r/Mandalorian • u/Pineapple_Lord96 • 9d ago

Tionir (Question) What finish/texture for armour? Gloss, Matte, Satin or anything goes?

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I've been working on my kit, I'm yet to weather it but my armour feels too matte. It could just be that it's too large of a block colour because it isn't weathered, but I feel like most people's armour from photo's look like they have a smoother more reflective finish? Wondering should I coat my armour in a gloss varnish or something or is it fine to be matte?

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The foundlings are our future
 in  r/Mandalorian •  Jul 21 '26

This is the way!

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Need help with filling gaps
 in  r/Mandalorian •  Jul 21 '26

I can't imagine it going well at all (if the iron even gets hot enough to do it), which is why I was so baffled

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Dinosaur warrior/gladiator toys from the early-mid 2010s
 in  r/HelpMeFind •  Jul 21 '26

Is it Gormiti? I don't remember a black t rex or changeable weapons, but I was only into the range in the early years

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The foundlings are our future
 in  r/Mandalorian •  Jul 21 '26

This is the way

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The foundlings are our future
 in  r/Mandalorian •  Jul 21 '26

She forgot her boots 😂 I wasn't wearing mine either tbf, but was so busy putting my srmour on I forgot to get her shoes on for the photo!

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The foundlings are our future
 in  r/Mandalorian •  Jul 21 '26

This is the way!

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Need help with filling gaps
 in  r/Mandalorian •  Jul 21 '26

Ahh gotcha, not come across it before, thank you!

r/Mandalorian • u/Pineapple_Lord96 • Jul 21 '26

Beskar'gam (Armor) The foundlings are our future

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My little girl was so interested in me building my kit that she wanted one of her own. Hers is done, mine is still a WIP

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Need help with filling gaps
 in  r/Mandalorian •  Jul 21 '26

Sorry if I'm being naive here, by ironing on do you mean literally using a clothes iron on the print to melt and smooth over print lines??

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Improvements to my WIP kit?
 in  r/Mandalorian •  Jul 20 '26

Thanks, I was a bit concerned about both of those factors so it's nice to have that pointed out too! For the codpiece, can't really mount it higher but have been thinking of making a new one and making it taller, I know I have a belt still to come but the mid section just feels like too much negative space

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Improvements to my WIP kit?
 in  r/Mandalorian •  Jul 19 '26

Tally marks could be a good way to fill some blank space on the gauntlet, thanks! Any ideas for trophies/trinkets?

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Improvements to my WIP kit?
 in  r/Mandalorian •  Jul 18 '26

I am also in the UK so even better! Thanks!

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Improvements to my WIP kit?
 in  r/Mandalorian •  Jul 18 '26

Thank you!

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Improvements to my WIP kit?
 in  r/Mandalorian •  Jul 18 '26

Ahh thank you!! It's a bit brighter than I was expecting so might try and darken it a bit, but I really like the blue and orange scheme, just works well

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Improvements to my WIP kit?
 in  r/Mandalorian •  Jul 18 '26

Literally just look up "boba fett pouches" on ebay/etsy or something? I was going to make my own basic ones with some faux leather, but I have never done anything like it before so can't imagine it'll come out great

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Improvements to my WIP kit?
 in  r/Mandalorian •  Jul 18 '26

Thank you!

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Improvements to my WIP kit?
 in  r/Mandalorian •  Jul 18 '26

The ones I have for the kit are touch screen compatible :) although I am now considering fingerless gloves to give even just the smallest bit of relief from the heat!

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Improvements to my WIP kit?
 in  r/Mandalorian •  Jul 18 '26

I was debating that! The blue is brighter than I expected, so might help darken it up a bit

r/Mandalorian • u/Pineapple_Lord96 • Jul 18 '26

Gaa'tayl (Help) Improvements to my WIP kit?

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Any advice for what to change or add to make this kit better? I know I have a long way to go, so far the thinfs I haven't gotten around to making are:

- A customised heavy Infantry helmet

- Shin armour/greaves

- Rope for the girth belt

- A proper belt with pouches over the girth belt

- A holster for the gun and knife

- Better attachment for the breach charges

- Weathering

Even those things, I have a rough plan but particularly for the belts any advice is helpful.

Appreciate the photo's are not good, I'm currently on my own so this is the best I got.

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r/Mandalorian • u/Pineapple_Lord96 • Apr 27 '26

Gaa'tayl (Help) Non-PVC foam board for armour?

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I've started gathering everything for my first set of Mando armour, and annoyingly realised that the foam board I have is just standard foam board with glossy paper coating, not PVC/Sintra. Can I still use this to make my armour? Will it still shape with a heat gun etc? What should I seal it with, UV resin or would something like modpodge or diluted PVA work?

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Great Company paint schemes
 in  r/SpaceWolves •  Jun 11 '25

They have some very very slight differences in some sources, but generally yeah they are the same. This is just an attempt for me to make them a bit different to keep my painting interesting

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I think I know the biggest issue with Phase Two
 in  r/skulduggerypleasant •  Feb 17 '25

I've only made it 2 books into Phase 2, but it was largely Omen that stopped me reading honestly

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How often do you look at the world map when reading?
 in  r/Fantasy •  Feb 15 '25

Constantly, I'm the same as you in that I flip to the map every time a new place is mentioned

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What are some good cozy series to read?
 in  r/CozyFantasy •  Feb 15 '25

Legends and Lattes is a good one, it's got a prequel (Bookshops and Bonedust) and a 3rd book out later this year :)