Starting my Cylon Centurion

Post by **GoldCylon** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:33 pm

That would be cool to see, and well hear.

YouTube · Post by **Cylon-Knight** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:27 pm

Indeed.... Chris, can you put up a video of the voice changer???

Post by **nashslash** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:10 am

Agreed cblackthorne, would love to see and hear this definitely. Get your camcorder out and get taping and get something up on youtube ASAP...

Post by **cblackthorne** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:24 am

I will try and get some recordings as soon as possible.

I need to start thinking of where to mount the electronics in the costume. I have two On-Tour speakers that I normally use hidden under the robes of my Vader costume. They provide alot of volume, so Im thinking of using a similiar set-up for the Cylon. I just cant decide the best place to mount the speakers.

Im finishing up my backpack this weekend and starting work on a new grill for the helmet. The plastic one that came with the helmet I just dont like. Not enough detail, so Im going to build one out of aluminum strips and mount it to the helm.

Progress continues....

Regards,
Chris

YouTube · Post by **Cylon-Knight** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:29 am

Wow, be sure to take lots of photos of your new grill and how you make it... sounds very cool! DETAILS PLEASE

Post by **cblackthorne** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:21 pm

Here is the aluminum grill I made today. It's made from 1/16th thick aluminum spaced about 1/2 inch apart. Its held together by pop-rivets so its definately not coming apart.

YouTube · Post by **Cylon-Knight** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 10:17 pm

Nice work! Are you going to paint it?

Post by **cblackthorne** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:24 am

Cylon-Knight wrote:Nice work! Are you going to paint it?

Thanks for the compliment. Yes, Im going to paint it the same color as the back areas on my helmet, a dark gray.

Im planning on mounting it so that it can be removed easily if necessary.

Regards,
Chris

Post by **GoldCylon** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 10:27 am

The original paint color is a gun metal if want to try that color. Good great so far.

Post by **cblackthorne** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 12:03 pm

GoldCylon wrote:The original paint color is a gun metal if want to try that color. Good great so far.

Thanks for the tip. I have some gunmetal paint I use for my Vader armor. I will give that a try and see how it looks.

Regards,

Post by **cblackthorne** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 2:07 pm

I have finished assembling and painting all the armor pieces.

I have painted and installed my metal mouth grill for the helmet as well.

Now I can start on the body suit.

Here are some pictures:

YouTube · Post by **Cylon-Knight** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 4:45 pm

Cylon in the corner pocket to win!

(pool table joke)

Looks great - awesome work.

YouTube · Post by **Cylon-Knight** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 8:21 pm

Any update on the voice changer? How is that working?

Also - I didn't see an answer to a question I had before - what type of filler did you use on your parts?

Post by **cblackthorne** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 8:33 pm

Cylon-Knight wrote:Any update on the voice changer? How is that working?

Also - I didn't see an answer to a question I had before - what type of filler did you use on your parts?

Hello,

I havent had a chance to record the voice synthesizer yet, but I promise to try and get that done as soon as possible.

I used glazing putty (I think thats what its called). Basically, its premixed Bondo in a tube. It works great for small area you need to smooth out, but I wouldn't recommend it for larger areas. Thankfully, I only had to touch up small seems and holes.

Regards,
Chris

Post by **Red Eye** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:43 am

I really like the new mouthgrill!

Good work on the armor as well.

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