Check out more of my complete builds, walkthroughs, and HD-Foam at www.SKSProps.com

I have absolutely loved this build series! When a larger channel is willing to do a longer series like this, it helps smaller channels get the confidence to do similar. Thank you for devoting time to an amazing project.

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed the project! 🙌🙌

Seriously appreciate this series - I've managed to make the mask and helmet and that took me ages. Can only imagine how long the entire set has taken you - not just the build but also creating some of the best tutorials I've seen!!! THANK-YOU! and not surprised you need a break.

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙌 about 2 months worth of work I’m happy it’s done and safely recorded to KZread. And yeah I’m definitely looking forward to a little break and a new project

It’s absolutely amazing. It’s your attention to detail that makes it look so authentic. Thank you so much.

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you like the build 🙌

Damn, that armor looks amazing! It's def gonna be an eye catcher for your booth display, especially with the awesome paint techniques you put into every project! It's like a museum piece! Thanks for sharing, Steve!

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! And thanks for all of the kind words 🙌🙌

loved watching you build this ...appreciate all the work that you have done and how amazing this turned out

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I really appreciate it 🙌🙌

Steven! Absolutely remarkable! I wanted to wait until the armor was completed before making any comments and I’m glad I did. This build is awesome and amazing! Great work man, from simple things like the Halloween masks to something this extensive, you blow my mind every time. I’m sure I’m not the only one that feels that way too. Thank you for the videos, the inspiration and the encouragement! You are awesome!

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad that I can be an inspiration to so many makers!!

What a labour of love the end product looks amazing will have a go at making the armour myself

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! have fun!!

Really awesome. This has been a great set to see come together.

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I DON'T HAVE WORDS! IS SO DELICATE AND STUNNING! THANK YOU!

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And you’re welcome 🙌

It's definitely been a labor of love, sir. I've enjoyed every bit of this build and I'll bet you don't do anything with lacing again any time soon. Thank you for sharing your passion for your art with us!

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! And yeah the tips of my fingers are still sore 🤣

Love it! This build is on my to do list!

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Have fun with the build 🙌

Top notch!! Well done, truly an amazing build Steve!

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Phil!! 🙌

Just watched the whole series and now i want to do a Date Masamune replica armor set so thank you so much for this.

@SKSProps

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 🙌

Another cool project, I like it.

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙌🙌

Already made the wrist pieces, loving this :)

@SKSProps

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! 🙌🙌

Thank you so much for the inspiring tutorial! Working on buidling one right now using your templates

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Have fun! 🙌

Thanks to you , who managed to create something so incredible and free to us to use . Not many people are willing to do that, we really appreciate the time and work you've done. You have real talent and dedication to your passion. Ive made the chainsaw man costume from your videos and its absolutely stunning, can't wait to do this one !! Keep up the great work and love to see more of your future projects !!

@SKSProps

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much I really appreciate it! 🙌

I just received my blick package today and it has your hd foam in it. I can't wait until this weekend so I can start my foam build.

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Thanks for the support and have fun! 🙌

Este trabajo es increíble, gracias por tu esfuerzo, haces a muchas personas increíblemente felices con tu aporte 😊

@SKSProps

2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m glad you like it 👍

That "hinge" mechanism was so simple, yet so brilliant.

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

🙌🙌 simple solutions are the best

Thank you for doing this! I long time ago I tried making armor for LARP, but was very hard bending thick plastic.I think I will be able to complete this.

@SKSProps

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! I’ve had a lot of people make this armor set so have fun! 🙌

Bravo bravo bravo bravo bravo 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤congratulation

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!! 🙌

Thank you sir, I wanted to do something for Halloween and this is really helping me understand what I need to do to kinda start this project

@SKSProps

10 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

Muchas gracias por tu trabajo y que Dios te bendiga. Saludos de Perú.

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!! 🙌

yea full set 🥰

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

🙌🙌

Since I’m probably gonna get a dull katana soon I figured I might as well make a cardboard samurai armor just in case I don’t have a Halloween costume I have tutorials on the mask and helmet but I needed reference for the actual armor this will definitely help a lot!

@Ahhh_help07

Ай бұрын

Where you able to make the armor out of cardboard or was it not a good material to make it out of

This series is probably the most Accurate looking samurai foam armor out there

@SKSProps

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it! 😀

Just getting to the chest now, hard build but enjoying! Also I see you used heavy inspiration from Tom cruises armour in the last samurai?! Just makes it that much better

@SKSProps

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like the build and are having a blast! 🙌

When we balled up the foil and pressed it into the foam we found we ended up burning our finger tips a lot more than we got the texture the way we wanted :( But in doing so we found a neat way to give foam a worn and/or leather look is to take a sheet of tin foil and crinkle it up then unroll it and use a iron to lay it out across the foam and firm press for about 5 - 10 seconds (depending on your desired detail level). Cant attach a photo example but I've had a lot of success with your template for the Viking shield using that for the edge trim!

This is a masterpiece! I'm working on this armor myself now. Question for you. How many rolls of laces did you end up using? I'm going to order some soon, and don't want to end up short.

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I used almost a full roll

If anyone is making the whole suit with the HD foam the site linked, I recommend grabbing 1x2mm, 2x4mm and 2x6mm.

This is the best looking set of foam samurai armor that I've ever seen. I've been trying to make my own samurai armor and I've seen a lot if other designs people have made but this is definitely the best. (I've made 5 but they aren't too good looking or detailed). I had a few questions- 1- Do the cords/ropes tear the foam? (I've had a problem with the ropes tearing the foam, which would cause parts to fall off) 2- Would your armor withstand hits from LARP swords? And 3- Would you consider doing armor commissions in the future? I'd love to have armor like this but I don't think I have the skills (or patience lol) to make it myself.

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

First off Thanks! I used a heat tool to make the holes which burns the foam and makes it tougher. In areas that required heavy wear I lined those holes with metal washers If you were going to use something like this for larp you'd want to step up to 6mm vs the 4mm I used I no longer take public commissions I just don't have the free time. That is why I put out these builds for others to make their own

@Kurt20051YT

Жыл бұрын

@@SKSProps I plan on using your templates and techniques on my next set of armor. The ropes kept tearing the foam so I'll definitely be doing it the way you made yours so it doesn't happen anymore. If you ever make more videos on the samurai armor in the future, are you going to make the haidate and chainmail kote also? And if so, do you know where I could find plastic chainmail sleeves? I've looked everywhere and haven't been able to find any.

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

@@Kurt20051YT I might eventually make the haidate for the sleeves I’ve woven aluminum mail before and would prob do that again

I have a question @SKSProps . Is there like some sort of estimate for how much foam i would need for this entire build? I'd love to build a set myself but I don't know how much should i save up for material to not compromise the paint and utility prices.

@SKSProps

7 ай бұрын

Pretty much a sheet of each size should do it 2,4,6,10mm

Do you have a list for how much material you used for this project? I have some foam at home but im wondering if I need more, I'll also need to see how much paint to get, dont want too little! Thanks a bunch for doing this project.

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

I would get a sheet of each size 2,4,6,10mm Paint I didn't really use that much the spray base layer cvers a lot the liquitex was used for shadows and highlights

I have a question, does it work with cheaper foam? Im from south america snd in my country is awfully expensive to bring things from outside, so im trying to make do

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

I’d say work with whatever is available to you 🙌

@cinnamoroll3504

Жыл бұрын

@@SKSProps thanks!!! Im gonna try my best and love your videos! Much love from Argentina

Hey there, I'm really interested in making this armor and would like to know if the starter bundle from your shop would be enough to craft the entire armor? Or how much would it take in case it isn't enough?

@SKSProps

11 ай бұрын

A sheet of each size should be enough you’d need to add 4mm as well as the bundle

@AAereus

11 ай бұрын

@@SKSProps Alright, many thanks

How much foam/how many rolls have you used for the whole set so far?

@SKSProps

7 ай бұрын

Pretty much a roll in each size 2,4,6,10mm should be fine for the entire suit. If you lay the patterns out to waste as little as possible

Just a question regarding the lacing: how much of the roll(s) did you use up on the whole suit of armor? I'm ordering soon and hoping 1 roll will be enough!

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

I used 1 roll But if you also make the haidate you might need 2

@itsagundam79

Жыл бұрын

@@SKSProps I'm making the hishanui no ita a separate color, probably save me a couple dozen feet. Got red Paracord but it's not ideal. Shopping around for bright red laces for that.

Fantastic Project! Dont you want to do the Haidate?

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Like I mentionsed at the end of the video I might go back and make it but I just needed a break after 2 months

@user-ch1vv2go5i

4 ай бұрын

Don’t rush it do what you do best this whole build was amazing. I have no doubt when you post part eight for. Haidate it Will be amazing as well❤❤

Could you maybe make the Doom armor? Any version, it wouldn't really matter, but the original armor would be the most simple.

Hello, I am wondering how will this scale with my body? I can't seem to understand how this build sounds like a "one size fits all". I am going into this build with no prior experience and would like some help/tips? Thanks.

@SKSProps

11 ай бұрын

The armor is already scaled. Watch the how to print templates video and then print out the templates. You can then see how the armor is modular so you can modify to fit you Also if it’s your first build you could also pick from my numerous other projects to dip your toes into crafting

@user-sg6in3ug7p

11 ай бұрын

@@SKSProps I understand the printing part but then is there a way to make sure it fits? Would I have to measure my body etc? That's the part I am confused on. Thanks for the replY!

@SKSProps

11 ай бұрын

on the template it shows where to add or subrtact material to fit you

@user-sg6in3ug7p

11 ай бұрын

@@SKSProps Thanks a bunch! :)

Can u use leather instead of foam todo the whole suit

@SKSProps

3 ай бұрын

The original armor makers did so you can as well. Most leather works use foam to pattern their pieces because of its similar thicknesses

Can you please make the Haidate as the last part 🙏🙏

@SKSProps

4 ай бұрын

I won't be adding to it but you have enough template parts with this build already that you can easily make it on your own

How many rolls would the entire armour take, because I need a budget

@SKSProps

10 ай бұрын

A sheet of each size would be fine 2,4,6,10mm

@ItsVonnn

10 ай бұрын

thx you vry mch sks props@@SKSProps

Can you do the Sweet Tooth mask?

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

check out my friend Much Props he did one not to long ago

When are you gonna make the Haidate *the thigh armor*

@SKSProps

2 ай бұрын

I’m not going to. I mentioned it in one of the videos if you want it for your set just scale up the lower chest armor section that hangs for your thighs

@wolfshogun4779

2 ай бұрын

@@SKSProps ok

Thank you Sir, Make a katana please 🎌

How tall are you? so I know what to make longer

@SKSProps

9 ай бұрын

I’m 5’7 but I design almost everything for 5’10-6’ because I have friends wear them or have them displayed on mannequins at conventions

@ItsVonnn

9 ай бұрын

@@SKSProps oh thank god cuz I thought I had to make guess calculations on making it larger thank you very much

Dude! before you wrap this up completely you should make a sword that goes along with it

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

I’ve got several real swords and I picked up a really nice plastic one off of amazon for $15 that I might repaint someday to go with the set.

Hey I know you will never see this but please can you make some Jojo props I would love to make stuff from it

@acrobatkid1145

Жыл бұрын

JJBA

@SKSProps

Жыл бұрын

Hey I try to see every comment 👍 I haven’t watched any of that and so I’d definitely have to check it out before I could decide on a project. I’ll try to add it at least to my viewing list.

now you need a Katan

@SKSProps

11 ай бұрын

I have several real ones on display with it

@estevaomallet1221

11 ай бұрын

@@SKSProps nice! Thanks for the answer! 👍🏻

It's incredible!

@SKSProps

26 күн бұрын

Thank you!! 👍