sn4kech4rmer
New Member
Hey guys, been lurking for a while, finally decided to register and post my costume build. I've been using the patterns from Stealth's thread, which have worked extremely well, and have been watching his tutorials on YouTube. First time building foam armor, by the way...I made a cardboard G1 Optimus Prime costume a couple years back that won the contest by a landslide.
I've got 3 thicknesses of foam to work with; 3mm, 1/4 and 1/2 inch. Looking at doing the helmet in 3mm, chest and back in 1/2 inch, then the rest in 1/4. So far, I've gotten the arms(mostly) done, and the boots. I've also got a prototype helmet.
I'll be lighting the eyes and chest for sure, and maybe motorizing the faceplate...but that's a pretty big maybe. I have to have this done by the 13th for a halloween dance.
Scaled down arm that was too small
Scrapped boots:
Looking forward to finishing this(but not possibly restarting lol), because I know it's going to be a huge hit if I do it right. Any input is greatly appreciated!
UPDATE: I have decided to rebuild the arms and boots, but not till I've finished everything else. The default scale does, in fact, fit just fine for my size.
I bought my servos today(a pair of Hi-tec HS-65MGs), and the LEDs should be here Weds or Thurs.
Here's a quick picture of everything I have done...well, mostly. Currently working on the abs and working my way down.
Chest and Backplates:
Btw, if anyone has any faceplate hinge designs they wouldn't mind sharing, I would be eternally grateful. I've looked around and seen a few that I liked, and I've PM'd a couple people to see if they could clarify what they did. Hopefully they'll get back to me soon.
Until next time!
I've got 3 thicknesses of foam to work with; 3mm, 1/4 and 1/2 inch. Looking at doing the helmet in 3mm, chest and back in 1/2 inch, then the rest in 1/4. So far, I've gotten the arms(mostly) done, and the boots. I've also got a prototype helmet.
I'll be lighting the eyes and chest for sure, and maybe motorizing the faceplate...but that's a pretty big maybe. I have to have this done by the 13th for a halloween dance.
Scaled down arm that was too small
Scrapped boots:
Looking forward to finishing this(but not possibly restarting lol), because I know it's going to be a huge hit if I do it right. Any input is greatly appreciated!
UPDATE: I have decided to rebuild the arms and boots, but not till I've finished everything else. The default scale does, in fact, fit just fine for my size.
I bought my servos today(a pair of Hi-tec HS-65MGs), and the LEDs should be here Weds or Thurs.
Here's a quick picture of everything I have done...well, mostly. Currently working on the abs and working my way down.
Chest and Backplates:
Btw, if anyone has any faceplate hinge designs they wouldn't mind sharing, I would be eternally grateful. I've looked around and seen a few that I liked, and I've PM'd a couple people to see if they could clarify what they did. Hopefully they'll get back to me soon.
Until next time!
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