Protoman! (making the armor real)
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The Ronin
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Re: Protoman! and child's Megaman build (Starting with a vintage HGU-26/P flight helm
Thanks! I was really hoping to have this done for tomorrow night, but family obligations and setbacks have pushed it back a few days. I should be good by next week for NanDesuKan.Wow, I am loving the look of that helmet! I always had a soft spot for Protoman. And your son is just too cute for words
I can't wait to see this one complete.
The Ronin
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Re: Protoman! and child's Megaman build (Starting with a vintage HGU-26/P flight helm
So! More updates! YAY!
I've partially assembled the helmet and done the edge lining. The visor and crest is in place, just need to finish the ear cups and attach them.
The crest and visor assembled
2012-09-09_23-48-40_790 by RoninsArt, on Flickr
The backside. I thought you guys might like a look at the dual visor setup.
2012-09-09_23-53-10_377 by RoninsArt, on Flickr
Ear cups / chin extensions prior to red paint.
2012-09-09_18-40-34_168 by RoninsArt, on Flickr
Helmet shell with the visor and crest attached.
2012-09-10_00-36-43_706 by RoninsArt, on Flickr
2012-09-10_00-36-59_450 by RoninsArt, on Flickr
2012-09-10_00-37-07_265 by RoninsArt, on Flickr
And finally the iconic yellow scarf. Anyone have good reccomendations for how to weather the ends a bit?
Protoman "scarf' by RoninsArt, on Flickr
Thanks! I'm very happy with how they turned out. I'm planning on fininshing skinning them tonight.
I'd love to see it!
So! More updates! YAY!
I've partially assembled the helmet and done the edge lining. The visor and crest is in place, just need to finish the ear cups and attach them.
The crest and visor assembled
2012-09-09_23-48-40_790 by RoninsArt, on Flickr
The backside. I thought you guys might like a look at the dual visor setup.
2012-09-09_23-53-10_377 by RoninsArt, on Flickr
Ear cups / chin extensions prior to red paint.
2012-09-09_18-40-34_168 by RoninsArt, on Flickr
Helmet shell with the visor and crest attached.
2012-09-10_00-36-43_706 by RoninsArt, on Flickr
2012-09-10_00-36-59_450 by RoninsArt, on Flickr
2012-09-10_00-37-07_265 by RoninsArt, on Flickr
And finally the iconic yellow scarf. Anyone have good reccomendations for how to weather the ends a bit?
Protoman "scarf' by RoninsArt, on Flickr
Re: Protoman! and child's Megaman build (Starting with a vintage HGU-26/P flight helm
can't wait to see the end result!! is cute!!!
can't wait to see the end result!! is cute!!!
The Ronin
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Re: Protoman! and child's Megaman build (Starting with a vintage HGU-26/P flight helm
Thanks guys! This will probably be my last update before my convention this weekend. I still have a crap ton to finish, and I'm expected at the hotel tomorrow afternoon. T_T
I got some more work done on the helmet last night, and I learned I need to pad the forehead quite a bit more to keep it from falling in my face. Ear cups got some weathering done, and I finished skinning one of the boots.
protoman boot skinned by RoninsArt, on Flickr
Thanks guys! This will probably be my last update before my convention this weekend. I still have a crap ton to finish, and I'm expected at the hotel tomorrow afternoon. T_T
I got some more work done on the helmet last night, and I learned I need to pad the forehead quite a bit more to keep it from falling in my face. Ear cups got some weathering done, and I finished skinning one of the boots.
protoman boot skinned by RoninsArt, on Flickr
Kavan
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Re: Protoman! and child's Megaman build (Starting with a vintage HGU-26/P flight helm
O___O
That's pretty sick.
Thanks guys! This will probably be my last update before my convention this weekend. I still have a crap ton to finish, and I'm expected at the hotel tomorrow afternoon. T_T
I got some more work done on the helmet last night, and I learned I need to pad the forehead quite a bit more to keep it from falling in my face. Ear cups got some weathering done, and I finished skinning one of the boots.
protoman boot skinned by RoninsArt, on Flickr
O___O
That's pretty sick.
The Ronin
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Re: Protoman! and child's Megaman build (Starting with a vintage HGU-26/P flight helm
OKAY, OKAY!!!
Interesting lesson learned, don't make custom fit armor pieces for a 2 year old. My son outgrew the bracer and boots in 2 WEEKS :facepalm
He still shoved his hand in the gun arm and went, "PEW PEW PEW!" to every camera that pointed his direction. :lol
As for Protoman, I didn't get all the details I wanted done. I settled on the shirt and pants and just wore a black long sleeve T and my Gi pants. I'll fix that later.
P1060576 by dmgice, on Flickr
P1060574 by dmgice, on Flickr
The helmet turned out absolutely badass, and I got tons of complements on it all weekend. I usually walked around with the visor up, and it had people flipping out when I'd slide it down.
Down the road, I'll glass the gun, boots, and bracer so that I can give them the same hardened, battle damaged look that the helmet has. Also I'll buy or make a charcoal grey military style jacket and matching pants that are more fitted and go with the look I want.
OKAY, OKAY!!!
Interesting lesson learned, don't make custom fit armor pieces for a 2 year old. My son outgrew the bracer and boots in 2 WEEKS :facepalm
He still shoved his hand in the gun arm and went, "PEW PEW PEW!" to every camera that pointed his direction. :lol
As for Protoman, I didn't get all the details I wanted done. I settled on the shirt and pants and just wore a black long sleeve T and my Gi pants. I'll fix that later.
P1060576 by dmgice, on Flickr
P1060574 by dmgice, on Flickr
The helmet turned out absolutely badass, and I got tons of complements on it all weekend. I usually walked around with the visor up, and it had people flipping out when I'd slide it down.
Down the road, I'll glass the gun, boots, and bracer so that I can give them the same hardened, battle damaged look that the helmet has. Also I'll buy or make a charcoal grey military style jacket and matching pants that are more fitted and go with the look I want.
The Ronin
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Re: Protoman! and child's Megaman build (Starting with a vintage HGU-26/P flight helm
Thanks!
Alpha Proto
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Re: Protoman! and child's Megaman build (Starting with a vintage HGU-26/P flight helm
Nice work! It all came together very nice!
The helmet looks amazing!
Looks like you two had a lot of fun!
I was expecting a belt, and for the front of the feet to cover your knees.
Nice work! It all came together very nice!
The helmet looks amazing!
Looks like you two had a lot of fun!
I was expecting a belt, and for the front of the feet to cover your knees.
The Ronin
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Re: Protoman! and child's Megaman build (Starting with a vintage HGU-26/P flight helm
I'm thinking of extending the boots over the knee, but I have to adjust them a bit more anyways. Also, a belt will happen when I make the correct top and pants.
I'm thinking of extending the boots over the knee, but I have to adjust them a bit more anyways. Also, a belt will happen when I make the correct top and pants.
The Ronin
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Re: Protoman! and child's Megaman build (Starting with a vintage HGU-26/P flight helm
I picked up a pattern to use as the base for Protoman. I really want a different feel for the character, so I felt that a classic military style jacket and pant will work better than just the traditional spandex (which wouldn't work on my physique anyway) :lol
I'll be using the upper portion of the blue jacket in the pic with the shorter lower on the grey, possibly even shorter than that.
Any suggestions on type of fabric to use that will breathe decently but still look futuristic? The helmet and scarf are warm enough as is, I don't want to die in this thing. :confused
Also, I picked up some LEDs and wiring bits to light the ears on the helmet, and light up the gun as well. Just gotta figure out how to attach the momentary buttons inside the Protocannon. (sorry, no pics of that)
I picked up a pattern to use as the base for Protoman. I really want a different feel for the character, so I felt that a classic military style jacket and pant will work better than just the traditional spandex (which wouldn't work on my physique anyway) :lol
I'll be using the upper portion of the blue jacket in the pic with the shorter lower on the grey, possibly even shorter than that.
Any suggestions on type of fabric to use that will breathe decently but still look futuristic? The helmet and scarf are warm enough as is, I don't want to die in this thing. :confused
Also, I picked up some LEDs and wiring bits to light the ears on the helmet, and light up the gun as well. Just gotta figure out how to attach the momentary buttons inside the Protocannon. (sorry, no pics of that)
The Ronin
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Re: Protoman! (Starting on a real uniform)
I'm having trouble finding a fabric that I like for the suit in a price that I can afford. Why is awesome fabric so expensive? :cry
In other news, I've been playing around with LEDs in the gun portion! The outer barrels will have red LEDs and the center will be yellow.
Protocannon light test. by RoninsArt, on Flickr
Yeah, I'm really happy with them. Just a little more work and I think they'll be PERFECT.
I'm having trouble finding a fabric that I like for the suit in a price that I can afford. Why is awesome fabric so expensive? :cry
In other news, I've been playing around with LEDs in the gun portion! The outer barrels will have red LEDs and the center will be yellow.
Protocannon light test. by RoninsArt, on Flickr
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