PapaSola
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So I’m putting together a plan for my next costume I don’t want to spoil what it is until I’ve finished it I’ll drop details here and there but nothing specific,
I’ve started a budget for what resources I’m gonna have to buy, mostly looking at Amazon,
So far looking roughly around $177+ not bad for a budget but then comes the helmet which is gonna be another $160, not quite a fan of that but it is being commissioned so I’ll take it.
For the first bit of the build I’ll be focusing on the undetrsuit, I haven’t really ever focused on an undersuit for costumes, mostly worn black multicam shirt and pants however this build needs a little more than that, so im either about to save $60 by dying an old flight suit or I’m gonna have to buy a new one, I’ve never dyed clothes before but I’ll definitely post my “how to” if it works, worst case my green flight suit is no longer green,
Second, after the undersuit ordeal is done I want to focus on strapping, currently the only thing on my ODST costume for strapping is the shoulder and boots, well this costume I’m doing has a lot of straps, going everywhere (I’ll deny whatever guess you have), anyways for strapping I’ve learned they don’t have to have a purpose but rather just a cosmetic, I’ll have to run a few straps to hold the armor and the rest to fit the look.
third, the minor details, i have yet to find a file for this thigh attachment but the nice thing, i think i can use foam to make it, remember this is a build that’s going to be a bit of secret until its finished.
The armor itself is going to be 3D printed, i may consider foam here and there, and ive looked into making some metal bits that I’ll ask a buddy about.
Questions I have for others to help me figure out,
1. I have yet to figure how but I’d like to have an AR be able to magnetize to my back, the only issue this armor doesn’t exactly have good placement for magnets (no spoilers)
2. I’ve got an idea for this one but I want to paint a decal rather then using a sticker, I think a stencil will work
3. Electronics, I want to at hear, talk and breath/clear visor, all I need is a couple of good fans but in regards to hearing and talking, I have no idea how to do that(I wonder where I can find tips for that) edit: adding links that could help me later Simple Helmet Speaker System
In the mean time I’m going to continue working on my plan for this next project, and if you already know what it is then uh don’t spoil!!!!
I’ve started a budget for what resources I’m gonna have to buy, mostly looking at Amazon,
So far looking roughly around $177+ not bad for a budget but then comes the helmet which is gonna be another $160, not quite a fan of that but it is being commissioned so I’ll take it.
For the first bit of the build I’ll be focusing on the undetrsuit, I haven’t really ever focused on an undersuit for costumes, mostly worn black multicam shirt and pants however this build needs a little more than that, so im either about to save $60 by dying an old flight suit or I’m gonna have to buy a new one, I’ve never dyed clothes before but I’ll definitely post my “how to” if it works, worst case my green flight suit is no longer green,
Second, after the undersuit ordeal is done I want to focus on strapping, currently the only thing on my ODST costume for strapping is the shoulder and boots, well this costume I’m doing has a lot of straps, going everywhere (I’ll deny whatever guess you have), anyways for strapping I’ve learned they don’t have to have a purpose but rather just a cosmetic, I’ll have to run a few straps to hold the armor and the rest to fit the look.
third, the minor details, i have yet to find a file for this thigh attachment but the nice thing, i think i can use foam to make it, remember this is a build that’s going to be a bit of secret until its finished.
The armor itself is going to be 3D printed, i may consider foam here and there, and ive looked into making some metal bits that I’ll ask a buddy about.
Questions I have for others to help me figure out,
1. I have yet to figure how but I’d like to have an AR be able to magnetize to my back, the only issue this armor doesn’t exactly have good placement for magnets (no spoilers)
2. I’ve got an idea for this one but I want to paint a decal rather then using a sticker, I think a stencil will work
3. Electronics, I want to at hear, talk and breath/clear visor, all I need is a couple of good fans but in regards to hearing and talking, I have no idea how to do that(I wonder where I can find tips for that) edit: adding links that could help me later Simple Helmet Speaker System
In the mean time I’m going to continue working on my plan for this next project, and if you already know what it is then uh don’t spoil!!!!
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