Build Your Own Sci-Fi Suit of Armor

I mentioned this over at the Lost in Schlock Facebook page but I love it so much that I think it's worth repeating here.

Backyard FX has a incredible tutorial on how to make sci-fi DEAD SPACE inspired armor out of garage rubber foam pads and the use of a heat gun. 

Full video here.

Build a Halo Suit Replica from Foam

Here is a very cool tutorial I have found on how to use foam to make a Halo suit of armor.  This suit can of course be modified to make your own suit of armor for any science fiction film.

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-foam-Halo-armor/

The Friday Rewind: June 18th, 2010

Here are some cool stuff you may have missed:

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  How to Make Soft Fake Glass Debris
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  Cosplay: A Gears of War Arnor How-To
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  Learn How to Make Fake Tattoos with Henna Ink
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  Welcome to The World of Henna
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  How To Make Your Own Samurai Armor
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  Learn How to Build a Vacuum Former using Toaster Oven Parts
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  Build a Mutant/Alien Fetus in a Jar
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  When Pirated Make Lemonade

How to Make Your Own Samurai Suit of Armor.

Always wanted to do a Samurai martial arts movie but don't have the slightest clue as to how acquire the armor needed.  Well, look no further, my friends.  I have found this neat tutorial on how to make your own Samurai suit of armor.  Full tutorial here.

Cosplay: Gears of War Armor How-To

Cosplayer costume and prop maker, Amethyst Angel, has posted a how-to look at her recent project: Marcus Fenix's armor from the video game Gears of War. 

The post is a really fantastic look at how armor can be made and shows the complexity of turning something found in a game and bringing it into real life, which is never an easy task.  Go here to see more.

BUILD IRON MAN'S REPULSOR ARM

From the great minds of Indy Mogul:

BUILD A FALLOUT 3 HELMET

Here is a cool tutorial on building a helmet inspired by the video game Fallout 3.  However, for those not looking for a replica, this tutorial can easily be modified to fit any sort of helmet need for your own film.  Full details here.