Bren Sett (my custom)

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BrenSett

Jr Hunter

• Oct 14, 2009

• #81

Before anyone asks, that is my eldest daughter in the background.

 

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BrenSett

Jr Hunter

• Oct 23, 2009

• #82

Hey Loshi, before you get too far in.... The only adhevsive that seems to work on the brawny can is industrial epoxy. You'll have to rough up the surfaces some and then use the epoxy and clamps.

 

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BrenSett

Jr Hunter

• Oct 27, 2009

• #83

More pics to be posted later. I have almost finished my blast vest. I used a pattern for a rennaissance vest, and modified it a little. Next up is to epoxy snaps to the back of the armor pieces, and to put the snaps on the vest. Then, I will have to start on the gauntlets and belt.

 

Igniitus

New Hunter

• Oct 27, 2009

• #84

BrenSett said:

At last, black boots. I will make armor for the front and sides.

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The shoe polish seems to have worked very well! How many layers did it end up taking?

 

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BrenSett

Jr Hunter

• Oct 29, 2009

• #85

I wound up using a black paint that would work on leather, then put on three coats of polish. That's all on top of another three. It took some time, but they turned out fairly nice.

Now, for the pics.
Finished Helmet from all sides

 

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BrenSett

Jr Hunter

• Oct 29, 2009

• #86

My blast vest. Not quite finished, though. I am going to line up the pieces of armor (which I have epoxied snaps to) and put the backs of the snaps through the vest.

 

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BrenSett

Jr Hunter

• Oct 29, 2009

• #87

Here is the armor seen from the back. This is to show the snaps. I had to add two more to the collar piece because it would not lay properly.

 

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BrenSett

Jr Hunter

• Oct 29, 2009

• #88

This is the front of the armor with finished paint job and damage.

 

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BrenSett

Jr Hunter

• Oct 29, 2009

• #89

Finally, the pauldrons. The skull and chest emblem were printed onto sticker paper from my computer. To keep them from getting too messed up, I went over the whole job with two layers of clear coat.

 

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The Ultimate

New Hunter

• Oct 29, 2009

• #90

Looking good, friend. I've been putting off doing my own armor for too long due to time, money and other personal issues. But I gotta say, this thread is hugely inspiring! Keep up the good work, man! It looks like it's really gonna pay off.

 

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kalika

Well-Known Hunter

• Oct 29, 2009

• #91

yup it looks pretty frackin' awesome Bren... kandosii!

 

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BrenSett

Jr Hunter

• Nov 10, 2009

• #92

Thanks for all, guys. I have run into problems. I will post pics of what it looks like so far while I am wearing it, but things have gone bad. Even epoxy has a problem sticking to the inside of this particular type of can, and if you don't lightly sand the outside, the paint will try to come off as well.
Overall, I am seriously disappointed in the materials. As soon as I can get a job, I intend to fix this problem. Next time: STEEL

 

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Loshi

New Hunter

• Nov 24, 2009

• #93

BrenSett said:

Hey Loshi, before you get too far in.... The only adhevsive that seems to work on the brawny can is industrial epoxy. You'll have to rough up the surfaces some and then use the epoxy and clamps.

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Thanks for the tip! I ended up getting Rubbermaid bins, and what worked on them was - surprisingly - roughing it up and using hot glue. Worked amazingly well, actually. Armor survived Halloween. The paint job, on the other hand... Totally different story. Lol.

Going to start work on V2 soonish, working on a LInk costume right now... Amazing progress with your suit, ner'vod!

 

Jango 425

Active Hunter

• Nov 24, 2009

• #94

Mr.Sett you have a real talent for this. Good work.!

 

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BrenSett

Jr Hunter

• Dec 1, 2009

• #95

Thank you all for your encouragement and kind words. I will post pics of what I looked like for Halloween when I can get the pics back from friends.