vv_7 ODST build WIP - my first attempt(picture heavy)

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vv7

Jr Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #1

vv_7 ODST WIP - my first attempt(pic heavy)

Hi,

I decided to build ODST armor since it seems easier than Spartan Armor (but I am finding out it's not that much easier as I progress further).

I documented every step. You can check it out HERE. I credit the modellers and unfolders.

Blah, blah, blah PICTURES!!!

My first pep was too big. I made a smaller pep using a different model.

Did a LOT of sanding.
Used RONDO / MUD

I used a dremel to add the grooves.

A LOT more PICTURES to follow...
"If there aint no pictures then It did NOT happen" as the saying goes in forums.

 

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S42

Jr Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #2

thats just huge!!!!
really nice work!

 

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brogeta

New Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #3

nice job can't wait to see the rest

 

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mtotter

New Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #4

looks great. message me when you do the rest i want to see it.

 

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vv7

Jr Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #5

Torso pictures

I dont like the back so I am thinking of redoing just the back.
or not. All depends on if I can find time.


Shoulder straps.

Stomach pads and belt buckle pad.

I am machining the buckles out of aluminum. I still have not decided how to make the box shaped thing on the belt buckle.

The "Y" or "4" shaped things on the stomach pads will also be machined out of aluminum.

and the breast plate. The pep was too small so I added some extra cardboard.

I should have the Bondo finished on the breast plate soon.

 

TheBradinator

Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #6

Nice work!

 

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StevePerv

Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #7

TheBradinator said:

Nice work!

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Agreed, nice work indeed.

 

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vv7

Jr Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #8

Thanks all. I got inspired by all the great work showcased here. I still have a long way to go...

 

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OverKill

Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #9

Nice work, who's Pep file did you use for the chest?

 

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Roxastheman

Jr Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #10

did you just use tape on that helmet?

 

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vv7

Jr Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #11

Nightshade's model on the chest.
No, i used Elmer's glue for the helmet pep (actually elmer's on all my peps).

 

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savage22

Jr Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #12

how on earth did you make it that smooth?

 

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vv7

Jr Member

• Nov 1, 2010

• #13

savage22 said:

how on earth did you make it that smooth?

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several (i think 3-4) thin layers of bondo with tons of sanding in between. But i'm really not sure what part you are speaking of. But my goal is a smooth armor overall.

Now picture of my half complete belt buckle:

I think I need to shave more metal off the center section of the large square part. I was also thinking of milling some designs. I will machine the chunky box end of the belt buckle in the next couple of days.

 

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savage22

Jr Member

• Nov 2, 2010

• #14

whats the method with the green tape as well?
can pm me if you want. id love to have my stuff that smooth.
id love to see a vid of your sanding method.

 

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vv7

Jr Member

• Nov 2, 2010

• #15

savage22 said:

whats the method with the green tape as well?
can pm me if you want. id love to have my stuff that smooth.
id love to see a vid of your sanding method.

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That is the Rondo/Mud method. there is a tut in here about that. I also wrote an instructable about it too HERE.

*edit* Part of it is I use gold bondo. I tried the regular pink stuff and got discouraged right away. the gold (actually green) stuff sands so much easier.


Here are pictures of my upper arm armor. I feel they are completely done.

One set Pep and one set resinned

Using casting resin instead of fiberglass

Demo of how fast casting resin harden

Primer, then silver, then "masking" for "damaged" area applied

then flat black

And finished:

I also documented how to make decals/stickers. Let me know if you want to see pictures of the process.

-v

 

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saint ignatious

New Member

• Nov 2, 2010

• #16

good one on ya! i like the casting resin thing, i think ill look into it when i get that far in my pwn armor, looks great!

 

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One Guy

New Member

• Nov 2, 2010

• #17

Man I had to take a double take on the demo of the casting resin. Great looking build so far can't wait to see it done

 

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cfh935

Member

Midwest Regiment

• Nov 2, 2010

• #18

I really like the route your taking with this project

 

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vv7

Jr Member

• Nov 3, 2010

• #19

making stickers

Here are my making stickers pictures. Please note that the images for my stickers I made on Windows paint except for the USNC logo. That said, they are no way accurate.

MS Paint (remember to reverse the image)

Print on transperancy sheet

Paint it white

Buy some peel and stick double-sided sticky sheet and apply to side with white paint.

Cut

Apply to helmet.

let me know what you guys and gals think.

-v

 

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Britannicus

Member

• Nov 3, 2010

• #20

Ok dude, wow. Love the stickers, great hustle on making those work! They look fantastic! Did you make a duct tape dummy for your torso or used another method? Your progress looks great dude, keep up the good work!