Homemake Plexiglas/canvas armor (pic heavy!!!)

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Supplies:

• Plexiglas
• rivets/washers
• canvas
• velcro
• straps/buckles/elastic
• super glue

Tools needed:

• rivet gun
• blow torch/heat gun
• clamps
• drill
• utility knife
• sewing machine (optional)
• thick work gloves
• dry erase markers

Costs:

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Step 1:

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Step 2:

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Step 3:

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Step 4:

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Step 5:

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Step 6:Note: the video is heavily time-lapsed... the whole process of bending this one piece took about fifteen minutes

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Step 7:

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Step 8:Finished pieces:

Right forearm: Right arm: Left leg piece: Right leg piece:
The pocket and handhold was part of the duffel bag. I think it adds some neat detail to the armor, though they probably have no practical use. (The pocket is really small. I could probably barely fit my cell phone in there.)



Left forearm:
I made this piece pretty late, when I was much more confident about the melting/bending process. As such, it covers almost 90% of my arm. To get it on, I just push my arm through the slit, and the plastic bends outward. Then, the strap/buckle keeps it snug and in place.





Left bicep:

[Smoothice]

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You're just too fast, Smoothice. Or I'm too slow. Take your pick.

[Smoothice]

That would be a sweet setup for reball as well. I hear those pack a punch. While I dream of my daughters one day playing paintball I think it isn't likely. Something like this would probably help my chances though.

[OPBN]

While I dream of my daughters one day playing paintball I think it isn't likely. .

Same boat here. Even went out and bought a cheap hockey chest protector, but nada.

[leloup]

When mine are old enough, I'll get them to go by raising them with it. My 2yr old already knows some paintball stuff.

This armor begs to be made stormtrooper.