Airbrushed Look

[Spinner]

My thoughts exactly Spinner. As for the two rag method, that was actually one way I did try and it looks nice, but it wasn't near the same as the image I posted. However, the two rag results were pretty neat in an entire different way. I was wondering if that effect was even able to be done with dye, and I see that it is Eitherway, I am going to pass on it for now I suppose, but will be getting an airbrush in my future lol! I am attempting to make that set although I am a newb it's coming along ok so far. I am worried about the breast part the most. I think I have managed to copy everything else pretty closely. The good news about the breasts is I kept the patter I made so I can just make it smaller, more round, more pointy etc.. if need be.

Check out Harbor Freight for a decent airbrush. They have a model that is based on the Badger 155/200 that runs about $20 and can be hooked up to compressed gas cans in lieu of a compressor. If you have a little more budget, then keep an eye on their sales as they have a airbrush kit that includes the same airbrush along with a small tankless compressor and hoses for around $100. they also send out 20% off coupons regularly if you get on their ad mailing list.

As far as the breast area, what issues are you having? Are you using a mannequin to wet form? It appears to me that the two main cup halves would be attached and formed with the upper breast plate and then once partially defined, the top center piece could be attached for a final fitting. From there is the attachment to the spaulders and so on. In the absence of a dress form or mannequin, having someone help you do a paper mache casting of yourself and then filling that with plaster of paris to make it rigid is an economical way to go.

Chris

[ReneeCanady]

Actually, I started making the entire breast plate before I found this exact one. It was made by the same person and is the same with the exception of the breast cups. The one I started copying has round breast cups with stitching making it round. Basically I cut a circle close to what I thought was my size, cut a triangle out so it looked like pacmac lol, which in turn let me make it a round cup with the "cup" look. However, I do like this one MUCH better. Since it's my first trial I will continue with what I have for the cups. If it doesn't work out, I will try this. Truely this cup looks a bit more ideal to make since you have a few pieces to work with and make work. I wish I had a manniquin to mold from. I did try something I found on youtube that was wearing a tank top, and wrapping yourself in duct tape (kinda what they do at ren faires with the form fitting boots) and cutting it off by the back. It made a decent but bumpy form except it was not firm at all really. I do like your thought about the paper mache/plaster of paris stuff! I just might try that. I really think that molded breasts would make it look so much nicer. As for the airbrush, I had no idea you could get them for $20 not to mention I had no idea you could get them for $100 with the tank! That is great news. Thanks for all your help Spinner!

[Spinner]

Actually, I started making the entire breast plate before I found this exact one. It was made by the same person and is the same with the exception of the breast cups. The one I started copying has round breast cups with stitching making it round. Basically I cut a circle close to what I thought was my size, cut a triangle out so it looked like pacmac lol, which in turn let me make it a round cup with the "cup" look. However, I do like this one MUCH better. Since it's my first trial I will continue with what I have for the cups. If it doesn't work out, I will try this. Truely this cup looks a bit more ideal to make since you have a few pieces to work with and make work. I wish I had a manniquin to mold from. I did try something I found on youtube that was wearing a tank top, and wrapping yourself in duct tape (kinda what they do at ren faires with the form fitting boots) and cutting it off by the back. It made a decent but bumpy form except it was not firm at all really. I do like your thought about the paper mache/plaster of paris stuff! I just might try that. I really think that molded breasts would make it look so much nicer. As for the airbrush, I had no idea you could get them for $20 not to mention I had no idea you could get them for $100 with the tank! That is great news. Thanks for all your help Spinner!

Not a problem, glad to help. Be sure to show off the armor when you get it made.

Side note, for making breast cup forms without doing a whole upper body cast you can fill a sock with rice or beads to the appropriate fullness and then wrap in saran wrap (to keep moisture from the wet forming out). The nice thing about that instead of a hard cast is that you can move the filler around, compress it, etc to get the exact style of cup you want (full cup, push-up, etc).

By the way, the airbrush & airbrush set I was talking about is on sale right now:

http://www.harborfreight.com/deluxe-airbrush-kit-95810.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-5-hp-58-psi-compressor-and-airbrush-kit-95630.html