First build- MK Vb with a touch of EOD

[EchoCosplay]

Teal and copper was my original colour scheme idea for a Mandalorian armour, but I think I've changed my mind on that one (making custom armour is SO challenging because I end up with too many ideas and colour schemes I want to do, lol). I'd considered going for an oxidized look but I don't think that's quite the colours I want to go for with this character.

 

[ElvenArcane]

Teal and copper was my original colour scheme idea for a Mandalorian armour, but I think I've changed my mind on that one (making custom armour is SO challenging because I end up with too many ideas and colour schemes I want to do, lol). I'd considered going for an oxidized look but I don't think that's quite the colours I want to go for with this character.

Fair enough! Just throwing out ideas as they come lol. I know the struggle of trying to decide on Mando armour. That was my original plan as well, before I made my spartan. Though I haven't completely forgotten it just yet. Maybe some day...

 

[EchoCosplay]

I'm definitely still planning a Mando at some point! Though my current colour scheme idea is metallic blue, antique gold, and white, with a black under suit. I need to get the colour scheme for that (and my Spartan!) figured out so I know what colour undersuit to make (especially important for the Mando vest, since the armour has to fit properly on top of it). I'm leaning towards just doing all black under suits because that's easiest, and goes with everything, lol. I'm also having the colour scheme problem with a custom Jedi since I don't really want to go with beige. I'm leaning towards blues or greens for that, but it will depend on what fabric I can find (I really don't want to try dyeing it, since it's really hard to get consistent colour across the amount of yardage a Jedi needs!).

 

[Drew]

Amazing detailing on the helmet and suit! That heavily weathered style is perfect for an EOD build. Even the color scheme screams EOD, bright like a walking hazard sign. That soft bag looks great too, where did you find it? I'd love to have one for my kit.

 

[ElvenArcane]

Amazing detailing on the helmet and suit! That heavily weathered style is perfect for an EOD build. Even the color scheme screams EOD, bright like a walking hazard sign. That soft bag looks great too, where did you find it? I'd love to have one for my kit.

Thank you! Yeah, that was definitely the intention lol. I took a lot of inspiration both from the bomb squad troopers from the clone wars, and the concept of “warning colours” from nature

As for the bag, I found it on Amazon. I highly recommend it. Great space and comfortable to wear. It’s got a nice little pouch on the top that fits a phone perfectly. Plus, it looks like it could actually belong on a Spartan lol. Here’s the link for it! On the condition that I get to see some pictures of it on your kit

 

[ElvenArcane]

It’s about time I finally get around to starting on the boots.

If anyone’s interested, I’d be happy to put together a little tutorial on how i weathered my armour with these. It’s not exactly a method I’d recommend, and there’s probably a hundred and one better ways of doing it, but it works.

 

[EchoCosplay]

I'm always interested in seeing the different methods people use for weathering! (And hearing their opinions on why it worked or didn't work.)

 

[ElvenArcane]

I'm always interested in seeing the different methods people use for weathering! (And hearing their opinions on why it worked or didn't work.)

The feedback is definitely appreciated! I’ll (theoretically) start putting something together soon

 

[ElvenArcane]

Nothing like doing a bit of painting between classes. I’m making good progress on gathering pictures for putting together a little tutorial so hopefully that’ll be something I’ll be able to finish up soon. Im also currently resisting the urge to build a second helmet. I’ll probably cave soon, but haven’t decided yet on which one I’d build.

But in other news, I accidentally left a door open while painting and let a mouse inside :/

I’ll take name suggestions, but the little dude’s in the process of being evicted.

 

[EchoCosplay]

Oh nooooo! I hope you're able to get the mouse out soon (if it's not already done). One of my cats found a baby mouse many years ago but given that he's been a pampered indoor cat his entire life he had no idea what to do with it, lol.

 

[ElvenArcane]

Tiny little update today. I got a bit lazy and took a break, next thing I know the cold weather’s rolled in, so I’m out working with a coat on.

I spent some time redoing all my strapping, making it a bit more neat and hopefully stronger. As well as finally attaching my knife.

I’m still putting off finishing the boots, but I should have enough pictures now to put together a little tutorial on how I weathered my armour. I’ll probably get around to putting that together eventually

 

[ElvenArcane]

Got a couple of rather late updates.

Finally finished up my boots, and I’m super happy with how they turned out. Size ended up being perfect (a bit wide, but I like the big, stompy look) and pretty comfortable. I’ve taken the full armour out a few times. Once for Halloween, and went to a small gaming con/market in time for the holidays.

I’ve also gotten back into digital art after quite the break and did myself up a little sticker design I’m hoping to have ready to hand out at my next con