
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