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Post by The SITH OverLORD on Feb 20, 2007 12:50:44 GMT 8
Greetings and gratitudes to thee, Sharers of a Common Dream. I am indeed honoured to be in thy company... ;D Earendil, Heart of the Sea, the peoples of this abode will be honored if you can start a thread at the Fantasy : Costumes, Props and Replicas to share with us selected pictures of your Costume concepts and creations that you've done for ANIKE.
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Post by Red on Feb 25, 2007 0:14:40 GMT 8
Transferred from kirakr's thread: Feb 23, 2007, 1:19pm, Earendil Ardamire wrote: Greetings and salutations, dear Lena... and the rest of the hallowed people of the Land...
Hehe... 'Nuff of the Elven talk... I'm just dropping by to say 'Hi'! So, a fan of Stargate SG1, eh? I have attempted to make a costume of the Anubis Guard once (well, at least my own version of it)... Maybe I'll post a pic of it up one day ;DHere are the pics I've mentioned before... Couldn't find the full-costume pics, but managed to find the helmet... So, I took new pics of it... Enjoy! ;D You can find other pics of this helmet at my myspace photos here www.myspace.com/narazura . The helmet is not in mint condition, but considering that it was made over a decade ago, I'd say it's fair... « Last Edit: Feb 23, 2007, 9:55pm by Earendil Ardamire »
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Post by Red on Feb 25, 2007 0:19:48 GMT 8
From kirakr's thread:Feb 23, 2007, 11:28pm, Plo Strax-Avix wrote: Cool helmet Earendil, has a kind of bio-mechanical feel to it.
Now make a new version with aluminum instead of mounting board(?), with LEDs around the eye-piece and it'd be truly kicka$$! ;D
Hehe... nice thought... Maybe I will... and have the costume modelled after the Anubites in The Mummy Returns? BTW, it's not really mounting board... I heard the nyonya at the stationery call it "cheap board"... or is it "chip board"? Talking about aluminium, how's this one? Made this after the Anubis, with the rest of the armour, in aluminium. Had only hand tools back then (not even a powerdrill!). Anyways, any resources on how to work aluminium? It's kinda hard, and is not really malleable, u know? Can't just beat it into shape... Or is there a way?
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Post by Red on Feb 25, 2007 0:21:47 GMT 8
Greetings and gratitudes to thee, Sharers of a Common Dream. I am indeed honoured to be in thy company... ;D Earendil, Heart of the Sea, the peoples of this abode will be honored if you can start a thread at the Fantasy : Costumes, Props and Replicas to share with us selected pictures of your Costume concepts and creations that you've done for ANIKE.
Very well, milord... I shall do my best...
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Post by Plo Strax-Avix on Feb 25, 2007 0:46:48 GMT 8
Moved from kirakr's Intro Thread:Wow! Awesome! Throw in some LED for the eyes and you've got a cool lookin Anubis mask!
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Post by Plo Strax-Avix on Feb 25, 2007 1:08:36 GMT 8
Made this after the Anubis, with the rest of the armour, in aluminium. Had only hand tools back then (not even a powerdrill!). Anyways, any resources on how to work aluminium? It's kinda hard, and is not really malleable, u know? Can't just beat it into shape... Or is there a way? Aluminum can't be 'beat' into shape, not by using conventional hammers and mallets anyway. To shape aluminum without causing wrinkles and creases/dents you need a special machine like an 'English Wheel', as pictured below:
Apart from being rather expensive to purchase, learning to use a machine like this proficiently also takes quite a bit of time.
The other option is to use mild stel plates, which can be shaped much easier, but unfortunately rusts, in addition to being much heavier then aluminum.
The best option for a durable, lightweight mask/helmet is still one made from vac-formed ABS plastic/sintra, or molded out of fibreglass.
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Post by Red on Feb 25, 2007 1:16:33 GMT 8
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Post by Red on Feb 25, 2007 1:23:46 GMT 8
Made this after the Anubis, with the rest of the armour, in aluminium. Had only hand tools back then (not even a powerdrill!). Anyways, any resources on how to work aluminium? It's kinda hard, and is not really malleable, u know? Can't just beat it into shape... Or is there a way? Aluminum can't be 'beat' into shape, not by using conventional hammers and mallets anyway. To shape aluminum without causing wrinkles and creases/dents you need a special machine like an 'English Wheel', as pictured below:
Apart from being rather expensive to purchase, learning to use a machine like this proficiently also takes quite a bit of time.
The other option is to use mild stel plates, which can be shaped much easier, but unfortunately rusts, in addition to being much heavier then aluminum.
The best option for a durable, lightweight mask/helmet is still one made from vac-formed ABS plastic/sintra, or molded out of fibreglass.Thanks! I've heard of the English Wheel... Mild steel would require a workshop (but I do have some of the essential tools)... Although I have considered it once. Besides, the steel plate would add a dimension of realism to the armour. The idea of vac-forming is interesting, but is there anybody in M'sia who's doing it? And where to get ABS sheets from? Fibreglass? Another interesting alternative...
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Post by Plo Strax-Avix on Feb 25, 2007 1:31:50 GMT 8
Very very cool pieces. The Samurai costume is most interesting.
I have a challenge for you. Maybe you can attempt a lifesize Samurai Vader as your next project? ;D
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Post by Plo Strax-Avix on Feb 25, 2007 1:42:19 GMT 8
The idea of vac-forming is interesting, but is there anybody in M'sia who's doing it? know of And where to get ABS sheets from? I don't personally know anyone who does vac-forming, but from the tutorial I've read online it doesn't look that difficult. With some trial and error it looks very doable. The hardest part of course is making the mold blocks to wrap the plastic around.
There are certain art/craft supply shops in the Klang Valley which stock a limited selection of Sintra sheets. But if I were to go into vac-forming I'd prefer to import my own so that I can have the exact thickness required.
Another possible source is local companies which manufactures plastic corrugated roofing sheets.Fibreglass? Another interesting alternative... Yes fibreglass is readily available locally, but its only viable if an item is produced in quantity, as the mold if rather expensive to make, and a master copy/model also need to be made in order to make the mold.
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