WIP ESB style chest armor

[Broadway204]

Hi folks,

I just thought I would share my latest project with you all.

I am fairly new to the forum and have always wanted to make a Darth Vader costume. I have trolled the forums for information and guidance on this project and have found some great people along the way.

The Plan:

Create a buck to which a mold can be fabricated.
Use the mold to cast a fiberglass piece.
Use the above methods to fab the other pieces and complete a 501st ready costume.

The Upper Chest Armor:

I decided to start easy with the chest armor. I began by creating a template in photoshop and printed it out. I then laid out that template on a .25 " chunk of sintra I had left over from another project.

After cutting the basic shape out I began forming it with a heat gun.

I really wasn't happy with the shape of the shoulder folds so I got back to heating and bending till I got to a shape that sits better on my shoulders.


I think I will use the heat gun again to fix a couple of minor things before I continue.

Next step adding the raised sections of the armor. I invite you to comment and give your suggestions. I am going for a 501st worthy costume.

More to come
Thanks
Richard

 

[hc8719]

Any progress? Keeping it coming!

 

[Broadway204]

Not yet I have been very busy as of late with a new job and my podcast.

 

[toothboy]

KILLER. I was looking for a tutorial EXACTLY like this. I'd like to do a Robocop chest for a display bust and I have ZERO experience with sintra. This is exactly what I needed.

PLEASE continue to post progress pics, and the more info the better@!!

Great job!