Transformers Soundwave Costume

Step 10 Body (Upper) & Shoulders

I had a difficult time getting into the body, period. I know that the shoulders attached would make it even more problematic. I designed the shoulders to slide into place through a channel to make getting into the body easier. Additionally, I put a channel in the chest piece so that I could slide a plexiglass sheet with the picture of a tape on it, much like a picture frame. For me, it didn’t look the way I wanted it to. So I cut the chest piece back about an inch and a half, and decided to cut the whole body into two pieces making it easier to get on and off. I also incorporated a backpack to help keep the body from moving around on me since wearing it, it would constantly slide back To keep the two halves together, the channel made by the shoulder pieces served to keep the costume closed. I also made four velcro tabs on the inside so that it could sandwich together. Additionally, the missile launcher also helps to keep the two halves together. The costume has a storage compartment in the back for the backpack to hide in, since I didn’t want to destroy it. Once painted, I printed out the tape graphic and spray glued it to the chest. The logo was spray glued to the inside of the plexi.

Comments

[big_F]

This is AWESOME!!

I Love this, next party I go to I will have to be a Transformer, the boxy 80's versions lend themselves so well to this, plus I'm a nostalgia freak. :)

[TForsey]

Where can I get the tape graphic?

[Incrxtc]

Sorry for the delay. I just Googled for the tape graphic. Here is the link to the one I used:

http://www.mjakfp.com/soundwave/tape.jpg

[roblin90]

Excellent craftsmanship! And with cardboard as well! 5 stars my friend.