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by Commander George
Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:13 am
Forum: Crimson Empire Sovereign Protectors
Topic: Vambraces / Gauntlets
Replies: 9
Views: 11735

Re: Vambraces / Gauntlets

Thanks for the tip, Bill!

Even if you don't have any practical experience, it's always good to know about the best practices from elsewehere.

Cheers!
by Commander George
Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: Crimson Empire Sovereign Protectors
Topic: Vambraces / Gauntlets
Replies: 9
Views: 11735

Re: Vambraces / Gauntlets

Ok, just off the top of my head, I'm thinking of using the following materials for the vambraces: Soccer shin guards (size and shape TBD): https://www.soccer.com/Images/Catalog/ProductImages/300/10040.JPG Toothbrush cases for the ridges: http://www.flight001.com/data/item/170/img/blue.jpg For the ha...
by Commander George
Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:10 am
Forum: Crimson Empire Sovereign Protectors
Topic: Vambraces / Gauntlets
Replies: 9
Views: 11735

Re: Vambraces / Gauntlets

You are correct about the difference between Jax's and Kanos' vambraces. As for materials, you should feel free to use whatever you want to get the right appearance. Vacu-forming is one of the easier options for some people, and those pieces are out there if you don't feel confident in trying that ...
by Commander George
Wed Nov 05, 2008 9:16 pm
Forum: Crimson Empire Sovereign Protectors
Topic: Vambraces / Gauntlets
Replies: 9
Views: 11735

Vambraces / Gauntlets

Dear all, I'm new to the forum and just beginning work on my Carnor Jax costume, and some advice from more seasoned costumers would be very valuable. What's the general consensus on Crimson Empire vambraces/gauntlets? As far as I know, Carnor Jax's are both identical (raised vertical ridges) while K...