My Mirkwood Elven Palace Guard Cosplay (the Hobbit)

[JDGallardo08]

Hello and greetings from Puerto Rico !
As the title mentioned , I'm currently working on my "Mirkwood Palace guard" armor .
I plan on using the less amount of synthetic material as possible . Therefore I'll be using steel and leather for the armor .
Going to use a combination of 16 gauge and 20 gauge steel for the helmet and armor.
Planning on having it ready for the premiere of The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies,(lets see if they allow me to use it in the mall XD jajaja)

Reference pictures on the armor :


Process Pictures :

Started working on the helmet. I used an old "bascinet "helmet top that I made a couple of months ago (16 gauge steel) .



Began to alter it . forming the leaves on the sides .





I will continue working on it during this week . I plan to have it ready before Friday .


More updates will be coming soon .
Have an awesome day !!! =)

 

[JDGallardo08]

Updates : Continued working on the helmet . 65 % ready


Patterns of the Spaulders (to me made out of steel)


Working on the vest (the scales are gonna be riveted on the vest)


More updates coming soon

 

[Sporkey]

This was one of my absolute favorite costumes from the films, an it looks like you are well on your way to doing it justice. I can't wait to see it finished!

 

[JDGallardo08]

Thanks Friend !
And More Updates on the project :
1. Continued working on the helmet ! I plan to finish it between tomorrow and Wednesday:



2.Continued working on the vest . The only things that are missing are the straps and to finish adding the metal Scales:




More Updates coming soon =)

 

[JDGallardo08]

Updates from Today :
The helmet is about 90% ready need to add a couple of things and finish painting it

Trying it on


As much as it hurts me ..started painting it



More Updates Coming soon

 

[JDGallardo08]

Updates on the project :
1) Finished painting the helmet and weathered it



My two Elf helmets

2) Finished working with the vest
(nota: The only section that will have scales is the one that is visible and not covered by the fabric )

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[Killtime]

I come from a family of metal workers, so I can appreciate what it is like to work with metal. I have to say that you have done an excellent job, metal working is no easy task.

I am going to go out on a limb and guess you used stick weld as opposed to mig with the gauge of steel you had there?

 

[Guri]

Fabulous. Thank you so much for showing the work in progress. :thumbsup

 

[JDGallardo08]

Thanks Friends
And answering Killtime question: Yes I used a Stick weld for the helmet , i have plans on obtaining a mig soon , but for now im using this

Some Minor Updates on the Project

1) The helmet is Officially finished

2) Started working on the armor for the arms




More Updates coming soon

 

[JDGallardo08]

More Updates on the Project :
Continued working on the arm armor and the rest of the kit. Finished most of the project, but I still need to make the greaves , belt , cape, and change the green tunic for a more golden brown one .

1) upper and lower Arm armor is ready !




2)Finished adding the metal scales to the war skirt


3) Trying on what I have ready until the moment !




More Updates will be coming soon

 

[geek]

This is a gorgeous build. Thank you so much for sharing!

 

[TheElfTailor]

Wow. Looks fab. And it's shiny, I'm a sucker for shiny. lol
But seriously, top notch work, glad you're sharing this.

 

[JDGallardo08]

Final Updates : Finished Project
Its been a long and awesome project ! Now I'm ready to use it to go and see The Hobbit Battle of the Five Armies on Thursday !

Hope you enjoy !


On Friday I'll post more pictures from Thursday

 

[JDGallardo08]

In the following link you will find a video where I'm trying on the armor and testing the movement . I'm Happy with how the project turned out =D

 

[JDGallardo08]

Greetings friends Here posting some pictures from last night when a group and I went to see the Hobbit !

 

[EyeintheSky]

You have done an incredible job, congratulations!!!