An Ambitious Project for an Ambitious Woodstock
Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:44 am
Alright- Anyone who's known me longer than three hours knows that I'm just about the biggest KISS fan this side of America. That said, I was lucky enough to see them LIVE the day after Thanksgiving at the San Diego Sports Aroma
Okay, now back to the meat of my post.
As crazy as it sounds, I'm making Gene Simmons' "Destroyer" armor for Bel (Without the spikes, of course) out of either latigo leather or just veg-tan leather. Here's a picture
This is actually the costume he's wearing right now for the "Sonic Boom" tour. It's based on the "Destroyer" costume, but the codpiece is different. Also, the "Destroyer" costume was made from fiberglass, which gave it a dull sheen. whereas this one is actually made from steel.
I've actually got the armor designed out of a few plastic signs my dad brought home from work. I would take some pictures, but my dad forgot to charge his camera.
Anyway, the question within the question is, should I use "baked" leather, or is there some way to harden latigo leather? (Cause I really really like the color)
... And yes, I DO plan to make the epic dragon boots. And the axe.
Okay, now back to the meat of my post.
As crazy as it sounds, I'm making Gene Simmons' "Destroyer" armor for Bel (Without the spikes, of course) out of either latigo leather or just veg-tan leather. Here's a picture
This is actually the costume he's wearing right now for the "Sonic Boom" tour. It's based on the "Destroyer" costume, but the codpiece is different. Also, the "Destroyer" costume was made from fiberglass, which gave it a dull sheen. whereas this one is actually made from steel.
I've actually got the armor designed out of a few plastic signs my dad brought home from work. I would take some pictures, but my dad forgot to charge his camera.
Anyway, the question within the question is, should I use "baked" leather, or is there some way to harden latigo leather? (Cause I really really like the color)
... And yes, I DO plan to make the epic dragon boots. And the axe.