Star Wars Stormtrooper Armor - EVA foam DIY
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2020
- I’ve always wanted a Stormtrooper cosplay costume, I think they have the coolest armor on the Dark Side (after Darth Vader) of course . :)
First I was afraid to start it because I found it to complex and difficult to make it, but I it!
I think it looks great and it feels awesome to wear it as well!
This video will show you how to make a cool Stormtrooper outfit for yourself!
You can see the armor IN ACTION, in my fan film "The Patrol" PLEASE check it out, you won't regret it!
Don't forget to subscribe, more content is coming like the X-Wing helmet and the iconic Tie Fighter helmet!
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Hey Guys, I made a little correction on the "shoulder" template, an arrow was pointing to the other edge ( "here comes the other symmetrical half") I reuploaded the correct one! If you had trouble with the making that was the reason, Sorry ! :)
What do you suggest I do to the templates since I'm taller than you are?? I'm 6'1-6'2ish btw
@@seanrogers3663 I think would be enough to extend a little bit (1.5 -2.5 cm) the calf, thigh, forearm, biceps armors. Then try it, and you can still cut it if it's too long.
What was the spray paint that was used to get the glossy look
So far I have made the both shoulder bells and both fore arms (except for square ladder shaped details in thinner foam) and made one bicep and made the left Thigh and I’m planning on using a black series helmet with this , oh and also I’m using the gray floor mats as I couldn’t find the white ones
@@gaminboy You're doing good, nice to hear back from somebody, who's actually using my templates! For the forearms, biceps, abs, calfs I found that 6mm(quarter) inch foam works better, you can order it from Amazon.
You should make a legit materials list, the amount of foam, Velcro strips, what type and how much of glue, paint, etc, We can figure out the tools to cut and stuff but we need a shopping list!! :D
Breeki Man Thanks so much for the list!!!
@Breeki Man got any pics? I would like to see if it isn’t a problem.
As a builder myself it's hard to say how much of anything. I spend sooo much time going back and forth to my local craft store buying more materials of shit I thought I had enough of.
Good job! It doesn't quite match the helmet, but I like the thickness of it, which makes it look more like armour. Possibly press studs would be a more reliable fixing for some parts?
You mean the color of the helmet? Yeah, a little bit different, I didn't paint that (original Black Series color) The velcro is holding well, maybe press studs would be better for the shoulder piece...
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Looks good to me!!!
This is insane for EVA foam oh man, seriously the best I've ever seen!
Magnifique ❤❤❤
Well done. Nice build. Thank you for documenting and posting it
Just started my shock trooper armour and your templates are really amazing thanks for the awsome video👍
Incredible job. Didnt think foam could ever look that good but it really does. Thanks for sharing the templates with everyone - a lot of work in them.
Thanks, I'm glad you like it! In a coulple of weeks I'm coming out with the helmet for this armor and I think will be really good, stay tuned!
Simply amazing
EXCELLENT JOB !
Pretty cool costume
Freaking awesome, you have talent.
Amazing job well done
just WOW! Seems fit so well and it's so smooth. Best EVA costume.
Thanks, the good thing about EVA foam that you can easily fit it to your body!
Looks insane man!
Great work!!!
Great job brother!
wow brill well made looks grate like it
とても、リアルで素晴らしい出来上がりですね！
WHY THIS VIDEO HAVE ONLY 15 LIKEEEE, YOU DESERVE MORE!
This armor is so realistic!!! Perfect job!!
Thank You( Grazie!) so much! I put it up only a week ago, I hope it will find it's way to a larger audience some time! Check out my "The Patrol" fan film, you can see the armor in action in it!
What an excellent job! It reminded me of when I made my son's EVA armor when he was seven in 2017.
Thanks, now you can make on other one for him, I guess.
Great job
Thank you! You are awesome!
Te mereces el cielo hermano, excelente trabajo!
Gracias amigo!
Move along heres the trooper boss
AMAZING 🤩
love your videos! keep up the good work
Wow. Just wow
Prwtty cool costume
armor made of foam?!? thats amazing!!!!! this armor looks amazing! great job! maybe i should use foam for my next armor set!!
Thanks, I can only encourage you, do it! download my templates and go for it!
Brilliant
Pretty damn awsome
You need more views thanks for the template
Very good. The shoes should be Chelsea style boots though.
Thanks, I didn't have those then but now I do!
great tutorial..
My grandma is making me one thx so much for the tutorial
I’m a lefty too!
Lefty gang
🤜🤜
Always wanted one of this but couldn’t afford one.. this build looks like the real deal.. thank you for sharing your journey in making one!!
Thank You! That"s why I put this video up, to show that it's possible to make a realistic looking one from Eva foam!
@@lefthander3807 it would be nice if you could share the template, if you don't mind..
@@mohammadizwanabubakar188 Some of them are pretty messy yet, because I always hade to make modifications but when I'll have time I try to copy them in new sheets and take pictures of them, and send it to you!
@@lefthander3807 thanks!
And do you have any templates
Man, this is much better than my shepperton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, one of the reasons is because I made it to fit my body perfectly!
What a legend you are mate wow very good job.
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You know for not being 'authentic' this looks really damn good...and hopefully a lot cheaper.
You got the point. That was my intention, to create an autentic looking armor for the fraction of the price !
@@lefthander3807 Honestly...seeing as I neither have the know how, tools nor the patience...i most likely WOULD pay you to make a custom one for me if I ever had the extreme desire to own one. It was that impressive. Well done indeed. =)
wow wow SENSACIONAL ! ;)
I'm left handed, I also managed too make a phase 1 clone trooper armor out of foam
Using EVA Foam is superior in my opinion, its not as loud as plastic when having the armor on, when it collides while moving around in it.
Yes, it has it's advantages like you said it's silent, very lightweight, more confortable to wear, doesn't break and cheaper!
Wow. 😮
Omg, this is so great!!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!!! I’m looking to make a storm trooper costume and this has been soooooooooo helpful!!!
Glad you find it helpful!
A little tardy to the party....but, damn! This is brilliant! You have a talent I wish I had. Liked and sub'd for more!
Cool costume is that 501st approved
I don"t think they would approve it, I never tried🙂
@@lefthander3807 yeah, its not made of an approveable material. Oh and also you forgot the strap the connects the forearm to the bicep.
@@dat1kid763 yeah, I found it useless, works perfect without it for me
Hello there please can you tell what sort of glue do you use to put the parts together and what padding that you use for the chest armour and the back armour, can you show me how you do the thighs and the shins please because I'm making an new hope stormtrooper costume like yours but I'm doing a screen accurate look .thanks kevin.
very very well done! Just a question: what thickness of EVA foam did you use for the armor?
great!
I used 10.mm mostly, exept the bicepcs, forearms, calfs are 6 mm thick.and the abs and lower pack plate are 8 mm
Mega🙌🏾
Big THANKS for the templates. One question, How you mold I mean how you bend the foam to fit in? Did you use heat gun?
Sure, you'll need heat gun for that!
Thats really awesome. Do you have the files or templates for the armor?
Thanks Man!
The hole project has changed a lot during the process, I always adjusted the templates so they're pretty messy at the moment, but I'll try to copy them in new sheets, to have them nice and clean.
@@lefthander3807 Awesome, Thanks!
@@gpshadowhunter6161 Check it on the description, I shared it! Enjoy!
@@lefthander3807 omfg thank you so much!!, I'll try to make it ^^
Hello! I have a couple question bc I've never done anything like this before. First, what do you do with gaps like the v shaped one at 9:44? Also, what do you do with the hexagon on L Calf 1? I see it on the template but not the video. Thanks!
the V shape gap is the force the foam into a curved shape, just simple glue the edged together. The hex goes on the top of the left calf.
@@lefthander3807 Thanks for your help!
How did you get the Velcro to stay to the foam? The last time I used self adhesive Velcro on foam it was ruined. And what did you use for the straps?
I used contact cement (4:39) (even can be applied on the self adhesive Velcro), the straps are elastic bands.
Great templates thanks, just looking at the chest and templates did you do additional cuts to help create the shape can see glue lines that don’t match the templates
Or anyone who has made this know. cheers
Going to attempt tomorrow so will update on here how I get on
For anyone attempting had to cut to get shape and used foam clay to mould around joins, templates are very good so didn’t need to mess with them atall
Quick question on the Abdominal Plate 'buttons' at 3:59 - what do you make that out of? Thanks!
Universal Auto Body trim panel "christmas tree" clips.
i wish i had this
You can make it yourself! My templates are free to download!
This is amazing!!! Is the armor still around how does the shape of it hold up ?
Still holds, it has a few more battle scars but but that's it, totally fine!
Is it good enough to certify with the 501st?
HI! nice work men! i have a question , what do you use to fill the gaps from the outside? to give that smooth look ? in one frame i see a red tube of something but i cant quite figure out what it is , thank you !
Thanks, I used DAP Kwik Seal Caulk!
@@lefthander3807 THANK YOU! , what size of paper should i print the templates ? A4 ?
@@gonzalopoggi373 letter size
woooo, dude, amazing work and skills, what I liked is that being flexible it is also silent because it does not sound when you move like the other rigid armors that have a dry sound of hard plastic that is not very pleasant to listen to, and that being rigid it do not allow you some movements, great your work, dude
a question, how much money did the materials with which you made your armor cost you, approximately?, you only need the boots and finished work, greetings 😃😃
Thanks, you're right the foam built has some advantages: lightweight, somewhat flexible, silent, you can customize it to your own size and cheaper ! It's hard to tell how much would it cost to built, you only pay for the materials like foam, glue, paint, velcro. The paint and the plasti dip (under the paint) are the most expensive, you can get it all out of $ 120 -150.
The helmet is a Black Series one. Have fun!
I was affected. very impressive.
By the way, what is the material of the armor?
The armor is thick, but are you layering it?
Thanks! Made of EVA foam, check out the built part!
Great job man am going to make it from your template i wish i get the size like you ...and do you have helmet template??
Thanks, send me pictures when ready, for this no helmet templates,I 'm wearing the Blank Series helmet here.
awesome! How did you make the helmet? the templates don't include it.
The helmet is the Black Series , but I"m working on the helmet templates , coulpe of weeks and they're done.
@@lefthander3807 Awesome!! Been looking forward to them!!
The place in which the thigh pieces connect- is it in the front or the back?
The front and back, both.You should have two foam pieces cut out, the left and right ( or inner and outer) these are glued toghether at the front and the back, which lines will be covered by the stripes.
Ok this is going to be a barrage of questions
What kind of white paint did you use?
(If you used any)
How long roughly did this take to make?
I’m a kid so would you recommend that I
Make this since in a new hope Leah
Calls out Luke for being to short to be
A stormtrooper…?
And finally… will a hair dryer work as a
Heat gun?
I used Rust Oleum glossy spray paint, without clear coat, don't forget to use PlastiDip first on the foam. Dipends on your skill, working 2-3 hours a day on it roughly a month.
Sure I encourage you to make it, but you may have to downsize it, i'm 181 cm and 83 kg.
In some cases a powerful hair dryer might do the job but for example on the shoulder piece would not be enough, I recommend getting on, it's not that expensive.
@@lefthander3807 ok thanks this helped a lot. I’ll try get a heat gun so that it turns out perfect.
This video was great and I’ve been eyeing it up and now I’m actually going to attempt to make it. Thanks for all the help
With that costume especially the leg parts and the arm.parts do you have cover strips on each section ?
The thigh armor has strips on the front ad the rear , the biceps has 3, on the front and the sides, the forearm on the sides and the ladder like on the front.
@@lefthander3807 ok cool.how do you download the templates please my friend.
@@kevingreenfirld3877 download link at description!
Hey man this is really awsome! By any chance would you be able to tell me your hieght? I need to size it down for a 57 inches tall kid and I heard if I divide my hieht by yours itll be the percentage I need to print for it to fit. Thanks!
I added it to the description!
@@lefthander3807 okay thanks!
I’ve made 2 attempts on a chest piece now and am still having a lot of problems. The in-wards curves that go around the torso don’t turn out right and the chest overall just doesn’t look correct. Any tips I can use to improve my craft? I gotta have this suit done soon...
Trying to get it done before Halloween? Sweet!
Hey, send me your e-mail address and I send you the chest templates!
@@lefthander3807 Do you have templates for the whole suit? 🤪😂
@@lefthander3807 conneresquivel08@gmail.com
@@iansadowski636 I'm working on it to copy them in sheet letters and scan them.
An excellent video, but I’m having trouble understanding something: the 2 prices in the center of the chest that covers the hole, are they just 2 straight pieces or are they cut in such a way their curves are flush with the chest?
Yes, in the middle they are 2 straight square like pieces of foam cut to fill the hole. at 3.32 you can see it better.
left hander Hm... well, I’m sitting here with my chest piece. I filled in the whole and all I need are the sides, but uh... should the bust of the chest come out so much?
@@ConnerTheEsquire well, that's up to you, you can make it smaller a little bit if you like, check pictures on the web.
Check it on the description, I shared it! Enjoy!
@@lefthander3807 Unfortunately the download isn't working but thanks anyway.
Where would you recommend getting a stormtrooper helmet from?
Mine is the Black Series Helmet, I bought it like 2 years ago on Amazon for 100 CAD, now the price went up big-time...
I totally want your templates. Amazing!!!! Will you send them to me as well?
Check the description, there is a download link....
Hi there. This is awesome. Where can I buy one as a present. Unfortunately I do not have time nor the skills to do it. Maybe a used one...? This ia really the best looking one I found so far and on ebay it's just all plastic or the cheap ones. Kind regards
Hi, thanks, unfortunately I don't know anybody selling Eva foam armor, the best help I can give is the templates, but it's not that difficult to make it, give it a try.
@@lefthander3807 Many thanks, Sir. Well I just talked to my girlfriend and she just said to give it a go 😅 I am truely not that good with stuff like this but it would be a dream really. So what would be the material costs more or less and where would I get them. Sorry, don't wanna bother you.
Have a great day. Kind Regards Chris
I noticed there was a noticeable triangular cut on the arm piece when it was laid out flat. What is that for exactly?
The cut is to make the foam follow your arm shape. You have to glue the edges together.
@@lefthander3807 I see. Would a regular flat shape look just as good?
@@ConnerTheEsquire not as good.. .🙂
Can you tell me how do you do the chest plate and the abdominal plate please.
Hi, just download the templates, cut out of foam, and glue the pieces together! Some cut is diagonal to help to create the shape and You might need heat gun to form the foam.
I like the crisp version of the armor. I have always dislike that soft, schmooey look of the vacuum formed armor.
Is that all screen accurate
what thickness of eva did you use? 5mm or 10mm
If you download the templates you find info regarding the foam thickness on every page.
Great Stormtrooper costume build! I wanted to ask do you have the template for this, i'm having trouble with the chest part, and don't quite understand it in the video. Also do you have a stormtrooper helmet tutorial?
Hi, give me your e-mail address!
@@lefthander3807 davidbowercare@gmail.com
Mine is a Hero storm trooper ANH
Hi mate! Man I really love all of your videos, I recently discover them. I have a question, how I can resize the templates? I'm 170cm tall, I hope you read this :)
Hi, thanks for watching my videos, I never tried to resize my templates, you can try to print them out in reduced size like 90-95 %, or adjust with the original size templates by cutting a little bit off, but be aware the paper template must be bigger because the foam has a different thickness!
Thank you for sharing nice template.
If I print these templates in A4, can I use them right away?
The templates are on letter size, so make sure to adjust the printer settings to get the right size.
@@lefthander3807 Thank you! :-)
Thanks for the templates. Back 1 has no data.
I've just checked it, it's all right, try to download it again!
What did you use for paint? What was the process
First use heat gun to close the cells of the foam, than apply 3-4 layer white Plasti Dip, than 2 layer white primer (Rust-Oleum), than 3 layer Gloss White Rust-Oleum. This gives you a shiny surface so I didn't put clear coat on it but you can, if you want!
Is that screen accurate
Hi! Question - what size paper do I print the templates out on? Thanks a lot!
Letter
@@lefthander3807 Thanks!
@@lefthander3807 would it work with UK A4?
@@CT--vl2js Never tried, but it could work changing the printer settings, search for "how to print letter size to A4 paper"
@left hander Ok, will try! 👍
Do you have the templates for download? This is an amazing build!!
Thanks, I'll get back to you on the weekend!
Check it on the description, I shared it! Enjoy!
@@lefthander3807 I’m looking for the templates to download in the description & can’t see it. Am I just incredibly dense or did you remove the link?
@@catherinefisher6188 You'll find it in the middle of the description, normally with blue letters!
Should I print the templates in letter size sheets of paper?
Yes!
One question. Are the printouts on A3? Excellent work. Also, I've got 3 weeks before a fancy dress party. What do you think my chances are?🤣
letter size paper, hmmm three weeks, that will be tight !
@@lefthander3807 and I've gotta make a helmet!
@@Sheza58 I only have the templates for the armor...
@@lefthander3807 not a problem, I've downloaded Tristan Makers 2021 helmet template. Who needs sleep? 😜
You could have went for a more pricier option but overall a good one because of the voice changer, the black series one!
I collect Black series helmets I have the storm trooper one my school Doesn’t care what you wear as long as you cover your face because of COVID so I wore it to school it was awesome
Haha, really? That's cool! I can imagine the Teacher's face!
left hander actually my teacher is the one who Gave me permission to wear it he’s a superhero fan Star Wars fan and a Gamer he’s a really cool Guy
left hander I only have the helmet I Don’t have armor so I just came in my pants shirt and jacket I was basically hellogreedo at school
Szia az anyagot honnan vetted hozza illetve milyen vastagsaguak kellenek hozzá?
Hello, polietilén PE szivacs, vagy Eva foam néven fut, én többször Kínából rendeltem, olcsóbb csak sokat kell rá várni...
A mell-, hátvért, comb, es ágyék védő 10 mm- es , hogy legyen tartása a tobbi 5-6 mm-es...
A fenékvédőt műanyagból csináltam de lehet foam is.
Would you be able to take a order and make a outfit for me. I am looking for the purge trooper armour and phase 2 helmet?
Hi, sorry, I don't take orders, I just help with my templates who wanna make their own armor.
If they all made out of rva foam are they screen accurate
decide it for yourself, it looks good for me, and I don't want 501 approval if that's you mean
@@lefthander3807 yeah
How much foam should i buy for the armor?
Hard to tell...I have more at home...For the thick parts I used that "puzzle exercise foam mat" bought in Walmart 1/2 inch, this is cheap 60×60 cm you need 5-6, and the thinner one( 5-6 mm) I ordered from Amazon 35 x 100 cm sheets you need around 4, but this is just an approx. number,....
Is the helmet different colour of white to your armour
If you watch till the end you'll see that the helmet is a Black Series Stormtrooper helmet.
@@lefthander3807 ok no worries.
What is that yellow stuff you put inside of your armour parts ? Kev
I'm not sure what you mean...There are two kind of yellow staff I used: 1. the glue (contact cement) 2. the masking tape to hold the templates together...
@@lefthander3807 that's what probably what it was , anyway I'm.making a stormtrooper armour with ABS boards and doing the shapes out on paper and then draw round them
@@kevingreenfield6866 That's intresting....how you shape the curved parts, and how you glue the parts together?
bonjour j'aurais aimé profiter de vos templates malheureusement je suis sur Mac Pro en France impossible d'ouvrir le fichier RAR si vous pouvez m'aider ? merci beaucoup
There are free apps you can download from the App Store to open . rar formatted files on Mac.
What kind of material did you use
It’s in the title, EVA foam
I am 6'2 and would like to know if this armor would be workable for my height
Yes, I think it can be good for you with some adjustments. What I recommend is to print out the templates, cut them and try them on. If they seem to be short (especially the limbs area) just add a half inch or what you need before copy them to the foam.
@@lefthander3807 one more question and that is do you think that this would work with cardboard?
I don't think it would last long, not to mention the appearance ..I would recommend using foam for better result.
@@ethansoblotne4281 Cardboard would be good for making a mock up to determine the right size, etc. Once you know the right fit, then you can get EVA foam and make it really awesome.
How’s the foam keep shape
It holds it's shape very well, especially because the big pieces like chest, back plate, thigs made of thick (half inch) foam!