Thor comic/movie armor help??

[GBrittelleJr]

Basically, I need advice on how to replicate this plate armor used on Thor's arms from the comic and upcoming movie:

I don't want to just draw a grid on silver vinyl; I want each plate to reflect differently like it's shown to in the movie/books. Any ideas??

Thanks!

 

[VersionUp]

that will be an interesting project. But I'm assuming molded latex or silicone(?)

 

[GBrittelleJr]

I figured the movie was sculpted and cast rubber. I was hoping for a simplier approach. It's not for a Thor replica suit, just one that uses the same type of armor so it just needs to get the similar effect across.

 

[WarpedScale]

I'm sure you could find some tutorials out there on scale mail that would be more of a fit for your project. Just gotta weed through them to find the style you'd like.

Ryu

 

[GBrittelleJr]

I think I found a great solution: 1/2" flat nickel plated metal studs. The kind you find on belts in Hot Topic, but larger and flat, not a pyramid. I get 1000 for $80, which gives me a few hundred to spare if my estimations are correct.