Breakdown - Prime, "Never run when you can fight."

You mean the joint in your pic here?


I don't see why you'd loose mobility, if you cut a subsection out of said join for your arm to go through - it should rotate with your lower arm, assuming it's not attached/restricted by the upper arm....


Am I understanding that right? :X

So I should make the joint a completely separate piece from the arms...?

Completely separate? As in not connected to? It depends on whether it's one piece or you do a nesting thingy like Pilot does looking at Goldy's work. Hrmrmrmmm. Let me try and get a few models together in 3D for demonstration purposes...If you jump on skype today hit me up and I'll try to show you irl.

Hm .... Not quite, and I don't think I can make a Pilot/Goldy-esque joint with the way Breakdown's arm works.

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• Arms
• Cod/Legs/Feet

WELL DAMN.

For those of you following Breakdown's Facebook Album, you'll know immediately when I update and how I update (Friend me -- that way you can totally keep up lol).

I've managed to get a ton of foam core and I love this stuff to bits and pieces. SO light.

THANKS, PILOT AND NATSUME FOR THE AWESOME BUILDING TIPS.

Currently, I am waiting on my Tax Return to clear so I can buy up the fabric I need for Breakdown. I'm getting nervous because I know I need to buy the fabric soon to give it time to arrive.

Am also nervous because one of the grey colors I wanna use for Breakdown is .... well, out of stock. I hope it comes back soon. Dx

Man that is coming along nicely and fast.

DAAAAANG this is looking great!!! Asfghflk there are no words. Gah, I'm loving seeing this costume evolve!

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• Shoulders
• Torso
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WELL NOW.

Uhm .... Yeah. I got my fabric in. Can you tell? :]

I've got problems here and there with how things are built out, but I'm looking to remedy my issues soon enough. The hard part about a lot of my building and such is that some of these problems I flat out can't iron out until after I'm almost done with all the building. It frustrates me. Buh.

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YEAH it feels really good to finally 100% something.

ALSO it feels AWESOME to say that Breakdown is half-done.

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I'm terrible at updating this thing on a timely fashion.

BOTCON IS IN 34 DAYS. OH GOD.

*pulls hair out*

This looks sooooo nice! Totally awesome work! Makes me really want to start working on my costumes all the more again...

Thanks, love! I'm getting VERY close to being able to 100% this thing. :]

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• Head
• Torso
• Shoulders
• Arms
• Full Body Shots
• Eyepatch

I'm really really really really really close!

But I'm stuck. What kind of strapping system can I use to keep this thing up by my elbow? I was thinking elastic, but because of the weight on one side, gravity is working against me.

Suggestions?

Hooooooly crap, that chest.

That chest. Hnnng it's giving me cosplay itches again, even though I can't do anything until I move again... adfkjhsfdg.

Erhem. As for your arms, try making some kind of really sturdy strap that wraps around your upper arm, even if it's just above the elbow (it'll probably settle down around there anyway) and have straps holding up the forearms from there?

Would it be feasible/preferable to simply construct some sort of removable base/strap near your wrist that simply keeps it from sliding down, versus holding it up? Otherwise I'd personally probably just make a strap that velcroes it to the shoulder to hold it "up."

Don't worry, I'm sure between all of us we'll figure it out Mirai!
he looks so amazing!!~ <3

It's always good keep the mind occupied on Cosplay endeavors, Pilot.

I would just go with elastic around my wrist, but not only does that not hold the top of the arm where it should (it's crucial it's in the right place so I can get bend from the elbow), but also may cause the shoulder to slide its way backwards, resulting in my having a backwards joint.

I may employ the use of Velcro, but I didn't take that into account while building the shoulder, and thus am not prepared or equipped to glue anything to the shoulder fabric.... :/

Had a sudden thought (and brainstormed a bit with EmeraldBeacon) ....

Elbow pads. This should work with elbow pads. HM.

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• Arms
• Cod/Legs/Feet

WELL THEN.

*prods at that magical "100%" number*

He's not /quite/ finished, but I am very close to being so. Like, close enough to wear him to BotCon just as he is. If I don't get a chance to finish this stuff by then, I won't be too heartbroken.

One of the details I'm hemming and hawwing over is his abdomen. There IS space to build it on this rig, if I so chose, but am not yet positive if the rig absolutely NEEDS it or not.

BUT I AM DONE. LIKE, FOR SERIOUS.

Total Time Spent: 3 months, 5 days | 96 Days
Total Cost: 341.55 + .09/tax = 372.29
Total Pieces/Panels: 526
Feet: 22/ea
Legs: 49/ea
Thighs: 10/ea
Cod: 33
Torso: 82
Shoulders: 32/ea
Arms: 35/ea
Helmet: 69
Hands: 23/ea

In parting.

THAT'S A LOTTA ROBOT.
(will update counts as I build extra pieces)



Bought this awesome shirt. Gonna wear it to BotCon. 8D

GOOD GOD IT'S AMAAAZING!! You've done so well, I can't wait until we get to see those sexay Breakdown body shots! 8D Eep, I'm sorry, I just can't contain how excited I am to see this! You've seriously done absolutely amaaazing.

XD I can't wait to see them either. As soon as I get home, I shall shoot some personality shots...! :3

is held in suspence!

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TAA-DAAAAAAA~

EmeraldBeacon and I are about to go "hit the town," as it were. I wanna get some pictures of Breakdown touring a little of my surrounding area.

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Tadaa~

There's more images located here.

Aside from updating the work logs for Breakdown's pirate hat or hammer (which I don't think I'll have time for before BotCon), this'll be my very last update.

PHEW.

Saw you at botcon, looks amazing. Got me interested in taking up costuming again. My first attempt failed maybe it will work this time

Having seen yours in person? Your Breakdown is absolutely perfect.