Hello everyone,
First time poster on here (though occasional lurker), and novice costumer. I just came back from a Con last weekend and had a great time cosplaying for the first time (I did a sith Acolyte costume - not perfect but a first time learning experience). I've got a year until the next Con, and I want to make an attempt at doing a Metal Gear Rising costume. I'm doing some initial research into materials and anything electrical before starting sometime hopefully in July.
Trailer here:
Now, fan quarrels aside - because so many don't like the direction Metal Gear is headed with their new game - Raiden looks complete awesome in the upcoming sequel. I fell in love with the helmet from the trailers, and I thought I'd like to build it for next years costume. And depending on my pacing with the helmet, I will complete the costume if given time.
When looking at the helmet, I can note the following concerns:
Below are some reference pics; for the time being, I would like to focus on the helmet, but seeing as there are limited pics and short trailer footage, it's hard to come by some good reference stuff. I've also noticed that some of the photos seem to have the visor removed (or at least, from my initial inspection).
First time poster on here (though occasional lurker), and novice costumer. I just came back from a Con last weekend and had a great time cosplaying for the first time (I did a sith Acolyte costume - not perfect but a first time learning experience). I've got a year until the next Con, and I want to make an attempt at doing a Metal Gear Rising costume. I'm doing some initial research into materials and anything electrical before starting sometime hopefully in July.
Trailer here:
Now, fan quarrels aside - because so many don't like the direction Metal Gear is headed with their new game - Raiden looks complete awesome in the upcoming sequel. I fell in love with the helmet from the trailers, and I thought I'd like to build it for next years costume. And depending on my pacing with the helmet, I will complete the costume if given time.
When looking at the helmet, I can note the following concerns:
- The visor needs to be tinted such that it's transparent for the wearer but opaque for any viewers. It also would hopefully be something that can be formed into the desired shape
- I would like to incorporate the visor opening mechanism. This mean's I'd probably have to look at finding a small enough actuator I'm guessing to fit my piece, let alone learn the electrical bits as well. I've only had limited experience in my engineering education, though I do have access to places like McMaster Carr or even Sayal here in Canada, though if those of you who are more experienced with this have better suggestions and places to pick up the required components, it would be greatly appreciated.
Below are some reference pics; for the time being, I would like to focus on the helmet, but seeing as there are limited pics and short trailer footage, it's hard to come by some good reference stuff. I've also noticed that some of the photos seem to have the visor removed (or at least, from my initial inspection).