<< I wish there was a bigger smiley. Thanks everyone for helping to get the thread moved!
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@ CrazedOne, DagothDraal, Annanymous, rickrtickr, drack, Toja, DYSTORTED, ACDC, and mannyledesm:
Thanks guys. The comments always help for motivation!
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Things are pretty busy at work/home right now, so I'm not sure how much build time I'll have this week... but until next time, keep buildin' guys!
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@ CrazedOne, DagothDraal, Annanymous, rickrtickr, drack, Toja, DYSTORTED, ACDC, and mannyledesm:
Thanks guys. The comments always help for motivation!
Thanks, vshore! So far, I’m definitely preferring to make my own templates instead of using pep. I find it much easier to scale and make adjustments as I go! For the template, I didn’t totally wrap the newsprint tight to my leg. There was some wiggle room, then I added a little more when I cleaned up the template. I didn’t really measure, just kind of eyeballed it. I also kept holding the foam up to my leg as I built the thigh to double check the diameter as I went. The last piece I added was the small inner thigh piece (the only place where it’s actually connected), which could easily be adjusted for the best fit. Foam thickness should definitely be accounted for though, because it makes a difference! For example: where the thigh snap closes, the diameter of my leg is just under 16,” but the diameter of the foam thigh is over 20.” Insanity!This looks great as always, and you make it look so easy. I when you made your template for the thigh, you wrapped it tight to your leg. Did you have to make any adjustments to account for the thickness of the foam? This way just seems so much easier than messing with pep templates.
My female spartan friend was just encountering the same "bathroom" problem... this should help!
Glad to help . Gotta look out for my fellow lady Spartans!Great idea with the clip! Going to have to integrate that into my girlfriend's thighs... Always good to have the female perspective, practical issues like that just sail over my head
Hahahaha, yes…yes it is. I stuffed the pants with some sheets. Yes, I rock dinosaurs sheets. Don’t judge . And yup, I can flip the template for the other thigh. The template is actually now cut into a bunch of small pieces, so none of the details will be missed!Is that a veloceraptor in your pants? lol
This is an amazing build, the details are awesome. Are you able to flip the template over to make the other thigh piece?
Thank you! Totally made my dayMoving this out of Noob section, into the Creation Discussion section... for now...
I will certainly be moving it into Elite as soon as it's done.
Your soft parts work is simply amazing, and your method to creating slick custom foam parts is fantastic. Love the shapes and curves you're able to achieve.
Keep up the great work!
Thanks Dave! You’re too kindHey! Lookie, Lookie!!!!
Well it's about time.... Noob Section.... (Pfft!) My A$$!
We'll deserved! Just a matter of time until your moved up to Elite!
Let me congratulate you in advance!
Thanks! For foam, I find it easier. But, definitely do whatever fits your work style best!Congrats on the move, Lil! Definitely deserved. As for the thigh, you've got me starting to think I should make my own templates as well when I start foam work on my armor!
Hehehe, thanks.Dang...you're thighs are looking great. The detail work is just amazing.
And in other NEWS Congrats on the big move.:cool NO more noob section for you.
Hahahaha…no worries. Yeah, I’ll be doing them in vinyl. But they will actually be attached to the thigh and be able to open as well, similar to how the arm seals on the chest can open.congrats on the move! and dang those thighs are awesome, it fits so well, i cant wait to see the finished product. for the inner part of the thigh, those three wrap around things, are you going to put those on the undersuit, because i imagine it would be a little difficult to put them on the thigh piece itself with how you made the thigh unbuckle in the middle of where those pieces are.
*after re reading I think what i am talking about is what you called the leg seal so nvm haha muh bad*
Thanks Crimmson . My plan is to hide all buckles and straps…but we’ll see how that goes!I wonder if we can vote to move this build into the top 25 works in process not only for craftsmanship but for innovation as well. The under armor is her own unique design, attaching each piece individually so that the suit articulates easier, I don't remember seeing any visable buckles or straps, I am sure that I have probably left out a lot more reason why, but she has my vote.
Thank you Hyper! I still have a long way to go before I get there!Im with everyone else amazing build, Congrats on the move out of the noob section hopefully you will be joining us soon in the Elite section
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Things are pretty busy at work/home right now, so I'm not sure how much build time I'll have this week... but until next time, keep buildin' guys!