TRASH CAN ARMOR! *PICS*

I just recently discovered this site and group while I was looking for a good way to make some armor for myself and a friend. I was going to use fiberglass because I have used it in the past but when I saw this trash can method I had to give it a shot!

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This is the first armor I have ever made. I wasn't able to find the exact same trash cans but I got one that was pretty close. I used the boil method to shape the parts to better fit my body. I used a lighter to clean up any of those plastic spurs you get from snapping it out. I used krylon spray paints, aluminum for the undercoat and ultra flat brown for the top. Its not supposed to be like Boba's armor just some thing for me to goof off in. This forum is so helpful with having the plans for the armor and great ideas like this, thanks for putting it out there for everyone to use!!

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I found a light brown or tan trash can that was semi-round kinda rectangular at walmart, but I was able to cut out all of my pieces from it and after boiling it fit just fine.
 
hi all, i'm really new to the whole armor making process, however i happen to be pretty crafty...since these trash cans are no longer in stock anywhere i have looked, is there an acceptable substitute for them? also...has anyone been accepted into the 501st with this type of armor???
i read this entire thread and it really has driven me to FINALLY create my Fett costume...hell, ive been watching s/w, esb, etc since i was bout 6 and im 26 now, and have always loved boba fett...
one other question i have is, would it be easy to create feminine armor from a trash can???
thanks for any insight you can provide me with :)
 
I outgrew my iron chest pieces, and this saved me a lot of money to make new ones, plus it's easy to put on a flack, looks way better, easier to make, and next I'm going to do my little brothers armor next! Great idea!
 
I can't tell you how excited I was to see you're awesome discovery! I've been wanting to build a suit now for years but never had the time to seriously start until now. I bought the 2 trash cans and cut out the chest armor, and shoulder bells tonight.

Many thanks for taking the time to post your find! It is much appreciated. Such a simple, but brilliant, idea.
 
hi all, i'm really new to the whole armor making process, however i happen to be pretty crafty...since these trash cans are no longer in stock anywhere i have looked, is there an acceptable substitute for them? also...has anyone been accepted into the 501st with this type of armor???
i read this entire thread and it really has driven me to FINALLY create my Fett costume...hell, ive been watching s/w, esb, etc since i was bout 6 and im 26 now, and have always loved boba fett...
one other question i have is, would it be easy to create feminine armor from a trash can???
thanks for any insight you can provide me with :)

Sorry, I'm new to the forum. I meant to post a reply to your question but I posted a new item all together. To answer your question, try The Container Store if you have one in your area. I bought both the 13 gallon and 8 gallon cans there tonight. I had trouble finding them anywhere else as well. Don't give up!
 
This is very clever, Ive spent too much time looking into expensive sintra... this post has just saved me a lot of time and $$$! From one Fett to another...THANK YOU!!!!
 
I've long thought about getting started on a mando project and this idea made me take the jump. Thanks for the great idea!

I've completed the shoulder bells, collar, chest and stomach pieces using this method. I've also done a few mock ups for the cod piece and shins. For the shins, I used the corner pieces of a similar can. Seems to have come pretty close.

Next I am going to attempt the knee pieces out of the bottom corners.
 
I managed to make ALL armor (with exception to the gauntlets and jetpack) from trashcan plastic. I haven't yet painted it but I'm currently adding dents with patience, heat gun, and a dremel.

For the back armor I used a different 13gal trashcan. There is a Jango thread that I used as a basic guide.

The knee armor was cut from portions near the bottom and from either side of the smaller oval trashcan. The curved edge of the bottom is pretty close the the curve needed.

I'll post pics as soon as I have something more impressive to look at. Thanks again to everyone!
 
I knew I should have bought those cans when I saw them! I thought they might work, but hadn't seen this. I picked up a white Sterilite 42qt/40L at Wal*mart. (we also have one in almost Boba green we bought a while ago) Looks like it could work if I put the patters on it up side down. The back and sides are flat, but the front is kinda semi-circle with slight corners on the curve. I also found a greyish silver 11qt mop bucket by Mainstays over by (wait for it) the mops! Seems like it might work for the shoulders. If I can figure out how to put pictures on here I'll show you. Thanks for such an awesome website everybody!!
 
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Oh yeah, the big one was 7 bucks, the small one was 2.96. And I said put the patterns upside down because there is a bit of a taper with the corners, and looking at some pictures of Boba & Jango the wideness of the top of the can looks like it fits the belly where it should
 
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