TUTORIAL - Winter Soldier's metal arm by marinecosplaybr

Dude where did u buy the rest of the costume from after making the arm?

Quick question, how to you mold the cardbored becasue pic #1 to pic #2 i didnt get it, plz help!

Thank you, thank you so much you sweet sweet soul

Hi! I was wondering, how did you get the arm itself to stay on? Did you use a strap of some sort? Thank you!

My hero, I love you!

This is brilliant.  I stumbled across it while pondering how difficult the arm would be to make.  I think I may try this, but without the fingers.  I'll be wearing it to work and need to be able to type.

I've been messing around with paper mache a lot this summer, and I have a suggestion that might make it at least a little easier.  Once you have the cardboard base that's all boxy looking, don't go straight to the paper mache.  Instead, build up the rounded shape with crumpled paper and masking tape, then paper mache over that once you've got the shape the way you want it.  It's so much less frustrating, and takes a lot less layers.

I was looking for a tutorial and actually this seems like the most helpful one I am going to try it and I want to say thank you! thank you !

Also... Love the finger idea. I am currently using silver body paint. It's a bit messy. 8belles

I just cosplayed this character, using your site for inspiration.  I approached the arm a different way, although I am studying yours to trouble shoot my design.  I made a mold of my arm by taping plastic bags with a combo of duct and masking tape (About 7 layers). I slipped that off and reinforced with more duct tape.  Then I did the pattern like you did, cutting out my craft foam (EVA?) and glueing it to the duct tape. My pieces didn't match up either, but still turned out ok. I spray painted, like you and I added in a bit of black wash in the spaces between for depth. I did have to add a duct tape gusset at the wrist so I could get my hand in/out. 

I also built in a hinge in the elbow of duct tape/foam, so I could bend about a 45 degree angle. Some of the foam warped when I did that and popped off.  I think I either didn't use the right adhesive or it too flexed of an area for that design. I am thinking I need a wire/metal reinforcement. 

Also, my arm kept slipping off. I'm a woman, so I am thinking of some way to make a harness of some sort. 

And I have a question...how did you make a pattern for the leather jacket? I have a athletic shirt I wear under a MOLLE vest and I was thinking about adding the Bucky straps across the chest in pleather. I cannot sew. Did you measure yourself and wing it or did you use a pattern?

Thanks for the help. I appreciate it. 8belles

Hi there! I am currently using this tutorial to make the bucky arm right now. It is absolutely fantastic! I actually dont have a question about the arm but actually the jacket. I was wondering if you made the jacket or purchased it. Because im currently making the cosplay and im not completely sure what I should do about the jacket. If I should buy it or make it myself. It would be greatly appreciated if you let me know. Thank you and have a great day!

Hi! So I'm going to attempt to make my arm based off of this tutorial very soon because wow yours looks amazing! I was wondering, firstly, how did you transfer the marks on the arm onto the foam. Secondly, I have a long silver glove that I've been planning on attaching my arm pieces to so I can put the whole thing on like a glove and have the joints covered....do you think that could work for this tutorial? 

Sorry if my questions are confusing!! I know English isn't your first language. :3

best tutorial i've found! i'm currently using it to build mine but i have two questions -- 
1. how do you get the arm on?
2. how tight did you make it initially to your arm? the initial cardboard i mean

I know nothing about the fandow here... But I'm very curious and totally enjoyed reading your tuto ^^.
Including the part about your nightwear hehehe~
I'm amazed by your skills <3 Especially using recycled materials. Wow !

Ohhhh i was looking for it Great tut <3

Thanks for the tutorial. This will definitely help me when I cosplay as the Winter Soldier next year. You deserve a hug, my little darling.

Ace work using such simple materials! Super affordable too! Everything came out great!

Thank you so much for posting this! We're going to be working on Cap and Buck soon and we had been going through several ideas to make the arm but Raven always got annoyed with the open parts around the elbow. This looks great and still moveable! We'll definetly be working with your tutorial open.

Excellent work! It is the best idea for this arm ;D

Thank you so much for the help