Gauntlet blueprints

I'm a little new to making things with sintra...so I was wondering what the difference was between that and corex. I was looking for sintra on a few sites on the internet and one had a sign made of corex that was pretty cheap = good for me.

SO...is corex the same thing? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

BTW, GREAT work on the templates so far and I know that they're going to make a LOT of lives a little bit easier when it comes to constructing those gauntlets!

If you can find out if the sign is made from 'pvc foam board' or 'expanded pvc foam' then it is the same as Sintra. Sintra is a brand name only - there are several others that make the same stuff. The stuff I bought was called Komatex, which is just another brand name for the same stuff.

You could alway buy the sign and see if it forms well under heat. Sintra is not the only option. Others use garbage cans or storage containers, which are usually a poly proplyene or similar material.

-Brian

Kash... I'm not completly up on 'corex' and couldn't say if it were the same as Sintra? But as Jedibrain suggested, 'Sintra' is only a brand name and is called 'Foamex' or 'Foamalux' here in the UK.
Kash, cheers for the comments... when you come to build yours i'll gladly answer any questions you have?

-Gavin-

IMO it doesn´t matter what name it has. Here in Germany it has again other names. Only be sure it´s capable to thermoplastic processing at "low" heat. The most here can be processed at 70 degrees Celsius.

Thomas

I bought a few of the signs and it turns out that it was what I needed. Thanks for the help!

The long wait is over, the Boba Fett Gauntlet templates are complete!!! They have been posted in the first post so that they don’t get lost in the thread.

I am head to Disneyland on the 5th so please be patient as I will be off line for the week and a half. I will get back to everyone that has questions once I get back.

Enjoy!

Alan

THANK YOU MOJO-Fett!!!

WOW! You really don't know how much the templates you make mean to the users. It allows people like me, that can't spend hundreds of dollars on gauntlets, or helmets, or armor, to make it themselves. THANK YOU so much for all that you do. I can't wait to get started!

:thumbup:thumbup:thumbup:thumbup:thumbup:thumbup

Way to go Alan. Just when I am about to finish my helmet. Now you have filled my schedule for another year. I keep saying without your help the scratchbuilders would be lost. Thanks again for doing this.

Woohoo:thumbup this is fantastic....hmmm more of my free time gone uip ina flurry of plastic and glue I think

Alan, what should I say?
Tank you, thank you, thank you.
I´m kissing the ground you are walking on:thumbup:thumbup:thumbup:thumbup:thumbup:thumbup :thumbup:thumbup

Thomas

You are amazing. gauntlets were the one thing I was missing. Was trying to buy but kept missing out. I cant wait to get started. I have a week to a costume party and was beginning to think I'd have to go without!
Will post how they trun out.

Once again, in case you missed it, you are amazing :thumbup

THANXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX!!!!!!! now I know the best way to waste my vacation..........jeje (my wife will hate me for this) jaja

W00t!!! Printing...

Good luck with the builds guys... and keep us posted of progress?

-Gavin-

Made my right gauntlet last night. Needs painting and fixing together but for three hours work and what i used (cardboard, paper and tape) it looks okay. Will post pics as soon as I can
J

Look forward to seeing the pics Jamie...
I remade my lower clams after Alan and I re-designed them from the original design... pics to follow.
nearly glued my fingers in the process...

I´m working at the left gauntlet.

I ascertained that two parts are missing.

@Mojo: I´ve totally forgot to say thank you for you too, sorry!

Thank you very very much, Gavin!!!

Hey Tazman...
The Rocket launch area is on sheet 1 (Rectangular section) it has many lines for scoring to enable bending. Or use what I did and use a section from a washing up bottle...
The other smaller section is missing and I kinda made that part up.. I think I kept the template I made somewhere, I'll dig it out and post.
Be good to see some pics buddy of your gaunt?

-Gavin-

That piece isn´t correct!

It has to look like this:

I´ve forgot pics of my left gauntlet.

Here they come:

Soz... Yes it does i agree... but because it was more elliptical than round we kept it straight then trim to suit the radius?
By the way left gaunt looks very crisp!!

"but because it was more elliptical than round we kept it straight then trim to suit the radius?"

- that´s the way I´ve done it.

Thomas

Soz buddy I meant that the radius at the ends were more elliptical? BUT you are right the way you have done it should work
Each builder will have their own way or method of achieving these omitted items...
Keep us posted of your progress bro!

-Gavin-

I've completed the MK2 version of the lower clamshells... and managed to un-stick my fingers!
After Alan and I chatted about some areas that needed some minor adjustments on thickness etc, the final set of templates were born...
I'm really happy with them - especially the way they form around the arms.
Next I'm gonna try and mould the lower left clam and add the upper section to the right...

I have to put me to work in this...right now!!!! I'm so lazy.........

As always these look great, Alan. Fantastic Work! One day I'll attempt to make them. I've used your templates for almost everything else might as well give these a try too.

-Troy

Hey Chewie... where is the update on your gauntlets? look forward too seeing your pics buddy.

those are just insane. Well done guys

WOW!! I’m gone a week and you guys go crazy! Looks like there are a number of great builds going on and even one in metal, very cool! great job guys. Can’t wait to see the finished projects.

Glad to see that folks likes them.

As for the rocket cradle I have to agree with MOJO-Fett this is one piece that is better off being a cut to fit part, but if folks insist I will make exact flat pattern. The other part is still in work, I didn’t want it hold up the release of the templates. It is also a part that should be easy to take some scrap and cut to fit. I have started a flat pattern for it, but just haven’t had the time to finish it.

Alan

Hi, I was bussy, but now (today, to be exactly) I have start with this project....so here you have after 2 ours, my firt advance....
MOJO-FETT/ WIZARD OF FLIGHT thanks again!!!!


PVC RULES!!!!!! (only because here in Spain there is no sintra )

Cardboard gauntlets here I come! Thanks guys!!

Looks great CP...
Keep it up, you'll have some paint on them soon.... 8)

thanks! tomorrow will take some pics... I have work A LOT on them today, and almost have finished the right one...

Is there a flat pattern for the gauntlet missile? I was hoping to make it out of cardstock.

Dang..those look awesome!

thanks kashyyyk!!! nothing of this could be posible without the help of WOF and MOJO-FETT...

I finished this little puppy in about four hours today. I built it out of an old metal "Beware of Dog" sign and thin cardboard. The clamshells are shut with velcro and open with a hinge that is attached with brads, because the screws were WAY too long. I'll more pictures tomorrow after I spackle and paint it. And I just realized that I left that little box on the top off...so I'll have to do that.

Originally Posted by chewiepal

jeje, here are the last pics...tomorrow will start the left one, and have to find those swiches....


my camera dies!!!!! (just the batteries ) but I have allready paint it in green...!!still have some more to do with the paint....

see ya...thnx again!!

Wow, those are looking fantastic!

kashyyyl, well done job!!!
this is my fav...

today I have started with the rigth one, it's more trickie, at least working with pvc...tomorrow more advances...
bye!

WOW!!!!!! Egats..thats amazing!!

Originally Posted by Mojo-Fett

I've completed the MK2 version of the lower clamshells... and managed to un-stick my fingers!
After Alan and I chatted about some areas that needed some minor adjustments on thickness etc, the final set of templates were born...
I'm really happy with them - especially the way they form around the arms.
Next I'm gonna try and mould the lower left clam and add the upper section to the right...

What thickness of plastic did you use?

Hey guys...
I go away for a couple of days and you guys are doing some great work with those Gauntlets...CP Wow!! nice work there my freind....

CGN... I used 1mm Foamex board and layered it with the inner and outer halves, then included another 'rim' to give the clams further depth? Hope that helps? or I can send ya some pics if ya want?

Kash... I cannot see your pic?

Gav

well, thinking that I have enough with this gauntlet!!! NOOO, I WANT IT ALL!!!
jejeje...here more progress, incluided darts from my own recipe...

Originally Posted by chewiepal

well, thinking that I have enough with this gauntlet!!! NOOO, I WANT IT ALL!!!
jejeje...here more progress, incluided darts from my own recipe...

...so, what's the recipe?...

@ dung0beetle:

Please look here:

http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f25/cheap-darts-gauntlets-ala-chewiepal-20532/

Thomas

sorry dungObeetle...I don't see your reply...I don't make the link, cause I think that people will look my other thread...
thanks Tazman for the help!!!!
right now I'm working in the other gaunt...soon I will have something to post..

Cool...
CP look forward to seeing your progress on these gauntlets...
good work.

CP, the paint looks GREAT! I'll have some photos up of my finished build (no paint ) today after I get back from band camp.

Wow!! Everyone's gauntlets look amazing!!! ~hides mess~

Ahem, so I have a question... Can someone post a picture of the back end of the left gauntlet? I cannot figure it out! Or find a picture... It has the strange little cut out, and...I'm not really sure what's going on. Any help would be awesome!!!! PM's work too.

I'll post a picture of the right gaunt as soon as its cleaned up and less embarrassing looking... lol It's sturdy though! I can through it at the wall without worry.

thanxs Kasssh, thanxs Mojo...
Violentyoda, this is a pic from a member (is he don't want I show this one, I will remove it...) is the only I have thats show the back of it...
hope that help

What technique are you guys using to shape your cuffs. The greeble parts of the gauntlets are no big deal, but I cant figure out the clam shell. I get curled ends, warping etc.

Any pointers would be helpfull
ciao
mason

Hiya, If you are using 1mm Sintra? try cutting the clam shell shape with the 'grain' running lengthways - YES it has a grain of sorts... this will enable you to warm it through in hot water (not boiling) and keep the curl/form without deforming the sides..

Breaking out the building materials again, glad to see you finished the templates Alan.

Originally Posted by Mojo-Fett

Hiya, If you are using 1mm Sintra? try cutting the clam shell shape with the 'grain' running lengthways - YES it has a grain of sorts... this will enable you to warm it through in hot water (not boiling) and keep the curl/form without deforming the sides..

That is awesome advice. Thanks didnt even think about the grain. Hmm. gonna have to try it with the other clamshell. You my friend. are awesome

Originally Posted by Mojo-Fett

Hey guys.. just a couple of updates, first the upper clamshell for the right Gauntlet, secondly the outer section to the right Gauntlet... More to follow when I have formed the lower clamshells (when I get the materials )

Hay mojo, i noticed one one of your clamshells you did a slice and dice job then wrapped it. Did you use sintra and not cut all the way through, and just use that as a nice controlled bend then bondo it?

That seems like it would be the way to go, as long as your patient wiht the scoring

Ok, I'm still a relative newb to the world of Fett but try as I might I can't determine if these WOF gauntlet blueprints are for the ROTJ or ESB version. Because I'm going to have to make the ROTJ gauntlets.

Someone care to enlighten me? Without the lynching,

Thanks.

No worries, I just recently finished construction on my gauntlets using these patterns. All the parts are there in files if you want to do ESB or ROTJ.



Still have some work to do on them, but all in all they turned out pretty good. I'll try to get some better pictures

-Chris

bumping this back up... after shattering my fiberglass gauntlets pretty nicely, i decided to use these templates to build a replacement.

i've got the upper shell of the left gaunt almost done. i just have to do a bit more sanding to smooth out the bondo. it's looking great. these templates are very well done!!

i've taken a bunch of progress pics, but haven't pulled them off the camera yet. hopefully tonight i'll get them posted.

o.k. I have the blueprints, stencled, cut and so on. They look great so far thanks to your plans however I'm having difficulties with my abstract spacial reasoning... I can't seem to figure out the assembly of the gauntlet sleeves themselves. Any suggestions or directions would muchly appreciated

First off.. welcome aboard? maybe introduce yourself in the intro thread so that we know a little about ya etc...

Ok, you mean the lower clams?
If you look at post #124 you will see how I did mine - 2 layers of 1mm foamex (or Sintra for USA) glued together then at both ends of the clam you have an extra 1mm thick shim part that glues to the inner surface to give the impression of depth...

Originally Posted by arjae

o.k. I have the blueprints, stencled, cut and so on. They look great so far thanks to your plans however I'm having difficulties with my abstract spacial reasoning... I can't seem to figure out the assembly of the gauntlet sleeves themselves. Any suggestions or directions would muchly appreciated

if it's of any help, my progress thread is here:
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f25/work-progress-wof-gauntlets-25892/

my progress has stalled as i change jobs, do some house work, etc... but there are some shots of how the pieces go together.

Sorry, didn't mean to be rude. Hi, I'm Arjae. I'm experienced with costume design but technologically challenged (be kind, I just got e-mail last week). I've been working on my custom beskar'gam for the past month and a half and after a few difficulties, it's finally turning out the way I wanted...except the gauntlet sleeves. Using 1/8"sintra and I don't know how this little puzzle works...left over pieces

hey, im new to all this and i will try to acquire sintra for the gauntlets if i can, but i need some help. i've never used sintra so, i hear its kinda like a football mouth guard in that u heat the sintra with hot water and shape it... am i correct? and the other thing is r there any templates that alan (WOF) has for Boba's gauntlets on his first post, cuz i think i missed em...

this may be a very silly question, but are the upper and lower clamshells of the one piece or are the left as two pieces and attacehd by some sort of clasp.... i've used the WoF blueprints for my helmet which turned out amazing, and im excited to start on the guantlets but need this figured out before i start out... thanks so much

Chris

WoF.... Your work is always amazing!

my admired wof............i preciate your work..........thank you........................and here is some of my progress.

finally getting around to starting mine, but im making them from cardboard...
once i get some pics ill post

thanks a lot for the templates, you are the man
-rudy

Hey guys. I'm working on my left gauntlet, and i found some parts that i'm not sure of where to put.
I think i found the wide ones just now, used inside the gauntlets. But the long thin ones in the pics is a mystery for me.
Can anyone identify these???
Thanks

Just discovered these - might be teh answer to my gauntlet woes - still makes me fear them. Guess I won't know until I give it a shot. i really need info on how to put them together etc.

These are very thorough! My brain hurts looking at how intricate these Blue Prints are!
Thanks!

Originally Posted by KoRn3000

Hey guys. I'm working on my left gauntlet, and i found some parts that i'm not sure of where to put.
I think i found the wide ones just now, used inside the gauntlets. But the long thin ones in the pics is a mystery for me.
Can anyone identify these???
Thanks

Hey bud,

The 2 curved parts are for the inside of the gauntlets, there should be 2 of each? the smaller ones are glued to the inner rim (around the wrist) these are to give the impression of thicker material...
The other 2 strips are I believe to be for the Flamethrower?

Originally Posted by Mojo-Fett

Hey bud,

The 2 curved parts are for the inside of the gauntlets, there should be 2 of each? the smaller ones are glued to the inner rim (around the wrist) these are to give the impression of thicker material...
The other 2 strips are I believe to be for the Flamethrower?

Hey Gav.
Thanks for the reply, but i managed to figure this out the day after i posted the question. I forgot that i posted this.

Hey there I'm new to the dented helmet and very excited about it! I just love your templates! I was having a heck of a time finding reference material and this is just such a great help I'm considering trashing the gauntlets I started cause the scale is kind of goofy! Thanks so much for your hard work!

Thanks so much h opefully I can get theses finished before celebration V

Thanks for sharing , really looks good !

Thank you for the templates. I have started making my first costume and so far they have been great templates to work from. Thanks again!!!

Zerovis,

Does anyone have the rocket templates? (or at least the demensions?)

I need them for halloween.

Thanks guys,
Darth

I had thought that I had already posted these, but I can't seem to locate them so here they are.

Alan

Thanks man that helps out a lot!

Those are the ROTJ flamethrower bro.

Are there any step by step instructions for these gauntlets? I've tried so many times to build them but each time they come out like goop...

Originally Posted by Metadude

Are there any step by step instructions for these gauntlets? I've tried so many times to build them but each time they come out like goop...

What parts are you having issues with bud?

The the main part, the rounded part you actually have on your wrist, every other part is easy

hmm....

Id sugest you go look at bobamakers web site and see who he did the sconed shells the rest may be a bit advanced, but cheek that out

Did WoF ever put out any plans/templates for the ESB flamethrower attachment on the left guantlet?

I'm by no means an expert, halfway thru my second construction using these templates. My guess is as follows:

The piece on the far left is the bottom of the flamethrower. I assumed the other 3 big pieces were more to show you how the flamethrower looks assembled. The two little squares are the front of those two flamethrower pieces.

The big pieces are pretty self explanitory, bottom clamshell for the the gauntlet... you know it wraps around your arm under the parts you've assembled. The wider strips underneath, go between the big pieces, which, when overlapped and curved, line up with some parts cut out of the outer one to form the indentations. The "u" shaped piece is a guide for how much to curve those two (the narrow end of the inner shell should line up perpendicular to this). I'm actually at a loss for the two thin strips, but maybe they go between the inner/outer shell too, longways? I've cut mine out of sintra, so didn't need the inner shell, just put "for-sale" sign material behind the cut-out parts of the outer shell.

Hi,

I am new to the Dented helmet, but I have downloaded WOF's Boba Fett helmet templates and now his Gauntlet templates. Great work on the templates, well worth all the long hours and effort you put in to make a quality product to share with fellow builders.

I am looking forward to begin construction on my own Fett costume.

Frank

Good luck, Frank..you'll find all the help you need here on THD!
Rob