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I've a germ of an idea but stuck on a detail... chest armor.
So curious...what have others used?
So curious...what have others used?
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I've never made a custom that required chest armor.
I suppose you could use the CTVT SWAT vest.
My friend uses Worbla.
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OH MAN! The worbla seems to work great!I've never made a custom that required chest armor.
I suppose you could use the CTVT SWAT vest.
My friend uses Worbla.
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Diamond select Spider-man hands. Long shot, I know...but ya never know..Comment
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I've modified Tin Man and FTC knight gear if you're talking pre-made. I've also cut shapes out of milk jug plastic and added details
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I find heat forming works well. Get thin plastic, heat it with a heat gun and push it onto a naked body (careful not to burn yourself). I usually 3D print the pieces, but you could also cut the shapes out of other plastic and give it a try.
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I recently ordered a sheet of worbla. Hoping I can make armor for two customs.
Trying to add an Iron Man to my collection...but the 90s version. MY Iron Man.Wanted:
Diamond select Spider-man hands. Long shot, I know...but ya never know..Comment
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Worbla is a magical material in the same usefulness class as duct tape!
This reminded me of something weird. Probably not ideal for your particular project, but...
Elmer's White Glue. No kidding.
Accidentally spilled some on a figure years ago and didn't notice until it dried. Popped right off, smooth and slightly flexible, retaining the shape of what was underneath. It was somewhat similar to milk jug plastic. Trimmable with scissors or Exacto knife. Perfect for quick and dirty chestplates!
Did a few test pieces, trying thin layers and building up from the reverse side, trying hard molds, etc. Never got around to doing much with it, but years later, it still held up, even without being sealed. May be a cheap solution for a casual display piece. Never tried painting any of it though.
(Also worked for light duty press molds for soft clay. Picked up texture detail like a champ!)Comment
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The Elmers trick works on fabric. A couple thin layers and once it dries you can paint it. Somewhat of a trial and error deal. I would bet if you took a CTVT wrestling suit on a body and used the glue treatment you'd get something you could work with
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Hmmm... that would probably have worked better!
I just poured an even coat over a torso and let it dry, carefully popped it loose and trimmed the edges to form a chestplate. Then I put a few drops on the inside concave surface and tilted it around like a slush mold until the surface was evenly coated. Let dry and repeat until you reach the desired thickness. Test fit on your figure occasionally to make sure it looks right. A little paint, plus an additional color lightly applied with a makeshift texture pad and you've got yourself a passable leather armor. Extra points: Nick it with an Exacto knife before painting for battle damage. Certainly not nice enough to sell or anything, but not bad looking on the shelf.
Hammer's got a good idea above with the fabric trick. Works like a fabric stiffener and you could "paint" armor panels on a soft goods bodysuit, like the '89 Keaton Batsuit!Comment
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To make armor for a custom Hawk figure from Buck Rogers, I cut the torso in half (down the sides) of a “regular” muscular body from Classic TV Toys and rounded off the abdomen area. The body fit surprisingly well over a standard Mego sized body.
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And there's always this option
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[QUOTE=mikeoz;n2097646]To make armor for a custom Hawk figure from Buck Rogers, I cut the torso in half (down the sides) of a “regular” muscular body from Classic TV Toys and rounded off the abdomen area. The body fit surprisingly well over a standard Mego sized body.
That’s a great looking custom Hawk, nice work.
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Saw this custom Barbie Paladin in plate armor and thought it might be aproposComment
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