sintra

OK, I work at a sign shop and we use Sintra all the time.
I would find a local sign shop, call 'em and ask if they have any
scrap sintra (sometimes called expanded PVC). I'd bet they would
give it to ya for nothing or charge you very little for it.

or

They would likely be able to order you a sheet. We would charge
around $35 to $50 for a 4' x 8' depending on the color, thickness, etc.

If I can help you out in any other way, just let me know!

Good luck!

darksidedesign
 
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Here's a strange fact - white 3mm Sintra is cheaper and easier to cut than black 3mm Sintra. Go with white if you are buying. Strange but true.
 
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I bought a 2' x 4' sheet and had enough to make all armor ecept the knees. I never did make the backplate, however, and will be using the extra section to make gauntlets. A sheet this size is about 22 bucks and you could always make armor, sell it, buy another sheet and you would then have enought to finish all the armor with gauntlets.
 
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so what is the majority of you all using on fett armor? how big of a sheet would i need to buy inorder to make a set of armor and gauntlets? and how thick?1/8 inch or 3mm?, or whatever thickness you used


thanks for any info on this, i searched around and i get many many different sizes and thicknesses.so i thought i would post it



Scott
 
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Well, I use .120 witch is 1/8". You could use a little thicker if you wish but .120 works vary well. I wouldn't go to much thicker though. I usually get it at usplastics.com and buy item#42485 $8.14 White Expanded PVC 24" x 48" .120" Thick. If you want to make a full set of armor you should buy two sheets that size. That would be plenty for armor and gauntlets:D
 
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oh, thats cheaper than i thought thanks! how much does shipping run over at USP though?



Scott

would it be ebough for a jet pack also?
 
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oh and is that including leg and sholder and thigh armor?and back plate? and ever other jango armor piece?
 
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Shipping depends on how much you buy. For two sheets it is around $7.00 I think. I have been thinking, if you are going to make a back plate you should get three sheets at that size. The reason I say get "at that size" is because USplastics can't ship any thing bigger than 4'x2' thru UPS. They have bigger sheets but you have to get your own currier service to pick it up. Like MB said sintra goes a long way if you are careful. To conserve I usually place the template on the sheet and cut around it. Or you could just cut right from the sheet. But I think three sheets should be enough but if you can afford it buy four. I know for a fact that is enough. Plus you can never have to much sintra. O, by the way I couldn't find that size last time I looked on there site but they have an option to do a quick buy on the left side of the page so I put in the item number and it came up. So if you do buy from them input the item # and you should be fine :D
 
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