Armored Jedi Costume Build (WIP) PIC HEAVY

[AlthaxX]

So I started on my halloween costume recently, i'm going to be going for a heavy armoured Jedi look. I decided to build the armor out of close cell EVA foam pads which i bought 6 in a pack for $10.

I started by getting some templates online, i decided to use some Mando armor templates from http://mercs.firespray.net/forum/index.php?action=ezportal;sa=page;p=1. I took them into photoshop and did some alterations to make them a little heavier and less bounty hunter like.

Once the templates were printed I cut them out of cardboard and pieced it together for sizing:




Once i knew it fitted I traced the templates on EVA foam sheets, cut them out with an xacto knife and fitted them together.




After some work molding with the heat gun I actually attached them together, i originally tried using apoxy to piece them together but the dry time was just too long so i decided to use hot glue instead which works amazing. i managed to get a glue gun and ~40 glue sticks at the dollar store for under $5:





Once i put it together I added a few more pieces and trimmed some detail work which i forgot to take photos of.

As of right now i am working on priming the foam to prepare it for some bondo work, I read that bondo doesn't dry properly when applied directly to the foam.

Keep posted i will be posting updates every couple days.

[Veldryne]

thats really epic, its actually inspiring me to maybe start making some random armour pieces

[DarthSolus]

Really cool armor, it's definitely shaping up nicely. I can't wait to see how it all turns out!

Also, you possess superior cat-drawing skills. Nice work.

[AlthaxX]

Also, you possess superior cat-drawing skills. Nice work

Actually my wife drew that

[AlthaxX]

UPDATE:

Added neck shroud and detail to the back spine, rounded a few edges and primed it.





also added clasps on both sides.

[Oramac]

Looking great!  Definitely making me want to scrap my current costume plan and go for the foam.

EDIT: where did you buy the foam?  I've googled it and the places around me only seem to have 12"x18" sheets.   

[AlthaxX]

End of day update:

Finished molding the thigh plates and attached the gun holster to the left leg. Left leg is primed.

[AlthaxX]

EDIT: where did you buy the foam?  I've googled it and the places around me only seem to have 12"x18" sheets.   

I got mine at a local surplus store, Ive also seen them at walmart and home depot. They also sell them as "coloured puzzle mats" for kids play rooms. Those are good if you want a certain colour, if i was able to get white i would have opted for that instead.

[xango]

WOW! Is all I can say!

[AlthaxX]

UPDATE:

No pics today

Work done today:

!. Pick up bondo

2. Cut and mould the codpiece (hardest piece to mold IMO)

3. Cut the shin plates.

[Jedi_Grevan]

So far what you have going is sick man

[AlthaxX]

Going to get the material for the robe/cloak soon, what material do you all suggest. Aslo im torn between a over the shoulder cloak or a robe

[Scimitar]

Personally I prefer the full cloak appearance over the cape appearance, particularly in SWTOR. Check out these screenshots from TORHead of Jedi Knight Heavy Armour, they may help you decide on the style you want to go with:

Hope these help you complete that awesome looking costume 

Cloak Style:


Cape Style:

[Oramac]

Going to get the material for the robe/cloak soon, what material do you all suggest. Aslo im torn between a over the shoulder cloak or a robe

I was thinking the same thing.  Personally, I'd go with a cape style, similar to Malgus in the SWTOR trailers.  Reason being, a cloak will have to hang over your shoulder plates, which could end up looking really odd.

[Veldryne]

The cape doesnt look bad if its done right