How to build a space marine costume!, contains the guide on how to build one! Options

[Kaaskop]

it's finaly there! the guide to build your own space marine costume!!!
we will add some more detail pictures later because we got some computer issues.

download A or download B

This post has been edited by Kaaskop: Nov 23 2007, 07:38 PM

[IG-Sgt.- frediri...]

Ooops...my bad. Thank you for posting the guide.

This post has been edited by IG-Sgt.- frediric paige: Jul 9 2007, 07:07 PM

[Grand Master Dor...]

what are you on about Ig-Sgt .. its there...and there isn't (alot) of spam, and only one Pop_up....

if you notice, if you click the link, in the top right corner, theres a box with letters next to it, saying to type the letters in...

unfortunately, I can't download it because apparently my IP is being used...

ah well... certainly does seem to work as far as I can tell though

Thanks Kaaskop

[suplicor]

That was cool.

[heavens henchman]

i get a "The file you are trying to access is temporarily unavailable." message...unless i'm a complete 'tard...

[Ishallcallu]

Try refreshing the page a couple of times. That's what I did/do.

[K.N.]

Could someone please upload this on rapidshare?

[Ishallcallu]

This is an awesome guide baa. This's going to be my first reference while I put my armor together, though I do think I'm going to try fiberglass.

[Allerka]

Very awesome, Kaas! I like the picture with you guys staring down the Narutard at the end.

I've uploaded the guide to my server, too, in case people have trouble getting it from Megaupload (I'm not a big fan of any of those places).

Mirror Site

[Berzerker Pezz]

I'm a little scared, becuase I'm very inexperienced when it comes to working with wood. Thanks for the measurements. Am I missing a section on the helmet or?

This post has been edited by Berzerker Pezz: Sep 29 2007, 02:41 AM

[ChapterMasterTu...]

This is an awesome guide baa. This's going to be my first reference while I put my armor together, though I do think I'm going to try fiberglass.

Way too heavy. The backpacks you see Boba Fett costumers wearing that are 'glass weigh about 20 pounds.

This post has been edited by ChapterMasterTu'Shan: Sep 29 2007, 02:45 AM

[General Tank]

Hey, read and love the guide you set up. i am in the attempt to create my own suit of armor. i just have a couple of questions. can you tell about how much everything was to purchase? because i am trying to look up everything i need for it but the sites i visit all require registration and some of the info i can't do like a company or something. another question, when working on the pieces of the armor did you just glue the chunks of foam on the skeleton and start detailing or did you do the detail first? i ask this one because i have the guide in front of me and it says "Now you can stuff the skeleton full of PU-foam, gluing it to the skeleton using the PU-foam out of spray cans that you can fit on a PU-gun." and the picture just shows the skeleton. Next, does the foam react at all to paint? i doubt it does because of the pictures at the end but i didn't know if you guys used a special paint to the foam. Almost done, i think this question should belong at the beginning but i just thought of it, where did you get your foam from exactly? Lastly, how big did you guys make the standard bolter? My friend and I want to just start off with standard bolters and i personally don't know how big to make it.

This post has been edited by General Tank: Jan 15 2008, 05:23 PM

[DutchKillsRambo]

Got my summer project. Thanks!

[Brother champion...]

How do I make the helmet?

+++edited: Re-typed without caps. CL +++

This post has been edited by Chaplain Lucifer: Jan 23 2008, 11:10 AM

[Navvik]

HOW DO I MAKE THE HELMET

We require helmet tutorial!!!!!

[SquigBait]

I have plans to adapt this general pattern to a Terminator suit. Rather than using wood for the internal structure I am going to use layered foam core display board (There are different grades out there, this will require the premium grade hard foam type) and insulation board type foam. I have done display and costume pieces such as this of different types and I have found that skinning the foam structure with a layer of fine grade fiberglass cloth. This material and process works exceptionally well for a light and strong structure and is used with regularity in R/C airplanes because of those triats. Fiberglass matting WILL NOT work well as it is heavy and you would need a thick layer to maintain any sort of structural integrity.

I can do a step by step process for those interested in good methods for fiberglassing of things including compound curve surfaces such as those found on Eldar armor.

[SquigBait]

How would you want to do the helmet? There are a number of ways that it could be done... The easiest of which would probably be modifying a full face BMX helmet with a bit of the padding removed for better comfort. It makes a good basis that will provide a long time of quality service.

[Narthecium]

Also was the helmet pretty breathable when you were done with it, or was it a little hot in there? Seems like it'd be a little hot.

[Fidman]

Awesome guide!

[SquigBait]

Also was the helmet pretty breathable when you were done with it, or was it a little hot in there? Seems like it'd be a little hot.

It does get a touch warm, but then any full body costume tends to. I am also a heavy fighter in a group called the SCA (Society For Creative Anachronisms) so I am used to the inherent heat from a full helmet. But to answer your question on the helmet, as long as you have the resperator area open and what not, even with the grill and screen it is still quite breathable.
The heat of the costume is why I am having the power unit section house some light rechargeable batteries and some fans to circulate air through the armor. The grill on the back works perfectly for just that purpose if you take the time and sculpt it right. Something that also helps for prolonged wear at a convention is having a camel pack or some other type of fluid bag with a straw to your mouth. Water is your friend.
Just make sure you give yourself easy access in your armor to use the toilet!

[Brother Perun]

it would be great if you could build it out of metal...some light metal or alloy...aluminum...it´s light enough.

[Deathshade]

Downloaded the guide, but i can't figure out which program i should use. Notepad doesn't work. What should i do?

[Narthecium]

Also was the helmet pretty breathable when you were done with it, or was it a little hot in there? Seems like it'd be a little hot.

It does get a touch warm, but then any full body costume tends to. I am also a heavy fighter in a group called the SCA (Society For Creative Anachronisms) so I am used to the inherent heat from a full helmet. But to answer your question on the helmet, as long as you have the resperator area open and what not, even with the grill and screen it is still quite breathable.
The heat of the costume is why I am having the power unit section house some light rechargeable batteries and some fans to circulate air through the armor. The grill on the back works perfectly for just that purpose if you take the time and sculpt it right. Something that also helps for prolonged wear at a convention is having a camel pack or some other type of fluid bag with a straw to your mouth. Water is your friend.
Just make sure you give yourself easy access in your armor to use the toilet!

I grew up in the SCA, I too used to wear armor. It's been a while though haha. But when you said this, I got an idea of probably exactly how that suit felt.

[Brother-Captain ...]

Nice guid there. Gotta agree though where is the Helmet one? Also how good was the random guy not in armour? lol we should start a caption contest for that one photo!

[Rabidmaggot]

Totally wicked...but is there a helmet tutorial?