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Good point!

Heh...fit into it!

Haha, height also influenced my decision to go hero. I'm only 5'2", though, so yeah... I'm hoping to achieve 5'5"-6" with some techniques I've read about here, though. I have a few more concerns about the chest plate, though. Unfortunately, there's not really anyone I can ask about that.

Those look GREAT on you! And so do the first ones

Thomas, that is the Walmart I frequent, actually. Just a couple of blocks from my house. I will stop by there this evening and see what they have right now. Rich, that is awesome information, thanks for sharing it! Ok, so I need something that breathes more than something that absorbs. That actually does make sense, heh.

Ah, cool, thanks for that advice, Thomas. I'm thinking I will add snaps to keep the top and bottom parts together, and possibly some stirrups to the legs and arms. You are right up the road from me! Looking forward to meeting you and Tim soon

Wow, that's pretty awesome... If that dog came at me like that, I'd run away, screaming like a little girl!

Hey Brian, Haha, ok, that is some more great advice! Maybe I will add some snaps between the pieces...that way I can at least have a HAND in the construction! Still thinking about making my own, since a two-piece might be easier to find a pattern for. And then I could make multiple sets, which would save money in the long run, right? Still thinking of the 'ick factor' of sweating it out at long cons

Jenny, I agree, great tips here! Glad I started the thread. I've read through a bunch of past threads, but not many address the 'female aspect' I won't just step over, you, girl...I'm a true friend, I'll move you out of the way

Hahaha, Carlos, no, there will be NO flap going on over here! Cool, thanks for the advice on the material. I'm thinking of going by Academy and seeing what they have. My daughter works there, so can get a discount. Ok, I will post pics when we get the Vault Dweller done. I wasn't sure anyone here would be interested in seeing that, but yeah, we love the Fallout games. He really wants to do some Brotherhood armor, but is intimidated by the process right now. I'm thinking that helping with my build might give him some ideas along the way. I'm still going to be doing most of the work, though, because I want to take personal pride in my armor. Just how I roll You might like the boots I got him for Christmas. We saw them while we were out shopping, and both beelined right to them, saying "Wastelander boots!". I snuck back later in the week to pick them up, heh.

Ok, you have me convinced - A 2 piece, cotton-lycra blend undersuit is the way to go for me. And I can probably buy it cheaper than I can make it, although I really like saying "I made it", haha. I was wondering about the bathroom issue and women, but didn't want to put that visual in y'alls heads, too late now! I'm sure I'll figure that part out. Necessity is the mother of invention, right? I'm not even going to TELL y'all the suggestions my husband has made!

Hi Megan, and congrats on your new addition I am building my armor in time for Dragon*Con as well, hope to meet you there! My advice is to make the decision on which armor fits what you are looking for, and get it ordered. Some have an 8 week waiting list, and the build itself can take a while, from my understanding. I am also new, so I'm looking to take my sweet time to get everything just right. There is a lot you can be doing between now and June, as far as accessorizing goes.

Thanks, I'll look into that, Rob Hmmm, Ricky, that's an interesting idea!

Haha, Tim, my husband sews as well, I bet we make quite a sight in the fabric store, too! He's about to get started on his Fallout New Vegas Vault Dweller costume, so we'll be getting the stuff for that this weekend. This will be the first time I've managed to get him to cosplay, so I'm pretty hyped about it. That video is awesome, I think I am going to give that a try. Thanks so much, man. I'm thinking that what I will do is sew the one-piece one myself, and purchase a 2-piece as well. That way I will have enough to get through a long Con with minimal gross factor, and can compare the two styles at the same time. What material would you say is best for our heat/humidity factor here in Texas?

Haha, Robert, I have definitely been wondering how washroom breaks are going to work out! Thanks for that advice

That might be the way I have to go! Now that I've started looking, I'm not finding a good pattern to use, anyway.

I've tried the search function, but can't find any threads dealing with sewing an undersuit. I'm wondering what the best material would be best suited for this project?

Oh man, I agree about the box. That was harsh! I am loving watching you get it all together, Jenny. Can't wait to follow in your footsteps. DO hurry with the gun pic, though! That's one thing I'm shopping around for right now, and really excited about, haha.

I know this is an older thread, but just wanted to say how cool it is! I've gotten all the materials to get started on one, can't wait to get it done

Oh, hey, thanks! I feel slightly less dumb for not being able to find it now

I've used the search function, and poured through the 'for sale' sections several times now, and cannot find a thread I saw earlier about etched glasses. I wanted to "watch" it, anyone know where it is?

Hi Brian! Honestly, I can barely imagine what it will be like. We have been pouring over the tutorials, though, and have SO many things planned already. And that's just to get started! In the meantime, we have 2 new snake racks to build, so I'm hoping that will keep me distracted while I'm waiting

Hey, Tim! I can't even imagine what it will be like...I've been making myself sick if I think about it too much. I guess it's a true obsession at this point Since my guy is a photog, I will make sure he documents the entire experience, now that I know that's a thing, heh. Really looking forward to meeting you!

Haha, Jenny, no kidding! I think I'm more excited about it than Christmas, though