Specter240 Posted November 2, 2017 Posted November 2, 2017 Hey all, first timer here. I'm just this side of broke, but I'm determined. I have the soft components planned out to the best degree I can. Easy enough to get a balaclava and flight suit, and you fine folks have plenty of info on making the vest, boots, cod piece, and cumberbund/pouches. My problem comes in when armor is concerned. I have found a tutorial for cosplay armor using buckets/55 gallon drums and a propane torch or heat gun, buckets I can get for near free. My current standby is to freehand and reference the project. I was wondering if there were any templates or rough dimensions I can have make the materials from? Quote
762s Posted November 2, 2017 Posted November 2, 2017 i would think someone around here knows where some measurements for armor are. for helmets here is a couple links: ~ studio creations posted this about a don post .. http://www.studiocre.../thehelmet.html ~ we have some pics here in the gallery http://forum.bikersc...llery&album=145 and well, if you go back to the first link from studio creations ... they have alot of measurements posted for armor for the diy builders .. just click the links on the right side hope that helps! Quote
Specter240 Posted November 3, 2017 Author Posted November 3, 2017 You, good sir, are a hero. That goes a long way on the helmet. Have you seen anything for the chest/back plate/tank (the search function failed me here)? Quote
BikerScout007 Posted November 3, 2017 Posted November 3, 2017 The armor makers aren't in the habit of giving away the dimensions of their stuff because they are in the business of selling armor. I would get with a Scout in your future Garrison and try to work out the dimensions with him/her. 2 Quote
Specter240 Posted November 3, 2017 Author Posted November 3, 2017 I guess I had never thought of it that way. Quote
762s Posted November 3, 2017 Posted November 3, 2017 You, good sir, are a hero. That goes a long way on the helmet. Have you seen anything for the chest/back plate/tank (the search function failed me here)? like i said... in the studio creations helmet page click the links on the right. one of them is the chest/back armor and tank... studio creations put all the measurements for every piece for the diy people Quote
BikerScout007 Posted November 3, 2017 Posted November 3, 2017 Well looky there, I learn something new every day. http://www.studiocreations.com/howto/bikerscout/thechestback.html Now if only their stuff was more accurate..... 1 Quote
762s Posted November 3, 2017 Posted November 3, 2017 Well looky there, I learn something new every day. http://www.studiocre...echestback.html Now if only their stuff was more accurate..... and i agree their stuff is abit off but, the measurements are a great resource/starting point for those diy people. Quote
Specter240 Posted November 3, 2017 Author Posted November 3, 2017 For a starting build, acceptable will do fine by me. There's no way I'm going to get lancer certified on my first major costuming build. I'll work up, even piece by piece of I have to, until my build is that quality. I'm going to be learning and taking baby steps until then. Thank you all. Keep an eye out in wiped for my eventual thread, once I have my materials. Quote
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