ChefBZD's Foam Reach Spartan Build WIP

BMP Props · Jun 13, 2013

Third time's a charm! For those of you that have been following my progress, Thanks as always, for all the fresh faces I'm seeing in here now, (sigh of relief) welcome. Its nice to have things back to normal around here.
ANYWAY, I'll be rounding out this project in the next couple weeks, its my Reach Spartan Armor from foam. Questions and comments are always welcome. Here's a recap for those of you who missed it in that dark period of the 405th these last few months...

handplates, scratch built from foam...

helmet, Operator, JTM1997 Satchmo III pep file, unfolded for foam by me...

jbluedue · Jun 13, 2013

lookin good!! I love the way it all looks, hope you keep us posted!

BMP Props · Jun 13, 2013

and theeeeennnnnn...
gloves, paintball/airsoft gloves, Amazon, $14, drybrushed metallic

biceps, l3x blu3r1v3r

forearm, Ruze789 l3x blu3r1v3r

security shoulder, l3x blu3r1v3r v.2 (yes, i know its too small, i did that on purpose...seems more reallistic, and i wanted to actually be able to move with it)

SquishyShoes · Jun 13, 2013

Hey mate, good to see you're back and posting again. I was just looking at your thread on the rpf the other day and getting really excited. I showed your build to a non-building friend and while they didn't get as excited as I did they still were pretty impressed with how good everything looks. You've really done a stellar jo so far.
Good to see old members are still here, keep us posted.

BMP Props · Jun 13, 2013

and theeeeeeennnnn...
torso, l3x blu3r1v3r v.2/v.3 mix, with some personal alterations...

BMP Props · Jun 13, 2013

aaannnnnnnd theeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnn...
this is my baby...Reach MA37, custom scratch built from cardboard, foam, pvc, frame stock, smooth-cast, and plexi-glass...not quite done yet...still some details and of course paint...
isn't she pretty?
light up ammo counter, working maglite and laser, removable magazine, adjustable butt stock...

BMP Props · Jun 13, 2013

aaaaaaannnnnnnd theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnnnn...
sorry, just a shin...ForgedReclaimer, l3x blu3r1v3r, with some alterations of my own...

and currently working on thighs...ForgedReclaimer, l3x blu3r1v3r, and some alterations of my own...

so thats it so far, what do you all think? Can't wait to strut this thing around SuperCon...

RTWHOCKEY · Jun 13, 2013

In amazed as always

I cannot WAIT to see more!!

jbluedue · Jun 13, 2013

Yeesss! Keep 'em coming, this is shaping out to be an amazing project!! I love it!

spartan IV · Jun 14, 2013

First of all i think your armor is coming along greatly. I would like to know how you achieve those weathering affects withe the silver. personally I brush it on with a small brush, yet Have i made to look as good as yours though, any advice would be much appreciated.

BMP Props · Jun 14, 2013

spartan IV said:
First of all i think your armor is coming along greatly. I would like to know how you achieve those weathering affects withe the silver. personally I brush it on with a small brush, yet Have i made to look as good as yours though, any advice would be much appreciated.

Once we get settled in to our new place (just moved) I will do a painting/weathering video tutorial. This is actually my first time painting like that, I was suprised at well it came out. Also, it looks much better in person, the pics really don't do it justice.

drack · Jun 14, 2013

As you know I am a big fan of this build, keep up the good work bro

ColFork85 · Jun 14, 2013

Looking good Chef!

Spartan214 · Jun 14, 2013

Paint job looks great! Are you going to give the gun the same weathering treatment? Or will he be outfitted with a shiny new gun lol. Can't wait to see more!

BMP Props · Jun 14, 2013

Spartan-214 said:
Paint job looks great! Are you going to give the gun the same weathering treatment? Or will he be outfitted with a shiny new gun lol. Can't wait to see more!

It'll be weathered like everything else. Thanks, like I said, this is my first time painting and I'm really excited about how its turning out.

LilTyrant · Jun 14, 2013

Lookin' quite awesome! Excited to see it all come together

BMP Props · Jun 16, 2013

LilTyrant said:
Lookin' quite awesome! Excited to see it all come together

Means a lot coming from you!

BMP Props · Jun 17, 2013

Picking up a morphsuit after work, I have a few ideas on how to spruce it up too...Also, I should have the alterations to the right thigh done tonight as well as the right boot and shin...thinking about scratch building grenadier knee caps...two week deadline starts now!

Hyperballistik · Jun 17, 2013

Nice job on the suit, Once its all together its going to look awesome

BMP Props · Jun 17, 2013

Alright, I am having major issues with the thighs. Like I said before, I'm a big guy, I'm not obese, I have a large frame/build. I have been able make this whole thing look great until now, the thighs throw it all off. Measuring from above my kneecap to just below my beltline, the thigh piece is scaled PERFECT, but my big ol' thighs don't fit...I must sound like such a girl right now. It would fit just fine without the panels that overlap each other on the inner thigh, but those panels really make the piece...it doesn't look good without them. Maybe I'll try to work them into the undersuit? I don't know...suggestions?

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