thecruffler Report post Posted May 13, 2015 A new helmet and a modified front plate tactical carrier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
verus22 Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Nice work! I like it a lot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sven WillIBeFamous Report post Posted May 13, 2015 WOW. I have some friends who are bugging me to build some armour for them, and I keep seeing stuff like this and hoping I can produce something which comes even a little bit close. I don't suppose you have any patterns or guides of how you made the individual sections? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thecruffler Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Tape 8-1/2 x 11 sheets of paper all around them. draw a sketch on them with what features you want. Take off the paper and cut out the sections and shapes. And then the real secret..... get that fabric carpet padding. I initially got a 4 by 10 foot section for $20 trace the paper patterns you made onto the carpet padding with a permanent marker and cut it out. You can then piece the padding together with string or duct tape and create the entire outfit with carpet padding. add , subtract, or recut padding until you get the desire look and range of movement. use the carpet padding sections as patterns to trace the outline on the leather. you will seldom waste any leather that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseshoe Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Man that is nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Wow, that is so cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldtoolsniper Report post Posted May 14, 2015 I really, really want to wear that just walking around the neighborhood, or perhaps even to Walmart. It's MADD Max meets mid evil. Really nice work and the tip for building the pattern is first rate. I'm stealing it to make a hunting chest plate for my dog. Thank-you for sharing both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smahon03 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 I really how the shoulder's attach to the breastplate. The straps blend to the armor so well you barely notice them. This looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce H Report post Posted September 16, 2015 Awesome! Wa-WoW!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
