Make by Thorsson, Shawn -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Preface Acknowledgements PART I: Prototypes and One-Offs

Chapter 1: Building with Sheets and Tubes

Starting Off Simple Battle Axe for the Wolf Warrior Hunter’s Rifle

Chapter 2: Working with Pepakura

Pepakura Boot Camp Putting Pepakura to Work Making It Hard Making It Smooth Detailing

Chapter 3: EVA Foam

Sourcing: Where to Get Foam The Basics: Making Foam Obey Your Every Whim Patterning Final Detailing Prepping for Paint Paint!

Chapter 4: 3D Printing and CNC Carving

PART II: Molding and Casting

Chapter 5: Mold-Making Basics

The Simplest Molds Ever Mold-Making Material Mold-Making Terminology

Chapter 6: One-Piece Molds

Chapter 7: Multi-Piece Molds

Chapter 8: Molds for Rotocasting

Prepare the Prototype Prepare the Work Space Building Up the Rubber Jacket Building the Mother Mold Rotocasting Trimming and Prepping the Cast Part for Painting

PART III: Vacuum Forming

Chapter 9: Vacforming Basics

Terminology Designing the Forming Bucks Building the Forming Bucks Choosing Plastics for Vacforming The Simplest Possible Vacforming Setup

Chapter 10: Build Your Own Vacuum Forming Machine

Begin by Building the Clamping Frame Heat Sources Common Configurations Building the Platen Vacuum Sources Putting It to Work

PART IV: Painting and Weathering

Chapter 11: Basecoats and Masking

More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Paint Basecoats: Building a Believable Finish Starts with a Solid Foundation Masking and Stenciling

Chapter 12: Faux Finishes

Metal Leather Wood Grain Carbon Fiber

Chapter 13: Weathering

Additive Weathering Subtractive Weathering Mud Rust The Path to Patina Scorches and Burn Marks Burnt Metal Blood Spatter

PART V: Bringing It All Together

Chapter 14: Strapping and Padding

Padding Armor Attachment Options Strapping Materials Buckles and Related Hardware How to Attach Straps to Stuff Design Considerations for Strapping Your Armor Together The Tricky Bits Odds and Ends: A Few More Strapping Tips

Chapter 15: Showing Off

Handlers Field Repair Kit Posing for Photos Planned Photoshoots

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