Armor

"This book provides the first and only comprehensive survey of armor, shields, and fortifications [of American Indians]. . . . It has left me with a new appreciation for the sheer diversity of warfare, armor, and fortifications used by Native Americans, and it shatters stereotypes about the nature of aboriginal warfare."—Wayne Van Horne, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Kennesaw State University.

develops ideas for revising or replacing the Prather study methodology, as well as reviews comments on methodologies and technical approaches to military helmet testing.

Have you been trying to think of a way to conquer your local comic convention through cosplay? Do you gaze with envious eyes upon the fan-made suits of armored awesomeness strolling around every year on Halloween? Do you have a spot on your wall, bookshelf, or desk that desperately needs to be filled with a screen-accurate replica of your favorite science-fiction or fantasy weapon? If so, look no further. We've got just the book for you!

We'll begin this process by sketching out some rough concepts for what our character's armor and attire will look like. During our sketching we'll focus on creating some variety across the designs and discuss other elements that we can draw inspiration from as we sketch.From here we'll settle on a sketch to work from and begin the process of rendering each piece of armor and attire in gray scale. We'll take a layered approach in how we paint each piece of armor and talk about controlling our values to get the look we want for each. Following this we'll focus on painting scratches and dents on various pieces of armor for added visual appeal.

Next-level swords, shields, and more thermoplastic cosplay props! Working with plastics can be extremely intimidating, even to veteran cosplayers. Armor Up! Thermoplastics, the first volume in the Ultimate Cosplay Encyclopedia series, includes everything you need to know about working with plastics and synthetic materials.