Custom Mando V2.0

ZacicVolkshed

Jr Hunter
Shipment of Cromatex finally came in, basically sintra, cost less. started off with the helmet, hardest part IMO. using the WOF templates and scaling them to my GIANT HEAD.

firstly I used the base helmet template to cut out the largest of the parts, the entire helmet frame, leaving in the the visor and cheeks to allow for better bending
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heating the piece into the general shape and securing it together with a strip of industrial tape, non permanent stick of course
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using a form to shape the crown of the helmet
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and another one to shape the bottom
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the helmet is quite springy at this point, now ill heat it up until it takes the shape, as its force to keep the shape due to the forms, much like how they make cowboy hats
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The helmet is coming along nicely. Looks to be sturdy when you're done with it. :) And I love the detail on the shoulder pieces. Any concepts, color schemes?
 
The concept of the armor is more of an assult type mando, No range finder to get shot off or bent, heavy armor for protection, and the basics on the gauntlets, nothing fancy. A real grunt work/Front line type of mando, that doesn't rely on gadgets, just brute force and armor. Color scheme wise its going to be a dark navy blue with a charcoal black.
 
I'm digging the design of the shoulder plates. I've seen some do the traingular strips to create the dome of the helm. I'd do some searching on the other scratch build helmet threads.
 
I did a scratch build dome from the WoF templates, cereal box base, fiberglassed inside and bondoed outside. I've also seen skateboard helmets and biker helmets used as well. I think it's also possible to order a dome online but I have no idea how.
 
lots of progress done when i had some free time this week, figure out the dome issue and got the vent hole cut and the trim added at the back, im doing my own custom ear caps, designing them to hold batteries and be easy to change without taking up space inside the helmet.
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So far that looks really good. If you dont mind me asking where did you get the Cromatex? Im looking for the mats to start my build but Sintra online seemed expensive and the shipping to an APO was almost as much as the mats themselves.
 
So far that looks really good. If you dont mind me asking where did you get the Cromatex? Im looking for the mats to start my build but Sintra online seemed expensive and the shipping to an APO was almost as much as the mats themselves.

Well first of all what area do you live in? I have tones of link to sites and store all over the world I found looking for a place near me to buy from
 
That armor is amazing! I am excited to see someone building theirs nearly the same way as me, Your dome turned out smoother than mine did, but nothing I can't fix with spackle. I will keep watch on this build as I am at nearly the same point as you.
 
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