Mannequin Display - Feet an issue?

[Foxy[TK]]

I became a member this year.  My helmet is on display all the time in a glass cabinet, but my armor is hidden away. I've got room for mannequin to display it on.  I just wonder for those who done this if there will be any issues getting the thigh piece over the foot.  

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

Congrats, Fox!  A very good question there, as I will be building a mannequin to display in my man-cave.  Do you have the mannequin yet?  

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

I've never had my TK on a mannequin (too busy wearing it) but found trying to get my clone on to it I had to cut the front portion of the foot to allow it to go into the shins, realistic shins are a pain on clones.

 

 

These could be another option for you  

 

You can also purchase adjustable joints for pipe mannequins 

https://www.amazon.com.au/Adjustable-Joint-Fitting-2-5cm-Elbow/dp/B00C7WST34

 

[Foxy[TK]]

1 hour ago, justjoseph63 said:

Congrats, Fox!  A very good question there, as I will be building a mannequin to display in my man-cave.  Do you have the mannequin yet?  

 

Not yet. 

[Foxy[TK]]

15 minutes ago, gmrhodes13 said:

I've never had my TK on a mannequin (too busy wearing it) but found trying to get my clone on to it I had to cut the front portion of the foot to allow it to go into the shins, realistic shins are a pain on clones.

 

 

 

Saw the posts about the do it yourself the duct tape mannequins. I plan on getting more than one costume but only one mannequin to display them on.  I'll rotate what gets displayed and not sure how duct will hold up that abuse. 

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

6 minutes ago, Foxy said:

 

Saw the posts about the do it yourself the duct tape mannequins. I plan on getting more than one costume but only one mannequin to display them on.  I'll rotate what gets displayed and not sure how duct will hold up that abuse. 

I have two PVC mannequins with the adjustable elbows and these are a joy to use and rotate armor with. 

[justjoseph63[Staff]]

13 hours ago, gmrhodes13 said:

I have two PVC mannequins with the adjustable elbows and these are a joy to use and rotate armor with. 

 

Can you post up a few pics, Glen?  Thanks!!

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

9 hours ago, justjoseph63 said:

 

Can you post up a few pics, Glen?  Thanks!!

Unfortunately both have costumes on at present, when i next change them over I'll grab some pics

[Bobstormy]

My boy is on a mannequin when not being worn by me.. mine has fixed legs/feet. Its about rotating the thighs to the optimum opening so they pass over the foot/heel. If they hadnt of passed over - i would have taken a saw to the toes to make it work.
I had to remove a thumb on a fixed arm/hand to get the arms on... just...

It might only look strange when out of armor ... but dressed who would know?.

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[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

One of my mannequin's has the toes removed, you don't notice once boots are on. Haven't had the issue with fingers or thumb as most hands are removeable, I add these last once the forearms are on.

[Greg Sickmeier[TK]]

Here's what I'm using; Amazon find.

Amazon.com: Mannequin Full Body Dress Form Sewing Dress Model Mannequin Stand Adjustable Dress Mannequin Clothing Form 69 inch 73 inch Mannequin Realistic Mannequin Display Head Arm Rotation Metal Base (73 Inch) : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Also for anyone looking keep an eye on your local FB sales groups as well as local for sale/trade/markets, I have found a few mannequins quite cheaply from stores closing down or updating their mannequins, can save quite a few $'s  

[Armor9[TK]]

On 10/26/2022 at 8:06 PM, Greg Sickmeier said:

Here's what I'm using; Amazon find.

Amazon.com: Mannequin Full Body Dress Form Sewing Dress Model Mannequin Stand Adjustable Dress Mannequin Clothing Form 69 inch 73 inch Mannequin Realistic Mannequin Display Head Arm Rotation Metal Base (73 Inch) : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

 

How do you get the armor over the hands?  Seems like it wouldn't fit through the hole and the hands don't appear removeable.