Armor Making question for a Noob

[thrgk]

hey guys, i have been browsing your forum for awhile, and have saw all the awesome creations you guys have made. And I really want to make my own stormtrooper suit, and i know it may take over a year, a lot of sweat tears and money. That is not what worries me, however I am only 4 feet tall, and will not grow any more, so is it still possible for me to make myself a suit? If so, where would I begin? I know there are molds, and helmets to buy, but are they a good size for me? I am really lost and am really sorry for all these questions, I am just really excited, and I know being SHORT i may not be able to enjoy a suit that would fit, but I had to ask.

thank you so much, star wars is my favorite!

[FunkyTrigger[TK]]

Where in the world are you?

Edited December 10, 2012 by FunkyTrigger

[thrgk]

eastern us

[kupertrooper]

I'm not sure what your other body dimensions are, but a kid's armor set might fit you. You may keep that in mind while you search around these forums.

[troopermaster]

A kids armour may fit but if you are an adult who is 4 feet you might have trouble with the dimensions depending on your condition. Here is a photo of my son when he was 7 next to Warwick Davis who is 3' 6".

 

 

 

Sculpting your own suit might be your only option?

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Edited to restore images Sly11 2021

[thrgk]

yea a kid suit, that one in the picture above, how much do they go for that size?

[troopermaster]

Here you go -http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stormtrooper-Armour-Costume-Child-Size-ABS-Plastic-Star-Wars-/140890117780?pt=UK_Clothes_Children_sFancyDress_RL&hash=item20cdb49694 One on ebay now.

 

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[thrgk]

ah that is 4feet 7 inches, would be to large for me, im only 4 foot. hmmph, think im out of luck, that could not be scaled down to my size could it?

[troopermaster]

Yeah, just trim it down a bit. It's the best you are going to find for your size and the price is good too.

[thrgk]

how would you trim it? wouldnt you like lose some of the details, like on the chest and stuff? it is very nice tho, really nice hehe.

[troopermaster]

You would have to trim a bit off each piece until it fits you. The chest looks oversized to start with so you could take a few inches from that. The rest would just need a bit off wherever it was too big on your body.