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    Custom Mando :D (Pic Heavy)

    Okay, well, I rather poorly introduced myself on the introduction forums so...HI! My name's Caroline(Yes, I'm a girl). Call me whatever you like, but Ordeyn or CAN would be fine. I live in the USA and speak English (...I only know how to say "I don't speak English" in English )

    Anyways, more important things like armor! I decided to do a custom before I did a Jango or Boba so I could make some mistakes and get the hang of things on the not-so-professional armor. Though, I hope it does turn out nice and I'm sure it will. My plan is to sorta go for a FemMando but not really. But that's more because my templates are for Jango (I think) and not a girl. It'll be interesting.
    I cut my armor from a oval trash can (yay for tin snips!). Kudos to the genius who thought up that one! Here it is, all sanded and prettied up...sorry its so big...




    And that's as far as I've gotten. Question time! Other than getting more materials for more armor, what should I do with what I have? Can I do anything? What else do I need? Any and all advice would be amazing! And helpful forums I haven't stumbled across yet.

    Thank you!
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    Re: Custom Mando :D

    Well I would say that a custom mandolorian armour is just that, so when it comes to what you can do, well, the sky's the limit.

    I have a few suggestions and please forgive me if I am teaching you to suck eggs

    You may want to look into modifying the chest plate if you are a lady, as the plates may move due to the different design of the female form. But that's only if you intend to wear it, unless of course you are intending the princess leia bra method!

    First things first, You may want to make your dents, damages and marks first, as you are using plastic (I think) you can use a soldering iron for welding type scratches and holes, a craft knife to make marks. The best tool for the job though is a dremel, though you might not want to buy it, though it is absolutely invaluable, I wouldn't have been able to build my stormtrooper kit without it.

    You will need to prime your armour, to ensure that you have a good base to start your painting. So get yourself some from a DIY or car shop and spray it down. I like to smooth out the primer between coats with wet and dry paper to iron out any knicks and dents.

    There are also two styles to painting, layered and topical, so it is your choice how you approach it.

    Layered starts off with a silver paint base layer (after priming) then you mask off areas with tape, latex masking fluid (copydex works by the way) and sometimes even mustard! You build up the layers of paint and then remove the masking and you get a nice finish.

    The topical part is where you go the opposite way, you paint the helmet in the colours you want and build the damage into it by painting silver scratches etc.

    You can mix layered and topical methods.

    But before that, design, design, design! Make sure you have the concept of what your armour will look like before you start all the shennannigans of painting it as you will have fixed goals to aim for and it will take you less time to work out how to do things.

    Hope that helps you and good luck, will be eager to see your progress

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    Thank you, Saz, that answers a lot of my questions. Do you(or anybody) know if the armor from the can be heated in some way and bent? I forgot to ask 'bout that.

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    Re: Custom Mando :D

    Hi Caroline, welcome aboard!!!

    You can heat the plastic with a heat gun, then mold it to fit the shape you want. OR, my favorite way, is to pop it into the oven and heat it that way. The heat gun is easy to use, but the oven gives better heat distrabution. Hope this helps!!!

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    Make sure you stick it on a baking tray and not the rack though

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    Re: Custom Mando :D

    Quote Originally Posted by Saz. View Post
    Make sure you stick it on a baking tray and not the rack though
    ...Unless you like perfect grill marks on your armour...

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    Quote Originally Posted by A'den Kyramud View Post
    ...Unless you like perfect grill marks on your armour...
    Always! Fear my roasting wrath...

    Oven sounds like a good idea. I'd actually thought about it 'cos I was experimenting with milk jugs to see if I could somehow layer it to make armor. Crazy I know, but that's what I'm for! I will definitely test the oven out with scraps and see how that goes. Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ordeyn View Post
    Always! Fear my roasting wrath...

    Oven sounds like a good idea. I'd actually thought about it 'cos I was experimenting with milk jugs to see if I could somehow layer it to make armor. Crazy I know, but that's what I'm for! I will definitely test the oven out with scraps and see how that goes. Thanks!

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    milk jugs...hmmm...how does that work? Interesting idea...keep us updated!!!


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    Re: Custom Mando :D

    just an idea here. i tore my dad's shop apart lookin for a heat gun, to no avail. then I considered the oven method, but finally what I did was sit a 6 gallon pot full of water on the stove top and brought it to a low boil. I then dropped the plates in one at a time, waited for 3 mins, pulled them out with tongs, and formed the soft plastic by hand. it wasnt very soft, so 5-10 mins might better. I still have to form my leg and shoudler pieces, so im going to try longer times.

    i just like the boiling water technique cuz its very simple and theres minimal chance of melting the armor or burning it up. the oven idea would probably work great if you kept your eye on it.

    good luck! keep us posted!

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    I thought about boiling it but I didn't know what would happen to it or how long I would have to work with it before it cooled. I'll definitely try that too and compare it with the oven. Thanks!

    Update soon...

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    Re: Custom Mando :D

    I personally like a good heat gun. You will have temp control to prevent overheating, and it is fast, and direct heat source. I think everyone can have different results with different methods, so I would try a few and see which one works best for you. Welcome to TDH.

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    Okay, I kinda sorta have an update. I just completed my experiments with trash can and milk jug scraps. I'm pretty happy with the results and I think I'll just boil my armor cos it's easiest for me atm.

    Hehe, it's mostly pics.

    1st pic: the pieces, stove, and meatloaf there in the corner that my brother managed to drop in the sink Quite skillful.
    2nd pic: better shot of scaps.
    3rd pic: I put notes there, I promise ...I'm so technical, LoL.
    4th pic: my amazing cow oven mit!
    5th pic: boiling water and first test on trash can scrap. That one was in for 5 min.
    6th pic: the 5 min scrap.
    7th pic: milk jug scrap that softened immediately.
    8th pic: (wow this is a lot) shows how soft that jug scrap got.
    9th pic: Hehe...I got hungry.
    10th pic: (last one, I promise) a trash can piece boiled for 10 min. I had to cool it with water to make it hold its shape.

    That was exciting! Probably one of the most random things I've done this month.
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    Re: Custom Mando :D

    looking good!

    im doing a mix. some of my parts are too big to fit my oven so i had to use a heat gun.

    any ways, keep it up!

    P.S
    have you decided on a color scheme?

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    Those are some good pics (especially the "I got hungry" one)!

    Can't wait to see how it all turns out.

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    Re: Custom Mando :D

    Theres a couple of femmemando topics here that you might want to check out too, just to see what they did for the armor. Good luck and keep at it!

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    Re: Custom Mando :D

    looking good keepit coming!!!

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    Thanks! I'll be sure to go scout out some femmando stuff.

    Hehe, color scheme...

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    What color scheme are you looking at? Do you have one in mind?

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    Well, maybe like dark blue, black and white. I'm really not sure yet and have been enjoying myself with colored pencils for a while But blue, black and white is the general idea for now.

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    oooo thats gonna look nice cant wait for it

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    As a girl myself, color scheme was the first thing I decided on for mine, lol.

    My initial color choices I ended up not liking when I used that Mando Color thing (which I'd link but says file not found now). I like the idea of blue, black, and white, it would have an almost maritime look which is cool. You may very well change like I did, but whatever colors you decide on will be great I'm sure. Looking forward to seeing it done.

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    Yay! Updaaaaate! I shaped the armor:



    I kinda just stuck it into the boiling water for a few seconds and then cooled it immediately with, gee, what do ya know, COLD water. Worked pretty well. The shapes not perfect but close enough for me.

    Hey, I'm going into to town tomorrow and I'll be trying to find some bondo and paint primer and paints(maybe). Any good stores you guys prefer? Primer brands? Good bondo? Any advice will be great, thanks!

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    a little late, but welcome aboard Caroline, nice to see that this aint a mens only club, I'm still tryin to get the wifey to let me make her a set of beskar'gam, maybe after she see's me and our 3 boys marchin at her

    remember custom is custom, do what YOU want and if you make a nice chest plate, try to make a pull and sell it. I've been in contact with Rotton and he's almost ready to sell his 'b' size and 'c/d' size.

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    Haha, you guys HAVE to get a group shot once your all geared up.


    Quote Originally Posted by adonian View Post
    remember custom is custom, do what YOU want and if you make a nice chest plate, try to make a pull and sell it. I've been in contact with Rotton and he's almost ready to sell his 'b' size and 'c/d' size.
    Yeah, I may do that if this armor doesn't work out. But I'm stubborn and will force that trash can into submission! Muahahaha! ...

    Thank you for the welcome.

    Edit: I should probably tell you what I bought since I'm back from town (obviously). Okay, I got some velcroe(industrial strength) and primer. I'll post pic's later when I'm finished priming the armor.

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    Picture time!



    Second coat, btw.

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    this hasnt been mentioned in this thread (or i may have missed it...ive just finished a shift in work so im like death on legs)

    boiling is not only the easiest way...but also the safest

    when i first started working plastic armour i was using a mix of heat gun and blow torch...i was almost hospitalised...i got a serious chest infection and they havnt been right since....it would have been more serious but my lungs are used to punishment (smoker...guilty)

    if heating in oven id suggest openoing all windows and doors and wearing a mask

    if heating with blow torch or heat gun id suggest doing it outdoors away from doors or windows and wear a mask just to be safe

    and i will also mention that with sintra (i know ur going trash can...but just in case i thought id let you know) when it is boilt it gives of chemicals into the water....whateve you are using to boil em in (pot, pan etc..) will have residues of this left over after draining....DO NOT USE IT FOR ANYTHING BUT ARMOUR AFTERWARDS as these chemicals are quite nasty

    oh...and your armour looks sweet lol

    good job...cant wait to see em completed

    who noticed i use ... too much LOL

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    Re: Custom Mando :D

    Your armor looks to be coming along nicely! Setra has given you some good tips as far as heating up plastic armor. We just had one of our Mercs mandos do a vid tutorial on using a torch to bend trash can armor easily, so you can always go that route as long as you stay safe.

    Feel free to check out our board on Mercs dedicated to female mando armor. There are some GREAT work in progress threads that will give you some good ideas on how to overcome some common issues you may run into with female armor. I only build them out of metal, so unfortunately I don't have much to add that will help with plastic armor.

    Mandalorian Mercs Female Armor discussion board.

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    make sure to post lots of pics on how you get the shape right, I got another pair of cans I can 'force into submission!' too

    then maybe the wife will submit too

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    Re: Custom Mando :D

    Don't worry, I'm pic-happy!

    Progress! Yay!!!!!!!!

    I reshaped/shaped more (of) the armor. IM SOOOOOO HAPPY WITH IT!!! *composes slef* Ahem...Yes, here ya go:

    Hair dryer. Thats right.


    Belly and bells shaped

    Chest


    Everything



    Glamor shots

    lemme say it again...I'M SOOOO HAPPPY!!!!!!

    Yup. I did use a hair dryer. Worked PERFECTLY!

    So, the primer is coming off if I scratch it accidentally. Not so good...but the armor still looks nice, I must say.

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    I'm pic happy too, that's quite alright, it helps us be there along side you as you progress through our world. (just being wierd) Did you see my new paint job on my 2nd kit yet?

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    IT"S AMAZING!!!!!!! I love it! Sparkly and everything!

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    Looking good!!!

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    I must say girl, your curves are kickin' I mean the beskar'gam.

    You used a hair dryer? wow
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    Thats good to know that worked, thanks for sharing! I'm about to start on my GF armor so that'll come in handy! Keep up the good work!

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    wow... seeing this i almost want to change to the regular mando look

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    Quote Originally Posted by adonian View Post
    You used a hair dryer? wow
    lol...that's what I used on my first set of beskar...works pretty well if you're really patient...which I'm not so much...so I went and got a heat gun.

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    Quote Originally Posted by adonian View Post
    I must say girl, your curves are kickin' I mean the beskar'gam.
    LOL!

    Anyways, A'den, the hair dryer worked fairly quickly actually. It's just the cooling and hold the armor in the proper position that took a while. I should know, my hands are sore.

    So, I was rummaging through some basement stuff looking for vest material and I came across tablecloth. You know, that leather-like stuff on the front and fleecey stuff on the back? It's seems stiff enough to make a vest but will probably be very hot(LoL, the temperature!). And its red If only it was black or dark blue! I could always change to color scheme but I like blue too much. Perhaps I will find something in a store.

    I also found a bunch of straps for like bags or whatever, some with hook, some buckles. I'm pretty sure they'll come in handy.

    And finally, I found some loose black fabric that was actually rather stretchy. Maybe it'll make a nice kama or little cape if layered. I'll post picks of all my finds later.

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    cool.... so you have a solor scheme then? may we see?

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    Sure! I'd be happy to show you some ideas...

    1st one is my sorta blue idea. I have another one I can scan/take a pic of and put it up later. 2nd is a purple variation. I like purple . I'll come up with a red one and a more sinister blue one later but I should go to bed.
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    I say go for the purple, Mine is black silver and purple with copper accents, my wifey (when I get started) will be Purple black and silver with ? accents.

    I cut the chest plates and belly plates for the 5 year old twins, one is purple/green color change (like the old mustang in 94) and the other is silver/green color change.

    I'll post them on my thread when there is some sun light to show the color change.

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    Ahhh.....Mustangs.

    I threw a Red Variation together quick with out the cape, with half kama, and extra pouches.
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    Oh THAT I LIKE!! You gotta get a red visor like mine if you do it, BLOOD RED.

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    yes!! thats awesome! love mix with the white and brown to. however, red is my favorite color so i like anything with red in it:P

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    That's looking really nice! And thanks for posting the information on how long to boil the plates, I was wondering about that. mmmm...boiled plates. Sounds yummy.

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    Oh yeah!!! I love the purple one, and the red one is awesome too!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by adonian View Post
    Oh THAT I LIKE!! You gotta get a red visor like mine if you do it, BLOOD RED.
    Wait...are you saying there are other shades of red???

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    Quote Originally Posted by A'den Kyramud View Post
    Oh yeah!!! I love the purple one, and the red one is awesome too!!!



    Wait...are you saying there are other shades of red???
    Ha good one A'den

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    Purple. definitely! EVERYONE does red and black!

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    LoL I know! I love red but purple is just toooooo cool. Purple it is! Not quite a girly color and just barely behind manly. Perfect for me Purple Mando baby!!!!

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    You go girl!

    Hey, what is the colour of the cloth/cape?
    Last edited by Saz.; 02-21-2009 at 06:22 PM.

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    The physical stuff in front of me that I talked about earlier? Black. It'd actually look sweet with purple. I'll go take pictures like I said I would...LoL....brb

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    I'd say an off grey would be better suited to the purple white combo Can, but hey, it's your armour.

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    Yeah, probably. I'll draw a quick picture with my handy-dandy tablet.

    Pics!

    The two fabrics I was talking about before.

    All the random belts and buckles I found.

    A close up of one of the "belts" I made with a cute little buc'ye on it a long time ago.

    Actually a waterbottle holder on a bike that I could maybe turn into a gaunt. I found it in my garage while putting on the third primer coat of my armor.


    Those are all bike helmet cushion thingys. They'll come in handy for my own buc'ye.

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    Okay, here's the original:


    And here's the Black vs. Grey capes:


    I think that the black cape, grey jumpsuit, and black vest are kind of hard to tell apart. Though, it's nearly the same for the grey cape/kama. Maybe I should just stick to the white cape. Or kama...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saz. View Post
    Purple. definitely! EVERYONE does red and black!
    Not every one, look at mine, its black purple and silver.

    <------ see

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    Quote Originally Posted by adonian View Post
    <------ see
    i dont see it. is there any purple there?..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ordeyn View Post
    Okay, here's the original:


    And here's the Black vs. Grey capes:


    I think that the black cape, grey jumpsuit, and black vest are kind of hard to tell apart. Though, it's nearly the same for the grey cape/kama. Maybe I should just stick to the white cape. Or kama...
    If you're going grey vs white then you have the choice of white jumpsuit grey cloak/kama or the other way around.

    Personally I'd make the shoulder bells white rather than black, but it's your choice, I just like the purple white and grey look.

    The other question is, are you going for the exposed midrift look, or the traditional suit?

    And finally, darn(!?) woman! You're a worse hoarder of nic nacks than me

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saz. View Post
    If you're going grey vs white then you have the choice of white jumpsuit grey cloak/kama or the other way around.

    Personally I'd make the shoulder bells white rather than black, but it's your choice, I just like the purple white and grey look.

    The other question is, are you going for the exposed midrift look, or the traditional suit?

    And finally, darn(!?) woman! You're a worse hoarder of nic nacks than me
    I'll to play around with variations of the greys and whites and blacks then come back with more of my cheesy little drawings.

    LOL exsopsed midrif? Tempting but I must decline. I'd prefer to not have my stomach freezing cold in the winter.

    I am THE pack rat. I've got sooooo much stuff.

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    Exposed midrift is definitely a mans fantasy, but I would also say no, because you want you costume to have a real quality. Why leave an opening for your enemies, even if it does look really sexy. You have many good ideas to work with!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dankenman View Post
    Exposed midrift is definitely a mans fantasy, but I would also say no, because you want you costume to have a real quality. Why leave an opening for your enemies, even if it does look really sexy. You have many good ideas to work with!
    Yeah, I'd prefer to have my guts stay inside my skin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ordeyn View Post
    Yeah, I'd prefer to have my guts stay inside my skin.
    Good idea...

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    Quote Originally Posted by NovallTalon View Post
    We just had one of our Mercs mandos do a vid tutorial on using a torch to bend trash can armor easily, so you can always go that route as long as you stay safe.
    Yep, that was me. Shaping armor is always the most dangerous part because you are dealing with hot plastic no matter which method you go with and it definitely doesn't mix well with bare skin. So, caution is always advised. But, you can use a blowtorch like I did. It's a good idea to try it out on scrap, the same way you tested the boiling water method.

    This is a great start by the way. I like the purple colors!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jaiden View Post
    Yep, that was me. Shaping armor is always the most dangerous part because you are dealing with hot plastic no matter which method you go with and it definitely doesn't mix well with bare skin. So, caution is always advised. But, you can use a blowtorch like I did. It's a good idea to try it out on scrap, the same way you tested the boiling water method.

    This is a great start by the way. I like the purple colors!

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    Ouch, painful stories! Luckly I didn't get burned by the water. My trusty cow oven mit saved my hands and arms though I was cooking quesadillas the other nite and little droplets of oil kept hitting my arms and kinda hurt. I burnt two and under cooked two and then the last one was pefect (the queasadillas not my arms ). LoL I can't cook anything but mac and cheese and beskar'gam.

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    The secret to a good Quesadilla is to butter (YES BUTTER NOT MARGERINE) one side, toss it on the hot pan, drop the heat, put on the cheese, and wait for it to melt, then fold, flip and eat mmmmm...

    Married to a Mexican, boy am I fat .... She feeds me well

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    You see, this is the problem living on an island next to France... If I married south of the Solent all I would get is cheap pops about how France was better than England

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    France BETTER than England? Well, at least they dont over cook their food, or so I've heard. I read it in some book by some lady about some boy with a scar on his head

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    Quote Originally Posted by adonian View Post
    France BETTER than England? Well, at least they dont over cook their food, or so I've heard. I read it in some book by some lady about some boy with a scar on his head

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    LoL you guys...bump, perhaps? Maybe I should do some work on my beskar'gam...Hehehe

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    Not every one, look at mine, its black purple and silver.

    <------ see
    and a red visor

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    OKAY! I did something at least:

    The suit was...interesting. But I like the white cod and belly combined. The cape, however I think looked coolest white.

    I'd like any input It really does help to get some non-CAN views.

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    I like it!!!

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    I like the white and purple, though I would strongly suggest picking a third colour and sticking to it though.

    Unless of course you want a cobbled together sort of look

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    Yay, purple! It would look nice with some blue too, like combining your original blue and white with the purple.

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    yup, white purple and black look good together, and the grey cape jumpsuit look good in your drawing, I say go for it... it's gonna be an ever changing beast until you "finish it" and start on a second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth...............................

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    Quote Originally Posted by Creon View Post
    i dont see it. is there any purple there?..
    yea, see how Boba has red around his t-visor, well, mine is purple (well color changing paint red purple blue) mostly purple.

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    The next drawing I post will be pretty much final.

    Yay! I can go shopping Saterday for cloth and trash cans and spray paint and velcroe. Update then... Maybe sooner.

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    whoop whoop

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    I hope to have a new job by tomorrow night, got an interview tomorrow, so I can start my soft parts too, I hope to see your finished work soon, so we can compair our hard work.

    I really like your drawing, how are you gonna do the bucket?

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    How'd the interview go?

    Bucket: I'm still liking the white slash in it. I'll make yet another drawing, LoL. I'll also put up my finalish look.

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    interview seemed ok, she said she'll call tomorrow, fingers crossed.

    Lets see some more drawings, especially that 'finalish' look

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    :thumbup Wow, a dryer? I never would have thought about that. I am totally amazed!! I'm getting my chest armor from Rotton, but definitely making the shoulder and shin armor. Thanks for the idea

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    Oh THAT I LIKE!! You gotta get a red visor like mine if you do it, BLOOD RED.

    I need to get a red visor. Where did you get yours? My color scheme is red, black and grey. I was thinking of getting a red flight suit, but decided on black instead.

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    the black flightsuit will go good with the red armor. looks very good

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    Quote Originally Posted by Elequence View Post
    I need to get a red visor. Where did you get yours? My color scheme is red, black and grey. I was thinking of getting a red flight suit, but decided on black instead.
    fenixprops (tk_2111) on fleabay, it was like $14.00, heres the item number for a green one, ask him for a red, i'm sure he'll put up an auction: 300252159784, it takes a little time (3 weeks), it comes from Argentina

    Sorry Caroline, didn't mean to steal your thread.
    By the way, any updates? Got a bucket yet? I hope to start my custom today.

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    Looks good so far Looking forward to new pics!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ordeyn View Post
    Bucket: I'm still liking the white slash in it. I'll make yet another drawing, LoL. I'll also put up my finalish look.
    Yeah, go for the slash, as you can see by mine, my guy got into a couple of good fights Got a few nice scratches, and 2 dents, I'm gettin' old, didn't duck fast enough

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    I really meant like a white stripe but I may put a big slash down the bucket and just say the white was there to show off the scar. And I do need a bucket still. I'm thinking about just making one but think I'm ganna want practice with the premade buckets for when I do Jango/Boba.

    Speaking of buckets...


    Nice frontal view, eh? I like it and that's what it'll look like. I'm working on final whole armor concepts, don't worry. (Yay for Fridays!)

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    Looks good!!! The white streak is great!!!

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    Don't worry, I'm pic-happy!

    Progress! Yay!!!!!!!!

    I reshaped/shaped more (of) the armor. IM SOOOOOO HAPPY WITH IT!!! *composes slef* Ahem...Yes, here ya go:

    Hair dryer. Thats right.


    Belly and bells shaped

    Chest


    Everything



    Glamor shots

    lemme say it again...I'M SOOOO HAPPPY!!!!!!

    Yup. I did use a hair dryer. Worked PERFECTLY!

    So, the primer is coming off if I scratch it accidentally. Not so good...but the armor still looks nice, I must say.

    So does it help to shape it with the boiling water first, then you use the hair dryer to adjust the shape?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ordeyn View Post
    Don't worry, I'm pic-happy!

    Progress! Yay!!!!!!!!

    I reshaped/shaped more (of) the armor. IM SOOOOOO HAPPY WITH IT!!! *composes slef* Ahem...Yes, here ya go:

    Hair dryer. Thats right.


    Belly and bells shaped

    Chest


    Everything



    Glamor shots

    lemme say it again...I'M SOOOO HAPPPY!!!!!!

    Yup. I did use a hair dryer. Worked PERFECTLY!

    So, the primer is coming off if I scratch it accidentally. Not so good...but the armor still looks nice, I must say.
    Quote Originally Posted by Ordeyn View Post
    I really meant like a white stripe but I may put a big slash down the bucket and just say the white was there to show off the scar. And I do need a bucket still. I'm thinking about just making one but think I'm ganna want practice with the premade buckets for when I do Jango/Boba.

    Speaking of buckets...


    Nice frontal view, eh? I like it and that's what it'll look like. I'm working on final whole armor concepts, don't worry. (Yay for Fridays!)
    I love the color scheme

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    I'm really liking the color scheme and design of your armor. You look to be off to a great start. I can't wait to see the finished product, then maybe I can talk my wife into making one too...

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    So does it help to shape it with the boiling water first, then you use the hair dryer to adjust the shape?
    Yup, pretty much. I'll probably do more shaping with that hair dryer again just to be sure it fits okay. And when you do use the dryer, try to isolate the area you're shaping unless you do the whole thing at once, 'cos the plastic does return to it's original form if heated and allowed to do so. Just a warning.

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    I'm glad you guys like the plan so far. I should give you the rest!


    My favorite.


    I did do the grey cape/kama.



    Yup, there ya go: the plan. Good to have those.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ordeyn View Post
    I really meant like a white stripe but I may put a big slash down the bucket and just say the white was there to show off the scar. And I do need a bucket still. I'm thinking about just making one but think I'm ganna want practice with the premade buckets for when I do Jango/Boba.

    Speaking of buckets...


    Nice frontal view, eh? I like it and that's what it'll look like. I'm working on final whole armor concepts, don't worry. (Yay for Fridays!)
    yup!, that's the ticket, you gotta do it just like this^^^^

    Oh yeah, I really LIKE FRONTAL VIEWS JK

    Use the WOF template and size it down a little (unless you gotta big head like mine)
    Mine has a 9.75" opening (HUGH MELON)
    I used FREE Priority mail envelopes to make mine, then resin, glass and bondo. Not too hard, if I can do it, you can too.

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    Looking good there Can

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    Lookin good vod!!! I like the kama idea!!!

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    yup!, that's the ticket, you gotta do it just like this^^^^

    Oh yeah, I really LIKE FRONTAL VIEWS JK

    Use the WOF template and size it down a little (unless you gotta big head like mine)
    Mine has a 9.75" opening (HUGH MELON)
    I used FREE Priority mail envelopes to make mine, then resin, glass and bondo. Not too hard, if I can do it, you can too.
    LoL, I'm exactly the opposite. I have a tiny head. But thankfully it's a rather clever head.

    Hmmm, enveolpes? Wow, nice! I may just try that...

    And thanks, glad you like it, guys.

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    yeah, envelopes were FREE baby, and they have a good thickness to hold the shape for the resin coating.

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    Poster board works too!!! That's what all the bucket's I've made are started with.

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    Well I went shopping today 'cos I didn't go yesterday. I got duct tape, more velcroe, and spray paint. I now have white and black that I'm going to keep. I did buy a purple and silver but I don't like either of them. I tested all the colors on scrap plastic. I'll see if I can return the silver and purple and it's no big deal if I can't. So my trip was semi productive. Purple is going to be a little difficult to find, I guess. OH! And I got another, bigger trash can! It'll be for back, thigh, and shin beskar'gam. Maybe knee, IDK yet. Depends on how much I have left. Anyways, I'll post pics of all my stuff later.

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