Captain America Avengers Costume 2012 WIP - ceije
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ceije1010
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Man when they say wait seven days for that paint to cure they mean it. Shield is clear coated and buffed and below are the images for the hardware for the rear of the shield. Made from leather and aluminum and some rivets I had laying around.
Handle
Handle leather
Handle with leather
Strap
Placed on the rear of the shield w/ JB weld (not sure how it will hold, I'll update)
Handle
Handle leather
Handle with leather
Placed on the rear of the shield w/ JB weld (not sure how it will hold, I'll update)
payton paison
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The star looks great! You gave me inspiration to go back and put the metal on my shield for the star.
Where can you find copper epoxy? Lowe's ?
Where can you find copper epoxy? Lowe's ?
ceije1010
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Thanks.
You can find it at home depot but I'm guessing lowes would have it too. I think Gorilla glue makes it. Bonded perfectly on the star
phantomknight
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great work so far man. I can't wait to see the rest. That shield is EPIC!!
Chris Fields
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If you ever have a problem with the bond on the handles, try increasing the surface area of the metal brackets that glue to the shield, so you can spread the load out more.
ceije1010
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Thanks, I'm getting hung up on the costume right now. Having to master sewing skills which I lack.
ceije1010
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Thanks Chris, I'm going to do that on the next shield. so it goes with the curvature more.
halowarmor
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Looking Good dude
jrenemtz321
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this is looking fantastic
ceije1010
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Thanks for all the kudos. Much appreciated.
I've sewn my first part to the costume tonight and my first time ever sewing anything not by hand.
They are pretty simple gauntlets for the gloves I have coming in. I used forearm CE armor from a motorcycle jacket I had then made some socks for them cut out a center hole to slide them in and my arm then to keep them tight another hole for my thumb. I may tweak them here or there but for now they are good. I have a red webbed belt I'm using for the straps.
I've sewn my first part to the costume tonight and my first time ever sewing anything not by hand.
They are pretty simple gauntlets for the gloves I have coming in. I used forearm CE armor from a motorcycle jacket I had then made some socks for them cut out a center hole to slide them in and my arm then to keep them tight another hole for my thumb. I may tweak them here or there but for now they are good. I have a red webbed belt I'm using for the straps.
ceije1010
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With a little bit of brush touch up on the red it came out great. Perfect red I was going for and holds well with the leather and doesn't crack. Only thing is I forgot my color wheel and went to paint blue on the palms and it took a few brushed on coats and a blow dryer to set right.
TheCrusader
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nice job. looking great!
ceije1010
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Thanks. Much Appreciated
ceije1010
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I've come to learn I can work with metal but cloth and sewing is not my strong suit. But I'm giving it a shot anyways and then I'll rework it as I go (lots of crooked lines)
I finally finished the helmet with the ear pieces attached as of 15 minutes ago
My sewing job so far. I guess its ok for someone who has never sewn before(pats self on back)
I finally finished the helmet with the ear pieces attached as of 15 minutes ago
My sewing job so far. I guess its ok for someone who has never sewn before(pats self on back)
