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After the success of Ryu the Argonian, I set out to try more techniques for cosplay. My goal was to try as many new things as possible and see what I could create with it. Monster Hunter: World had just become available, and with my deep love for the franchise, I knew I had to do it justice. There were far too many armor sets to choose from, so I settled upon designing my original take from the game. I chose to remaster the Odogaron Alpha set, and Monster Hunter Minerva is what resulted.
WHAT'S IT MADE OF?
Before I understood the world of EVA foam, I utilized craft foam from my local hobby store to create all of Minerva's armor pieces. A 4-way stretch spandex was chosen for the under-suit along with straps of pleather to add accents. Everything is held on with velcro... including the ropes on the arm, waist, and back!
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Kinsect Defendikus utilized craft foam for his body, just like the armor parts, with Plastazote from Coscom Cosplay Supplies allowing light to shine through his abdomen & thorax.
WHAT TECHNIQUES WERE USED?
Due to the extravagant amount of materials used in this cosplay, I utilized numerous amounts of techniques to get it all done. I used a rotary tool to shape & texture all of the foam armor parts, sculpted others with clay, stitched together the fabric parts, and even ventured into electronics for the very first time. Not only did I learn circuit & soldering techniques, I also taught myself to write digital code with this project.
WHAT KIND OF SPECIAL EFFECTS?
This armor set was a challenge set by myself to see how many new techniques I could implement & have it work. I expanded beyond the realm of foam & fabric and dipped into special effects. Minerva's removeable half-mask features UV lenses & paint, activated externally by a simple push of a button. Along with this are custom-fit eyeteeth, wound makeup, prosthetics, and a retractable arm blade.
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Kinsect Defendikus has his own set of coded LEDs that flash in according to how he would in-game.
APPEARANCES
& AWARDS
Kitsune Kon 2019 - Green Bay, WI - Best Masters
Daisho Con 2019 - Wisconsin Dells, WI - Best FX
DeviantART - Daily Deviation 2019
Game Trade Anniversary Event 2019 - De Pere, WI
