Nixie Guy
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As always, I am only interested in the mechanically challenging aspect of the build, so all the paint job is NOT mine. With that sorted out, here's my take on those gauntlets:
Rough vectorizing of a 3D model on youtube:
Scale "calculation":
Resize:
Of to lasercut the first pieces and build:
As always, working with cosplayers means you have to run in the end, so I had to improvise tons of pieces a week before the con. If that sounds like a lot of time, remember the girl had to paint them over, and we all have day jobs to attend to.
So there is no photos of the actual developement of the fingers and wrists.
Dettachable knuckles, so they don't get paint stains.
Final lighting. To maximize battery (2xAAA per gauntlet) they are normally OFF, and the girl actuates a simple lever switch to turn them on with her pinky fingers:
Final result. Paint is the key to bring them to life. All the merit of the color (and the rest of the costume) goes to her (Majorettee Cosplay)
Next year will see fully articulated gauntlets (servo driven).
Rough vectorizing of a 3D model on youtube:
Scale "calculation":
Resize:
Of to lasercut the first pieces and build:
As always, working with cosplayers means you have to run in the end, so I had to improvise tons of pieces a week before the con. If that sounds like a lot of time, remember the girl had to paint them over, and we all have day jobs to attend to.
So there is no photos of the actual developement of the fingers and wrists.
Dettachable knuckles, so they don't get paint stains.
Final lighting. To maximize battery (2xAAA per gauntlet) they are normally OFF, and the girl actuates a simple lever switch to turn them on with her pinky fingers:
Final result. Paint is the key to bring them to life. All the merit of the color (and the rest of the costume) goes to her (Majorettee Cosplay)
Next year will see fully articulated gauntlets (servo driven).
