Mandalorian armor! *Nerd Alert*
2/16/08, 01:00 AM
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Mandalorian armor! *Nerd Alert*
Yeah, I'm making Mandolorian armor. For those of you who are less versed in the realm of Star Wars, thats "Boba Fett's Armor"
I'm a member of another forum based around making these costumes, and I thought it was high time I made one. Only instead of using resin, fiberglass or sintra like most guys there, I'm using 16 GA steel
Here's a link to the buildup thread, if anyone is interested. I plan on wearing this to class, eventually. For ****s and giggles of course
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/forum...615#post317615
the plan, as it stands:
I'm a member of another forum based around making these costumes, and I thought it was high time I made one. Only instead of using resin, fiberglass or sintra like most guys there, I'm using 16 GA steel
Here's a link to the buildup thread, if anyone is interested. I plan on wearing this to class, eventually. For ****s and giggles of course
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/forum...615#post317615
the plan, as it stands:
2/16/08, 06:59 AM
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My Republic Commando will beat up your baby Boba
Good luck with your build. Are you going for 501st approval? Even if you're not you should get a hold of a local Garrison as they tend have lots of useful info and people who can lend a hand with things.
Good luck with your build. Are you going for 501st approval? Even if you're not you should get a hold of a local Garrison as they tend have lots of useful info and people who can lend a hand with things.
2/16/08, 09:14 AM
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With what has been going on at colleges lately, I would notify the powers that be before you wear anything like that to class.
No need to disrupt classes with a SWAT team arrest for yourself.
No need to disrupt classes with a SWAT team arrest for yourself.
2/16/08, 11:16 AM
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Thanks everyone!
Strickland- I won't be going for 501st approval, since they don't allow custom mandos (yet) And there is no way a republic commando could stand up against the likes of me
BM, you nailed it. These guys can do some amazing things. Theres a guy making a Han in Carbonite from scratch, and another who's cardboard helmet is done so professionally it looks just as good or better than most of the rest of the ones you can buy.
Karman, I wouldnt worry to much. Most of the professors are nerds :P And I'd be doing it through a new club on campus
Strickland- I won't be going for 501st approval, since they don't allow custom mandos (yet) And there is no way a republic commando could stand up against the likes of me
BM, you nailed it. These guys can do some amazing things. Theres a guy making a Han in Carbonite from scratch, and another who's cardboard helmet is done so professionally it looks just as good or better than most of the rest of the ones you can buy.
Karman, I wouldnt worry to much. Most of the professors are nerds :P And I'd be doing it through a new club on campus
2/16/08, 07:03 PM
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You may want to think about rening a plasma cutter to cut all the pieces out. Much quicker and more accurate then the grinding wheel.
That being said - pretty cool!
That being said - pretty cool!
2/16/08, 08:49 PM
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Yeah, thats what alot of the guys use. If the steels turns out to be too heavy, I can also add snaps or even bolts welded to the insides to attach to the vest worn over the flight suit.
If theres some heavy duty velcro that works well enough, I'll stick to that, but I have a feeling I'm going to end up using the bolt method
If theres some heavy duty velcro that works well enough, I'll stick to that, but I have a feeling I'm going to end up using the bolt method
2/17/08, 12:10 AM
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Bobba Fett was cool, but without his gadgets, he'd get his **** kicked by Worf...
[...as he tries desperately to start a Star Wars vs. Star Trek feud.]
[...as he tries desperately to start a Star Wars vs. Star Trek feud.]
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Worf is one of my favorites, don't get me wrong, but Boba would own him. Even sans armor, Boba's resourcefulness woulda kicked in and kicked butt.
Now lets not keep this going. I just had one of these the other day, and frankly, i'm tired
Now lets not keep this going. I just had one of these the other day, and frankly, i'm tired
