Boba Fett's Repainted Armor (The Mandalorian Season 2) W.I.P

[MrSpideyXD]

Hey everyone, im new here on the rpf and i want to share with you some of my progress on my Boba Fett's armor from The Mandalorian Season 2.
Any kind of advice is welcome.

 

[GCLAMBERT89]

Nice start! I am not too familiar with using cardboard but I am sure there are ways to build upon it.

 

[MrSpideyXD]

Nice start! I am not too familiar with using cardboard but I am sure there are ways to build upon it.

Thanks bro! im gonna try to fill the pieces with spackle to make them rigid.

 

[GCLAMBERT89]

Thanks bro! im gonna try to fill the pieces with spackle to make them rigid.

hmm I'm not sure if you want to use spackle, spackle can become very crumbly. I would look at some epoxy mesh and some resin. That may be better. Again, I am just shooting in the dark with ideas.

 

[Axlotl]

Or, use your cardboard as templates and cut it out of those rubber mats people use for costuming. I'm not a costumer, so I don't know what it's called, but I'm sure someone who knows will chime in.

 

[MrSpideyXD]

Or, use your cardboard as templates and cut it out of those rubber mats people use for costuming. I'm not a costumer, so I don't know what it's called, but I'm sure someone who knows will chime in.

yeah yeah, i know what you mean, im gonna use Eva foam for the helmet and the knee pads (and probably the jet pack).

 

[Usagi Pilgrim]

yeah yeah, i know what you mean, im gonna use Eva foam for the helmet and the knee pads (and probably the jet pack).

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I'd suggest HD foam. It comes in rolls & you can get several thicknesses. I personally use SKS foam from Blick Arts.

 

[SonOfFatman]

Looking great so far! If you'd like to stick to cardboard because you're on a budget then use the cheapest 2 component resin you can find and for filling I'd suggest wood filler/ wood putty. Get one or two cans of filler primer because it's essential and you'll be thankful for that material to exist. In case you're not on a budget then I'd go with the suggestions above: foam or rubber sheets.

 

[Usagi Pilgrim]

yeah yeah, i know what you mean, im gonna use Eva foam for the helmet and the knee pads (and probably the jet pack).

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If you don't have a template for your helmet, this is a pretty good tutorial with free templates...

Hope that helps.

 

[MrSpideyXD]

If you don't have a template for your helmet, this is a pretty good tutorial with free templates...

Hope that helps.

i've already have those templates, thanks anyway bro.

 

[MrSpideyXD]

Looking great so far! If you'd like to stick to cardboard because you're on a budget then use the cheapest 2 component resin you can find and for filling I'd suggest wood filler/ wood putty. Get one or two cans of filler primer because it's essential and you'll be thankful for that material to exist. In case you're not on a budget then I'd go with the suggestions above: foam or rubber sheets.

Thanks, i'll try to do it as accurate as i can with a limited budget (Bc some materials are way too expensive where i live) using cardboard and some Eva foam that i have here.