Diaries of a Mecha Cosplayer-Mach Windy

[tombhex]

Hey!
I'm new here, but I'm really looking forward to the progress of this thread. I've been building things from foamcore and cardboard for a long time for graphic design project mockups, and I've decided i want to start my first mecha cosplay. Before seeing your thread I was unsure of where to start or what media to use (I don't like the idea of spray adhesive/vinyl being attached to things, and I absolutely cringe at the thought of crappily painted cardboard mecha) so I'm curious to see your method for what comes after te cardboard step. I like the way you took initiative and started from a mecha idea that wasn't from paper craft or something, it's bold and impressive!