clintp8807
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Were can i find some good temples to start a foam build for buzz! Looking great brother
Hello again! Apologies for the delay. I'm not the most active on this and had a busy couple of weeks.
The shoulders were actually one of the things I compromised to achieve the look I wanted for the chest. So I didn't have any shoulder 'pieces'.
I feel the design of the chest made this pretty inconspicuous.
The upper and lower arm pieces were padded inside so they sort of wedged on to my arm. The upper arm pieces had Velcro which stuck to a long sleeve t shirt which formed part of the stomach.
The forearm was just wedged and the elbow was trapped between the two.
This set up could be done better as after prolonged wear the lower arm in particular had a tendency to twist
Didn't use straps for the arms.
Yes it just rested on my shoulders. I added some padding to make more comfortable and tweak the position. It was designed based on my dimensions from small scale up so I didn't have any issue.
I ended up going pretty basic for this. I was tight on time but pretty happy with the result.
I had a long sleeve t shirt underneath with pipe insulation stitched in on the lower abdomen. I think it's shown on my build thread.
I look forward to it! I didn't have access to a thermoformer large enough so scrapped the idea.
Try this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B018R65J40/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_ocM0zbCS6CZWB
I'm sure you've come across this already anyway. If I put 'neon powder' into Amazon I get it.
I decided to not go with the glowing paint since I wasn't confident I'd get the colour I wanted.
rogelio
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Hello,
the model I am using is a papercraft made for paper created by "ELSO CRAFT".
can be found on the internet to download.
the author has a version of the patterns for foam that you can buy directly.
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rogelio
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I already have the pigment and paintings bought for the phosphorescent theme...
I am going to combine two techniques that I hope will give some effect according to the conditions where I can expose the suit.
First
I will paint all the green areas with a paint I found of a very similar green but that is phosphorescent.
Above this I will cover with some layers of a pigment used in lithography consisting of a pigment with a transparent coat that does not change the base color but is fluorescent.
Additionally I have hot silicon bars that are fluorescent that I hope to use in some particular places just to create edges. Maybe I use them only in the inner part of the neck because I'm not sure how badly the silicon will look.
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note: I have several days without being able to update, I hope to be able to catch up soon with the rhythm that I take of the pieces. so far the photos I uploaded are pieces that I worked on several months ago.
rogelio
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In September, I stopped work to be able to dedicate time to another cosplay that I should have in February.
I already picked up the Buzz but I have not had time to update the wip report. This something more advanced than the photos I show here.
Pieces that are half finished:
Boots (little advance)
Legs (adjusting measurements in patterns yet)
Cupula (working in a mold for thermoforming)
Wings (adjusting measures to enter all the pieces correctly)
This part is somewhat complicated because I am making it retractable
The rest is built, sealed and unpainted
The date that I have of goal to finish it is November
With the other cosplay I managed to win a selection contest and in November I appeared in the final with the Buzz. if I win in November I will have my national representation quota for Yamato Cosplay Cup
rogelio
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I am still in progress with the project
part of the advances has been in the mold to make the thermoforming of the dome
the process:
1) 3D model (find a friend)
2) from the model using software generate a pattern of layers to assemble the structure
3) Cut the pieces in cardboard and assemble the 3D
4) Fill with anime (also cut with patterns)
5) minor adjustments to complete the form
6) sanding, putty, sanding sanding sanding
please do not talk about costs
I live in Venezuela
part of the advances has been in the mold to make the thermoforming of the dome
the process:
1) 3D model (find a friend)
2) from the model using software generate a pattern of layers to assemble the structure
3) Cut the pieces in cardboard and assemble the 3D
4) Fill with anime (also cut with patterns)
5) minor adjustments to complete the form
6) sanding, putty, sanding sanding sanding
please do not talk about costs
I live in Venezuela
rogelio
New Member
After sanding the anime I gave him a layer of white glue to harden a bit.
from here he adds epoxy putty (bondo) and then touch up putty. Sand a lot until the curvature is very smooth.
I do not have photos of the piece already smooth. One of the domes is ready and the mold is working on the second one.
It really is a lot of work and there are several ways to do this differently. But in my case it is the one I found possible to make, I have access to a thermoforming machine and for that I need a mold.
rogelio
New Member
I lost my phone , a minute of silence on my phone ...
I have advances but without photos I'm sorry.
Advances:
- Molds for the dome: almost ready, there is very little left. I'm worried that maybe he misjudges the height and could hit his head. I'll have to solve this later. maybe add some material to raise the dome a little. This adjustment I have to do later.
- Left arm: I already have a panel that opens and closes. a piece of magnet and keeps the door very well. I can open it without problem with my hand and close it with a movement.
- Balaclava: I already have the main piece all sewn and with details. I'm working on the pieces that he wears in his ears. I opened some holes to improve listening because otherwise I will be completely deaf.
- Boots: little progress. Only some tests. But I'm not yet putting together the complete piece
- BackPack, Jet: I found a motor with gear that gives me good torque, I hope I can adapt it to open the wings. Although it is the part I most want to work correctly, I do not have much hope for it, many things can go wrong.
- Ship: For the presentation I have a fabric with the ship drawn. It's already complete and it really looks amazing. It is necessary to adjust the system of tubes to be able to assemble before the presentation.
Date of presentation: November
, a minute of silence on my phone ...I have advances but without photos I'm sorry.
Advances:
- Molds for the dome: almost ready, there is very little left. I'm worried that maybe he misjudges the height and could hit his head. I'll have to solve this later. maybe add some material to raise the dome a little. This adjustment I have to do later.
- Left arm: I already have a panel that opens and closes. a piece of magnet and keeps the door very well. I can open it without problem with my hand and close it with a movement.
- Balaclava: I already have the main piece all sewn and with details. I'm working on the pieces that he wears in his ears. I opened some holes to improve listening because otherwise I will be completely deaf.
- Boots: little progress. Only some tests. But I'm not yet putting together the complete piece
- BackPack, Jet: I found a motor with gear that gives me good torque, I hope I can adapt it to open the wings. Although it is the part I most want to work correctly, I do not have much hope for it, many things can go wrong.
- Ship: For the presentation I have a fabric with the ship drawn. It's already complete and it really looks amazing. It is necessary to adjust the system of tubes to be able to assemble before the presentation.
Date of presentation: November
