Cardboard Thunderbird 2 Costume

This costume was used to provide an adequate distraction from exam revision. The costume was essentially free with about a quid spent on paint and wallpaper paste


the construction was a cardboard framework and a paper mache to cover. It is to be work like a backpack, and utilises an old rucksack on the inside for comfort. Its also amazing at taking up far too much space in the pub.

Step 1 Prep

Materials and tools
glue gun
selotape
pva glue
paint
walpaper paste
stanley knife
scissors

cardboard
newspaper
glossy magazine
kebab skewers


Basicaly u shouldnt have to pay for cardboard newspaper or glossy paper anywhere, but you will need specific types.When creating the main frame work and all the weight bareing structures you should always look for thick strong cardboard. To find this ask at electronics shops, specificaly widescreen tv boxesu will need large sheets for some of the parts.
If you find this dificult to find you can laminate thinner peices together with the pva.
glossy paper and newspaers are free every where.

Comments

[TheOlMaestro]

I was a watcher of TB during their first US run...great costume!

[laxap]

Really cool! I discovered TB last year. I just love them. Nice to see TB fans!

[ve2vfd]

Ok, that is way WAY too cool!!!! Good job!