PROJECT 4: WHITE ARMOR

DATE: MAY 2004 - JUNE 2005

I purchased my White Armour at MOVIE FX, a German company. Good communication and fast delivery. You can find a link at my LINKS page.

After finishing the job, here are my best tips:

1- Before you start, collect all information you can get related to what you want to build. Look for original pictures and print them out for quick reference.

2- Try to read all costuming tips from other costume builders. They will give you a good idea of what to expect and how to solve most problems.

3- Get some good tools. A good dremel and a heat gun are a must.

4- Work slowly and step by step. WORKING FAST=BAD RESULT. This does not mean it has to take more than 1 year like mine (I interrupted the whole job during various months), but do not expect to have it ready in a few days. Take your time!

 

UNPACKING

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THE HELMET
Helmet 01.JPG (149127 bytes)    Helmet 02.JPG (122408 bytes)    Helmet 04.JPG (125372 bytes)    Helmet 05.JPG (116764 bytes)
Helmet 07.JPG (140988 bytes)    Helmet 09.JPG (116949 bytes)    Helmet 11.JPG (151081 bytes)    Helmet 12.JPG (112464 bytes)
Helmet 15.JPG (103401 bytes)    Helmet 18.JPG (151838 bytes)    Helmet 19.JPG (106324 bytes)    Helmet 22.JPG (135729 bytes)

 

 Now modified to STUNT (I like that fiercer look) and with a thicker rubber trimming in the neck opening.

Helmet_23.jpg (114985 bytes)    Helmet_24.jpg (114430 bytes)    Helmet_26.jpg (84811 bytes)    Helmet_25.jpg (96656 bytes)    Detail_26.jpg (249261 bytes)    Detail_27.jpg (200233 bytes)    Detail_28.jpg (397410 bytes)    Detail_29.jpg (238127 bytes)

 

THE CHEST PIECE

note: the white rubber strip on the last picture avoids the arm pieces make too much noise when walking.

 

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THE ABDOMEN PIECE

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THE LEGS

note: the piece in the second picture is where the velcro strip from the abdomen piece goes through to hold it in         place)

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THE BELT

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THE VOICE AMPLIFIER

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FINISHED

white armor_18.jpg (36081 bytes)    white armor_20.jpg (40862 bytes)    white armor_21.jpg (45955 bytes)    white armor_17.jpg (76742 bytes)    white armor_23.jpg (198519 bytes)    white armor_24.jpg (192717 bytes)    white armor_27.jpg (205060 bytes)

 

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