Wasteland Armor - PAW/Roman themed outfit *Updated 3/4*

[Sckitzo]

Some things I have (re)learned

Street signs are fucking tough, a jigsaw is NOT the way to attempt to cut them, nor using snips


By herrsckitzo at 2011-07-27

All nice and pretty, except for I just BARELY ran out of room, only getting 15 of the 16 panels I needed, this is ok though, I was able to modify it a bit.


By herrsckitzo at 2011-07-27

And this is why using the jigsaw sucks, luckily this thing was never meant to be pretty, but if I was doing this for real I'd need A) A work bench and B) proper tools, I took a spill off my makeshift table while cutting, I got really lucky, my shin caught the non cut edge of the sign, but like a dumbass I grabbed the rather hot blade while face planting, but got un cut and un burned.

I'ts almost 9pm, so decided to stop being an asshole and using power tools.

I did find a bit of leather though so I can work on the armor.

[Sckitzo]

Tooks some comparison pics so you guys can see it how much better it looks using the leather.


By herrsckitzo at 2011-07-27


By herrsckitzo at 2011-07-27

[Sckitzo]

Well got both halves redone and hooked together...but now the camera is dead and I can't find the battery =(

[Gun_Nut_2k1]

Dude that is not a Jig Saw but I had one that would have made that easier! Still looking cool. Keep at it.

[Sckitzo]

WTF is it then? Found the spare battery, their getting charged up now so pics will be inbound.

I need to write a letter for the VA first though, been putting it off and putting it off...

[Gun_Nut_2k1]

Well most people call it a saw-s-all. Both are recipricating saws just one is vertical and one is horizontal.

[basm]

Tooks some comparison pics so you guys can see it how much better it looks using the leather.


By herrsckitzo at 2011-07-27

It definitely will hang better using the leather than just the cord. Looking good.

[Sckitzo]

Well most people call it a saw-s-all. Both are recipricating saws just one is vertical and one is horizontal.

Ohhh that's right, what did you have that will cut better?

[Gun_Nut_2k1]

Jigsaw

[KentsOkay]

Sawzall:



Jigsaw:



What I would have liked to use, backed with wood:



I think it looks awesome, however I woulda dont it opposite of how you have, or at least scuff up the paint a lot.

[Sckitzo]

I've popped a few rivets that I didn't seat correctly, and have to fine tune it a bit more, but here is the mostly finished upper part.


By herrsckitzo at 2011-07-28

Even got dogmeat with me


By herrsckitzo at 2011-07-28


By herrsckitzo at 2011-07-28


By herrsckitzo at 2011-07-28

[Sckitzo]

Ahh, a jigsaw would make this a lot easier, tried a cicluar saw...Im still bleeding in spots from it shooting chunks of hot steel at me cut a nice straight line though.

Gun Nut, you mind bringing that jigsaw to the meeting Saturday?

[Sckitzo]

And forgot to add, don't worry I'm going to be weathering the pieces, may shoot it a few times, take a hammer to spots, ect.

[Gun_Nut_2k1]

Sure I have two. In fact you can have one as they identical. I'll even bring some fuel line.

[Sckitzo]

Sure I have two. In fact you can have one as they identical. I'll even bring some fuel line.

Yay!

[Gun_Nut_2k1]

Let me see if I can speak around this foot. I do have a second one but it is missing the bit holder. It is useless with out it. Let me see if I can find one on Ebay then you can have the thing. Sorry man. I'll still bring the first one.

[Sckitzo]

Don't worry about the piece, I just need to borrow it for a day or so to cut the metal, will it take the blade from the sawzall? Bought one just to cut metal and such.

[Gun_Nut_2k1]

Nope but I have a metal cutting bit on it.

[Sckitzo]

Sweet, I think my next project will really be building a workdesk for the garage

[Duffman]

Lookin' awesome!

Got to love the GSD. The Corgi is in the background of one of those pics thinking, "I don't know what's going on, but I'm not getting near the thing..."

[Sckitzo]

Haha ya, shes was having none of that...

[Dawgboy]

Looks great! So where will find you on the Playa?

[Sckitzo]

Looks great! So where will find you on the Playa?

This year at home I just couldn't afford the tickets and trip as I'm still getting settled getting out of the military, were planning on next year though.

Though if you go to Wasteland Weekend, you should be able to find us there.

[Sckitzo]

Progress!!!!

I know my cuts are sloppy, lucky for me it's not a project killer this time, but I've learned some trick and gotten some ideas for next time.







Also, I fucked up the OP part... laugh if you want but can't be arsed to rip the rivets out and re pound em, I may do it later though depending.