Child-sized Stormtrooper Tutorial *PICS*

[Trooper TK409]

I just posted a new tutorial on my site for a surprisingly easy kid-sized Stormtrooper costume. Andy, one of my site visitors contributed the Mini-Trooper write-up and photos exclusively for us. The secret is craft foam

 

[blewis17]

Awesome. Why didn't people do this when I was a kid?. I want to see Fett next.

 

[SethB6025]

Nice. That would go nicely with the TE2 bucket I just gave my son for his 5th bday. Now only if I can talk him out of wanting to be "Avatar" for Halloween. :lol

 

[Darth Kahnt]

Great tutorial, thanks Chris.

Im going to pass it on to a friend of mine who is looking to make a Trooper suit for his son for Halloween.

 

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Great tutorial, thanks Chris.

Im going to pass it on to a friend of mine who is looking to make a Trooper suit for his son for Halloween.
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Beats the hell out of that fireman outfit. :lol

 

[rigormortis]

That is awesome. We actually have a request from a Candlelighters kid for a suit of armor and I thought of Briar's Armor, but it seems they're not doing them again. So as a fall back, this seems like just the thing.

Thanks for posting it, Chris.

Kev

 

[TK1536]

I can hear TrooperMaster running down the hall right now... going to post pics of his amazing sculptures. :thumbsup

 

[AlderaanGirl]

How cute is that?. B) I think its great. Thanks for sharing Chris

 

[Trooper TK409]

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Awesome. Why didn't people do this when I was a kid?. I want to see Fett next.
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See the Mini-Fett tutorial on my Fett page. (scroll to the bottom)

 

[Darth Kahnt]

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See the Mini-Fett tutorial on my Fett page. (scroll to the bottom)

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Man, you're just full of good news these past couple of days... :lol

 

[Clutch]

Ok, fess up, who was checking out the moms in the background? :lol

 

[TK1536]

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Ok, fess up, who was checking out the moms in the background? :lol
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Now that you mentioned it, I had to go back and look. :angel

 

[troopermaster]

Look good Chris :thumbsup

I'm making a suit for my 3 year old son,but vacformed plastic.Done some test pulls but need to crack on with it.Other things getting in the way of progress as usual :unsure

 

[Trooper TK409]

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...I'm making a suit for my 3 year old son,but vacformed plastic....
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Keep us posted on that.

 

[WebChief]

Chris, those are great. So cute.

 

[dkwd]

Great work on both.

Definately bookmarking for next year's costumes.

David

 

[TK 9393]

Chris, I swear how do you find the time.
I'm married and the blessed father of two daughters and I can barely find the time to enjoy this crazy hobby...
I mean really brother you are my hero...........

You realize this is also the cheapest answer to a the trooper costume .

 

[Lunchbox]

Awesome work on the costumes, gotta love the kiddie armor.
I can't wait to see your armor Troopermaster, it'll be a pure work of art i'm sure. Lots of talent on the board.
I am in the process of Vac-ing my 3 yr olds TD armor, It's a tad bit large on him, but I wanted him to be able to wear a sweat shirt/pants under it to stay warm.
Link to a few pics to anyone interested, hope it works...
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/thewampacave@s...460762328354178

 

[troopermaster]

Nice work Lunchbox,looks great.

I'll have to get some pics of what I have formed so far of my 3 year old sons suit.I've done some test pulls in 1.5mm so I can get an idea on how well it looks on him.I have done some mods to the moulds then will form in 2mm or 2.5mm.

-Paul.

 

[Trooper TK409]

Wow Lunchbox - super impressive.