Make Your Own Foam CLONE TROOPER ARMOR | With Templates

Make Your Own Foam CLONE TROOPER ARMOR | With Templates | Part 1

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@IAmKokiri 5 ай бұрын

i have a job, 0 craft skill, and a ton of foam. trial and error is screaming to me

@staying_spooky 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had the skill and patience to do something like this.

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of practice will give you those! :)

@annekabrimhall1059 2 жыл бұрын

It helps to use a laser cutter from the library

@mummabear448 Жыл бұрын

I am new at this and making lots of mistakes but learning as I go just glad I brought extra and hopefully enough foam lol

@kennythetrend3688 Жыл бұрын

And the money...

@cal7468 Жыл бұрын

@@kennythetrend3688 It's not too expensive, it's just foam

@ItzMeTek Жыл бұрын

This is gonna come in clutch this year

@7sablas650 9 ай бұрын

this is so cool!!! gonna binge watch all the other vids hehe. this is my first time seeing this type of video and as a model maker myself (not cosplay related) i respect the workmanship, it looks really good

@TristanMaker 9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Have fun watching the videos and thank you!

@MrLazymandan 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating and very well executed. Keep up the good work!

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@That_Animation_Guy501st 5 күн бұрын

Executed? More like execute order 66 lol

@HFHProps 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic stuff man, keep uploading!

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do! :)

@mcbigboy4611 2 жыл бұрын

Yooo been waiting for this (i mean im still making the phase 2 helmet but whatever lol)

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Haha awesome!

@coolermtb8750 Жыл бұрын

I wish I could be this skilled to do this, this is awesome

@fade_xtanimationsect Жыл бұрын

Probably 2

@Mothman_fenatic76 10 ай бұрын

I’m definitely going to build my self some when I’m older as I 14 so I am still growing EVA foam is a amazing material it can go from a soft foam material into a strong plastic

@David_Randall8108 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all your content, I can't wait to get going! No way could I afford to get clone armor from other places.

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

No problem! :)

@lecronachedirex8144 2 жыл бұрын

For sure You are very very skilled !!!

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Halosagalover Жыл бұрын

You make it seem so easy!

@felipegomez6729 2 жыл бұрын

IMPRESSIVE... MOST, IMPRESSIVE 👍👍

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@ThatGuyMooseMan Жыл бұрын

i wish i had money for the templates. Very cool, and great work!!!

@theempress8886 2 жыл бұрын

Just the thing I needed to tie together everything I need for next years Halloween costume

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@myajoy3319 Жыл бұрын

Making your armor now!! It’s so exciting and I can’t wait to finish!! Thanks for everything man!

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

Cool! No problem!

@JWK_P Жыл бұрын

have you finished it?

@myajoy3319 Жыл бұрын

@@JWK_P I've been working for a month and I'm about a week away from finishing!!

@JWK_P Жыл бұрын

@@myajoy3319 nice

@Maulbox_yt 9 ай бұрын

So he/she finished it?

@twitchiergore Жыл бұрын

Great vid! a supply list would be very helpful.

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

Thanks! There's a list in the product description for the templates on Etsy

@twitchiergore Жыл бұрын

@@TristanMaker awesome thanks

@YungIrish Жыл бұрын

Wow, incroyable! C’est sure que j’essaye de me faire un suit

@volyann3109 Жыл бұрын

Tu parle en français?

@schodown4036 10 ай бұрын

this looks so cool and fun to assemble. Thanks for all your videos. Any interest in doing a republic commando?

@the_hottest_pizza_rolls1300 6 ай бұрын

Very nice! Where do you get your foam?

@blob1878 2 ай бұрын

i’ve been saying that i’m going to make clone armor for years now! maybe this year i’ll actually do it 😂

@moogocow6823 2 жыл бұрын

Hey do you think it would be possible to list the tools required to make this armour. Example (Dremel tool, recommended amount of foam, heat gun etc?) Love the armour btw

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

There is a list of materials in the product description for the templates on etsy! :)

@BlitztankYT Жыл бұрын

@@TristanMaker i see it lists the different sizes of foam, but do you know the amount of foam we need / how much you used?

@GregKendall3773 8 ай бұрын

Really great videos, I’m building this now. One request for future efforts - if you could please slow down once a piece is finished so we can see what it should look like would be great. As it is, it’s very hard to freeze on the half second clip of the final look for each individual piece. This is meant constructively, not negatively. Love what you do!

@David_Randall8108 8 ай бұрын

Agreed

@snekek1564 6 ай бұрын

how did you get the printer to print the correct templates?

@e3wingedcreature 2 жыл бұрын

Could you make a Stormtrooper armor tutorial with an Etsy template to match the helmet you made. That would be great

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

That's something I would like to do in the future, but it won't be happening too soon. If you need good stormtrooper armor templates right now, Stormtroop Templates on Etsy sells templates for a stormtrooper armor and he has a tutorial video for making the armor.

@lizzyg9695 Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry if this is a dumb question, but the heat gun makes the foam fairly solid right? Like it wouldn’t really bend/look like foam after it’s painted, is that correct?

@callmepeachxo5364 Жыл бұрын

Hi there! I love this tutorial and the templates!! What would you recommend to change on the chest piece to make this fit a woman's chest?

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

There's a lot of room inside the chesplate so in most cases you won't have to modify it at all.

@KuroGaneXFyeXHyuu Жыл бұрын

Great video, I'm currently in the process of gathering all the materials together to build this :) I also already have your templates but I wonder, how would I print them when I only have A4 paper available? And do you have an idea how I could add little stripes on the pauldrons like live-action Cody has? I think he's the only clone who has them and I'm not sure if it would be possible to burn or press them in.

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for purchasing from my shop! To print the templates on A4 pages, simply watch the printing tutorial video linked in the product description. All the information is there. You can use a wood burner to carve in the lines, or you could cut out those parts and glue them back in 2mm lower.

@greyofpta5305 Жыл бұрын

Do you find having a foam abdominal section more flexible when sitting or reaching for something?

@marlaynastam6184 2 жыл бұрын

quick question: how are you taking the armor on and off? do you have clips to take it on and off or are you slipping it on like you would a shirt?

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Watch the painting video for this armor. After painting it, I show how to attach everything together so you can wear it.

@TragosdelMundo Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, good job, one question, do you make these suits to order and can you ship them outside your country? For example, how much would it cost to make the dark vader one, I have the helmet and the sound box but I am missing the bib, the boot protector, the wristbands and those things, the accessories including the belt, how much would it cost, greetings and thanks for answering

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks! Unfortunately I don't take commissions. I only sell the templates to help you make the projects yourself.

@TragosdelMundo Жыл бұрын

@@TristanMaker Okay, thanks for answering. I'm not a person who is dedicated to making the type of art you do, even so, thanks, and tell me where the darht vader template is, maybe one day I'll be encouraged by having time for said undertaking, regards

@Dracken09 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking at making a General Kenobi with this. How do you recommend scaling it to someone who would wear a 3XL t-shirt? Thanks for the tutorial!

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Cool! I'm not sure about the size. I would recommend printing at the scale that matches you height. (Scaling chart in the pictures of the listing on Etsy) Then Add material to extend the parts that are too small, just like I showed in the video. :)

@cannreed 2 жыл бұрын

Did you figure anything out?

@carsonjolley1468 Жыл бұрын

i was wondering how to get the arc trooper fin, do you have to purchase the phase one trooper helmet or are templates for the fine included?

@AncientLordProductions 11 ай бұрын

your templates are good i bought them and i made the shoulders and one bicep so far also i’m about halfway done with the helmet too also how do i make the forearm pieces fit to my arm my hands get in the way

@TristanMaker 11 ай бұрын

Cool! I would recommend making the part bigger by adding a strip of foam along its lenght. You can add upholstery foam inside to fit your arm snugly.

@matthew-ph6xo 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any recommendations for alternates to the wood burner and rotary tool?

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

The rotary tool can't be replaced by any tool that isn't more expensive. But you could use the rotary tool to carve in the details instead of using the woodburner.

@Dandoestilla Жыл бұрын

Hi, nice video, you have templates for the whole armor for a clone arch trooper? Trying to do 5s

@UtfKorg 2 жыл бұрын

at a distance i bet it would look like a 501st approvable clone costume

@KristianB07 11 ай бұрын

I’m just curious, how long does it take to make the full armour? Because I’m very interested in making this project and you’ve inspired me a lot!

@TristanMaker 11 ай бұрын

Cool! It depends on a lot of things, but it took me about 1 month working part time on it.

@KristianB07 11 ай бұрын

@@TristanMaker Yeah, I have about 3 weeks left of summer break. So I’m very determined to work on it every day for hours and hours. I honestly think I could get it done in a week. But first I gotta get craft foam, which can get pricy…

@CMCC1138 Жыл бұрын

Do you sell templates separately? My costume for SWC only requires hands and forearm armour and this seems to be the way to go rather than buying 3D printed ones for £40~ each

@iris.vanleeuwen 2 жыл бұрын

what kind of EVA foam do you use? High density or low density?

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

I like using medium and high density foam. Both work for making this armor.

@runamuck840 9 ай бұрын

Have you thought of making a clone commando they're pretty cool

@FunFacts1212 Жыл бұрын

Fun fact, just a question, but when you wear the armor, do you have to wear straps and buckles to hold it in place or is it just a snug enough of a fit?

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

I have straps and velcro holding everything together. I show all of it in the second half of the painting video for this armor.

@Bakubloom 2 жыл бұрын

I really wanna built my own armor with your guide but i think that the foam pattern are too big for me to fit in because im 5'4. How can I make sure that the armor fits me properly ??

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

You can totally scale down the templates to fit you properly. In the pictures of the listing on Etsy, there is a sizing chart that shows at what scale to print the templates for each height. Then watch the printing tutorial video linked in the product description to know how to print the templates at that scale.

@Bakubloom 2 жыл бұрын

@@TristanMaker Thank you so much! Can't wait to make my own clone trooper armor ;)

@matthewwheatley 2 жыл бұрын

Saw this on RPF Facebook. Insta-subscribe.

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@youridziesmiazkiewiez5360 4 ай бұрын

AWESOME ! I would like to know with which sheet size should I print the template? A4?

@youridziesmiazkiewiez5360 4 ай бұрын

A3 ?

@TristanMaker 4 ай бұрын

You can print on any size paper. Simply watch my printing tutorial video on my KZfaq channel or linked in the product description on Etsy.

@leo_the_be0 Жыл бұрын

this is awesome. How long did it take you in total to make this? also, how thick is the foam you used?

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's mostly 8mm foam, with some other thicknesses. All required thicknesses are specified in the product description on Etsy and on the templates directly. It took me around 2 months to make the armor from start to finish working part time on it.

@leo_the_be0 Жыл бұрын

@@TristanMaker thanks! also, how much money did you use on the glue and foam?

@dofhdevilman 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good i just don’t know if its 501 approval

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Unfortunately no, they don't accept EVA foam armors.

@Ace_Clayton 2 жыл бұрын

this is perfect now i can scare the shit out of my friends when i finish this

@viljemoen6978 Жыл бұрын

Hey, i have been watching some of you're videos an i have been wanting to try to learn to make armor like that but I have a hard time finding the templates, were do i find them?

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

There's a link to my Etsy store in the video description

@cannreed 2 жыл бұрын

Stupid question. Any idea how I could adapt this for a large chested female? Have a group that are gonna be Storm Troopers and I don't wanna miss out.

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

There are no stupid questions! There is already a lot of space inside the chestplate, it doesn't sit directly on my chest. I guess you could make it looser by not cutting the material on the side. You could also modify the templates so the upper chest pieces stick out a bit more. :)

@jeffreyknutson Жыл бұрын

Great work kid!!! (I say kid because I'm 57 - Sorry)

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks!

@Baby_Bebbi_The_Fur Жыл бұрын

If I had a workspace, money, and were finished growing, I’d do this. But I’m merely a fourteen year old.

@Michiii75 Ай бұрын

Would it work if i use 5mm foam for the 4 and 6 mm parts too??

@stormtrooper_fives Жыл бұрын

Do you think I could do this with no experience just a question because I really want to make clone armour

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

You totally can! It is an ambitious project, but if you give yourself enough time to not rush the build, you should be able to make it. Take your time at every step, and if you are not satisfied with something, redo it. :)

@stormtrooper_fives Жыл бұрын

@@TristanMaker thanks I’m planning on doing this as a summer project

@annekabrimhall1059 2 жыл бұрын

Barge cement is too toxic for me to use. Would silicone glue work?

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no. You could use hot glue or superglue, but your seams won't be as clean. Silicone glue will not work.

@David_Randall8108 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tristan, the template pieces have short solid lines that stick up perpendicular to the main outline. Do I need to make a cut where these lines are marked? Thank you for responding.

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Please contact me on Etsy and send me a picture of what you are talking about.

@adventurekeefe Жыл бұрын

Where do you buy your foam from?

@aetherlord5399 2 жыл бұрын

How do I know how much foam I need?

@user-iz7wo4cr1g Жыл бұрын

I have a question does it come with the parts when u buy it on Etsy or do have to go to a hardware store and buy the supplies to do it?

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

The listing on Etsy is only for a digital downloadable PDF file which you can print yourself. All materials have to be bought separately.

@user-iz7wo4cr1g Жыл бұрын

@@TristanMaker okay thank you

@chriserony Жыл бұрын

How do you make the seams so smoothly connected that it looks like it's just heat formed?

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

I use Barge cement which works really well. But there's also a lot of practice

@matthew-ph6xo 2 жыл бұрын

do the templates fit on regular a4 paper?

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have a tutorial video showing how to print the templates on any paper type.

@Millertime555 Жыл бұрын

Hey Tristan, do you have any of the large officer-type pauldron templates? I'm hoping to do a 327th Star Corp style

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no, I only have the regular ones.

@benschmieden7106 2 жыл бұрын

I cant make it, didnt habe the tools, can I buy that anywhere?

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I only sell the templates. You can find armor kits made by other people in Facebook groups and on Etsy.

@jessestanford3261 2 жыл бұрын

Cant you use velcro to attach all the pieces too?

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Totally! If you watch the last video of the armor build you'll see that's what I used.

@DoorTechnicianRick Жыл бұрын

How do I know what thickness of foam I need ? Do you have a list of how many of each we would need for 1 suit ?

@Michiii75 5 ай бұрын

It says the thickness on the template

@SkylighWillo Жыл бұрын

I'd be interested in knowing how much foam is needed if you're using the template at 100%. I'm currently not sure how much EVA foam to order in 😅

@stumbling_ Жыл бұрын

3 months late but you could always translate the templates to paper, adjust it for your body, and then that will give you a good guess of how much foam you'll need. I'd recommend getting a little extra just in case though.

@David_Randall8108 11 ай бұрын

Does the Back plate need to be 3mm higher once the part is finished?

@TristanMaker 11 ай бұрын

If you mean the center panel on the back of the abdominal piece, yes.

@Kane_Nine Жыл бұрын

Do you have a recomened foam type? Don't want to get the wrong stuff and it look awful lol

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

I use medium and high density EVA foam made specificaly for cosplay.

@mummabear448 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a way to remove the excess glue that doesn’t damage the foam at all

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

If you mean before painting, you can use barge thinner. But make sure you have safety glasses and gloves when using it, since it's pure toluene.

@calebreyes3091 Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this for airsoft

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

Not at all. This armor reduces mobility which makes it dangerous to wear in a sport environnement.

@brennan742 2 жыл бұрын

do u have the templates for the outlines cause I'm wanting to wear clone armor to my graduation

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

The templates are available over on my Etsy store. The link is in the description.

@rollon7552 2 жыл бұрын

What thicknesses of foam did you use?

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

They are all specified on the templates and in the product description on Etsy

@militaryguy5360 2 жыл бұрын

Could you please do some storm trooper armor if you can I am sure your very Busy but it would be great

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

That's something I want to do, but it might take a while before I get to it. If you need templates right now, Stormtroop Templates has templates for a stormtrooper armor available on Etsy.

@Krokrygg Жыл бұрын

That feel when you have to add to the stomach piece rather than remove....

@Zane-hg4ug Жыл бұрын

can you do a commander cody version?

@OperationSpider 2 жыл бұрын

Interested to learn how you attach your armour.

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! The third video will be on how to paint, finish and attach the armor.

@the_competent_gamer9454 2 жыл бұрын

@@TristanMaker that's what im personally waiting on. Just got home from break so im gonna start making my armor, but i have no idea how to paint it

@matthewprice5749 9 ай бұрын

How well would this scale for someone who is around 5' or around 152 cm tall? I'm trying to make this for my son but I don't want it to be too large. Thanks!

@TristanMaker 9 ай бұрын

It should work pretty well! Simply refer to the sizing chart located in the product description on Etsy and watch the printing tutorial video linked in the product description. All the information you need is there.

@matthewprice5749 8 ай бұрын

Hey, so we are half way through cutting out our pieces and are wondering what to do with them when we are finished. In other words, how do we attach all of these parts to someone? Do we velcro the parts to an undergarment? Curious what you use. Thanks again!

@justinmentalewicz3923 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get the EVA foam

@carsonslegostudio966 Жыл бұрын

How do you connect them to a suit?

@elliott7681 9 ай бұрын

For your purchase on Etsy is it just a digital file and not the whole armour

@TristanMaker 9 ай бұрын

It is only the digital downloadable PDF files for the template. No physical product gets shipped.

@tensemonster3575 Жыл бұрын

What is your hieght I’m just curious so I can scale it

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

I'm 5'9" and scaled my armor at 100%. Check out the sizing chart in the pictures of the listing on Etsy to know the best scale for your height.

@DrEagle1776 Жыл бұрын

Hey do you know if the templates are 501st approved?

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the 501st doesn't approve armors made from EVA foam.

@David_Randall8108 Жыл бұрын

How thick was the foam you used? What is the millimeter size?

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

Mostly 8mm foam, with some other thicknesses for some parts. All the thicknesses are specified in the product description on Etsy and on the templates directly.

@David_Randall8108 Жыл бұрын

@@TristanMaker oh, thank you

@supremeleaderfokou5693 Жыл бұрын

Do you remember how long it took to make the armour? Thanks

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

About 5 weeks working on it part time while filming the process

@supremeleaderfokou5693 Жыл бұрын

@@TristanMaker great, thank you

@gaawwwaws 19 күн бұрын

How much foam did you need

@creepyplanet6194 Жыл бұрын

So, everything is made with 5mm eva foam?

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

Most of the armor is 8mm foam

@noahstipsen6729 Жыл бұрын

can i use 5mm or 10mm foam instead of using 8mm?

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

If you can't find 8mm foam, 10mm is the best alternative to keep the armor sturdy.

@noahstipsen6729 Жыл бұрын

@@TristanMaker Thanks!

@BLachance75 2 жыл бұрын

Approximately how much of each foam size is needed?

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm not sure exactly, but with a 4x1 meter sheet of 8mm foam, and a 2x1 meter sheet of every other thicknesses specified on the templates, you should have more than enough.

@mayabzh9954 4 ай бұрын

did you a ARC Trooper forearm?

@jgordan775 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how much of a difference it would make if I used 5mm pieces instead of 4 and such

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

A 1mm difference in thickness is totally fine. I sometimes use 5mm instead of 4mm or even 8mm instead of 6mm.

@jgordan775 2 жыл бұрын

@@TristanMaker thanks a bunch! Bought your templates and I hope to get started on the armor this weekend

@podsn8539 9 ай бұрын

does anyone know a good foam thickness to use?

@TristanMaker 9 ай бұрын

8mm is what I use for most armors like this one.

@The_Cookie_Crumbles Жыл бұрын

What are the thicknesses of the foam being used?

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

Mostly 8mm. All the thicknesses are specified in the product description for the listing on Etsy.

@yannickdictus6334 10 ай бұрын

Is this the same for sintra (pvc) or do i need other templates?

@TristanMaker 10 ай бұрын

I'm sure some parts would work, but maybe not all of them. You might need to modify some parts of the template if you use Sintra.

@yannickdictus6334 10 ай бұрын

@@TristanMaker allright thank you for the information

@CT--vl2js Жыл бұрын

Could I make this without printing anything?

@LERJ_Gaming 2 жыл бұрын

Can you link where you get your foam please?? 🙏🙏

@TristanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Canada so I get my foam from True North Cosplay.

@JAE_987 Ай бұрын

Where can I find the templates for these? Or do I have to just cut them out the best I can?

@TristanMaker Ай бұрын

The templates are available in my Etsy store which is linked in the product description

@rickypearsall_worshipper14 9 ай бұрын

For the forearms I can’t slide my hand in it. Is there any thing I can do

@TristanMaker 9 ай бұрын

I would recommend cutting them open along their lenght and glueing in a strip of foam to make them wider. You could also remake them scaled bigger

@testuzza2775 Жыл бұрын

Where can I find the files to print to understand the measurements?

@thegamingtimespodcast Жыл бұрын

what paper and printer to print off these correctly?

@TristanMaker Жыл бұрын

You can print on any size paper and using any printer. Simply watch the printing tutorial video linked in the product description on Etsy. All the information is there.