MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Sun Sep 13, 2015 12:25 pm

Looking at a few interesting things…

Regarding the undersuit, I'm going to have my wife take a stab at it. I'm looking at ways to simplify the process, if that's even possible. I'm looking at pre-fabricated black cord. I was considering 6 mm black bungee cord, but I just don't like the texture. Then I found a 6 mm gloss black leather cord. I really like it and think I may go this route. But how exactly to attach it…? I think the originals were hand made rolls with "flaps" stitched to strips of lycra, or whatever the base suit material was. Rib by rib… ugh… perhaps a pre-made basic lycra suit (still top and bottom portions) and then the ribbing pinned and stitched in place on top of the suit? Hmm, something like that.

http://www.leathercordusa.com/product/2501-6MM.html



Also, for the seaming and cleanup of the armor parts, I'm going to use Duraglas. It's a milled fiberglass and polyester resin "paste" like bondo only stronger. Still sands well but won't crack or pop loose so easily.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140808468776?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT


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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by Red Eye » Sun Sep 13, 2015 1:40 pm

This video made by our very own GoldCylon gives a good hint of how the ribbing sections should be made:



Good luck! :salute:
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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Mon Sep 14, 2015 7:31 pm

Thanks for the link!

I would like to see the backside of that sample better. Does the screen used suit have wire in the welting cord?
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Post by Red Eye » Fri Sep 18, 2015 5:16 am

Yes it has.

Could show a photo of the inside of my replica suit if it's of any help to you...
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Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:20 am

I welcome all references. That would be great, thanks.

In the end we may just stitch cord ontop of the suit unless it just looks terrible. It will be a while before we're actually doing it though. My big push is to get my armor 100% ready for plating before the end of the year.
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Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Sat Sep 19, 2015 11:28 am

…random shot of Lil' Serpentine…

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Post by Red Eye » Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:15 pm

Nice one!

Remembers me on this 'lil guy:

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Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:55 pm

Yea,,, :bsglol: Kinda my inspiration for my pic.
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Post by Red Eye » Sat Sep 19, 2015 1:38 pm

The Imperious Leader would be proud. :wink:
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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by Red Eye » Sun Sep 20, 2015 2:48 am

A couple of detail photos of the inside of my replica undersuit as you requested...

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Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Sun Sep 20, 2015 8:49 am

Wow, great shots. Rarely seen view. Thank you.
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Post by Red Eye » Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:10 am

:byyourcommand:

Glad it helps!
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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Mon Oct 05, 2015 7:20 pm

I'm really disappointed right now. I got a roll of "copper" mylar tape and it is just bright orange. I wanted to use it on a few key parts like the helmet, to give the authentic series look to my armor. I suppose I can just finish it off nicely and not worry about using tape, except for the gauntlets and arm bands. I really do need something for those! I'd hate to cave-in and just go "gold" on my armor. :ugh:
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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE » Wed Oct 07, 2015 7:22 pm

Well, from low to high… got a cool package from Australia today…

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Really happy with these parts. They're nice and light. Terry even ground the texture smooth on the grill and blade. More cleanup is needed on these but I highly recommend both pieces. Thanks Terry!

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Re: MY TURN... (or "So it Begins...")

Post by Cylon-Knight » Thu Oct 08, 2015 6:59 am

The entire sword is solid metal?
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