Soft Parts Easy hex pattern neck seal based on Blue Realm pattern

[gmflex]

That looks real cool and I wouldn't mind trying it but are you able to move properly with it on eg. Looking up and down, and what not

It's not great for mobility, but good enough. The one I made out of foam instead of the hex material works better.

 

[Sierra 165]

Either way It's still really cool

 

[gmflex]

Either way It's still really cool

Thanks! It's easy to make so you could experiment with different materials.

 

[Spartan55]

That looks a lot more comfy than the silicon ones that I've seen. Is it? Just wounded so I know if I want to get a silicon one or make one like this.

 

[serenko3]

I may have to try this how well has it held up?

 

[gmflex]

I may have to try this how well has it held up?

It's a little beat up. Definitely not as durable as the foam one I made for Mark VI armor.
There's a new hex pattern fabric coming from cosplayfabrics.com that would probably work a lot better.

 

[Reclaimara]

It's a little beat up. Definitely not as durable as the foam one I made for Mark VI armor.
There's a new hex pattern fabric coming from cosplayfabrics.com that would probably work a lot better.

As cool as it might look, the pattern is VERY tiny, but the problem is with the material - it's leather-like.
From some people's experience, you will dehydrate very faster.

 

[Evolver79]

Just finished painting the neck seal wth Plastidip. I'll let it dry over night and see how it feels. Thank you for thread, it really helped!.

 

[tomboy]

How breathable is your Aero-mat neck seal? It looks like there's some open spaces between the hexes, but that Plastidip on top has got to make it hot.

 

[Evolver79]

I used an old under armor shirt as an inner liner. I'm hoping that will help the durability and make it more breathable. DragonCon will be the test as far as heat goes.

 

[EllaTheKea]

I used an old under armor shirt as an inner liner. I'm hoping that will help the durability and make it more breathable. DragonCon will be the test as far as heat goes.

Hopefully it keeps cool. If it does I might try something similar one day.

 

[gmflex]

I used an old under armor shirt as an inner liner. I'm hoping that will help the durability and make it more breathable. DragonCon will be the test as far as heat goes.

How did it work out?

 

[Evolver79]

How did it work out?

It works great! I spent six hours in costume, it was no more hot than what I am used to in my stormtrooper. I think the inner liner will help with the longevity being that the aero mat is not coming into direct contact with my skin or sweat.

 

[gmflex]

It works great! I spent six hours in costume, it was no more hot than what I am used to in my stormtrooper. I think the inner liner will help with the longevity being that the aero mat is not coming into direct contact with my skin or sweat.

Awesome! I like the liner idea. I may re-make mine that way.

 

[Noomicorn]

I've only used it on plasti-dip on metal and plastic, and it can rub off those. Does it rub off the fabric easily?

 

[Evolver79]

It's held up perfectly, no issues.

 

[animeloverlela]

How did you make the hex pattern in the visor?

 

[BDUB]

ah, I think it's the stony props hex visor, found here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/247993...ga_search_query=stony props&ref=sr_gallery_24

 

[animeloverlela]

ah, I think it's the stony props hex visor, found here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/247993557/newhex-patternflexible-visors?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=stony props&ref=sr_gallery_24

Thanks, will definitely be investing in them.

 

[Kevadrin]

Thank you for sharing, this helps me with researching ideas for my own suit.