Rabbit13 Budget suit build

[Badgerhunter27]

What size Backer did you use?, and Ill fallow that up with what size of piping also, thinking im proble going this direction with my beads and I have 3/4 in backer.

 

[Rabbit1]

yeah it breathes very well, its still quite heavy though due to the copper pipe.

Anyway heres some pictures of various bits i've been working on.

the "budgeted" rig and new blade, i have another set of drawer sliders waiting. so far its turning out quite well, i keep saying "budgeted" but what i truly mean is, built-from-whatever-is-laying-around-my-garage, but its easier to say "budgeted"

I painted my thigh plate

and i decided that this pred is going to be a badblood, so i took the old rubies bio cut it up and slung paint at it. i like the way it came out, but i'm always looking for improvement so if anyone has any comments or criticism speak up!

What size Backer did you use?, and Ill fallow that up with what size of piping also, thinking im proble going this direction with my beads and I have 3/4 in backer.

i used 3/4 and covered them in a mixture of black paint and liquid latex. I suggest you use a sponge to brush and stipple the latex on, it'll give a nice texture to the dreads. Also definitely use the copper pipe beads the weight will weigh the dreads down and it'll look more natural

 

[Badgerhunter27]

what was the diameter of the copper pipe you used?

 

[Rabbit1]

what was the diameter of the copper pipe you used?

3/4" as well. i recommend you take a small bit of backer rod with you when choosing the right pipe though just as a test. There shouldn't be a problem though, mine slid right on, and i secured them with just a drop or two of super glue just as an extra precaution.

 

[Badgerhunter27]

Ahh sweet, thanks man I just think the copper gives it a better look then pvc would.

 

[CelticPredator1]

Nice one dude, just goes to show that you dont need to be rich to afford a good suit. You just need good vision a little imagination and a lot of hard work and dedication. Well done mate Superb job!

 

[Rabbit1]

Not really a big huge update, just a "this project isn't dead" kind of update. Recently i learned how to solder, and decided to breathe a bit more detail into celtic helmet. I put 2 different circuits into it, one set of red LEDs for the laser, and 4 green/yellow LEDS into the eyes.

 

[PredatrHuntr]

Great shot! I like the way the yellow LED's glow show off the outline of the eyes on the outside. Great mod to an awesome Bio!

 

[Doombasher15]

I saw tht you used backer rod there and that's what ive done for mine as well, but i was just wondering how well the paint is staying on for you? Mine isn't bad but itll chip away in due time. Jw wondering what paint u used? oh and how'd you form the tips too? I used an exacto-knife and scraped it away but im always interested in other ways of doing things? Thanks and keep up the great work, it looks great :down:

 

[Rabbit1]

I saw tht you used backer rod there and that's what ive done for mine as well, but i was just wondering how well the paint is staying on for you? Mine isn't bad but itll chip away in due time. Jw wondering what paint u used? oh and how'd you form the tips too? I used an exacto-knife and scraped it away but im always interested in other ways of doing things? Thanks and keep up the great work, it looks great :down:

I used 3/4" backer rod and covered in a latex and black paint mixture. just regular black paint. Its been since awhile since ive made them and ive noticed some of the latex are sticking to each other, and when i pull them apart it makes a small hole in the dreads. But nothing a bit of latex cant fix.

As for the tips i used a scissor and made as many small cuts going all the way around the tip then used a Bic lighter to melt away any hard edges and tried to make it all smooth

 

[Doombasher15]

I used 3/4" backer rod and covered in a latex and black paint mixture. just regular black paint. Its been since awhile since ive made them and ive noticed some of the latex are sticking to each other, and when i pull them apart it makes a small hole in the dreads. But nothing a bit of latex cant fix.

As for the tips i used a scissor and made as many small cuts going all the way around the tip then used a Bic lighter to melt away any hard edges and tried to make it all smooth

Ah kool, yea i used the 3/4" backer rod tht i found at homehardware and sparyed it with spray paint but it peels every now and then. and the scissor idea sounds so much easier then what i was doing lmao thanks so much cant wait to see the turnout of your suit, keep up the good work

 

[Tyson1]

wow this is shaping up to be awesome! Great work and ill keep an eye on this thread

 

[Rabbit1]

Finally finished the bare bones of my blade mechanism and threw together a hinged housing. Discovered that sign plastic is REALLY easy to comeby in my town....we can say its a STEAL Gonna scrap some more to finish the base of the gauntlets. Pics later in the day. sorry bit lazy at the moment.

 

[Knightviper09]

I'm going to like this suit. LOL I like how you did the face mask and put dreads on the mask. Also the paint up on the armor is tight. Definitely post more progress pics.

 

[Darth Pinhead]

I used 3/4" backer rod and covered in a latex and black paint mixture. just regular black paint. Its been since awhile since ive made them and ive noticed some of the latex are sticking to each other, and when i pull them apart it makes a small hole in the dreads. But nothing a bit of latex cant fix.

Have you tried wiping baby powder over each dread and then take a damp soft cloth to wipe off the powder? George may have a better answer, but it would seem to me from what I've read, you'd need to powder post-latex due to latex's stickiness.

Ah kool, yea i used the 3/4" backer rod tht i found at homehardware and sparyed it with spray paint but it peels every now and then. and the scissor idea sounds so much easier then what i was doing lmao thanks so much

Now this may just be crazy talk, more or less a brainstorm here, but I'm wondering if you could prop a hot iron up on end and roll the tip of the backer rod down the iron to make it more conical? If it were me, I'd start with a low setting and slowly increase the heat until it worked. Of course, I'd use a really long extension cord and do it in the middle of the back yard "just in case" with a bucket of water nearby . Oh, and definitely vid it up for future YouTube Instructional or comedy, whichever

 

[Doombasher15]

Have you tried wiping baby powder over each dread and then take a damp soft cloth to wipe off the powder? George may have a better answer, but it would seem to me from what I've read, you'd need to powder post-latex due to latex's stickiness.



Now this may just be crazy talk, more or less a brainstorm here, but I'm wondering if you could prop a hot iron up on end and roll the tip of the backer rod down the iron to make it more conical? If it were me, I'd start with a low setting and slowly increase the heat until it worked. Of course, I'd use a really long extension cord and do it in the middle of the back yard "just in case" with a bucket of water nearby . Oh, and definitely vid it up for future YouTube Instructional or comedy, whichever

Omg that sounds like it would work actually! I'll give it a go and take pics too and ill tell ya if it works unless someone else does it b4 i do Thanks for the idea