Cruzer Jango leg armor project--revisited

Cruzer

Well-Known Hunter
Hey guys, over the last month or so I've gotten a few PMs about shin armor. So, I've decided to revisit this project in hopes of getting something made up that's worthy of molding and can help meet member's needs here.

So my first question is...what height should the shin armor be?... 8", 8.5", 9" . Idealy, I'd like to scale the shin armor for someone in the 5'9"-5'10" range so that with minimal work it could be trimmed down if necessary.

Let me know what you guys think.(y)

Thanks,
Cruzer
 
My scaling according to pouch size, the westars, and the standup (reduced by the amount that it has been oversized) is that the middle triangle of the shin should be approximately 9" tall. Although in some measurements it goes down to about 8.5".
 
I think anything to fit someone 5' 10" would be sweet. It's a pretty average height i think. I am very excited to see what you come up with. Definitely in for a set! I think anywhere between 8 and 8.5 would be ideal.
 
Here, let me show you what I did. I laid my MR westars out next to a ruler and on a piece of paper, with 1" marks. I then scaled the westars in several pictures and overlaid them. I did a couple of other pics, but didn't save them.

blastercomparison1sw6.jpg


blastercomparison2ek6.jpg
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Nice pics Fox. That's exactly how I measure my stuff.

Here are my measurements. The only thing is that I didnt use the MR's to do my shins. But this is what they look like. I made my to fit my body meausements.

on to the pics.

0shin.jpg


1shin.jpg


2shin.jpg


And this is what it looks like on a 5'6" 165lbs person

3shin.jpg
 
I thougth you have already finished them. But I'm talks with someone to mold my entire suit sometime in the summer. :D
 
Well, if you honestly think you'll be pumping these out by this summer and will be providing them to members in need, then I don't need to spend time on revisiting this project. I was just stepping up to do it because of BKBT's break and to meet the need here. So, sweet, I can do something else! (y)
 
Please make them!!!!

I'm not sure if it will happen this summer at all, or if we'll have them for sale purposes.

MAKE THEM! MAKE THEM! MAKE THEM!
 
Yeah, Cruzer. I don't think I've sent you enough money yet. :p Make them, please! :D However, this time I'll go for the extra shipping. I'm totally craving the gauntlets and holsters! :D Oh, and just to throw an off-topic thing in here, if you do a backplate run near the time you do the shin run I'll opt to save a little shipping ;).
 
:lol:Ok. In that case I'll make em. I just didn't want to have to come up with a second runner up to Turo's shins...show off!:lol:
I'll be buying the styrene this weekend and it should be cake compared to building gauntlet masters!:wacko

So then, what length is best?
 
Last edited by a moderator:
I say 9 inches as the smaller folk can crop off the bottom. I personally dont know if I will buy a set as even 9 inches will not be tall enough but dude.......No offense Turo you are short!! And 8 1/2 looks perfect on you so to Lorenzo I say 9. Easier to make them smaller than bigger.

Now Lorenzo if you start felling frisky and want to build a set say 9 1/2 or 10 inches tall and sell me just the styrene parts I would be interested!
 
I say 9 inches as the smaller folk can crop off the bottom. I personally dont know if I will buy a set as even 9 inches will not be tall enough but dude.......No offense Turo you are short!! And 8 1/2 looks perfect on you so to Lorenzo I say 9. Easier to make them smaller than bigger.

Now Lorenzo if you start felling frisky and want to build a set say 9 1/2 or 10 inches tall and sell me just the styrene parts I would be interested!
:lol:Dude, you make us sound like hobbits or something with that "small folk" talk. Those are fight'n words to a short guy! I should know, I'm only 5'7".:lol: We can't all be 6'+!:p:lol:

So if Turo is pushing 9.5" with his shins, is that the accepted height or should we go with 10" or more for a 5'9" scale?
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Well, I'm in the 5'8" to 5'9" range, but I have shorter legs and a long torso. I'd rather have too much than too little, though.
 
This thread is more than 15 years old.

Your message may be considered spam for the following reasons:

  1. This thread hasn't been active in some time. A new post in this thread might not contribute constructively to this discussion after so long.
If you wish to reply despite these issues, check the box below before replying.
Be aware that malicious compliance may result in more severe penalties.
Back
Top