Mini Me Sith build

[Thalizar]

Hello everyone,

Since I started my build my 9 year old daughter wanted to be one as well. She is currently a Jawa in the Galactic Academy.

So I picked some supplies and started to do some work. I started by using some thicker For Sale signs and different thickness crafting foam. I cut the signs to my daughther's body size and then used a heatgun to form the plastic around her to give it shape. I did the same process to make the cod piece.

 

After I got the desired shape I cut the foam and used adhesive spray to attach them to the breastplate.

 

I then gave it a plastic black prime coat then a coat of gunmetal. Which I will highlight.

 

The cloak is in the works and I will paint the sleeves. What I plan on doing for the shoes is to get some slip on shoes and again using thin craft foam cut out patterns to simulate armor and then paint the shoe in the same shade of gunmetal.I made the buckle out of foam and plan on using silver strapping that I have to make the belt, I will carve a cannister for her and she can use one of my extra pouches. Hoping to acquire one of Wolfgangs small Acolyte masks to finish of the build.

[Guest Toddo]

this is awesome. I can't wait to add this to your daughter's GA profile. Keep the photos coming!

[Thalizar]

Alittle more work done, I think I'll finish her build before mine.

 

Finished the cod piece, attached the belt which is a silver strapping material, I then used a backpack clasp to fasten the belt in the back. I used an extra pouch I had for her build, the cannister is mine, I still need to make her a scaled down version.

 

This is her first test fit, she was pretty excited.

 

Started on the gauntlets. Again I used a No Parking sign since it was made of a thicker plastic. I formed it to her forarms then used a heatgun to shape it. I'm using industrial strength velcro to close the clamshell. I used a thicker craft foam to simulate some heavy armor running down the forarms, I will cut out small plates out of thinner foam to make the gauntlets have an armored look.

[Guest mexisol187]

Parenting, you're doing it right!

[Twi'lek Pam]

Parenting, you're doing it right!

 

Quoted for truth.

 

Thanks for sharing; I'm really enjoying this thread!

 

Pam

[Thalizar]

Thank you, now if I can just get her to be as excited to do her homework I would have it made...

[Nipshank]

Great stuff, just awesome seeing your devotion to your kiddie.

Right now me and my daughter are in the middle of building her a Hitgirl costume for the upcoming Expo her in Calgary, Alberta Canada.

I have my Acolyte and Revan but would like to make both of us Mandalorian costumes. That way I could make hers colorful and cute just like she is.

[Thalizar]

That's awesome! You need to make a Big Daddy costume for yourself!

[Thalizar]

Finished her gauntlets.

 

Gauntlets ready for paint.

 

Gauntlets done and ready to wear.

[Nipshank]

I definitely wouldn't mind a big daddy costume, time is tight for this expo though. Maybe Halloween would be a better date for that, I work away and have my lil babe 50% of the time so we'll make it happen.

Can't wait to see the Mini Acolyte, it's a great idea and one I'm definitely considering. Keep up the amazing parenting from one dad to another.

[Thalizar]

Some more work done on her build.

 

Balaclava.

 

Gloves. I will make the coffin armor and back plate out of ABS and the claws out of foam.

 

I decided to use soccer shin armor for the shin armor. I figured instead of doing a clamshell on her I would just do the front for better mobility.

 

For the shoes I wanted slip on shoes with no laces or Velcro to deal with. Also this would allow her to put on and take of the shoes much easier.

 

The shoes look much more silver in person. I did get more signs so I will start to get her thighs figured out and completed.

[Guest Sarah1968]

Just unreal!!

 

Loving this dude.

 

Regards

Sez.

[DarthTagion]

Very cool idea, I am a fan of the Academy, even though I don't have any kids (yet). My mom always did neat costumes for me, neat to see other parents doing it too. Please keep posting awesome pics!

[Thalizar]

Still plugging away at the build.

 

Did a small version of the side canister. I will sink the nut flush after I finish sanding the canister so it will match the larger version.

 

I made her shoulder bells out of an empty Mt. Dew 2 liter bottle. I used the natural curve of the spout area to make the bells. I then reinforced the bells by using plastic strips on the inside and then to finish it of I cut strips of foam to place around the outer edge of the bells to give it that molded look.

 

Some more test fits.

[Guest Toddo]

looking wicked. This kid's is going to love wearing this costume. I dig the Mt Dew bell idea.

[Nipshank]

This is one of the most enjoyable threads I've seen/read since I've been on this forum. Keep up the great work.

[vaderjeff1744]

VERY NICE! I'm LOVING the look! CAN'T WAIT to see this completed! GREAT JOB so far!

[Thalizar]

Worked on her gloves and got them done, next project will be to get her thigh armor built.

 

Made the hard armor out of ABS and then the claws out of craft foam.

 

Been busy as of late, have not had much time to get much done, plus it's warming up so I had to get the cycle out.

[vaderjeff1744]

VERY NICE! I love working on stuff like this with my kids too! Keep up the good work!

[Guest 6925]

Oh, just found your thread. Really nice work. Very cool....

[Thalizar]

Got quite a bit more done.

 

So I made the thighs the same way I did the gauntlets. Used a thicker No Parking sign and again used craft foam to form the armor plates. I did a rough outline to show where the plates should go.

 

I made her abdominal plate out of some faux leather, I cut it into the shape I needed and I attached it to the chest plate and cod piece using industrial strength Velcro. I also added ab armor plates using craft foam.

 

Some close to finish shots. I cut the cloak sleeves down so they fall just below the elbow and hemmed them. They are not painted yet in the pictures. I did pick up some Tulip brand fabric paint from Michaels and painted the sleeves, they are drying on the table. Looks like the paint worked very well.

 

I'll post some pics of the finished painted cloak when it has dried. Now just for her mask from Wolfgang and it will be finished. Now on to her next costume.

[Guest Toddo]

Superb work. I am sure that I'll have approved her on both costumes for the Galactic Academy before this detachment makes the Acolyte approve-able again for the Legion. I look forward to it as her costumes will make the Academy proud.

[Guest 6925]

So, from now on the Sith recruit kids?

Well done!

[DarthTagion]

That's some downright awesome parenting right there. Great job on both those outfits!

[Thalizar]

Well her costume is finished. I'm happy with how the stripes turned out. Her first troop in this costume will be this weekend.

 

 

Her Jawa.

 

And my wonderful daughter and I.

 

Hope everyone liked the pics as much as I enjoyed building it.