anime armor help please

[kursosawa]

Hello to all, I've been considering making this costume for my girlfriend, but im a bit of a noob in making armor. Can anyone recommend possible materials to use? Here is the armor i am thinking of recreating:

http://www.justmanga.com/jmcover/699788820483.jpg

 

[Darius Alucard]

take a look at this tutorial.
http://entropyhouse.com/penwiper/costumes/helmsdeep.html

 

[kursosawa]

take a look at this tutorial.
http://entropyhouse.com/penwiper/costumes/helmsdeep.html

Perfect!! thanks so much!!