The armor looks phenomenal, the whole tutorial was very clear. Not only am I going to buy the body templates when I switch from cardboard to foam, but I’m going to try to make a senate commando armor set. You’ve inspired me, man.

@TristanMaker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad to hear it! Have fun with your build! :)

@christopherstein2024

Ай бұрын

The senate guards are to cool!

Amazing. Love how you just scratch built all of the extra pieces. Looks very realistic and great job on the paint job. Loving it.

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

Also love the cell shading on all that black, very sharp

Love love love t he color scheme. Blk and orange is one of my fave combos

So helpful! I want to build my own! It's great because if you are new, like me, you show each step clearly, and don't assume that I now stuff, and show each paint that you use.

Hey Tristan, if you want to create good weathered paint chip marks, I recommend applying liquid latex with a toothpick over the black before you paint it orange. Then you can use your finger or something similar to rub it off after it dries. Creates pretty realistic scratches and paint chips.

Amazing job on the armor. You really inspired me to get into making my own sets of armor.

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad I could inspire you to get into the hobby!

Amazing work. 👏

Looks amazong

sweet dude

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Le rendu final en jette de ouf ! Bravo Tristan pour ce projet rondement mené. Je pense qu'après avoir fini mon armure mandalorienne je vais m'atteler a faire une armure de clone trooper, peut-être même ARC trooper, à voir :)

This armor is amazing. I wish I had the skill to be able to put something like this together. Even with the template I’d fail making it this good. And I love the orange and black color layout! Halloween vibes lol

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's normal not to end up with a good result your first time working with foam. It took me year to get to this.

You did an amazing job on this armor.

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Tristan, desde España... IMPRESIONANTE, una obra de arte. Firmado: Un aprendiz-aficionado

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

If you think it looks good on video, i can guarante it looks even better in persone! i had the chance of seeing this armor in 2 local cons earlier in the year, and i must say it is just incredible! super travail Tristan, Chapeau!

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Hoping to see you again next Comiccon!

Thanks for the tips and tutorial....wow so so kewl.....well done

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! :)

Thank you for these wonderful Tutorials. How about making a detachable Clone Jetpack next?

i don`t know what it is but it just feels more menacing when you showed it with the DC-15A, and also it just looks absolutely amazing it turned out very well

Hello! This is a great job you did! Do you plan to add the ARC-trooper custom parts in your Etsy, please? Would be extra useful^^.

Is that the foam armor on the thumbnail ? Bruh I thought it was a hot toys figure repainted lol

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks!

Trop cool ! j'ai hâte de te voir faire des nouveaux projets starwars.

Incredible job

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

WOOW~ 👍 👍 The best of the best~ 👏 👏

@TristanMaker

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment!

Awesome!!’!

Great tutorials for EVA foam armor!!!

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

Estou admirada com o seu trabalho. Sou do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil e estou entrando neste segmento de fazer armaduras com eva. Parabéns pelos seus trabalhos.

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

There's things that need explaining in life and one of those things need to be WHY THE HELL HAS YOUR CHANNEL NOT GOT MORE SUBSCRIBERS????? You deserve a load more lad

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Wow haha thank you! :)

@johnsale6511

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Frankly, he has basically convinced me to try my hand at more elaborate end results with EVA. Twelve years ago, I made TC boots with EVA velcro'd onto $14.99 tennis shoes from Walmart. Painted with latex white paint for walls. Looked like vinyl or lower grade leather once completed... Sadly, my computer was stolen 3 years ago and I did not have a great many things with no back up... lost forever. Pics of all my versions of boots lost forever. But, now this young man made putting a full TC suit assembly taking only a couple of days. And it looks amazing. I now believe in what he is espousing.

Amazing and clean job ! Damned, I'm really thinking about trying to make my own Armor.

@TristanMaker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's a really fun project, you would not regret it. Just know that it takes a lot of time to make something like this :)

@alexbsun

Жыл бұрын

@@TristanMaker yeah I guess, how long it take to you ? Actually, I think also about the furniture, maybe it will be difficult to find in my country. You bought all of the furniture in a Home center or in a kind a DIY shop ? (Sorry for my English, it's not my native language so maybe I use some incorrect word sometimes ^^). By the way thanks for your reply and support.

Fantastic👍

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Man, I don't know how don't you have 1.000.000 subs. Incredible job!

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks man! :)

@johnsale6511

2 жыл бұрын

He will eventually... I have just recently become interested in scratch building SW armor made with EVA foam. I am tempted to make a Ralph McQuarrie/Doug Chiang/Jon Favreau inspired Star Wars suit of armor... Perhaps a Phase I TC - Mandolorean - Republic Commando-hybrid suit... In white, of course.

That's actually intimidating, seeing an orange and black ARC trooper in the snow

this guy definitely needs more views and subscribers

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you!

I am jealous that my first clone armor made out of foam didn’t like this cause this is great

Very talented

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You did great on the armor and helmet also how did you make the pauldron

Use Plaid FX paints. These are specialty cosplay paints that are made to be flexible for foam. Or use Fabric paints

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

They are a great option. I thought about those but they are pretty expensive for the amount you get. In the spirit of this channel, I chose to recommend a cheaper option.

Maravilhoso, vc tem o projeto dessa armadura? Ou os projetos dos acessorios, como o peitoral e a mochila?

J’ai entendu l’accent québécois dès le début hahaha 🫡

Imagine going to Disneyland wearing a full cline trooper outfit what will those shiny storm troopers think

Would you consider making templates for attachments, like ARC/officer pauldrons, bandoliers, holsters, ammo packs, etc? I love watching your process videos and really want to try and make my own armor set using your templates!!

A worthy ending for the build. Nice job :) Any hints on what's coming next?

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! For what's coming next, how about Boba Fett? :)

Amizing! could you make a separat Video, where you show us what you added to the armour to make it an ARC Trooper armour? I would like to use your Video for my own cosplay but i prefer a ARC Tropper armour over a regular CT Armour. :)

@nearlysocial4917

Жыл бұрын

I would like this too!

I subscribed!

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks!

How did you make the Kama?

Wassup! Could you see about making a clone commando? I’d so get it bro!! Thanks!

Did you use metal paint as part of your weathering? On the clone armor forums several years ago, the members argued if metal paint was ok. My opinion, and extrapolating a bit... Maybe clone armor could be lamination of impact resistant plastic, plasti-steel, and some sort of metal... So, I used a silver Testor's metal paint pens then a black paint pen for scorch around the silver edges .. then wood stain to simulate oxidation (or aging and/or rusting). I could find detail and very subtle weathering.

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

I used a chrome paint for the scratches because I like the look. But as far as I know, clone armor is just a type of plastic that comes in white or black for the umbra ARC trooper. If you look at the clones in Battlefront, the armors have scratches that are the same color as the surface, indicating that the material is a white or black plastic. But no cosplay has to be 100% accurate, so just have fun and find a finish you like, just like I did. :)

Hi Tristan Maker, I´m Spanish and I would like to know if the store where you buy EVA foam ships to other countries, like Spain of course, and you have a new subscriber, I love your work! ;)

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support! I buy my foam from True North Cosplay. They ship internationally, but you might want to find a local foam supplier to avoid paying too much for shipping. Lumins Workshop is also a foam supplier that ships internationally.

Amazing work on the armour and paint job dude, it looks amazing! I’m also glad you showed your mistakes with the paint and also went over alternative methods that may be better, top notch stuff! I would suggest maybe check out SKS props on here, his painting is second to none and done mostly by brush! Painting is always the most dreaded part for me, I’ve talked about it in my videos, but I’m trying to get better at it and his videos have helped with that.

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah I love watching SKS paint things, he always uses amazing techniques.

Going to be making this armor next summer for an event. Out of curiosity, what is a ball park for price including foam, paint, and tools? It looks amazing and I am super hyped. Thanks.

@TristanMaker

9 ай бұрын

Cool! It depends on a lot of things, but mine probably cost around 300 - 400$ Canadian to build.

I’m in the process of cutting out my armor pieces now (with a MGS1 Solid Snake inspired paint job once that’s done, hopefully in time for NYCC), and I was wondering what kind of jumpsuit would you recommend for underneath the armor? Also, what should I do about making the shoe covers, as they aren’t included in the files from Etsy?

@TristanMaker

10 ай бұрын

For the undersuit I just used black pants and a black turtle neck shirt. The shoe covers are simple trapezoidal parts. You should be able to make those easily without a template.

Looks great! How did you put the zippers on the legpiece? And how did you build the backpack and the Extra shoulderpieces?

@zeyroxlul499

Жыл бұрын

Great question :) just commenting here so I get a notification when he answeres :P

The armor looks amazing. Im trying to make mine but white, what white spray paint would you recommend to use?? And would you recommend a different colour base seal or does that not matter?

@TristanMaker

Жыл бұрын

Cool! You can use grey plastidip (3 coats) or watered down modpodge (5 coats) to seal the foam. Then if you want to use spray paint, the rust oleum 2x line works great. You could also use good quality acrylic paint. After that you can seal the paintjob with rust oleum 2x clear in matte or satin.

@waileredits1889

Жыл бұрын

@@TristanMaker Thank you!!

Hey Tristan, I’ve gotten a few of your templates and am working on some armor now. But, I’m wondering how you made the rangefinder for the phase 2 helmet? Where does it come from and how did you get it to swivel?

@TristanMaker

10 ай бұрын

I 3D printed it from a file from Galactic Armory for an ARC Trooper helmet. It's mounted on a screw and nut to make it swivel.

How thick is the Eva foam

Can you also put on your store the templates for the accessories for a arc trooper?

I absolutely love this video. How much did all the supplies, starting from scratch, cost? I am looking to make one of my own.

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I didn't keep track of everything, but using the same products I did including everything to build and paint it, it was around 250$ canadian.

@jonahs2908

2 жыл бұрын

Alright, thank you. Also, this is my first time making something out of EVA foam, so how difficult was it, like, is it do-able?

@jonahs2908

2 жыл бұрын

And also, sorry to bug, but I am a complete beginner, so the helmet, and project overall, is a new subject for me.

@Axidic

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonahs2908 I am also a beginner to foam ,and i have to say that it is very simple to make compared to cardboard. I completed and painted the top half of my clone trooper armor in just 2 days

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

I'd say the armor is totally doable for a beginner if you take your time. Helmets are a bit more difficult but by making the armor first, you should gave enough practice to tackle the helmet.

Wondering what magnets you had for the arc trooper attachments? Looking for something similar but haven’t had any luck in finding them

@TristanMaker

Жыл бұрын

They are 1 inch neodynium magnets from Amazon

When adding the velcro to the EVA foam, do you use hot glue? Contact cement? Thank you!

@TristanMaker

8 ай бұрын

I use contact cement.

Also do you have arc trooper templates because I would happily buy them

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I scratch built the pieces so I don't have templates for them.. They are pretty easy to make so I'm sure you would be able to make them.

If anyone wanted to know what the song that played at the end was it is "Outbreak" by Fasion

Where do you purchase the foam for this? I’m looking to build this armor but the foam I see at most hobby stores and Amazon seem overpriced.

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Canada so I get my foam from True North Cosplay. If you live in the United States, I recommend getting it from TNT Cosplay Supplies or Blick Art Materials.

Hi I am new to this hobby and I love the look of this armor! But i have 2 questions about it: can you sit in it comfortably and not damage the butt and back plate whiel sitting? Dose it get hot in the armory fast?

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Unfortunately sitting in the armor is really hard, but doable. And depending on how you sit, you might damage the butt piece a little bit. And if you have already worn an armor before, you'll see that this one doesn't get as hot as others because there is a lot of air flow. If you have never worn an armor before, it's gonna take some getting used to how hot it is.

@mateuszlibowski7686

2 жыл бұрын

Ok, thank you for the answer

What are you wearing under the Armor? And how can you stay cooled in the armor?

@TristanMaker

Жыл бұрын

I'm just wearing a turtle neck long sleeve shirt and workout pants. Wearing such and armor is just hot and you kinda have to live with it hahaha

Do the armor templates come with the helmet included?

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

No, the helmet is sold separately as a different listing.

Do you have templates available for the ARC backpack and special gauntlets? I'm keen on building an ACR suit, and would be very interested in any of those materials if you have them available!

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don't have any templates for those parts. But they are pretty easy parts to make so I'm sure it's something you would be able to do yourself.

Is the chest and back plate glued at the sides?

@TristanMaker

Жыл бұрын

On my armor yes, but you might want to connect them with velcro to make it easier to put on and take off.

If you don't mind me asking. How do connect the Kama piece to your armor?

@TristanMaker

Жыл бұрын

They attach with velcro right under the belt on the cod piece and butt plate

How did you attach the kama ? Because it's between the belt and the butt plate so the kama have also velcro ?

@TristanMaker

Жыл бұрын

Yep, just velcro for that part too. But it sits right under the belt which makes it look like it's between the belt and butt plate.

@eyrrogg

Жыл бұрын

Aw this is very smart ! Thank you !

do you recommend foam or 3d print? im deciding whether to make one or the other.

@TristanMaker

Жыл бұрын

For a full armor I 100% recommend using foam. It's cheaper, easier and faster to make and will be much more comfortable to wear.

@jscapesgt

Жыл бұрын

@@TristanMaker thanks so much!

Hey ⟟ wanted to make an arc trooper cosplay, but ⟟ can’t find ⏃ tutorial. Can you do one?

where can i find the pdf files for that armor ? cant find it in your etsy

@TristanMaker

11 ай бұрын

Unfortunately I don't sell the files for the ARC Trooper parts, only the ones for a basic clone trooper armor

How long did the whole build take (excluding painting)

@TristanMaker

Жыл бұрын

It took me around 2 months working nights and weekends

what are the straps u have to hold all the stuff together

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

It's 1" wide nylon webbing. You can get it at fabric stores and hardware stores or even online.

@brennan742

2 жыл бұрын

@@TristanMaker thx man

Do you have templates for the arc trooper pieces?

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no, I was in a bit of a rush to finish the armor so I didn't have time to make the ARC trooper add-ons.

Are the chest covers implemented in the templates?

@TristanMaker

9 ай бұрын

If you're talking about the ARC Trooper parts, they are not included in the templates.

@ibanezgsr

9 ай бұрын

@@TristanMaker any Chance to get those?

@TristanMaker

9 ай бұрын

Unfortunately I didn't make any templates for them so you'll have to make them from scratch. Thankfully the design is pretty simple so it shouldn't be hard.

What foam do you use?

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

I order my foam from True North Cosplay. It's medium density foam.

Sorry about my questions but do you have a discord server?

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

No I don't have one. I answer my DM's on Instagram if you have more questions.

are you from québec?

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I am!

Do i need a 3d printer at all?

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

Nope, you can make everything out if EVA foam :)

@pyromaniac9200

2 жыл бұрын

What if it doesn’t fit any tips on modifying the template to fit the owner

@TristanMaker

2 жыл бұрын

I show how to trim parts of the armors in the build videos

I don't see this template in your Etsy Shop?.. only a regular clone trooper..

@TristanMaker

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's the one I used to make my armor. The template doesn't come with the ARC trooper parts since I quickly made them from scratch.

Western m5 fehlt noch 😅

came here expecting lego not a life size lol

can you offer me armor please? it's my dream x)