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| Dr Orochi 372th Post
 
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|  "Re(9):Re(10):Heh heh!"
, posted Mon 9 Sep 19:26
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Whew! That's quite awesome, Dr. Orochi! Definitely keep us posted, and if you need more help on creative ways of doing parts of the costume, see if a costuming mailing list or four might help! (I'm currently subscribed to three...) Or, just see if anyone has any creative ideas here for specific parts...
Thanks for the idea! I have a lot of Guyver artwork, the anime, live action movies, and manga for reference so I should be ok on the details. In a couple of months I should begin the first steps (I have some things to take care of). Currently I'm looking into what to paint it with and what colors, etc.
Also, there's one piece that eludes me since it isn't described yet on the site.... The eyes. There seems to be a reflective material that you can see out of, and it looks like a bike reflector (like in the live action movies) but I'm not sure what this is??
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| OmegaDog
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|  "Discussing the Guyver suit..."
, posted Mon 9 Sep 20:59:
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Thanks for the idea! I have a lot of Guyver artwork, the anime, live action movies, and manga for reference so I should be ok on the details. In a couple of months I should begin the first steps (I have some things to take care of). Currently I'm looking into what to paint it with and what colors, etc.
Also, there's one piece that eludes me since it isn't described yet on the site.... The eyes. There seems to be a reflective material that you can see out of, and it looks like a bike reflector (like in the live action movies) but I'm not sure what this is??
Huh -- looking at the videos, I really don't know what he used -- but something you might be able to use are the lens from sunglasses. See if you can find lens that are easily removable from the frame, say, at a thrift shop. (And if you use them, be VERY sure the edges won't scratch any part of your face, most importantly your eyes; put foam around the edges, maybe.)
[Edit: Mainly, what I've actually used is flexible clear plastic sheets, backed with two layers of very thin black plastic mesh -- I can see out, but others can't really see in (the eye holes barely let in light). Since you're looking for a curved, orb-like, reflective look, though, the sunglasses might be your best bet, if you can come across some that you could use in the helmet.]
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| Dr Orochi 373th Post
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|  "Re(1):Discussing the Guyver suit..."
, posted Mon 9 Sep 22:03
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Huh -- looking at the videos, I really don't know what he used -- but something you might be able to use are the lens from sunglasses. See if you can find lens that are easily removable from the frame, say, at a thrift shop. (And if you use them, be VERY sure the edges won't scratch any part of your face, most importantly your eyes; put foam around the edges, maybe.)
[Edit: Mainly, what I've actually used is flexible clear plastic sheets, backed with two layers of very thin black plastic mesh -- I can see out, but others can't really see in (the eye holes barely let in light). Since you're looking for a curved, orb-like, reflective look, though, the sunglasses might be your best bet, if you can come across some that you could use in the helmet.]
I was considering sunglasses. Seeing as how it will most likely be the easiest and most cost effective decision (besides no eye piece at all... which is tacky.). I'm going to test out a few pairs of dollar store glasses and see what I can do. The moment I get cracking on this puppy I'll post it on the forums ^_^, thanks for your interest and help OmegaDog!
Mees Vanesser!
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