Johnny & Junkers : Corgis & Cosplay: Link: Soldier Armor - Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild- Anime Expo 2018

Link was one of those weird passion projects. I plated Breath of The Wild and I IMMEDIATELY started working on the armor. I was that enamored with the game. I decided on the Soldier Armor set, minus the helmet because it's an ugly helmet.

This is the first time that I had the bright idea to use AutoCAD for my templates. They're available here if you want them, scaled and ready to go.

Cut out the outer rings for the trim detail and the base plate.

The base layers of the shield being installed.

The underlying structure for the shield is made from 3mm PVC placed perpendicular to the base plates.

These support struts are covered with 3mm PVC and the trim layer is added.

Shield details cut per my AutoCAD pattern on 1mm PVC.

I started applying Bondo to the seams and sanding down. Did a test fit for everything.

Sanded down the Bondo and applied my detailing.

Added the stud details at the ends with wooden half spheres and primed. Filled the gaps on the outer trip with apoxie scuplt.

At this point I started patterning the chest with card stock.

Sorry but from here on out I started to get into a rush so pictures were few and far between T_T.

I made the shoulders and collar

Bracers using 3mm and 6mm PVC

Detailing for the shoulders is 6mm carved to shape for bevels and googly eyes applied for faux rivets.

Armor so far

At this point the con is too close for comfort. I made the Master Sword and sheath in a couple of panic filled days using the AutoCAD pattern. Made from wood and PVC. You can also see the strapping I added to the shield.