Erebor Dwarf Armor

TheLonelyDwarf

New Member

• Nov 29, 2013

• #1

Hello RPF,
I would like to start of by saying that I am new to the world of costume and prop making so please do not judge me too harshly. Also i am only 14 years old so i do not have close to as much talent as most of the people on this forum. Now to the project itself. I credit Gibbtall for inspiring me to take on this project and I hope Gibbtall doesn't mind me using some of the techniques he uses. If you do please let me know.
I have wanted to build a Erebor dwarf armor since i saw the hobbit back in January but have not gotten to doing it because i didn't know where to start. I started building the armor a few days ago and here is my progress:


I made the 5/6 of the dome and the i ran out of foam!:facepalm
Ive ordered some more but it'll only come on wednesday. So while i am waiting i am making some rough templates for the arms.

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So thats my update for now the next one will probably be when i get the foam.

TheLonelyDwarf

 

Last edited: Nov 29, 2013

Gibbtall

Well-Known Member

• Nov 29, 2013

• #2

I'll be watching! Can't wait to see some awesome arm pieces too.

 

TheLonelyDwarf

New Member

• Dec 1, 2013

• #3

I have not been able to do much so i do not have an update, but i had a question. I was looking at some pictures from The Hobbit and i saw that there were different pictures for Erebor dwarves and Moria battle dwarves. Is there any big difference in the armor itself?

 

Gibbtall

Well-Known Member

• Dec 2, 2013

• #4

If you're looking for something that matches the movies, check out my thread, I posted every good shot I could find of the Erebor Dwarves in the prologue, I'm not sure about the Moria Dwarves but I think there is a bit of a difference.

 

TheLonelyDwarf

New Member

• Dec 4, 2013

• #5

Thanks!

 

TheLonelyDwarf

New Member

• Dec 4, 2013

• #6

I have sad news. I started working on my helmet today again and realized it was way too small. :facepalm I started on a new helmet and built it to where my old helmet was. Here is a picture of it:

May not look better but it actually fits and looks better in real life. Ive also cut out the eyes and will soon glue them on with the rest of the dome.
TheLonelyDwarf

 

Last edited: Dec 5, 2013

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tgk

Active Member

• Dec 4, 2013

• #7

The link does not work for the attachment

 

TheLonelyDwarf

New Member

• Dec 5, 2013

• #8

It should work now.
TheLonelyDwarf

 

TheLonelyDwarf

New Member

• Dec 24, 2013

• #9

Yes, I finally have an update! I have put in quite a lot of work into my helmet these past few days. Here is how it looks like now:
I have also designed the top of the helmet:

I will probably move on to detailing next as for the top of the helmet i need a different type of foam that i do not have currently.
Constructive criticism is always welcome.
TheLonelyDwarf

 

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sanctuspiox

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• Jan 14, 2014

• #10

Great Job keep us posted with pics!

 

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Chevalric

New Member

• Jan 14, 2014

• #11

That looks great! Keep updating, I love seeing LOTR stuff

 

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clb398

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• Jan 14, 2014

• #12

Great job!! Please keep posting pics!

 

Stinkape

Active Member

• Jan 14, 2014

• #13

Keep on working looking good !!!!

 

TheLonelyDwarf

New Member

• Jan 23, 2014

• #14

Hello,
Sorry for the lack of updates. I have been very busy the past month and I have had barely any time to work on the dwarf armor. I will start working on it a lot now so you should wait for an update soon.
TheLonelyDwarf

 

TheLonelyDwarf

New Member

• Jan 25, 2014

• #15

I have a small update today. First I made both pieces for the top-front of the helmet if you know what I mean. Here they are:

I also made some progress with the arm pieces:

Sorry for the bag iPhone pictures. Will be working on the armor today so another update will be coming soon.
TheLonelyDwarf

 

TheLonelyDwarf

New Member

• Feb 2, 2014

• #16

Update time!
i worked mostly on the helmet this week. Here is my progress:


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I also worked on the shoulder a bit:

More updates coming soon!
TheLonelyDwarf

 

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Moria Orc

New Member

• Feb 25, 2014

• #17

Hi. I'm currently working on my own Erebor Dwarf but am stuck on the pauldrons. Do have a template or scetch (anything!) that could show how you achieved your shape?

 

TheLonelyDwarf

New Member

• Feb 26, 2014

• #18

Moria Orc said:

Hi. I'm currently working on my own Erebor Dwarf but am stuck on the pauldrons. Do have a template or scetch (anything!) that could show how you achieved your shape?

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Heres my template.

Just keep in mind that this is a rough template and I made a few modifications while making the pauldron.
Good luck building!
TheLonelyDwarf

 

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Moria Orc

New Member

• Feb 26, 2014

• #19

Thanks very much. I really appreciate it. Been stuck on this for far too long.
Cheers,
Moria Orc.

 

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Moria Orc

New Member

• Feb 26, 2014

• #20

Hi again. Is this the full template? I've just printed it off and had a go at making it work but I'm a bit stumped. Sorry, I'm pretty new to this type of craft work. I usually am able to find something the right shape for what I require. Not used to making from scratch.