Kabutomushi Yoroi (Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle Armor) – 1:1 scale armor. It is approximately 4' 9” tall on the stand and posed in the traditional “seated” position. It is a 3D printed and mixed media sculpture.
This piece is an original design influenced heavily by traditional Yoroi (Japanese armor) and incorporates a fusion of contemporary tactical and aesthetic considerations. Comprised of over 60 individual pieces, the sode (shoulder armor), kusazuri (waist armor), yodare kake (throat guard) and shikoro (neck guard) are strung together with black odoshi (lacing) based on traditional lacing patterns.
The red sections are hand finished with a custom textured undercoat to convey the organic feel of an insect exoskeleton and then coated in a layered red metallic finish.
Check back often. I'll be updating this post with more information and pictures about the Kabutomushi Yoroi including some work in progress stuff.
This piece is an original design influenced heavily by traditional Yoroi (Japanese armor) and incorporates a fusion of contemporary tactical and aesthetic considerations. Comprised of over 60 individual pieces, the sode (shoulder armor), kusazuri (waist armor), yodare kake (throat guard) and shikoro (neck guard) are strung together with black odoshi (lacing) based on traditional lacing patterns.
The red sections are hand finished with a custom textured undercoat to convey the organic feel of an insect exoskeleton and then coated in a layered red metallic finish.
Check back often. I'll be updating this post with more information and pictures about the Kabutomushi Yoroi including some work in progress stuff.
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