A 14 Year Old's Reach Foam Build

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12382

Active Member

• Jul 22, 2011

• #1

EDIT: Go to page 9 for the "finished armor!"

Ok, now Ive been wanting to do this for quite some time now, a halo reach foam build! Now Once I started this method, I was already astounded how 2 minutes with foam, hot glue, and an exacto knife could equal an hour of pep work! (detail wise).
I plan on making a suit that resembles my Halo reach in-game armor but since theres no CQC helmet pep file yet(sigh), i decided to go with an ODST hemet.

Now for the pictures, plus a video!

I added foam neck detailing that was inspired by Nick Nack Patty wack's build. Im really glad about the results!

Helpful tips and criticism are welcome!

 

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Toacrabman

Well-Known Member

• Jul 22, 2011

• #2

I think there is a CQB pep as I have seen 2 built so far.

 

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12382

Active Member

• Jul 22, 2011

• #3

Toacrabman said:

I think there is a CQB pep as I have seen 2 built so far.

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lol just noticed that mistake i meant the CQC helmet XP fixed it now, thanks for commenting on that!

 

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Sil3nt d3cay

Jr Member

• Jul 22, 2011

• #4

nice build so far, the one nice thing is that you can sand the foam to get rid of the excess hot glue.liquid latex or plasti-dip spray can be used as a sealer that hardens without losing the flexibility and its also alot easier to paint.

 

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12382

Active Member

• Jul 23, 2011

• #5

update time!
so i worked on a knife and sheath but the knife seemed too long for my size in my opinion, even when its scaled down. plus i made it out of foam and cardboard. it turned out pretty good.

the bad part about using foam for the knife, is that it has only 1 good side unless you cut the other side flawlessly, which i couldn't do.

so now i plan on making another one out of wood. the gallon paint mixer things that they give away at lowes works perfectly with the size of the knife but its a bit thinner so im going to have to remake the sheath.
helpful tips and criticism are welcome

 

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The Red Baron

New Member

• Jul 23, 2011

• #6

Actually, there is a CQC helmet file, Nintendude unfolded it, look on his forum.
Great work by the way, keep it up.

 

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project phoenix

Member

• Jul 23, 2011

• #7

The_Red_Baron said:

Actually, there is a CQC helmet file, Nintendude unfolded it, look on his forum.
Great work by the way, keep it up.

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I think Nintendude took down that with all his other files...

 

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Toacrabman

Well-Known Member

• Jul 23, 2011

• #8

The EVA foam can be sanded with some rough sandpaper.

 

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DETHANIEL

Active Member

• Jul 23, 2011

• #9

all i have to say, is that you have some really good work going for you right there and i cannot wait to see more. and try putting a piece of foam right there for the stomach plate so there isnt a big hole. always looks better

 

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LCBeagle

Jr Member

• Jul 23, 2011

• #10

It's good to know that there are people on the 405th that are'nt 18 years old.

 

Boba Fett

Well-Known Member

• Jul 23, 2011

• #11

dude, that is FANTASTIC work! You just put a bunch of older members to shame! (myself included. ) My only comment is that there are a few gaps the need filling. But aside from that.... wow, just great work there. Can't wait to see you do the rest! I'm hoping it'll be equally epic!

 

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12382

Active Member

• Jul 23, 2011

• #12

Just a little update, the knife is turning out pretty good, but the dremel is starting to wear out D: gunna have to buy a new cutter.

comparison:

ok, now im not sure if i should use the foam as a hand gaurd or make a wooden one.

 

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12382

Active Member

• Jul 25, 2011

• #13

OK, i finished carving the blade, and here's how it looks, any other details i'm missing?

OK, now i wasn't able to post this earlier, but here's me wearing the torso. Do you guys think i sized it right?

helpful tips and criticism are welcome!

 

thorn696

Sr Member

Midwest Regiment

• Jul 25, 2011

• #14

Looking great. I'd say you have the scale down pat.

 

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Dizzerak

Member

• Jul 25, 2011

• #15

It looks right. Might be a bit snug depending on what you use for the undersuit though. That chest is amazing as well. A bit of sanding and it'll look epic with a decent paint job. Well done.

 

vshore100

Well-Known Member

Southern Regiment

Member DIN

S091

• Jul 25, 2011

• #16

your build looks really nice. And yes, the scale looks really good to me also.

 

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Iron Panda

New Member

• Jul 25, 2011

• #17

its looking great man, good job! The scale looks perfect to me, I hate when things look too bulky

 

TheBradinator

Member

• Jul 25, 2011

• #18

12382 said:

lol just noticed that mistake i meant the CQC helmet XP fixed it now, thanks for commenting on that!

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Actualy, there is one!!!!

http://www.4shared.com/file/QsN1AoQE/Torsoboy_-_Ruze_CQC_Release_On.html

 

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FrozenKoi

New Member

• Jul 25, 2011

• #19

Ha that's funny about the paint mixer thing, I work at Lowe's and was legitimately thinking the EXACT same thing this morning. It would be the perfect size for the knife!

 

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12382

Active Member

• Jul 25, 2011

• #20

TheBradinator said:

Actualy, there is one!!!!

http://www.4shared.com/file/QsN1AoQE/Torsoboy_-_Ruze_CQC_Release_On.html

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Awsome! thanks!

FrozenKoi said:

Ha that's funny about the paint mixer thing, I work at Lowe's and was legitimately thinking the EXACT same thing this morning. It would be the perfect size for the knife!

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i thought back when we were painting the basement and how me and my sister would use them as swords