Hey everyone, I've been lurking around here for awhile and finally got around to enlisting.

I've been into costuming for a long time and I'm even in a Ghostbuster group that does a lot if charity events. However, I've been hoping to throw together some marine armor for years, so here I am

Any suggestions for a good starting point? I've been thinking pepakura (spelling?) to start. Good idea or bad idea?

Welcome!

There's an 'official' introduction thread over in the Ready Line, so bung a "Hello!" over there too.

Another new member asked a similar question and here's the reply:

viewtopic.php?p=218703#p218703

One thing I've seen with the pep files is that the sides of the armour are too deep, making the back and chest fit someone the size of a silverback gorilla, so check how the card pattern fits you before making up the fibreglass version.

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The sides of the pep armour are not only deep but too close together, if you have the physique of a He-Man figure; your sorted but otherwise you'll need to widen the supporting struts and alter the rim piece.

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Thanks PVB, don't know how I missed the intro thread, scanning too quick I suppose. I'll check out that other thread about the pep files.

As to the fitting, don't worry, I'm not gonna glass it unless I know the sizing is right. I definitely don't have a He-man figure, so I'll look into the struts as well. Thanks for the advice guys, I really appreciate it!

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Here's some links on pep threads:

viewtopic.php?p=192101#p192101

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Steve
Corporal in 69th Regt. 1st Batt. Homer’s Heroes.

"I'd like to die at the age of 80 in my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a girl's mouth around my c**k."