Thought you guys might get a kick out of this...

The armour came from a friend who is part of HI and he recently sent me what spare parts and scrap he had left.
The remaining pieces I'll have to build on my own.

I need to find and modify some hockey padding (DONE!). Pickup a m35 helmet (DONE!) Next comes building the hard part: should pauldrons, face mask, and backpack. Since I don't vacuform or cast, I'll need to find everyday items to make the remaining pieces and hand form the rest.

Here is what I have so far.

2/3 parts along with the modified hockey padding.

[img]http://library.berkeley.edu/~dwong/photos/cosplay/jinroh/01_parts.jpg[/img]

I'll update as I can find items to use and make modifications.

This is what it should roughly look like when done. Well at least one can hope...

[img]http://dan42.com/jinroh/images/item20.jpg[/img]
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So, I found some garbage cans that fit the rough size and shape of the shoulders. I bought three of them tonight to make the three pieces for the shoulders.

I hand cut the parts and then used a heat gun to widen them out more.

Here's as far as I got:

[img]http://library.berkeley.edu/~dwong/photos/cosplay/jinroh/02_left.jpg[/img]

[img]http://library.berkeley.edu/~dwong/photos/cosplay/jinroh/03_left.jpg[/img]

[img]http://library.berkeley.edu/~dwong/photos/cosplay/jinroh/04_left.jpg[/img]
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One man's garbage can is another man's spaulders. Good thinking, and the color matches too.

What are you gonna do for the mask ? Did the one from H.I. get lost in the mail ? How will you replace it ? Also, have you ordered a Matsucorp MG42 kit ?
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Dave, if you saw the Nightmare armor guys last year, you know what Im talking about here....

I have one of the masks that we, yes we, (since I was in on that project but never finished with them due to some ordeals) made to go with the armor. Its just a raw cast that I never intend to use. Its made of some type of real strong resin...all you would have to do is dremel the inside to smooth it out..other than that, the outside is perfect.

Id be glad to talk some trading with ya if you need it...


Derek
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DUDE! Nicely done!!!

-Alex
"The M41-A. When you absolutely, positively have to kill every mofo in the room. Accept no substitutes."

I've always wanted some of that stuff

Careful. Indoor garbage cans are different from outdoor. The plastic is fragile and can snap easily. Any outdoor products, garbage cans, buckets, ect will usually be more durable. Watering cans are good sources of odd shapes.

What are you doing with a gun in space?

Looking good so far dsw, I hope it all works out! It's pretty nice when you find an everyday item that can be used as part of a project.
"How lucky are the few who know where they belong."

Thanks guys! I finished cutting out the right side, but that was about it last night.

[img]http://library.berkeley.edu/~dwong/photos/cosplay/jinroh/05_right.jpg[/img]

MAA,

An mg42 would be nice, but I've already spent quite a bit on some new uscm armour and a pr. Budget wise I was thinking of making a german panzerfaust from pvc and found parts. I can also get a mp40 springer for about 20 bucks shipped. With some pvc pipe and wood I think I can make a passable mg34. You have to remember out here in California, they don't like realistic looking replicas.

All I got was the snout. Here are some pics of what I've tried so far. I'm waiting on the helmet to show up so I can gauge the rest of the mask.

[img]http://library.berkeley.edu/~dwong/photos/cosplay/jinroh/20_mask.jpg[/img]

[img]http://library.berkeley.edu/~dwong/photos/cosplay/jinroh/21_mask.jpg[/img]

This is what I'm basing the mask on:

[img]http://library.berkeley.edu/~dwong/photos/cosplay/jinroh/00_face.jpg[/img]

Derek! Thanks for the offer. How can I forget the Jins I saw at DC last year. Did you know (forgot his name) was selling some casts on ebay a couple of days back? I almost bought it. But I decided I would try and stay true to this version's facemask. I'll let you know if I give up in frustration.

Joe, you're absolutely right. The plastic is much different. Interior plastic can shatter especially when trying to cut it. It doesn't etch and snap the same way as styrene either. There is a trick to get a perfect cut without worries of shattering. Heat the plastic with a heat gun. When it's soft enough you can cut it out with shears. Luckily I don't think the shoulders are gonna see a lot of stress.
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remind me to mug and rob you at D-con man i'll have a mask on so u won't see me


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If it's anything like last year Anubian, I'll spot you a mile away!!! Hahahaha!!! Not to mention catching me in them heels J/K!!!


Some more pics of the left shoulder. I also made the central hose attachment from plumbing parts.

[img]http://library.berkeley.edu/~dwong/photos/cosplay/jinroh/06_chest.jpg[/img]

[img]http://library.berkeley.edu/~dwong/photos/cosplay/jinroh/07_chest.jpg[/img]

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Thats one hell of a project! You look like your doing great so far... I shall watch with keen interest
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That's lookin' sweet. I like how you're using components that are already black. The slightly different shades makes it more interesting...I hope you're not going to paint them.



Which is it?

Thanks! I'm actually going to paint it flat primer black. But don't worry it won't look all the same. I want to play with scuffing and weathering it. Luckily the found items have been black. I'm worried I'll find something in "hot pink" and having the paint chip and exposing the color.

As for LABOR or LOVE... I would have to say LOVE. I love the challenge of hunting for items that can be used to make costumes. When I go into a hardware store (actually any kind of store) I think about what I could use an item for.

Dave
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hey, on the armor that covers the upper arm(trash can aera) cut the lip off em (the lip being the part that was orignall the bottem of the trash can)

dude i am impressed at your work, seriously


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Absolutely awesome Dave!

I'm a BIG fan of the Panzer Protect Armour from Jin-Roh, so this is right up my alley!

So that's who those guys were? I'm used to associating them with the Halo stuff. So that was their/your own armour & mask design I take it? How different is it from the Hi-Impact design? (maybe Jesse can chime in too )

I'd love to do one of these, but I've already got way too many projects on my plate -- especially with the USCM stuff I need to get moving on for DC '06. Unfortunately I haven't been as lucky as you Dave... landing those mega-sweet deals on USCM gear!

However... I do have my MG-42 already!

Personally, I like the look with the lip... it gives it some thickness which adds more dimension than just a flat sheet of armour.

Great job man! This'll be totally sweet at D*Con!
Rick "Ripstick"

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I agree with Rick, keep the lip.

-Alex
"The M41-A. When you absolutely, positively have to kill every mofo in the room. Accept no substitutes."

Rip, the Nightmare guys sculpted their own custom version..Im glad to say I did ALOT of research for them. However, due to a few time restraints, I was unable to finish the project with them...needless to say, it looked really good though.

Derek


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Thanks guys for all the feedback. It helps with my creativity and drives me more to work on my projects!

The lips were left on for the purpose of giving the shoulders the illusion of being thicker. That's how they appear in the anime and models. My only beef is that I want them to sit higher off the shoulder... I'm debating on whether to raise them up a bit.

Rick! The difference between the two armours is more in terms of period and style.

HI's armour is based on the anime version which resembles more of a knights armour with leather, bulky plates and flat surfaces.

Nightmare's I think it based on the live action version. It's more modern day. Hi-tech , webbing, balistic armour and curvy.

Dave


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Speaking as someone who really digs this style of armor, I love seeing it up on any message board!! Thanks for posting it, and keep us updated on progress, how does this armor look on a person? Have you tried it on yet?
Njc---------

Looks about like this

[img]http://www.hi-impact.org/gallery/anime/anime08b.jpg[/img]

or this....

[img]http://www.hi-impact.org/gallery/anime/anime11b.jpg[/img]

That was a fun photo shoot, with Mat Clayson's brother-in-law's Ferret armored car

Jesse
"Happiness is a warm smartgun."

Well, during lunch I went scrounging through some used clothing stores. Found a nice pair of Italian leather motorcycle boots for $30 bucks. Yeah! They'll go nicely with the propper tac suit I got.

Here is the tac suit with boots. Also a test fitting of the chest and leg armour.

[img]http://library.berkeley.edu/~dwong/photos/cosplay/jinroh/08_suit.jpg[/img] [img]http://library.berkeley.edu/~dwong/photos/cosplay/jinroh/09_test.jpg[/img]

It's hard to take pics of myself. Will try to get some better ones.

Dave
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you sure? self pics are easy...though with a face like that dave......


j/k man congrats on the gear(i got that patch too btw)


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Very impressive! It really comes togeather when worn.

Very well done.

Russ



"Time has little to do with infinity and jelly doughnuts."

More pics. I made and attached rib panels. Don't think HI ever attached those, but they definately give a sliming affect. Hahaha. Figured out how to attach the crotch and hip armour... Man I think I need more hips. I wanted the hips to flare out. The ab armour is only being held on by duct tape.. still trying to figure that out. I think the boots look nice after a good polish.

Things I still need to work on:

attach Ab armour
attach forearm pieces
Long leather gloves are on order so I can't attach the backhand armor.
attach wings onto the knee guards.
Finish the breathing tubes.

Helmet still hasn't arrived yet, so I can't work on the face. That will be the most challenging.

[img]http://library.berkeley.edu/~dwong/photos/cosplay/jinroh/10_front.jpg[/img] [img]http://library.berkeley.edu/~dwong/photos/cosplay/jinroh/13_back.jpg[/img]

Dave
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