Author: IDM Imagineering

IDM is a unique studio bringing concepts from Gaming, TV, Film and Books into reality as creative Model Makers. We are based out of Leeds in the UK and our Creators have 35 years industry experience bringing ideas to life in mixed media; CAD/CGI, 3D Print, 3D Scanning, Casting, Fabrication, traditional Model-Making, Painting. We work for individuals, companies and world-leading brands. Here you will see a broad range of products, materials and solutions. We rise to every Challenge!
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2012 Judges Badge and Belt Buckle Cover DIY drawings tutorial

2012 Badge [DIY drawings] Instructions

To make and research a decent representation for the Judges Badge and Belt Buckle …
There is a full discussion and examples here on the RPF by our Adam [maker].

http://www.therpf.com/f71/judge-dredd-badge-templates-plastic-cardboard-badges-custome-names-196447/

The Judges Badge and Belt Buckle were our first prototype foray into our range of Judge Dredd concepts and inspired Props for COSplay.

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2012 Judge Dredd Vest Armour Plates DIY Budget SET tutorial

If you have bought one of our [DIY – Budget] SETs of Judge Dredd Vest Armour then it’s a simple process with only a few Tools to take it onwards to the next stage of detailing…

1/ Mark Out for Trimming:
BUDGET ARMOUR 01-marking-out

2/ Cut with a Stanley or Craft Knife:

Judge Dredd Vest Armour
Judge Dredd Vest Armour

3/ Mark a line for your Stitch Hole drilling:

BUDGET ARMOUR 03-hole-line-marking

4/ Bend the Side Rib:

05-bending

5 Drill your Holes:

BUDGET ARMOUR 04-hole-drilling

6/ Buy your 2012 Vest Armour Plates [DIY – Budget] SET here:

7/ Reference Sizes for Vest building.
Here are some Reference Images (using our Seconds Armour) to give you an indication of the Armour Size for when you come to make your Vest.

Please Note: Everyone is a different size, and the placement and spacing of our Armour is a totally personal choice.

2012 Vest Armour Plates [DIY - Budget] Measured FRONT
2012 Vest Armour Plates [DIY – Budget] Measured FRONT

2012 Judge Dredd Vest ArmourArmour Plates [DIY - Budget] Measured BACK
2012 Judge Dredd Vest Armour Plates [DIY – Budget] Measured BACK
8/ Enjoy!

You can see our range of Judge Dredd body Armour here.

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First on our list of Large Investments a FlashForge 3D Printer

Part of our list of Large Investments … FlashForge 3D Printer(s) for COSplay Prop Making.

IDM Imagineering 3D Printing Mass Production
IDM Imagineering 3D Printing Mass Production

Our open sourced FlashForge 3D Printer(s) are perfectly compatible with different slicing softwares and firmwares to access more functions and materials from PLA  and ABS to Wood and Rubber.

One as not enough, so now we have access to 10 in-house and more remotely at 3D Print Works, the company that supplies us with our custom mixed filaments and advanced 3D Print engineering support.

We use these FlashForge 3D Printer(s) to Prototype Master Props for moulding and casting and we also use them to mass-produce COSplay props, badges, guns, toys and gadgets for all areas of COSplay costuming, armour and weapons.