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Optimus Prime Costume

Step 7Torso coming together

Torso coming together
I spent a lot of time refitting to make sure things work well. I put all 3 parts together.
1-Head
2-Chest
3-Torso

I kept the lower torso separate from the upper chest portion and similar to the chest piece I opened up the back of the lower torso and used velcro as the clasp. Think of it as a girdle of sorts. adjusting to whatever weight or body types needed. It's pretty much a box that's open on top and bottom. I double walled this torso because I knew it would have to survive multiple attempts at sitting.

I made it slightly thinner than the upper torso so it could slide into it when I sit down, like an accordion. I also added a pair of suspendors to the inside to help with the weight and to keep it from sliding down.
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Oct 24, 2010. 7:02 PMthisisgregory says:
I'm doing the best I can with what 'art' skill I have. I'm going with original style optimus but going to give him a modern paint job once he's put together.

Keep yall posted!
Oct 8, 2009. 7:55 PMthedmoneydan says:
 hey sorry i might be missing it but i what do i do with the torso how do make it is it just a box with the grill on the front just wondering
Oct 6, 2009. 5:28 PMlearncontrol23 says:
How did you make the windshield wipers?

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