Zul Veyrde's kit planning thread (INCLUDES SOFT GOODS, BESKAR'GAM, ETC.)

[Zul Veyrde]

Okay. So I've been stalking the boards and annoying a few ppl lately , intending to gather what I can from the established pros.

I would like to begin documenting my progress so far.


Update:
Buy'ce
(SEE LINK IN MY SIG.)

Status: WIP

Notes: Recieved #6 run of ComMando Buy'ce from Falin's run of  Ick'tan's design.

Beskar'gam Plates:

 Picked up a set from Schubiwon on EBay (includes  one complete set of Mandalorian style plastic (sintra) armor with extra leg pieces....non-painted.... the following pieces are included in this set....(2) chest pieces, (1) diamond piece, (1) collar piece, (1) abdomin/stomach piece, (1)cod piece, (1) backplate, (2) shoulder pieces  (1) butt plate (2) knee pieces..(2) Shin pieces (2) thigh pieces and (2) foot pieces....):

Status: PAID. Began trimming plates.
Notes: After discussions with Faliin Skirata, I'm also considering modding my kit with some Legacy bits, for a customized hybrid....(we'll see how that goes)
UPDATE #1: CRACKED MY COLLAR PLATE BUT FIXED AND MODIFIED IT.
UPDATE #2: After ordering some amazing decals a long time ago from Lady Z I've decided to incorporate various words in Mando'a on my kit. "Aay'han" on the back of my helmet as well as "Shereshoya" and "Vencuyot", which I plan to put on the left chest plate and backplate, respectively.

Vambraces:
Picked up a pair from Forge Props
Status: PAID and began trimming...

Notes: Integrated these into the cyber-arm design. (Modified for base of Cybernetic arm.)
Update: Clamshell gaunts ordered from tk2280 @ MMC
Status: PAID and ARRIVED.

SOFT PARTS

Jumpsuit
Purchased Military Flight Suit Coverall Air Force paintball BLACK from Pull-the-pin-clothing
Status: PAID and arrived. Needs weathering detail.

Vest and Kama
Commissioned production by the fine gentlemen @ Vicious Vestments
Status: PAID and arrived. Need weathering detail.

Belt and pouches
Bought a Linesman's belt and pouches from Vicious' Legacy Kit part-out sale. Get it while it's hot, and help the man out, he's been an amazing supporter of everyone here.
Status: PAID and ARRIVED.
Front View:

Rear View:



WEAPONS

VIBRO-BLADE:Courtesy of Frost K'Amon @ his thread, K'Amon Metallurgy: Custom Comissioned Weaponry
Status: ARRIVED. Made some recent modifications to the handle. Also added Mando'a runes "Kar'ta Tor (One Heart of Justice)" onto the sheath, as well as layers of silver and clear under coats.  (SEE VIBRO-BLADE LINK IN MY SIG.). 



SIDEARM: VeyrdeTech Industries Custom GVPG-MFPO1 (SEE LINK IN MY SIG.)
Status: WIP

Cybernetic Arm  (SEE LINK IN MY SIG.)
Status: WIP
Notes: Referencing designs of approved robo-arms by other members and began building the framework.

Crushgaunts
Purchased a pair of Scenario PAINTBALL/AIRSOFT GLOVES W PVC ARMOR -Green S, the same type as Falin used (must've brought them a sheb-load of business, PJ, you get a discount?  )

Status: PAID. Will be modifying to match the concept for my cyber-arm design, including a clawed hand.
UPDATE: Gloves have ARRIVED!

[Vercopa Gaanaylir]

You cheater you bought everything!

Sorry, i scratch build everything in all my builds. Its weird seeing people do it this way. It looks cool though. I hope for your sake those plates will be big enough. It be a shame to see you wasted that much on small plates. You know you could have made a set for about $15 right? Ill be watching your progress.

[Zul Veyrde]

You cheater you bought everything!

Sorry, i scratch build everything in all my builds. Its weird seeing people do it this way. It looks cool though. I hope for your sake those plates will be big enough. It be a shame to see you wasted that much on small plates. You know you could have made a set for about $15 right? Ill be watching your progress.

LOL. yeah, I know. I'm realizing i really don't have the time or the facility to do much full custom scratch building. Money is sort of an issue. (What I spent so far is what I've been saving for this purpose ever since certain Mercs started really making there presence known on the BFFC boards) I still have to have $$ set aside for my fiancee and I to move out of her mother's house (hence the lack of facility for scratch builds; she's insanely Type-A personality). I do plan on heavily modding what I can, so I can still satisfy my creative control freak. I do plan on scratch building the arm, and maybe some other stuff...

Thanx for taking an interest in my vision. Jundland. I really dig your kit.

We'll keep in touch ner vod.

Zul

BTW here's a sketch of what Ive been imagining so far. It's not the complete kit, but it's enough to have a clear idea of what I intend.

[Vercopa Gaanaylir]

Thanks, iv got a ways to go on mine still. And I understand i just had to give you some trouble. I tend to forget that most people dont have a full workshop like i do.

I like your concept there. The yellow really stands out with the black.

[Zul Veyrde]

Progress updates:
Beskar'gam Plates:
Status ARRIVED


Gauntlets:
Status: ARRIVED

Jumpsuit
Status:ARRIVED

Vest
I was thinking of using this as a vest
http://www.amazon.com/JT-0842-03-Folding-Chest-Protector/dp/B000FGCYY4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1308688775&sr=8-2

would that be acceptable?

[Hondo Karr]

If the plates you purchased with Fett style plates, you need a Fett style vest. That vest COULD be approval under conditions... the vest must be COMPLETELY hidden from view. You can't get that kind of coverage, especially withou truining the look of the armor, with Fett style plates. You'd either have to go custom or go Legacy for that vest.

[Zul Veyrde]

If the plates you purchased with Fett style plates, you need a Fett style vest. That vest COULD be approval under conditions... the vest must be COMPLETELY hidden from view. You can't get that kind of coverage, especially withou truining the look of the armor, with Fett style plates. You'd either have to go custom or go Legacy for that vest.

Thanx Falin,

I decided to work with Koza Teroch on getting some of his goods.

http://mercs.firespray.net/forum/index.php?topic=38802.0

[Lord Jaur]

damn I only spent 70 bucks on my armor and its the same thing as you bought for 125.

[Zul Veyrde]

damn I only spent 70 bucks on my armor and its the same thing as you bought for 125.

Osik'la!

Yeah, I'm kinda burned I spent so much...

Oh, well...

Hey any ideas how best I can shape the plates better without a heat gun? I may also need to cut them down to a better size. Any ideas/ recommendations?

[Vercopa Gaanaylir]

Lets see some pictures of those plates taped to you before you cut them down.

[kar tayl cabur]

Agreed you should take some pics with the plates before ya cut. also you can pick up a heat gun for about $20 a good investment if your doing any costuming, but in mando it's almost a must. If thats not an option you can try to use the oven method where ya basicly bake the armor in the oven to soften it up and them shape it and then cool it down with air or water.

[Zul Veyrde]

Lets see some pictures of those plates taped to you before you cut them down.

Oh yeah. i'm definitely going to take pics 1st. Cutting is the last resort, as I've never really messed with sintra before. I'm hoping to get some shaping done soon. My work schedule's been insane lately, so I have very little free time.

Agreed you should take some pics with the plates before ya cut. also you can pick up a heat gun for about $20 a good investment if your doing any costuming, but in mando it's almost a must. If thats not an option you can try to use the oven method where ya basicly bake the armor in the oven to soften it up and them shape it and then cool it down with air or water.

Oven? like a baking oven? what setting would be good? I was thinking of dipping it in boiled water and then shaping...would that work?

Thanx for the feedback guys. I really appreciate it.

[Vercopa Gaanaylir]

Actually yes. Just set the oven to a low temp. let it get warm and shape it. That can be tricky though, if it gets to warm it will melt and ruin your plates. Hot water will work too. Anything that can get it hot is a good bet. Lighters work well for small areas

[Zul Veyrde]

Actually yes. Just set the oven to a low temp. let it get warm and shape it. That can be tricky though, if it gets to warm it will melt and ruin your plates. Hot water will work too. Anything that can get it hot is a good bet. Lighters work well for small areas

Thanx for the input, ner vod. I think I'll try shaping w/ the hot water first. I'm nervous about ruining my plates on the first go.

[Zul Veyrde]

Progress updates:
Gauntlets:
Status: Modified

I'm gonna clean these up a bit. Sorry about the crappy pics as I've only got my cell phone's osik'la camera.

Oh and here  are pics of:

Beskar'gam Plates:
Status ARRIVED

Also picked up a nerf tech target pistol I'm thinking of modd'ing into a flechette gun, maybe.