Armored Jedi Costume Build (WIP) PIC HEAVY

[AlthaxX]

Thanks for all the feedback on the cape, i have a few ideas worked out.

I started shooting update pics with my DSLR because the pieces are too dark for good phone photos.

NOW THIS IS WHERE STUFF STARTS TO GET SERIOUS.

Big updates:

I tapered the shoulders in a bit to fit my cloak design a bit.( i'm not finished yet so no pics.)

I added some red detail to the mouthpiece of the mask:



 next up i joined the thigh plates/blaster holster to the belt to prevent the plates from falling down when i wear them. i also added the cod pece to the belt.



i know i've been pretty boring about it lately, a lot of planning went into some of my later ideas but here is where i will begin to peak your interest again, i painted the upper leg section of the costume, you can really see it coming together now, i can't stop looking at how well it turned out.



as of right now i have ran out of black krylon so when i get more i will proceed with the painting of the chest plate which i am really looking forward to doing.

[Oramac]

Looks great!!  I just started my build and yours is really motivating to me.  Mine isn't nearly as intricate as yours though.  Very good job so far!  Looking forward to seeing the finished project!

[AlthaxX]

Today i managed to pick up some more black krylon paint so i was able to give the chest plate a go. i like it but it feels like something is missing in comparison to my belt. i'd gladly take some suggestions. i also painted the upper arm plates, they are not attached to the costume yet.



as you can see i rounded and tapered the shoulders a bit from the orignal design, this is to have better allowance for a robe/cape/cloak



I am loving how the back looks with the paint blending though:







I also started a repaint on my blaster. not close to finished yet but its a start, i need some painters tape to tape off details.

[eerockk]

That is epic! Something tells me that simple Jedi robes don't cut it in costume competitions these days! I hope you take this one, if it's a competition. Otherwise, I think you'll drop many a jaw with that work! 10/10!

[AlthaxX]

That is epic! Something tells me that simple Jedi robes don't cut it in costume competitions these days! I hope you take this one, if it's a competition. Otherwise, I think you'll drop many a jaw with that work! 10/10!

As of right now i am not planning on any competitions with it, just going all out for halloween this year. Although if a contest arises i'll enter.

[Oramac]

Very cool!!  I love how the chestplate turned out.  Might try weathering it a bit with some silver or gray paint and a rag.  see this video for a brief look at how they do it (latter part of the vid). 

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb6CXGortrQ" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">&nbsp; &nbsp; The back looks amazing too. &nbsp; I really like how you did the spine part. </a>

[AlthaxX]

I've seen that video before!

Another update for today, i started gloves:







i will paint them tomorrow.

as well with the actual costume i'll be wearing a black long sleeve base layer.

i also know the hand spikes are different sizes, the shorter ones are for my saber hand, longer ones for an off hand dirty punch:P

[Oramac]

I've seen that video before!

Great!  Guess you already know about the weathering thing then.

Another update for today, i started gloves:

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp244/Althaxx11/_DSC0150.jpg

i will paint them tomorrow.

as well with the actual costume i'll be wearing a black long sleeve base layer.

i also know the hand spikes are different sizes, the shorter ones are for my saber hand, longer ones for an off hand dirty punch:P

Those looks great!  I have a pair of gloves I was going to use, but have been debating on adding armor to them or not.  I'm impressed by the detail you're going into. 

[Daniel Anteron]

Awesome build so far. As for your chest piece break up the black some. Even its something simple like a dark aluminum color. That's why it doesn't stand out like the lower half.

[4stringjedi]

I cannot describe how awesome this is 
To my eyes, the chest piece could do with some silver highlights just to add definition

[AlthaxX]

Looking at it now yeah the front of the chest can defantly use some more silver, too much black right now. Thanks for the feedback.

[AlthaxX]

Update:

I painted the gloves!






also here is a bad shot of the top and leg plates on me with the mask, its a terrible angle(took it with a wireless remote) and i am not wearing the proper clothes under the armor, should be all black under the armor:



i found a spiky belt in my dresser so i also added it, going to put another black belt with it.

[Thonolan]

gloss clear coat and some wet sanding will be your friend to bring out a more plasteel look. I would apple 2 more coats of your color and then clear coat it.

[AlthaxX]

I defanatly plan on adding more paint on the gloves, the full body pic does not give the pieces justice at all. What clear coat would you sugest?

[Jedi_Grevan]

That suit is really coming together......nice job