Costume build from start to finish using cyberpyrots cold forged solid aluminum armor

jonbenm

jonbenm

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So I have been building a little while now..I decided a few months ago I want a full completely movie acurate boba fett costume. he has been my favorite star wars character since I was a kid. So its time I have his costume...I started with some fiberglass armor and wasn't too happy with it...so I've been on TDH,a little,bit now and have been browsing through and I saw some solid aluminum armor it looked amazing so I sent cyberpyrot (mark) a PM pretty much begging him to make me some haha so we worked out a deal and I'll be getting a full set in batches as he makes the pieces for me ooh and by the way cyberpyrot is selling them so if you want a set I would PM him ASAP!...
So today I received the shoulder bells to get started on first uploadfromtaptalk1456630068451.jpg
I used a dremel to make the dents and a file to make the top gouge and my first misteak happened I was using the grinding wheel head and it was a pain in the ***** hahauploadfromtaptalk1456630180350.jpg
So I was talking with cyberpyrot who was also working on his set of armor and he said to use the sanding wheel so I did and oh my god how easy it all became after that haha. I then hit it with a 60 grit sandpaper then a 150 grit and then used the dremel buffing wheeluploadfromtaptalk1456630343640.jpguploadfromtaptalk1456630349763.jpg
After that I wanted to see how it will look with paint on it and the natural metal showing through so I masked off the weatherd parts and dents with masking fluid and omg it's beautifuluploadfromtaptalk1456630459905.jpg
I'll be sanding it off tomorrow to paint it the right way with layers but I just wanted to see what it looks like haha
This armor so far is absoutly stunning and I am so very excited to see the rest of it...like I said if y'all get a chance and are untreated buy a set from cyberpyrot!
I'll be posting the rest of my build as I receive the armor all advice is welcome please I'm still fairly new and would love to hear from yall!

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Nice! Looks awesome dude! I can't wait to get to work on it

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jonbenm said:
So I have been building a little while now..I decided a few months ago I want a full completely movie acurate boba fett costume. he has been my favorite star wars character since I was a kid. So its time I have his costume...I started with some fiberglass armor and wasn't too happy with it...so I've been on TDH,a little,bit now and have been browsing through and I saw some solid aluminum armor it looked amazing so I sent cyberpyrot (mark) a PM pretty much begging him to make me some haha so we worked out a deal and I'll be getting a full set in batches as he makes the pieces for me ooh and by the way cyberpyrot is selling them so if you want a set I would PM him ASAP!...
So today I received the shoulder bells to get started on firstView attachment 96955
I used a dremel to make the dents and a file to make the top gouge and my first misteak happened I was using the grinding wheel head and it was a pain in the ***** hahaView attachment 96956
So I was talking with cyberpyrot who was also working on his set of armor and he said to use the sanding wheel so I did and oh my god how easy it all became after that haha. I then hit it with a 60 grit sandpaper then a 150 grit and then used the dremel buffing wheelView attachment 96957View attachment 96958
After that I wanted to see how it will look with paint on it and the natural metal showing through so I masked off the weatherd parts and dents with masking fluid and omg it's beautifulView attachment 96960
I'll be sanding it off tomorrow to paint it the right way with layers but I just wanted to see what it looks like haha
This armor so far is absoutly stunning and I am so very excited to see the rest of it...like I said if y'all get a chance and are untreated buy a set from cyberpyrot!
I'll be posting the rest of my build as I receive the armor all advice is welcome please I'm still fairly new and would love to hear from yall!

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Got the shoulder bells re painted and weathered upuploadfromtaptalk1456677989311.jpguploadfromtaptalk1456678008969.jpg

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Re did the shoulder bells again lol I'm glad this stuff is so easy to sanduploadfromtaptalk1456717466102.jpg
Cyberpyrot sent me the collar plate...should be here Tuesday or Wednesday ..he is also sending me his set of aluminum shoulder bells and collar that I'm going to paint up for him...this dude makes truly amazing pieces of armor.

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Costume build from start to finish using cyberpyrots cold forged solid alumin...

Looks amazing, just looking and reading what you said has helped me figure out how to work on mine (once I get them lol)


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Naxumoonrunner said:
Looks amazing, just looking and reading what you said has helped me figure out how to work on mine (once I get them lol)


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Thanks for the kind words..I'm glad I can be of help to you. being as it is that I am new to working with metal I'm getting the hang of it..are you getting an aluminum set? If so who from?

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Tbh I'm still looking into that. I would like a metal, but will settle for something cheaper. Know a good place to order from?


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Cyberpyrot is making me my set of aluminum right now and sending it to me as he gets pieces made shoot him a PM he is an awesome dude and easy to deal with. And if you want a set made from abs look up redkraytdragon he is also an awesome dude who makes some nice armor....honestly tho the metal armor feels so authentic when you hold it...it's the real deal it's exactly like what boba would have worn lol and it's also really cool to not have to use silver paint and use the natural metal underneath...it's a lot more work than abs armor but the end result and feel is worth the labor

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Tbh I'm still looking into that. I would like a metal, but will settle for something cheaper. Know a good place to order from?


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metal armor is really cool and all, but very expensive. if you'd like to save some cash and still have a great kit you should go with redkraytdragon.
 
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Re did the shoulder bells again lol I'm glad this stuff is so easy to sandView attachment 97038
Cyberpyrot sent me the collar plate...should be here Tuesday or Wednesday ..he is also sending me his set of aluminum shoulder bells and collar that I'm going to paint up for him...this dude makes truly amazing pieces of armor.

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I bet your glad I cant paint? :p Now if only I knew how to sew hahahaha
 
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