Evening, 405th. First, I'd like to say I'm glad this sight is here, as many tutorials found here have helped several friends of mine. (and, one in particular, will no doubt help me out immensly). One of those friends suggest I sign up and post here, for help and thoughts.
On to topic, this is the first time I've tried to create an armor, and, while not exactly difficult, it is time consuming (and costing more than I thought), but, I am happy with the progress so far.
The goal is a mix of two icons that to me are personal heroes. The great ODSTs from the Halo universe, and, the Batman.
That in mind, I began work, hoping to be finished by November 6th (big day, the election and all. I'm voting for the green candidate, with the visor).
What I was hoping for was thoughts on the project, and any suggestions you may have to improve it.
First, I don't actually have a computer or internet, so pepakura is, and has been, out as an option. So, these are all cardboard and hotglue frames.
Second, the visor, while it works, is temporary, as I hope to be able to get some acetate to create an ODST visor.
The left (prototype) glove and gauntlet, unpainted. Or resined.
The right grieve (left is done as well, just, not photoed)
The helmet (only painted, no resin)
The carapace (top piece of armor, half of chest) (collar and indent of emblem yet to be painted yellow)
Now, I do hope to be able to resin these pieces, and there is still more to be made (the bottom chest piece, the belt, shoulders and thighs), plus the hinge plates of the grieves, but, so far, thoughts?
On to topic, this is the first time I've tried to create an armor, and, while not exactly difficult, it is time consuming (and costing more than I thought), but, I am happy with the progress so far.
The goal is a mix of two icons that to me are personal heroes. The great ODSTs from the Halo universe, and, the Batman.
That in mind, I began work, hoping to be finished by November 6th (big day, the election and all. I'm voting for the green candidate, with the visor).
What I was hoping for was thoughts on the project, and any suggestions you may have to improve it.
First, I don't actually have a computer or internet, so pepakura is, and has been, out as an option. So, these are all cardboard and hotglue frames.
Second, the visor, while it works, is temporary, as I hope to be able to get some acetate to create an ODST visor.
The left (prototype) glove and gauntlet, unpainted. Or resined.
The right grieve (left is done as well, just, not photoed)
The helmet (only painted, no resin)
The carapace (top piece of armor, half of chest) (collar and indent of emblem yet to be painted yellow)
Now, I do hope to be able to resin these pieces, and there is still more to be made (the bottom chest piece, the belt, shoulders and thighs), plus the hinge plates of the grieves, but, so far, thoughts?
