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Legs outer armor built. Tonight I'll probably work on some of the embellishments and maybe start designing the internal skeleton.

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For the most part I've been taking design cues from other guys who have done this, but in a few cases I've also gone off on my own. This is really a great challenge.
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Epic. XD They look so "real". Like what the models look like.
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Yeah! That's really feeding my enthusiasm as it starts to take that recognizable shape.
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Last night I built the groin/hip piece. Am trying to think of a way to modify it so that if nature calls while I'm in the armor, I could take care of business without having to remove the suit. For now, I'm sticking with the template until I figure out a better way.

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And the rear view (and a wifely photobomb):

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I need to start working on the internal structure of the legs and hips so I can actually try it on and see if I need any adjustments. I sort of put on the pieces last night as a test but nothing is in exactly the right place. The shin pieces are too far down since they're not supported yet by anything but the floor.

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Coming along nicely. I recommend fasting beforehand ;)
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ccgr wrote:Coming along nicely. I recommend fasting beforehand ;)
I know that pic makes the hip piece look tight but it isn't. I was deliberately pushing out my gut to hold it up so my hands would be free to hold the thigh parts.

Now I feel like I better replace the pic though :(
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That's not what I meant....I was saying if you fasted you wouldn't have to go to the bathroom. No bran muffins or a lot of water before you show it off kind of thing...

Sorry about the misunderstanding!
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Oooooooohhhhhhhh yeah you're absolutely right about that. I figure engineering the suit to be able to use the bathroom is easy as long as I can take care of business standing up. Sitting down... not an option without removing it completely.

But I am still thinking of replacing the pic... That one does look pretty awful :wink:
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what about latch doors like those classic onesies in cartoons?
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Haha the problem there is with 14" of lift from the stilts, I'd be sitting on the can with my knees up in my face.

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Be a real marine; wear diapers.
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Chozon1 wrote:Be a real marine; wear diapers.
"I'm wearing Depend undergarments, and I'm relieving myself, right now."
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"People always ask me, 'how do you go to the bathroom in the suit?'"

*pause*

"Like that."
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Woooo my buddy Drew won the Costume Contest (Amateur Group) with his Space Marine suit at Comic Con 2015 yesterday!

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Great to hear, thanks for sharing!
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