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« on: August 11, 2012, 01:47:35 pm » |
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Ok, so i am a newbie in the whole steampunk scene BUT i do like what i have seen thus far.... i am amazing w/ my hands but i lack the creativity... if u will... i am wanting to make a new piece of armour for my entire left arm in time for oni-con in galveston.... i have allotted myself a 600$ budget for supplies and i was just wondering if any1 could design a unique piece.... this will NOT be sold/traded and credit will be given where credit is due... all i am asking for is a design and i will loves you forevers  |
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akumabito
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« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2012, 03:01:39 pm » |
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600 bucks for just the armor? You can buy and/or make some seriously awesome stuff with that sort of money.. Stuff like this:  |
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bicyclebuilder
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« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2012, 06:22:31 pm » |
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That is awesome, Akumabito.
And you're right, with $600 and a good suplier, you could definatly make this.
To start I'd suggest making a model from your torso and arms. Put on an old long sleeve T-shirt and have yourself wrapped with ductape. After this, have yourself cut loose and you've got your very own manequin.
Next, go to thrift stores and garage sales and find leather. Old purses, buckles, vests with straps. The metal parts can be made from paper maché or cardboard, painted. I'd suggest it if your going to LARP with this. If not, your cheapest resource of brass(colored) sheets are lemonade canisters. The inside is mostly brass colored.
Feel free to ask questions and also do post WIP pictures. We love to see work in progress.
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I've got a armour suit project waiting for me to be made before halloween. I'd probably lurk around here for tips. Mine will probably be made with paper maché and waterproof paint.
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frances
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« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2012, 11:54:15 pm » |
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Oh goodness!!
However, can I suggest to anyone who copies this that you ditch the shoulder spikes. Just think - I could be walking along and stumble - into you. If one of those spikes gets into my eye, I will be pretty peeved. Even if they are made of rubber, they could do serious damage to an eye and your pocket.
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Kittybriton
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« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2012, 12:07:32 am » |
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I could try throwing a few ideas at you but it would help to know what kind of skills you have in terms of metal / leather / plastic - working you have as well as electronics. Is the specification left arm only? left forearm, complete left arm, shoulder included?
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bicyclebuilder
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« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2012, 08:54:32 am » |
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I was just thinking: Would it work when I drape strips of cloth over a manequin, covered with 2 component resin? Kind of like the same technique as paper maché, but with cloth instead of paper and resin instead of wallpaper glue.
I'd like my armour lightweight, cheap and durable.
By the way. Where is our new friend, the first poster?
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bicyclebuilder
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« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2012, 10:44:33 am » |
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  What about these guys for inspiration. You could also use sports gear as a base. Like Football-suit, dirtbike patting, etcetera. |
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PatronZero
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« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2012, 10:18:09 pm » |
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More of a parts guy here but suggesting the OP not overlook the potential that exists in Meccano and Erector Set type building toys, all the lovely little strappy metal pieces and nuts, screws and bolts just there for the taking !
Lego and Lego-compatible bits are good too for making surface details and accept paint (after proper priming) quite well so never over look such in any prop build.
One last thing, visit as many charity-thrift shops as you can, people donate the darnedest things and some items just scream to be reworked into something steamy !
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« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2012, 03:04:22 am » |
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I was just thinking: Would it work when I drape strips of cloth over a manequin, covered with 2 component resin? Kind of like the same technique as paper maché, but with cloth instead of paper and resin instead of wallpaper glue.
I'd like my armour lightweight, cheap and durable. An interesting variation on the fibreglass principle. Should work well if you can find a disposable manequin. |
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« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2012, 09:08:24 am » |
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I was just thinking: Would it work when I drape strips of cloth over a manequin, covered with 2 component resin? Kind of like the same technique as paper maché, but with cloth instead of paper and resin instead of wallpaper glue.
I'd like my armour lightweight, cheap and durable. An interesting variation on the fibreglass principle. Should work well if you can find a disposable manequin. Look at my previous post.  |
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