Turtlespoon
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I won't waste your time with the boring details. Fallout T-60 armour - Rush project, thoughts?
I have approximately 110 days until an upcoming event, and I aim to get a full, heavy suit completed by then. I have some experience in prop making but I've never finished a full suit, now I have a deadline it's given me the push I need to tackle this project. The undersuit is basically ready to go, and the paint job is a very simple one, so it's the actual armour construction that I need to get done within the 100 days. Construction will be 90% EVA foam.
I'm just curious if you guys think this is possible?
It might be worth noting that I am prepared to overlook any inaccuracies and cosmetic flaws if it means getting it completed in time. I have all of next year to correct any little mistakes I make, I just want an average quality suit that is recognisable and completed within the next 4 months.
Is it possible? Am I getting my hopes too high? Any opinion is appreciated.
EDIT:
Been browsing around today, and I've found a few things that could speed the process up significantly.
First off is American Football Shoulderpads. This is a cheap pair for £20 but they don't need to be functional. It gives me a great base for starting off, my armour strapping can be added from here. Plus I don't have to wrap myself in heat-insulating foam to make myself seem "thicker". This should do the job nicely while keeping ventilated. The chest piece and the backpack should attach to this quite easily with some well placed clips & velcro. Just to be clear I'll still be making the T-60 shoulderpads that will hang over the top of these, so barely any of it will be showing.
Second is Gardeners Shinguards. They are only £10, and while they are only armoured on the front, the backs of the T-60 shinguards are the least detailed part of the entire suit, so adding an extension to these will be a piece of cake, as would adding any details with foam. It will do nicely for the 100 day rush, and I'll probably make real shinguards after the convention.
I'll look into similar ideas for the gloves, and maybe a bit more, but there's only so much armour that can be used in sports I guess. I still want to have made most of this aha.
I have approximately 110 days until an upcoming event, and I aim to get a full, heavy suit completed by then. I have some experience in prop making but I've never finished a full suit, now I have a deadline it's given me the push I need to tackle this project. The undersuit is basically ready to go, and the paint job is a very simple one, so it's the actual armour construction that I need to get done within the 100 days. Construction will be 90% EVA foam.
I'm just curious if you guys think this is possible?
It might be worth noting that I am prepared to overlook any inaccuracies and cosmetic flaws if it means getting it completed in time. I have all of next year to correct any little mistakes I make, I just want an average quality suit that is recognisable and completed within the next 4 months.
Is it possible? Am I getting my hopes too high? Any opinion is appreciated.
EDIT:
Been browsing around today, and I've found a few things that could speed the process up significantly.
First off is American Football Shoulderpads. This is a cheap pair for £20 but they don't need to be functional. It gives me a great base for starting off, my armour strapping can be added from here. Plus I don't have to wrap myself in heat-insulating foam to make myself seem "thicker". This should do the job nicely while keeping ventilated. The chest piece and the backpack should attach to this quite easily with some well placed clips & velcro. Just to be clear I'll still be making the T-60 shoulderpads that will hang over the top of these, so barely any of it will be showing.
Second is Gardeners Shinguards. They are only £10, and while they are only armoured on the front, the backs of the T-60 shinguards are the least detailed part of the entire suit, so adding an extension to these will be a piece of cake, as would adding any details with foam. It will do nicely for the 100 day rush, and I'll probably make real shinguards after the convention.
I'll look into similar ideas for the gloves, and maybe a bit more, but there's only so much armour that can be used in sports I guess. I still want to have made most of this aha.
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