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by Commander George
Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:20 am
Forum: Crimson Empire Sovereign Protectors
Topic: Kanos build, step by step.
Replies: 19
Views: 32946

Re: Kanos build, step by step.

Well done! Keep up the good work!
by Commander George
Wed Dec 07, 2011 1:25 am
Forum: Crimson Empire Sovereign Protectors
Topic: Kanos Boots
Replies: 16
Views: 28603

Re: Kanos Boots

Some costume websites carry these "pirate" or "renaisssance" boots...

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by Commander George
Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:52 am
Forum: Crimson Empire Sovereign Protectors
Topic: My Carnor Jax helmet
Replies: 13
Views: 27334

Re: My Carnor Jax helmet

Sorry for not posting in a really, really long time...

To answer your question, the material for the gaiters (or spats) is simple pleather. I got some gaiter patterns on the Internet, a couple of reference pics, and took them to a seamstress. She did a great job!

Cheers!
by Commander George
Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:01 pm
Forum: Crimson Empire Glaive
Topic: Glaive - Rough Tutorial
Replies: 23
Views: 45915

Re: Glaive - Rough Tutorial

This is brilliant! Congratulations!
by Commander George
Sat May 08, 2010 5:12 am
Forum: Crimson Empire Sovereign Protectors
Topic: DH-17 Blaster
Replies: 8
Views: 17052

Re: DH-17 Blaster

Well, as it turns out I managed to get hold of a really cool DH-17, scratchbuilt by a fellow Mexican trooper:
by Commander George
Tue May 04, 2010 2:42 pm
Forum: Crimson Empire Sovereign Protectors
Topic: Attaching armour
Replies: 4
Views: 11708

Re: Attaching armour

My approach was somewhat rudimentary but I think it worked fine: I devised a harness out of very thick straps used for furniture upholstery; then I attached the shoulders, back and breastplate with industrial-strength Krazy Glue and two-part epoxy. The front and back vertical straps have loops for t...
by Commander George
Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: Crimson Empire Sovereign Protectors
Topic: My Carnor Jax helmet
Replies: 13
Views: 27334

Re: My Carnor Jax helmet

The belt should be lowered and that will help with cod piece stuff. Also the whole abs codpiece is what will hold you from being approved for the canon pictures. I already added one extra "lobster" plate to lower the belt as instructed, and I will be getting rid of the codpiece in favour ...
by Commander George
Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: Crimson Empire Sovereign Protectors
Topic: My Carnor Jax helmet
Replies: 13
Views: 27334

Re: My Carnor Jax helmet

OK, I wasn't quite sure where to post this pic, but this thread is as good as any.

This was taken with better lighting and camera. What do you think?
by Commander George
Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:49 pm
Forum: Crimson Empire Sovereign Protectors
Topic: Breastplate
Replies: 35
Views: 54439

Re: Breastplate

AMAZING job you've done there Geroge but just one question...er...where did you get those boots from or how did you make them? I'm 6' tall with UK size 11 feet and I'm finding it a bugger to find any footware to suit, can you please help?? No prob. As I mentioned in the "Soft Goods" threa...
by Commander George
Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:29 pm
Forum: Helmet Mods
Topic: Non DP helmet interior
Replies: 9
Views: 10870

Re: Non DP helmet interior

What about installing a liner like those found in construction helmets? Has anyone done that? I used one for my Navy Trooper helmet and it worked really well, but I haven't tried it on my RG yet.