My latest project

[Cruzer]

Thanks, Laan!

I've gotten all of my sheets from my local GE Polymershapes office. Here's their website to see if there's a branch near you: http://www.gepolymershapes.com/polyshapes/PShapes/branchlocator/branchlocator.jsp

Good luck!

 

[MandalorFett]

Really nice buildup! What technique do you use to bend the Polystyrene ABS into curves?

 

[Farva]

MOW measurements........
right gauntlet only....

length 9 1/4"
wrist 8"
forearm 12 1/2"

so a little bigger and roomier on the inside and a little shorter in length. These should fit me!!!

 

[Aeria Gloris]

DO-A-RUN!
DO-A-RUN!
DO-A-RUN!

... Don't make me keep doing this.

 

[Cruzer]

Really nice buildup! What technique do you use to bend the Polystyrene ABS into curves?

Thanks MandalorFett. It's kind of a trade secret:rolleyes but I use a very sophisticated piece of equipment called a "flower vase" to bend the styrene around to get the curves. It happened to have the dimensions I was looking for. For larger single pieces like the bottom shells, I'll heat the styrene up for 20 minutes in a 250 degree oven on an air bake cookie sheet (with the window open). For smaller bends like the sides of the top shells, I'll place the shell on the flower vase and heat up the side with a heat gun. With both applications, I'll roll the material back and forth on a flat piece of wood until it cools stiff to keep everything plumb and flat. I'll usually have to go back with the heat gun to do spot work here and there...but it works.

Firstsonofsolo, those measurements have changed a tad now that I have them temporarily assembled.
Length = 8.5"
Front wrist inner circumference = 9.5"
Back forearm inner circumference = 12.75"

I always hated the pinching and then wrestling with the gloves & sleeves when putting gauntlets on, so I intentionally made them a tad larger and conforming to a normally shaped forearm for comfort and ease of use. I'm hoping those dimensions will work for most arm sizes. If not, the fiberglass shells will be able to be trimmed and adjusted before being assembled to achieve smaller circumferences. It's amazing how much fiberglass can be bent with a little heat.

A-G, I've a couple of buddies in need of Jango gauntlets, so it's the whole purpose of this build. After they're taken care of then I'd be happy to make them available to members in need.

Well, progress has slowed a bit for the sake of accuracy, but I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I've alway felt the right gauntlet was more difficult to build. Tomorrow I'll build the flamethrower and start assembly on the left gauntlet.

Enjoy. and I'll gladly take any feedback that'll help make these more accurate.

 

[AdmFrancis]

..i just received a pair of jango MoW gauntlets. they are great and fits me well. but i also agree on a little bit shorter could do much on it.

@cruzer,
great work so far ! awesome bro

MOW measurements........
right gauntlet only....

length 9 1/4"
wrist 8"
forearm 12 1/2"

so a little bigger and roomier on the inside and a little shorter in length. These should fit me!!!

 

[Laan]

A flower vase! Great thinking! Those are coming along great man.

 

[MandalorFett]

Thanks for the tips. A flower vase (wonders what the code word means)? :rolleyes



Seriously, great work! My only question is the positioning of the whip cord housing. Is it slightly too high on the gaunt?

 

[asok]

A flower vase! Great thinking! Those are coming along great man.

That what I used to make my shins and shoulder bells.


I can't wait to see the end product!

 

[zxwing]

Lookin great bro!

Ever since you told me at CIV you were going to make these, I have been patiently waiting. You are going to have the sliding pin closure right? I can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[Laan]

That what I used to make my shins and shoulder bells.

See, thats why I dont make anything. Im not as smrt as you guys.

 

[Scottrooper]

Looking great!!! As always, of course!

 

[Darksaber212]

So looking forward to the finished gauntlets.

 

[TK0363]

Excellent work, I look forward to seeing the end result.

I have been looking for some nice Gauntlets.

 

[Farva]

Lorenzon there are alot more people on here that will critique you than I. My only suggestion is to blacken out any lines you may have so others can compare them to ref pics.

Personally I think they are awesome man!!

 

[Cruzer]

Thanks guys. I've already made a couple of modification according to some feedback, and I'll check on that whipcord positioning.

Firstsonofsolo, your right, it will be easier to discern details once everything is one color...and not a palette of plastic, glue, bondo, and spot putty! Once I have all the pieces built, I'll give em all a coat of professional auto primer and then the details will be able to be seen better.

I'm working on the flamethrower at the moment, but I actually had to report back to work today...so fewer hours to prop build now.:cry

I should have the left gauntlet temporarily assembled by tonight, so I'll shoot some progress pics and post em.

 

[askywalker98]

Wow, as always, your making amazing stuff! Any guess on a price? And what are you going to cast them in? Sorry if you stated that already and I missed it. I'd love to see every little detail your putting in to these on the final product!

 

[Cruzer]

A few more progress pics.

 

[Replicant Shadow]

Looking good as always Cruz!

 

[slavefive]

...very kewel...cannot wait until these get molded :cheers