My First Armor
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Jimmy BufFETT
Well-Known Hunter
I agree ... it kinda looks like it's been shot with a paintball gun. HOWEVER, since it is a custom Mandalorian, you are free to do whatever you want with it. But just take a look around to see how some other people did battle damage and weathering.
Also, ya might wanna post something like this in the 'Dented Variants' section instead of the 'Boba Fett' section.
Looks like you got a few pretty sharp edges on there.
If you insist on using aluminum (I think you would be happier in the long run with plastic) I would round down those edges a touch. Aluminum, believe it or not, is a nasty metal with which to get cut. Some studies I read about in a medical microbiology course stated that wounds caused by aluminum can be more prone to nasty biological infection than wounds caused by rusty iron, even accounting for tetanus bacillus.
Plus, depending on what gauge you used, the aluminum can be easily bent and ruin the shape you worked hard to make in the first place.
Call some local sign making shops and ask them if the have any Sintra scraps that they are throwing out. This can be easily formed using a heat gun or with some patience even a hairdryer. Then run it under some cold water and "voila"...it retains the shape.
If you insist on using aluminum (I think you would be happier in the long run with plastic) I would round down those edges a touch. Aluminum, believe it or not, is a nasty metal with which to get cut. Some studies I read about in a medical microbiology course stated that wounds caused by aluminum can be more prone to nasty biological infection than wounds caused by rusty iron, even accounting for tetanus bacillus.
Plus, depending on what gauge you used, the aluminum can be easily bent and ruin the shape you worked hard to make in the first place.
Call some local sign making shops and ask them if the have any Sintra scraps that they are throwing out. This can be easily formed using a heat gun or with some patience even a hairdryer. Then run it under some cold water and "voila"...it retains the shape.
mmmm good for first time.
I make full custum mandalorian from machined aluminum
and it actualy works very well,and does not lose its shape
as for the sharp points an stuf i jis round it.
pm me if you are interested in buying some
note:helmet not included.
its $40 for for full suit $20 for chest, shoulders and back
$10 for knees, $8 for shins, and $8 for thighs
I make full custum mandalorian from machined aluminum
and it actualy works very well,and does not lose its shape
as for the sharp points an stuf i jis round it.
pm me if you are interested in buying some
note:helmet not included.
its $40 for for full suit $20 for chest, shoulders and back
$10 for knees, $8 for shins, and $8 for thighs
40$ for a full suit of aluminium armour? Forgive me for sounding sceptical but that seems ludacrously cheap. Got any pics, I would like to see what 40$ would get? Again, no offense intended, I'm just genuinely surprised.
Ordo Te skot
Hunter
Me too... I know a couple other people who want aluminum armor.
The Clayster
Well-Known Hunter
Dont make up another account and compliment yourself.
GCNgamer128
Sr Hunter
I am interested in purchasing, do you sell?
wickedbeard
Active Hunter
yeah that sounds a bit fishy.It takes a lot of work and elbow grease to make a set of metal armor.My armor is fairly affordable, but I could never go that cheap for the amount of work I put into it.
I too am starting to become a bit suspicious.
I too am starting to become a bit suspicious.
DerMeister66
New Hunter
A full set of aluminum armor for only $40? The only way I see this as possible would be if it were made of thin aluminum flashing (maybe 1/32" thick) and cut with aviation snips. Either way, that's a lot of work for such a low price, and doesn't make much sense to me, either.
stormtrooperguy
Sr Hunter
that armor as shown, if cut from sheet metal, would be deadly. all of those sharp corners? yikes!
and as for $40 armor. let's see some pics of it
i don't know that i could even get the aluminum sheets to make it out of for that price...
and as for $40 armor. let's see some pics of it
i don't know that i could even get the aluminum sheets to make it out of for that price...
The Clayster
Well-Known Hunter
This is made for my little brother and its made out of aluminum. I know the paint job isnt good but its my first time. Its a Mando. Its Black and White.
So tell me whatcha think.(I know I kinda got crazy with they bloches.)
that is trash can armor.
GCNgamer128
Sr Hunter
I like how he used WOF templates, but the end result looks like he freehanded it with a pair of scissors.
younginfett
Hunter
you could do aluminum for about 40 bucks....
if you steal the street signs and then get some tools... tools would be about 40 bucks. signs are free granted you dont get caught.
if you steal the street signs and then get some tools... tools would be about 40 bucks. signs are free granted you dont get caught.
Jimmy BufFETT
Well-Known Hunter
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