I actually just free handed the design on craft paper so I don't really have any templates. I've thrown away those designs already as well. It was easier for me to make the design my self of of pictures and screen shots instead. Sorry about that.
The chest piece is done mainly from Carmine pics, but I also did a pepakura of the chest piece that failed. I used that as my main reference. It helped size the armor and make it fit to my height and build.
And since I haven't updated in forever, here you go! The suit is done and all...
I'm a noob too so it's all good. I actually tried the pep, resin and sand thing and man...it was just not working for me. I actually think the foam direction is easier. I will post some pictures at the failed pep modeling once i'm actually done with the costume. I ended using it as a template to...
I was actually making the pepakura for the top piece, but decided on foam after running into a lot of problems on the shoulders.
But I found them on this site under the download center:
http://a1td.zxq.net/X8/default.php
and there is also a forum on 405th...
Sorry, I'm not sure how to upload images on this forum. I have the pictures on cosplay.com but give me some time and I shall figure that part out. In the mean time, here is a link for cosplay.com
http://www.cosplay.com/costume/415487/
*sorry about pictures I just re-organized my photo bucket*
these were failed attemps at pepakura and resin/bondo. They made really good references though.
I watched this video and realized I hadn't done anything that was said. So I updated all the personal info and did my introduction in the noob forum.
Great video, many thanks.