whew time for an update for everyone, thanks to a very very handy special guy out there *cough*rimshot*cough* I have a decent looking ESB "haloween costume". The basic armor and suit he provided for me fits, rather snug, but itll do for haloween, its missing some pieces, and well, I did some of them using some plastic called....Makrolon.. wich well NEVER EVER EVEN THINK OF USING THIS PLASTIC SINTRA IS SO MUCH BETTER AND EASIER. First of all to cut this sucka I needed an industrial strength sawblade, then to WARP it... not really bending.. or moulding, I had to use a heat gun at tempetures reaching about 1200*F (not kidding) this stuff is tough, but its crap all round for armor,besides these facts its crystal clear, think itll make some neat armor like that right? WRONG, this stuff gets brittle and shatters in sunlight (prolonged time..) so unless you plan on it night time only, itll break. Secondly, paint wont stick to it at all, I have scruffed it up with sandpaper, and I hope the paint will stick now. Back to the generals, I have now to get and make more "haloween armor" versions of gauntlets, ammo belt, rope belt, gloves, and an ESB cloak... and itll be fine for haloween. I will be making much better armor and gear outta sintra before my movie remaking in JUNE. Thank you to everyone who has pitched in thus far, giving me ideas, keeping my desire high, and generally getting knowledge to me so I know what the heck Iam doing. If anyone has some "cheap" gauntlets they can rush delivery to me, thatll save me a load of time, and Iam running out, I had the flu, and its hindered my ability to work and work on this costume. Thanks again.