PdxHosedragger
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Here's the back story. I started this a few days before Halloween this year because my kid is really into Halo3. I tried to convince him to go with the Iron Man costume only because it was actually available in a child's size. It was good enough for him, my budget (considering he'll grow out of it by next year) and time frame.
It all started out with 2 cans of Great Stuff, a $5 open faced ski helmet from Goodwill, a new cheap motorcycle visor (I went with clear so he could wear it at night safely while trick or treating), Bondo and paint. It literally had only 3-4 hours in it.
First I laid down some wax paper to protect the wife's Potterybarn dining room table. Then I sprayed the foam all over it. That took 10 minutes. Dried for a few hours.
If I failed at this, At least I knew how to make a larger than life popcorn costume.
I started cutting away foam with a hacksaw (blade only, no frame)
And added some Bondo to stiffen and fill the air pockets.
Strip the protective plastic wrap off the visor, paint...
And now he's a happy 6 year old.
The body suit was actually last years Jango Fett costume. I painted the fabric black with some latex, and the armor sections with the same green as the helmet. It started to wear off the armor on its own and turned into pretty natural looking battle damage! I know it's definitely far from perfect, but it was quick, cheap and close enought to get by! Thanks for looking.
It all started out with 2 cans of Great Stuff, a $5 open faced ski helmet from Goodwill, a new cheap motorcycle visor (I went with clear so he could wear it at night safely while trick or treating), Bondo and paint. It literally had only 3-4 hours in it.
First I laid down some wax paper to protect the wife's Potterybarn dining room table. Then I sprayed the foam all over it. That took 10 minutes. Dried for a few hours.
If I failed at this, At least I knew how to make a larger than life popcorn costume.
I started cutting away foam with a hacksaw (blade only, no frame)
And added some Bondo to stiffen and fill the air pockets.
Strip the protective plastic wrap off the visor, paint...
And now he's a happy 6 year old.
The body suit was actually last years Jango Fett costume. I painted the fabric black with some latex, and the armor sections with the same green as the helmet. It started to wear off the armor on its own and turned into pretty natural looking battle damage! I know it's definitely far from perfect, but it was quick, cheap and close enought to get by! Thanks for looking.
