Armor

How do I make my chest armor, shoulders, and knees. I realloy want to begin on my armor.

-Lizard

First step: what do you want to make it out of (what material?) I would definitely take a look at some of the threads in this section because multiple people have made their own armor. Check out how they did it.

I was going to make out of aluminum.

Start here http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f25/updated-printable-armor-templates-various-sizes-7825/
Use the search button and put in templet or blueprint.

Advice not aluminum. Been down that side it is a lot of work and ends up badly. search engine it will help a lot.

the what should i make it out of??

sintra? fiberglass? if u dig out old thread in "armor" section, u'll find lotsa information...

One very inexpensive and easy way to make it is to buy a couple of oval, household trashcans from someplace such as Walmart. that's what I have done for my low budget boba.

Do a search for "Trashcan Armor" and you will find a great thread about doing it this way.

Also, search for "armor template" and you will find WizardOfFlight's templates .. they're an invaluable resource!

Lizard there is a string on this forum that sells an inexpensive set of already made chest armor and knees made from sintra for about $40.00. Good starting point, plus you could get a lot of expertise practicing painting, layering ,shaping, dent placement, dremel skills and everything else about costuming by saving and purchasing same. You might consider developing the detailing skills, prior to the manufacturing skills first.

Well since you have no money Lizard, I'd suggest cardboard or trashcans or anything that is light and will hold paint. Whatever materials you can get for FREE

How can I make then dents on my armor??

depends on what you make it out of. if plastic, use a lighter, heat on the back side of the plastic. then with a sharpie or some other oblject with the right size and shape push the plastic in. Just don't touch the plastic with the lighter. you want to soften it, not melt it.

If it's made of plastic, just heat it with hot water or a heat gun and use the back of a screwdriver to make the dents.

A lighter will give one point for damage it's better to go the lighter route the heat gun and hot water is better for forming the general shape of the armor

I heated up my Sintra and used the back of a Steak Knife! lol Sounds funny, but it worked.

Yup. Go play with lighters and steak knives, kid.

Good idea!





~Brian

Originally Posted by +Mandalore+

*** means what the -F-

Ahhh...thanks for letting us know you have a foul mouth. What are you, 12 yrs old?

Originally Posted by +Mandalore+

*** means what the -F-

Check the COC please, that stuff doesn't work here.

http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/faq.p...ode_of_conduct

"PROFANITY

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Mandalore+ is Lizard now talking to himself, trying to promote his aluminum armor sale. If not let us see this great aluminum armor Mandalore+

Originally Posted by HMPOTC33

Mandalore+ is Lizard now talking to himself, trying to promote his aluminum armor sale. If not let us see this great aluminum armor Mandalore+

Clearly we're on the same page here.

Originally Posted by HMPOTC33

Mandalore+ is Lizard now talking to himself, trying to promote his aluminum armor sale.

I hope a mod can look into this ... they can tell what somebody has created a sockpuppet account. I'm not saying for sure that Lizard and +Mandalore+ are the same person (I can't prove it), but given the content of the posts and when and where they're posted makes it look suspicious.

Originally Posted by +Mandalore+

*** i make mando armor out of aluminum all the time and it always turns out great

you also talk to yourself online on a messege board.

No you dont make armor, prove it if you do, and if it is so great.

I asked for more info from +mandalore+ about a month ago now. So far no pics just an excuse.
I think some puppetry is afoot......

meh, I sent him a pattern to help aid his attemts in making ammo pouches, but I think he nixed those plans. Honestly he's the type of person that makes me not want to help people. His forum attitude is "gimme gimme" and when he starts threads about making things for other people and tells them he needs their money first really makes me steer clear of him

Yeah, When I first inquired about helmets, he was the 1st to PM me and offer to build me one, of course when I asked simple questions like:

How much? What size? What materials do you use?
He couldn't answer a single question, he was clearly after a quick buck.

I honestly don't understand why he keeps asking the same questions over and over, and posting the same "wants" over and over. I know he is young, but come on!!!!

Ok
1. I am not +mandolore+.

2. I know i acted dumb and tryed to sell things i didnt have.

3. Zombierepellent, I did use your plans. i am still trying to find some good leather or vinyl to use to make it, and thank you for sending me them.

4. Mojo-Fett, If you really want me to post some pictures of my helmet im making i will just let me try and upload them.

Quinn

[2. I know i acted dumb and tryed to sell things i didnt have.

only for this, you must to be expulsed...

Originally Posted by eighteendelta

How many times is Mirax going to have to step in and moderate you guys before you figure out you need to stop baiting and attack this kid. He has apologized enough times. Leave him alone. You should feel ashamed of yourselves, act like an adult or at least a semi-adult when dealing with people who are obviously younger than you.

-x

yep, sorry, you maybe rigth...
maybe I`m a little paranoid because someone try to cheat me in Ebay with a bucket, oferting someting that don't have it...when I win, he say "in this moment I don`t have it in stock" ... lucky me that I can cancelled it...

Originally Posted by Mirax H

Guys, I searched the IP's and they aren't the same.

Thank you for the clarification and hopefully clearing up that issue for the future.

-x

Very good point Mirax... I have edited my previous post and apologized to Lizard as I would hate to think think that I too would never receive any tips or help with any of my Fett projects from any of the advanced Fetts on the Dent.

Like Mirax stated, the IPs are NOT the same. I checked it when I was asked to last week. They are NOT the same.

Lizard, I would strongly urge you to take everyone's advice as well.

DO NOT OFFER PRODUCTS YOU CANNOT PRODUCE.