Re: Boris Mzhen's 2013 Halloween Costume Contest Entry - Skyrim Daedric Armor
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Skyrim Daedric Armor - Foam Build (COMPLETE! Pic Heavy)
- Thread starter Boris Mzhen
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Boris Mzhen
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Re: Boris Mzhen's 2013 Halloween Costume Contest Entry - Skyrim Daedric Armor
I'm sure it can be reinforced with additional layers of foam. The weak points are at the seams where the hot glue is holding it together. This is not the best armor for LARP though since mobility is pretty restricted in it.
I'm sure it can be reinforced with additional layers of foam. The weak points are at the seams where the hot glue is holding it together. This is not the best armor for LARP though since mobility is pretty restricted in it.
Re: Boris Mzhen's 2013 Halloween Costume Contest Entry - Skyrim Daedric Armor
Thanks man. You did an absolutely awesome job.
Thanks man. You did an absolutely awesome job.
Boris Mzhen
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Re: Boris Mzhen's 2013 Halloween Costume Contest Entry - Skyrim Daedric Armor
Thank you!
Thank you!
Boris Mzhen
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Re: Boris Mzhen's 2013 Halloween Costume Contest Entry - Skyrim Daedric Armor
Thank you!
Nice work
Thank you!
Boris Mzhen
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Re: Boris Mzhen's 2013 Halloween Costume Contest Entry - Skyrim Daedric Armor
Note to self, don't over-stuff the duct tape dummy, or this happens over time:
Had to make a new one Used 1/3 as much stuffing this time and stronger duct tape. Finally have everything on the dummy:
Note to self, don't over-stuff the duct tape dummy, or this happens over time:
Had to make a new one
Used 1/3 as much stuffing this time and stronger duct tape. Finally have everything on the dummy:
Boris Mzhen
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I took the pepakura files, turned off tabs and reduced the fold threshold slightly (160%) then I joined as many edges as I could that looked almost flush to try to reduce the amount of pieces. It was not as simplified as many foam-ready files you see out there, I still had to work with a ton of pieces.
HannahRulz
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This is awesome! I cant believe you came in second place and not first! I have used plastics before and have just started using foam, and I feel limited by the thickness of it. It looks like you used different thicknesses of foam in different parts of the build, is that true? If so what types of foam did you use and were you able to source it from stores or the internet? I see the foam matts and maybe craft foam? Congrats!!
Boris Mzhen
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You're correct, I used 3 different thicknesses of foam (1/2", 1/4", and 3mm craft foam). I also sanded it down or built it up with multiple layers if I needed different thicknesses. The craft foam I got at art supply stores, and the thicker foam I ordered online in bulk, although you could find it in stores as well.
Vult Tavik
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I am amazed at the work you did here and the final result. I just got back to playing Skyrim last week and have been thinking about doing a project of my own this year. I have never worked with EVA before, but you make it look so awesome. I don't know if I will take on anything like this, but I will definitely come back and review this thread over and over about what "can" be accomplished.
Bravo!
Bravo!
Boris Mzhen
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Thank you! Let me know if you decide to start the project and have any questions!
Mintod
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Hey, just wondering if it would be possible for you to post your files. It would help majorly, since i have no experience in converting them to foam. I am really interested in starting this project, but am not sure if i would, if i had to do all that extra work.
Thanks.
And wonderful job by the way. It looks amazing
Thanks.
And wonderful job by the way. It looks amazing
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WebHead101
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That looks amazing
Montayva13
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This is absolutely amazing mate! Hope you don't mind me stealing a few ideas when I start my own build....
Emopanduh
New Member
My little brother asked me to make him a full set of daedric armor for otakon. He's 8. I have never made armor before nor have I ever worked with foam. All I've done in the past was make my costumes with fabric (since those characters don't wear armor). Do you have any tips or helpful hints that will help me accomplish this quest of mine?
Boris Mzhen
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This was my first time making armor as well, so its definitely possible for a first time project. I recommend researching as much as you can on foam building, this forum is a great resource. Try to make something simple first to get comfortable working with foam and pepakura templates. Check out JFCustom's thread for some info and lots of foam files to try:
http://www.therpf.com/f24/jfcustoms-foam-files-148889/
