New cosplay builder

[Derrick G]

Hello,

I am new to the cosplay community. I am currently working on a predator build for Halloween/comic con 2019, Does anyone have any Blades for wrist Gauntlet for sale.

I don't have the Machinery to cut out a set. I will also share photos of my work so far for advice, tips and constructive criticism.

 

[vebo1]

Hey welcome to the Predatorium. Their are different types of blade material , plastic, metal, foam, etc. you will have to be a little more precise.

 

[Derrick G]

Hello, I'm looking for something Strong, a firm foam or plastic at best, but stronger than cardboard..lol. Nothing too expensive, I'm on a E-5 budget... I have tried to make a set but I am a bit anal with detail and I don't have tools or machinery to get them like I want. Anyone who can help is welcome. I have started fabricating my gauntlets and feet, ill share pics later.

 

[vebo1]

Here is a suggestion real cost effective go to a hobby shop . Im not sure where your located but get a couple pieces of balsa wood which is easy to carve download the gauntlet template trace the pattern about three time Glue then together using wood glue . Sand it down to bevel the edges . You can just use acrylic paint and spray gloss to seal it. Or in my case I got some 1/8” adhesive foam to cover the sides . No need for big saw just an exacto knife

 

[Shoguno]

Derrick G hello and welcome to Predatorium .....I cannot wait to see your costume updates my friend

 

[lazybones88]

Welcome and interested to see what you come up with!!!

 

[Derrick G]

Hello all, I have some photos to share. I am working on the wrist gauntlets , shin armor and feet so far. I am a beginner and I am learning along the way better short cuts in steps being each piece is duplicated. This set is the start of the left arm gauntlet.

 

[Derrick G]

I added some battel damage and then plasti dipped.....

 

[Derrick G]

The feet, I took 4' foam traced the bottom of a pair some "Army boots that had a "hole" in the bottom" ... and cut out the foam

to fit over the boot like a cover..

 

[Derrick G]

The right arm Gauntlet, I went for the single blade look, I used a sword from a Halloween toy and cut it down to fit. take a look

 

[Derrick G]

And the Plasti Dipped ......

 

[Texas predator]

WOW!! This is amazing WORK I like the approach your taking, there's some GREAT ideas going on here!! I can't wait to see MORE!!

 

[Angrychutney]

Loving it so far, really creative ..... Keep at it the results are so worth it

 

[lazybones88]

Looking great. Great use of the materials and ideas you have come up with. Keep up the good work.

 

[Derrick G]

WOW!! This is amazing WORK I like the approach your taking, there's some GREAT ideas going on here!! I can't wait to see MORE!!

Thanks … more to come soon.

 

[Derrick G]

Looking great. Great use of the materials and ideas you have come up with. Keep up the good work.

Thank you.... appreciate the feed back.

 

[Derrick G]

Loving it so far, really creative ..... Keep at it the results are so worth it

Thank you... I will keep at it

 

[Red2]

The googly eyes.

Awesome.

 

[Derrick G]

The googly eyes.

Awesome.

LOL.. Thanks

 

[Shoguno]

Derrick G It is looking DOPE man! Continue the hard work .... for myself I am waiting for magnets to come by mail....