ukswrath[Staff] Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 (edited) On 5/17/2015 at 8:27 AM, mark.van.nelson said: Look at what's on etsy. ------------------ Whaaaaaaaaaaaat!? Edited March 10, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.van.nelson Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 not sure why the phasma link isn't posting, sorry for posting the same information twice. ---------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondchick Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 After seeing this thread on RPF: http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=237867&highlight=phasma I bought my Phasma helmet from that same maker here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/232946074/fan-made-helmet-kit?ref=ss_listing The UPS notification has it arriving tomorrow. I'm probably going to have it chromed in lieu of spray paints or wraps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dday[501st] Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) On 5/17/2015 at 8:27 AM, mark.van.nelson said: Look at what's on etsy. ------------- The trooper helmet is an anovos recast, it has to be, all of the tells from the anovos helmet are in this one. Edited March 10, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondchick Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) It's Christmas in May! The Phasma helmet arrived and I am beyond ready to begin. Except I have to go out-of-town for the weekend. Ugh. Family get-togethers. Whatever. I'm kinda diggin' the Biore' strip. Edited March 10, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photos updated gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukswrath[Staff] Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 It's Christmas in May! The Phasma helmet arrived and I am beyond ready to begin. Except I have to go out-of-town for the weekend. Ugh. Family get-togethers. Whatever. I'm kinda diggin' the Biore' strip. That is one purdy bucket. Looks like its sitting on your shoulders...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondchick Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 That is one purdy bucket. Looks like its sitting on your shoulders...lol ...because it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougD Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) On 5/14/2015 at 11:42 AM, pandatrooper said: Just sharing some info / research. For chroming, there's basically 3-4 options. Most have been explored heavily by various 3PO builders. 1. Vac metalizing: spray the surface with a special coating, hang the parts in a vaccum chamber, melt a small piece of aluminum and the particles stick to the surfaces. Still needs a protective coat or heating to cure and protect it. Some methods don't use heating but they can chip easily. Cost $$$ 2. DIY version using Alcad chrome paint with an airbrush. Used on model airplanes, etc. Labor intensive but not as shiny as vac metal Cost $ 3. Cosmichrome or spectrachrome or other silver nitrate variants: this is the "Spray on chrome" that you see on many cars, bikes etc. Its a chemical reaction with a base coat that causes a thin layer of silver. Can have different colored top coats to yield gold, bronze, etc. More durable than vac metal, but about 90% the reflectivity. Cost is $$$ to $$$$$ depending on the prep required. One more option I'd suggest is Alsa stretch chrome vinyl. You can heat it and bend it to shape. It wouldn't work on a helmet or detailed greeblies since it needs to conform to somewhat smooth surfaces, but perhaps it's a more cost effective alternative and if it chips or scratches, you can peel it off and put a new layer wrap on! I've never tried it but I know some people who have. Unsure of cost. ---------------- These guys in Florida advertise that they have experience doing all the armor for the company Medieval Times and custom orders for people's costumes. ------------------- Edited March 10, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMel[TK] Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 If the chrome can take that kind of beating, this would be great for Phasma armor or a protocol droid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Fred Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 I had a Daft Punk chromed by them . The process is pretty realistic but their work at least in my case was not the best . I've heard that Coat of Chrome is better. http://coatofchrome.com/#2679 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdon Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 CP uses 3PO fingers. Mardon (MLC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith[501st] Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 I'm 6'1" tall, and a female, so I'm really excited about this character. I definitely want to build her armor for myself, but obviously, I'm going to start with a standard TK first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
305primus Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Codpiece is the same as the the flametrooper atleast I think so, they look very similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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