Make Your Own Foam CLONE TROOPER ARMOR | With Templates | Part 1
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i have a job, 0 craft skill, and a ton of foam. trial and error is screaming to me
I wish I had the skill and patience to do something like this.
A lot of practice will give you those! :)
It helps to use a laser cutter from the library
I am new at this and making lots of mistakes but learning as I go just glad I brought extra and hopefully enough foam lol
And the money...
@@kennythetrend3688 It's not too expensive, it's just foam
Fascinating and very well executed. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! Will do!
This is gonna come in clutch this year
this is so cool!!! gonna binge watch all the other vids hehe. this is my first time seeing this type of video and as a model maker myself (not cosplay related) i respect the workmanship, it looks really good
Awesome! Have fun watching the videos and thank you!
Fantastic stuff man, keep uploading!
Thanks! Will do! :)
I wish I could be this skilled to do this, this is awesome
Probably 2
I’m definitely going to build my self some when I’m older as I 14 so I am still growing
EVA foam is a amazing material it can go from a soft foam material into a strong plastic
Yooo been waiting for this (i mean im still making the phase 2 helmet but whatever lol)
Haha awesome!
IMPRESSIVE... MOST, IMPRESSIVE 👍👍
Thank you!!
For sure You are very very skilled !!!
Thank you!
Making your armor now!! It’s so exciting and I can’t wait to finish!! Thanks for everything man!
Cool! No problem!
have you finished it?
@@JWK_P I've been working for a month and I'm about a week away from finishing!!
@@myajoy3319 nice
So he/she finished it?
Thank you so much for all your content, I can't wait to get going! No way could I afford to get clone armor from other places.
No problem! :)
You make it seem so easy!
i wish i had money for the templates. Very cool, and great work!!!
Just the thing I needed to tie together everything I need for next years Halloween costume
Awesome!
i’ve been saying that i’m going to make clone armor for years now! maybe this year i’ll actually do it 😂
Hey do you think it would be possible to list the tools required to make this armour. Example (Dremel tool, recommended amount of foam, heat gun etc?)
Love the armour btw
There is a list of materials in the product description for the templates on etsy! :)
@@TristanMaker i see it lists the different sizes of foam, but do you know the amount of foam we need / how much you used?
Wow, incroyable! C’est sure que j’essaye de me faire un suit
Tu parle en français?
I’m sorry if this is a dumb question, but the heat gun makes the foam fairly solid right? Like it wouldn’t really bend/look like foam after it’s painted, is that correct?
Really great videos, I’m building this now. One request for future efforts - if you could please slow down once a piece is finished so we can see what it should look like would be great. As it is, it’s very hard to freeze on the half second clip of the final look for each individual piece. This is meant constructively, not negatively. Love what you do!
Agreed
how did you get the printer to print the correct templates?
this looks so cool and fun to assemble. Thanks for all your videos. Any interest in doing a republic commando?
Great vid! a supply list would be very helpful.
Thanks! There's a list in the product description for the templates on Etsy
@@TristanMaker awesome thanks
Very nice! Where do you get your foam?
Do you find having a foam abdominal section more flexible when sitting or reaching for something?
Could you make a Stormtrooper armor tutorial with an Etsy template to match the helmet you made. That would be great
That's something I would like to do in the future, but it won't be happening too soon. If you need good stormtrooper armor templates right now, Stormtroop Templates on Etsy sells templates for a stormtrooper armor and he has a tutorial video for making the armor.
Hi there! I love this tutorial and the templates!! What would you recommend to change on the chest piece to make this fit a woman's chest?
There's a lot of room inside the chesplate so in most cases you won't have to modify it at all.
i was wondering how to get the arc trooper fin, do you have to purchase the phase one trooper helmet or are templates for the fine included?
Excellent video, good job, one question, do you make these suits to order and can you ship them outside your country? For example, how much would it cost to make the dark vader one, I have the helmet and the sound box but I am missing the bib, the boot protector, the wristbands and those things, the accessories including the belt, how much would it cost, greetings and thanks for answering
Hi, thanks! Unfortunately I don't take commissions. I only sell the templates to help you make the projects yourself.
@@TristanMaker Okay, thanks for answering. I'm not a person who is dedicated to making the type of art you do, even so, thanks, and tell me where the darht vader template is, maybe one day I'll be encouraged by having time for said undertaking, regards
I'm looking at making a General Kenobi with this. How do you recommend scaling it to someone who would wear a 3XL t-shirt?
Thanks for the tutorial!
Cool! I'm not sure about the size. I would recommend printing at the scale that matches you height. (Scaling chart in the pictures of the listing on Etsy) Then Add material to extend the parts that are too small, just like I showed in the video. :)
Did you figure anything out?
quick question: how are you taking the armor on and off? do you have clips to take it on and off or are you slipping it on like you would a shirt?
Watch the painting video for this armor. After painting it, I show how to attach everything together so you can wear it.
Great video, I'm currently in the process of gathering all the materials together to build this :) I also already have your templates but I wonder, how would I print them when I only have A4 paper available? And do you have an idea how I could add little stripes on the pauldrons like live-action Cody has? I think he's the only clone who has them and I'm not sure if it would be possible to burn or press them in.
Hi, thanks for purchasing from my shop!
To print the templates on A4 pages, simply watch the printing tutorial video linked in the product description. All the information is there.
You can use a wood burner to carve in the lines, or you could cut out those parts and glue them back in 2mm lower.
at a distance i bet it would look like a 501st approvable clone costume
Have you thought of making a clone commando they're pretty cool
Hi, nice video, you have templates for the whole armor for a clone arch trooper? Trying to do 5s
your templates are good i bought them and i made the shoulders and one bicep so far also i’m about halfway done with the helmet too also how do i make the forearm pieces fit to my arm my hands get in the way
Cool! I would recommend making the part bigger by adding a strip of foam along its lenght. You can add upholstery foam inside to fit your arm snugly.
Fun fact, just a question, but when you wear the armor, do you have to wear straps and buckles to hold it in place or is it just a snug enough of a fit?
I have straps and velcro holding everything together. I show all of it in the second half of the painting video for this armor.
Do you have any recommendations for alternates to the wood burner and rotary tool?
The rotary tool can't be replaced by any tool that isn't more expensive. But you could use the rotary tool to carve in the details instead of using the woodburner.
I’m just curious, how long does it take to make the full armour? Because I’m very interested in making this project and you’ve inspired me a lot!
Cool! It depends on a lot of things, but it took me about 1 month working part time on it.
@@TristanMaker Yeah, I have about 3 weeks left of summer break. So I’m very determined to work on it every day for hours and hours. I honestly think I could get it done in a week. But first I gotta get craft foam, which can get pricy…
I really wanna built my own armor with your guide but i think that the foam pattern are too big for me to fit in because im 5'4.
How can I make sure that the armor fits me properly ??
You can totally scale down the templates to fit you properly. In the pictures of the listing on Etsy, there is a sizing chart that shows at what scale to print the templates for each height.
Then watch the printing tutorial video linked in the product description to know how to print the templates at that scale.
@@TristanMaker Thank you so much!
Can't wait to make my own clone trooper armor ;)
Do you sell templates separately? My costume for SWC only requires hands and forearm armour and this seems to be the way to go rather than buying 3D printed ones for £40~ each
Would it work if i use 5mm foam for the 4 and 6 mm parts too??
If I had a workspace, money, and were finished growing, I’d do this. But I’m merely a fourteen year old.
Where do you buy your foam from?
AWESOME ! I would like to know with which sheet size should I print the template? A4?
A3 ?
You can print on any size paper. Simply watch my printing tutorial video on my CZcams channel or linked in the product description on Etsy.
How do I know how much foam I need?
How do you connect them to a suit?
That feel when you have to add to the stomach piece rather than remove....
this is awesome. How long did it take you in total to make this? also, how thick is the foam you used?
Thanks, it's mostly 8mm foam, with some other thicknesses. All required thicknesses are specified in the product description on Etsy and on the templates directly.
It took me around 2 months to make the armor from start to finish working part time on it.
@@TristanMaker thanks! also, how much money did you use on the glue and foam?
what kind of EVA foam do you use? High density or low density?
I like using medium and high density foam. Both work for making this armor.
Where do you get the EVA foam
Looks good i just don’t know if its 501 approval
Thanks! Unfortunately no, they don't accept EVA foam armors.
this is perfect now i can scare the shit out of my friends when i finish this
Stupid question. Any idea how I could adapt this for a large chested female? Have a group that are gonna be Storm Troopers and I don't wanna miss out.
There are no stupid questions! There is already a lot of space inside the chestplate, it doesn't sit directly on my chest. I guess you could make it looser by not cutting the material on the side. You could also modify the templates so the upper chest pieces stick out a bit more. :)
Saw this on RPF Facebook. Insta-subscribe.
Thank you so much!
Hi Tristan, the template pieces have short solid lines that stick up perpendicular to the main outline. Do I need to make a cut where these lines are marked? Thank you for responding.
Hi, I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Please contact me on Etsy and send me a picture of what you are talking about.
Does the Back plate need to be 3mm higher once the part is finished?
If you mean the center panel on the back of the abdominal piece, yes.
How do I know what thickness of foam I need ? Do you have a list of how many of each we would need for 1 suit ?
It says the thickness on the template
I have a question does it come with the parts when u buy it on Etsy or do have to go to a hardware store and buy the supplies to do it?
The listing on Etsy is only for a digital downloadable PDF file which you can print yourself. All materials have to be bought separately.
@@TristanMaker okay thank you
I'd be interested in knowing how much foam is needed if you're using the template at 100%. I'm currently not sure how much EVA foam to order in 😅
3 months late but you could always translate the templates to paper, adjust it for your body, and then that will give you a good guess of how much foam you'll need. I'd recommend getting a little extra just in case though.
Hey, i have been watching some of you're videos an i have been wanting to try to learn to make armor like that but I have a hard time finding the templates, were do i find them?
There's a link to my Etsy store in the video description
did you a ARC Trooper forearm?
Great work kid!!! (I say kid because I'm 57 - Sorry)
Hahaha thanks!
How do you make the seams so smoothly connected that it looks like it's just heat formed?
I use Barge cement which works really well. But there's also a lot of practice
Cant you use velcro to attach all the pieces too?
Totally! If you watch the last video of the armor build you'll see that's what I used.
can you do a commander cody version?
Barge cement is too toxic for me to use. Would silicone glue work?
Unfortunately no. You could use hot glue or superglue, but your seams won't be as clean. Silicone glue will not work.
Do you have a way to remove the excess glue that doesn’t damage the foam at all
If you mean before painting, you can use barge thinner. But make sure you have safety glasses and gloves when using it, since it's pure toluene.
Do you think I could do this with no experience just a question because I really want to make clone armour
You totally can! It is an ambitious project, but if you give yourself enough time to not rush the build, you should be able to make it. Take your time at every step, and if you are not satisfied with something, redo it. :)
@@TristanMaker thanks I’m planning on doing this as a summer project
Interested to learn how you attach your armour.
Yes! The third video will be on how to paint, finish and attach the armor.
@@TristanMaker that's what im personally waiting on. Just got home from break so im gonna start making my armor, but i have no idea how to paint it
Could I make this without printing anything?
I cant make it, didnt habe the tools, can I buy that anywhere?
Unfortunately I only sell the templates. You can find armor kits made by other people in Facebook groups and on Etsy.
But is it soft?
do the templates fit on regular a4 paper?
Yes, I have a tutorial video showing how to print the templates on any paper type.
What is your hieght I’m just curious so I can scale it
I'm 5'9" and scaled my armor at 100%. Check out the sizing chart in the pictures of the listing on Etsy to know the best scale for your height.
Where can I find the files to print to understand the measurements?
what paper and printer to print off these correctly?
You can print on any size paper and using any printer.
Simply watch the printing tutorial video linked in the product description on Etsy. All the information is there.
I wonder how much of a difference it would make if I used 5mm pieces instead of 4 and such
A 1mm difference in thickness is totally fine. I sometimes use 5mm instead of 4mm or even 8mm instead of 6mm.
@@TristanMaker thanks a bunch! Bought your templates and I hope to get started on the armor this weekend
Hey Tristan, do you have any of the large officer-type pauldron templates? I'm hoping to do a 327th Star Corp style
Unfortunately no, I only have the regular ones.
Would you recommend this for airsoft
Not at all. This armor reduces mobility which makes it dangerous to wear in a sport environnement.
What millimeter EVA foam is that
Mostly 8mm with some other thicknesses.
What thicknesses of foam did you use?
They are all specified on the templates and in the product description on Etsy
So, everything is made with 5mm eva foam?
Most of the armor is 8mm foam
does anyone know a good foam thickness to use?
8mm is what I use for most armors like this one.
Hey do you know if the templates are 501st approved?
Unfortunately the 501st doesn't approve armors made from EVA foam.
Could you please do some storm trooper armor if you can I am sure your very Busy but it would be great
That's something I want to do, but it might take a while before I get to it.
If you need templates right now, Stormtroop Templates has templates for a stormtrooper armor available on Etsy.
i dont know what to do help me how bevel how do the other stuff
For your purchase on Etsy is it just a digital file and not the whole armour
It is only the digital downloadable PDF files for the template. No physical product gets shipped.
What are the thicknesses of the foam being used?
Mostly 8mm. All the thicknesses are specified in the product description for the listing on Etsy.
For the forearms I can’t slide my hand in it. Is there any thing I can do
I would recommend cutting them open along their lenght and glueing in a strip of foam to make them wider.
You could also remake them scaled bigger
Ciao...ma dove li hai trovati le parti dell'armatura? Li mostri al minuto 5:26
Do you have a recomened foam type? Don't want to get the wrong stuff and it look awful lol
I use medium and high density EVA foam made specificaly for cosplay.
How well would this scale for someone who is around 5' or around 152 cm tall? I'm trying to make this for my son but I don't want it to be too large.
Thanks!
It should work pretty well! Simply refer to the sizing chart located in the product description on Etsy and watch the printing tutorial video linked in the product description. All the information you need is there.
Hey, so we are half way through cutting out our pieces and are wondering what to do with them when we are finished.
In other words, how do we attach all of these parts to someone? Do we velcro the parts to an undergarment?
Curious what you use.
Thanks again!
How thick was the foam you used? What is the millimeter size?
Mostly 8mm foam, with some other thicknesses for some parts. All the thicknesses are specified in the product description on Etsy and on the templates directly.
@@TristanMaker oh, thank you
Do you remember how long it took to make the armour?
Thanks
About 5 weeks working on it part time while filming the process
@@TristanMaker great, thank you
do u have the templates for the outlines cause I'm wanting to wear clone armor to my graduation
The templates are available over on my Etsy store. The link is in the description.
Are you sharing the pattern?
Can I use hot glue
The building process will be slower and more difficult and the seams might not be as clean, but it is an option.
Approximately how much of each foam size is needed?
Hi, I'm not sure exactly, but with a 4x1 meter sheet of 8mm foam, and a 2x1 meter sheet of every other thicknesses specified on the templates, you should have more than enough.
can i use 5mm or 10mm foam instead of using 8mm?
If you can't find 8mm foam, 10mm is the best alternative to keep the armor sturdy.
@@TristanMaker Thanks!