any help appreciated

[Varkyn]

hey everyone just wanted to know where i can get started on my TB i have zero experience making a costume i don't know if its frowned upon to buy your most of the stuff but if i lack the skill to make a good %90 of the stuff. That being said i hope i do not offend anyone who makes their own armor and gear if i could i would. so any help anyone can give me as starting point would be great and i would like to thank everyone in advance and happy speeding

[Chef]

well, the best thing is start off by doing some research and look at what is involved in making the costume.

 

Have a nose around these boards and see which bits you need, and which bits you feel capable of attempting.

 

Putting the armour together isn't actually all that difficult. If you can put a blob of glue somewhere, then you are capable of assembling an armour kit. Simple as.

 

Boots.... I suggest you read the boot tutorial (in the boot section) and just have a go. I advise everyone to try to make these. The tutorial is really good, and easy to follow. They are great to 'cut your teeth' on, and realise that you probably CAN do more than you think you can.

 

You can probably find a base boot nice and cheap somewhere, and a metre of vinyl is peanuts, so even if you do make a mistake, it's not overly costly.

 

Some of the soft parts can be a bit of a pain to make (well, a lot of a pain in all truth), so you may want to source them elsewhere.

 

 

The thing to remember is take your time, do your research and ask questions.

[Varkyn]

the boots was the actually the other %10 i was talking about. and i have been doing a lot of digging i rather know what i'm doing then saying " well see how its goes" and also thanks a lot for the advice helps a lot!

[Chef]

Well, get the boots done, and whilst you're riding that high of getting them finished....

 

bring out the sewing machine and do all the other soft bits!

 

 

You'll never look back.

 

Like I said, doing the actual 'armour' part of it is a doddle compared to the soft bits.

 

We're always on hand should you have one of those "er.... where on earth does this go??" moments.

[Varkyn]

thanks a bunch ill be sure to ask for help when i put something together that looks like a jigsaw puzzle

[jabbasdead]

Post pictures was you do something, helps with feedback. Get stuck with something, shoot a pic and I am sure one of us has been there and can help.

[Varkyn]

i will thanks for the help