Recent content by vinman42000

I went with a dirty look. Made it look like I've been at war for a bit. I never knew how to sew so I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out considering I have no skills what so ever.

Well Halloween is almost here thought I would give everyone an update. Pretty much everything is done except I'm in the process of dying my pants and I'm gluing the arm straps in place. [/IMG][/IMG]

I originally purchased a cardboard star from Hobby Lobby it was very similar style to the actual movie star. I had it drying in the basement after painting it white and my wife accidently stepped on it and crushed it. I went back to hobby lobby but couldn't find the same star. I was searching...

Hey I'm working on a Captain America TFA costume for Halloween and I'm not sure what to use for the chest star. Any ideas?

Thanks for the comments. I didn't modify the boots. They came just like that. Dr. Martens. The helmet I ordered from a guy that made a helmet for someone else on here. I rdered it through FB. His name was jesterFX. Not totally in love with the helmet it was big for my head so I had to velcro a...

If anyone has a pattern for the shoulder pads feel free to share. I have never used a sewing machine before so that should be interesting. Debating weather I should add dirt and scratches to the shield. I think I will definitely add some dirt to the helmet.

Here's some pics. I got the airsoft shield and painted it over the weekend. I am pretty happy with how it turned out. [/IMG][/IMG]

Oh I will def keep everyone posted on my progress.

Thanks for the advice. I think I will go shopping this weekend and see what I can find.

Hi everyone new to this but after looking at some of the amazing work people do on here I figured this was a good place to start. I am working on a Captain America TFA costume. I am having trouble figuring out what to use for the shoulder pad area. I was thinking of making them out of foam which...