off the shelf secrets to make your armor look all it can be

[Ultima]

Well, what would you guys recommend for pants? Something cheap an not too expensive. I was thinking about using black jeans, but that isnt a very smooth look.

 

[Redsleighdown]

They should work fine, most make the opposite mistake and go for the smoothest and shiniest stuff they can find. The underarmor SHOULD look textured. Maybe even mist some dark grey primer on them to give it a little bit of an aged look.

 

[Ultima]

Sounds good then. At least they are older so they aren't too baggy anymore. The boots should cover up the extra lenght though.

 

[WanderingRon1n]

i was gonna go buy black cloth long-johns. with the magnets. pull force means how much it can hold up right??

 

[Damien]

what about under armor pants?

 

[darkesword2020]

And, I think two of these would work for magnetic weapons.
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=BX081

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Just outta curiosity, would these work if you glued them. How do you attach them is my question I guess. Secondly, can they be painted and still have the same amount of magnetic power if you paint them?

 

[FinAeros]

Yes....

The only things that, AFAIK, would really effect them is if you welded them or machined them in some manner. Other than that, there's not much you can do to them normally that would effect their magnetic properties.

 

[darkesword2020]

Got it. Thanks!

I think I'm gonna buy some of em then.

 

[foxtrott Alpha]

Man this helped

 

[James Falcon]

I'll toss in some info.

1 - Flight suit from http://www.american-armynavy.com/Fsuit-b.htm

2 - Uber gloves from http://www.elitetacticalsources.com/client...ls.php?pid=3942

3 - Gold Helmet Visor from http://www.newenough.com/browse/view_product_images/117

4 - Mat Board from any local Hobby Lobby

5 - Bondo fiberglass from any local Auto Zone

That's where my big 5 supplies come from, and they've all proven to be worthwhile investments for serious armor making.

Just be prepared to shell out about $120 for all the stuff mentioned above (not factoring in costs for extra mat board or bondo!)

 

[Defektedtoy]

Hey guys! I've been awake for the past 20 hours researching armor making so i can get a costume together for halloween. So please excuse any spelling errors or extreme lack of sense-making.

As my first post i'll try to add a bit of my "guy on a budget" finesse to the thread!


As far as sports equipment, http://www.playitagainsports.com/.
Cheap, used elbow pads, gloves, shin guards, even helmets for visors or for a shell.


Ebay is the best place for LED's but for some of those needle guns and such, http://www.beingseen.com/ sells electroluminescant paper/tape.


http://www.estreetplastics.com/ is a great place for any plexi needs you might have. Ive used them before when making PC mods.


I had some other fun stuff to share with you guys but i forgot what/where it was... If i think of it ill post it lol.


I'm really glad i found this site. It feels like i might actually get a suit made up by the 31st now!

 

[James Falcon]

Hey guys! I've been awake for the past 20 hours researching armor making so i can get a costume together for halloween.

Yeah, its like this -

Unless you have INSANE armor making skills and an army of skilled craftsmen at your disposal, you're not going to make a full suit that is both accurate and archetecturally sound by the 31st. Building something like this takes about a YEAR. I know, because I was planning on having my suit done by this Halloween....because I started working on it last November.

So, don't plan on making this Halloween a Haloween. Not saying its impossible, but stuff as complicated as suitingmaking doesn't happen overnight. Don't want to discourage, just telling you to be prepared to not have a suit THIS year....next year though has a great chance if you start now. Need any advice, PM me and let me know.

-JF

 

[imMonkeyGOD]

What place can I find padding and velcro from?
Please somewhere like a retail store I can go to, I can never trust the Internet >.>

What do you use to keep the straps/velcro on the suit, Ex.Hot Glue?

 

[rvb18]

Yeah, its like this -

Unless you have INSANE armor making skills and an army of skilled craftsmen at your disposal, you're not going to make a full suit that is both accurate and archetecturally sound by the 31st. Building something like this takes about a YEAR. I know, because I was planning on having my suit done by this Halloween....because I started working on it last November.

So, don't plan on making this Halloween a Haloween. Not saying its impossible, but stuff as complicated as suitingmaking doesn't happen overnight. Don't want to discourage, just telling you to be prepared to not have a suit THIS year....next year though has a great chance if you start now. Need any advice, PM me and let me know.

-JF

i disagre i got my chest and back done in almost a day arms 2 days legs 3 and helmet 2 croch 1 day so a week i was done only need visor done lol so there

 

[helios]

i made an ODST helmet and chest plate in about, two days, working full on. it was actually longer, but it was in my spare time. its also not very good quality though

 

[Nicktendo]

As far as sports equipment, http://www.playitagainsports.com/.
Cheap, used elbow pads, gloves, shin guards, even helmets for visors or for a shell.

That store is based in my hometown! Haha, awesome.

This thread rules. So many choices though... I've yet to decide on upper/lower body though, but I guess I've got time!

 

[Deadandbroken]

Do you know where i can buy materials to create my Aromr?

 

[kratoas]

This is a list of parts that we hear at NAS bought by the bulk full, to finish up armor suits and add that little bit of kick ass to each set. hope this helps out. FIRST TIME EVER TOLD.
1ST we used pressure/launch suits under the armor found at www.pricepoint.com
2ND we used storm trooper/predator neck seals found at www.EBay.com
3RD we used underarmor paints found at www.underarmor.com
4TH boots from demonia thrashville from www.infectiousthreads.com
5TH we used 2IN black web belts from any Army Navy store.
hope this helps.
by the way my XBL gammer name is NIGHTMARE ARMOR playing lots of GoW.

black web belts? u mean the solid black belts with a brass buckle? and a little brass tip on just one end of belt...? I got that for my ROTC uniform...

 

[pockets]

black web belts? u mean the solid black belts with a brass buckle? and a little brass tip on just one end of belt...? I got that for my ROTC uniform...

no he means a pistol belt, should be about 2-2 1/2 inches wide they generally have 2 rows of holes, with either a big clip attachment like a backback or a brass hook and hole depending

 

[shadow8136]

Hey, a little off subject, but I found a right off the shelf glowing Plasma grenade prop.
http://www.zircon.com/SellPages/LevelAndLa...erBall-pix.html
http://www.aphotohost.com/pf.php?fid=446
It's a laser level that looks like it must have been designed by a fan of Halo. The pictures don't do it justice. It's really bright. The color scheme is nearly perfect. Just take the lettering off with a little Acetone and it's good to go.
Best thing...they were only $4.99 at Radio Shack. Buy 3 and juggle 'em!

hey redsliegh down is right but ur not goin to make it glow and throw at someones face are u? or goin to use it just for looks?