I can't decide whether I should buy/make a suit of Mandalorian Armor, or make/buy custom Jedu robes. SOMEBODY HELP ME DECIDE!!!!!!!!
I can't decide whether I should buy/make a suit of Mandalorian Armor, or make/buy custom Jedu robes. SOMEBODY HELP ME DECIDE!!!!!!!!
that depends. the Mando armor is more expensive and timeconsuming....
guess its up to how much you're willing to put into it.
mTm
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I vote to do both Jedi and Mando. That is what I am doing.
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Sintra armor can be had for cheap and will take up a goo bulk of the costume.
flight suit somewhat cheap, depending on where you look, what kinda deals you find.
Vest might be a bit tricky but if you got a sewing machine should be easy.
Belts and ammo pouches depends on where you look, what kinda deals you find.
Good boots or shoes, you can reuse some old that you would have lying around, just armor them up with some sintra.
Bucket, now this is where it gets a bit tricky, You can make one yourself or you can shell out the cash for a bucket from a maker. I would suggest printing out the WOF templates and try your hand at making one.
All in all How does one look at cost, if you sew your own Jedi costume it will be cheaper but if you go out and buy a already completed Jedi costume it will cost you about 500$ for a really good one.
EBay costumes are kinda hit and miss as far as quality but speedy stitches is a great place.
Honestly to me it comes down to what do you want to make first? armor is a tough costume to start with but then so is learning to sew.
The hardest part about mando or any armor costumes is the soft parts of the kit.
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I got my armor for around $45 and my flightsuit for $25. The helmet I did some trading for, but you can get one for around $150. I am using some old work boots so they will look weathered. The Jedi Costume I have around $300 invested in it.
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I've seen several Mercs use the Rubies Jango 2 Piece (about $40) and with a little bit of work on the seam where the 2 pieces join, it looks really good.
So there is a cheaper helmet option as well.
This is the method I am using. It's a bit smaller than other helmets, but since I'm not quite fully grown into my frame yet, it's not really a problem.
As for the seam, all it took was three hours of bondo, fiberglass and sanding, then paint, and you can hardly even tell it's there.
This is good. But I would recommend 3mm to start with, as it's cheaper, and easier to cut and mold.Originally Posted by Hasid Lafre
Good luck!
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Remember you cant use the boba 1 piece helmet.
http://mercs.firespray.net/forum/ind...age;p=5#modern
I really need to get around to finishing the body work on my longshot, Maybe find a cheap eletronic blaster to add some sound to it till I can get a BC.
Last edited by Hasid Lafre; 01-24-2010 at 12:03 PM.
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex. - Albert Einstein
Reaganomics not Obamanomics
I was thinkin maybe a clone wars obi-wan look... you know, mando armor nderneath with robes kind of on top
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