1. What are most costumes made out of? Which is the easiest?
Sintra, trashcan, pvc, metal, cardboard or fiberglass. sintra is prolly the easiest and best lokking.
2. How much does it cost to make a costume? (on average)
can cost as little as $100.00 or more than a $1,000.00
3. How much would it cost to buy a costume?
more than it's worth and the quality, in general, would be lower than expected. that being said, if you buy from a reputible retiring costumer you can do alright. but, you miss the fun and pride of doing it yourself.
4. How long would it take to make the costume?
depends how much time you have to put into and how fluid your funds are. if you're experienced, have the time and money, you can do it in 4-6 weeks. if not, it can take years.
5. What material do you use for helmets?
pretty much same as the armor. you can get premades as well... avoid the rubies helmets , with the exception of ther 95/96 don posts, unless you have a really small head or are just plain broke.
6. Is fiber glass expensive?
if you buy premade fiberglass plates, they're spendy. if you use cardboard and a do it yourself home fiberglass kit, cheaper than sintra.
7. What is the best thing to use for a visor in the helmet?
www.tvisior.com
8. Do you use spray paint when you paint?
rattle can spray paints or, an airbrush if you have one and are skilled with it.
9. What material would give me the most bang for my buck? (for constructing the costume)
sintra, 1 8'x4' sheet should do your whole set for under $40.00.
10. Guns, do you make yours? Buy and paint them? Just any info on guns would help. my first was a rebuilt, repainted nerf recon cs-6. my second was commisioned by tahl taab and was well worth the $175.00 i spent on it.
11. Is this even the right section to be totally clueless?
lol, why not! are you doing boba, jango or a custom? if a custom, this is right but, be sure to check out the mercs too. both sites are invaluable to the mandalorian costumer!
