Recent content by ioelus

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Couldn't agree less (about that being good news)--no offense intended. I've read a few Star Wars novels other than Traviss', and can't stand too many of them. Having the last book of the series written by anyone else would feel about as right as someone other than Lucas doing episodes 7-9 of...

Very nicely done. Top notch work, especially the metal work (though your weathering's pretty impressive, too).

Welcome back. Been lookin' for ya. Looking forward to seeing some pix.

What do you mean by "using"? Are you heating it in the pot for forming? Boiling it in water? There's not so much that can poison a metal pot, I don't think. I do know that there are some clays that can't be baked in the same oven you cook your meals in, but I think that has to do with...

Very nicely done.

Comments on some of the weaponry you describe above: I've considered several things as weaponry/tools to be put in my gauntlets, including a mini-bowcaster. Basically tore apart an old crossbow pistol I had. The bow part could be removed and reattached, so as not to limit movement too much...

Relax. Work with what you can. Hopefully you didn't spend a lot on the helmet. Concentrate on what you can tick off the list, and go slow. Without a fair amount of money, this takes time and patience. What _can_ you work on right now?

Someone else will probably chime in here, but I guess I could be wrong. I don't think you need armor to sign up to Mandalorian Mercs; you have to meet their requirements for armor to become a member. Unless I misunderstand, they're not the same thing. I've been a member of the forums for a...

Sorry I didn't respond sooner. Chances are you already have the answers you were looking for from me. The trash cans that several people have used here are ones you can get at Wal-mart. I think I got one or two for $12, maybe 15. I don't know how long you'd have to heat it to cut with...

First, don't get discouraged. Several members have developed quite wonderful gear without very much money--you just have to shop around. Another suggestion people make quite often is to work slowly. Concentrate on one part and do the best you can. Then move on to another. When you are...

I hope you don't mind another response--this topic's seen a lot of action in 24 hours. First, I've always thought it was funny, how some people talk. Say you're talking to someone about martial arts. If they talk about how great they are, they probably fall over doing a side kick. If they...

After I posted this, I looked back at your recent photos and saw the vest under the plates. Can't see too clearly, but it's obvious you've done weathering on that, too. Looking forward to more.

This is the first I've seen of the thread, or I'd've replied sooner. Gotta say, I don't like the "natural" materials for armor. Seems to me it becomes more a costume and less a variation of durasteel/beskar/etc. On the other hand, I have to admit that you're definitely doing something...

That looks fantastic. Your level of attention to detail is impressive. I like the weathering, too.