Aztlan's Halo 4 Rogue + Binary Rifle + M6H + Exo-suit WIP, PIC HEAVY!
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Ok once i finish this Pep for reach Halo 4 all foam....you have shown just how far we can go. I think I speak for everyone here when I say. "Teach us oh master." I so can't wait to see the finished goods. I check everyday just to see where you are at.
EVAkura
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And again, I really appreciate the comments 
If all goes to plan on stage two (polyamide epoxy for the thin parts on the arms and legs), I will do my best to make a video on how I work a section from start to finish.
Last post for the night... actually morning, but once again, my sleep schedule is completely backwards!
Here is the finished right side open.
Here is the finished right side closed.
The left side is 90% completed. All I have left to do is heat form it. I will have the torso completed tomorrow and will start working on either the arms or the waist and groin.
Like always, thanks so much for checking out my progress!
If all goes to plan on stage two (polyamide epoxy for the thin parts on the arms and legs), I will do my best to make a video on how I work a section from start to finish.
Last post for the night... actually morning, but once again, my sleep schedule is completely backwards!
Here is the finished right side open.
Here is the finished right side closed.
The left side is 90% completed. All I have left to do is heat form it. I will have the torso completed tomorrow and will start working on either the arms or the waist and groin.
Like always, thanks so much for checking out my progress!
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FatherDamien CO
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Love the buckles. Well, love all your work. This is gonna be a master piece. Who the hell am I kidding.......it is already.
I am speechless after looking through the way that you've gone with the Spartan IV undersuit, rather and Exo suit if you prefer. I'm still lost for words as im typing this...all i ask is for you to do a tutorial on how you did the Exo suit especially those super deep recess areas. It's ok if you dont want to. I'm able to draw and make my own templates but it would be appreciated if you could release yours. I'm also sorry if im asking too much from you :/
EVAkura
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No problem at all, and thanks!
I intend on making a video of my process when I get to another piece like that because after looking at my previous posts, I realize that I am missing a few steps. I will be needing to get more EVA soon (down to 4 3/4 mats!), but that is not a problem. I am currently working on the arms, and am focusing on providing an instructional series of photos on how I plan on making the elbow joint. I am quite excited for this part because it is something I have never seen anyone do before, as well as accurate to the reference picture. That will either be later today or tomorrow.Also, the torso is just about completed. I had to hold off with attaching it all together until the stores open because I am missing a part that is keeping me from progressing. I did do a temporary superglue job and tacked all the pieces together and tried it on. I was overjoyed with the fact that not only did it fit, it fit perfectly, and allowed me full range of motion without any interferences.
Lastly, when I finish this whole suit, I will have made all of templates. I will then offer them to someone who would be willing to scan them and export that to whatever program would be best. This would not be an easy task, so I will need to make sure that person has the time and ability to take it on. I have labeled each part uniquely, so that will help. '
Anyways, back to work and I will have an update shortly.
So I just signed up wanting to start my own projects. I have read many threads in the Elite section of some awesome armor builds, each one inspiring me more to start my own. Then I found your armor build and once again inspired. Just awesome work so far EVAkura. Like others have already said, if this doesn't make Elite status an injustice will have been done. I can't wait to start on my project and hope it's 1/4 as good as yours and the others. Keep up the excellent work.
EVAkura
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Thanks a lot Darthdrow, and welcome to the 405th!
Why thanks Ryno
The armor mounting points line up perfectly with the Exo-suit's mounting points. I am paying special attention to this during the build. Nothing worse than watching the Hulk try to squeeze into a pair of spandex!Here it is, morning (my late night) and I think my brain is fried... you will see why at the end of this post
Picture update time!
First, the reference picture of the part I was working on
The front/lower half of the upper arm template
EVA cut out
Here are the cut-out's drawn out. This one in particular is important because one of the cuts goes all the way through
Here is the bottom side all cut out
All formed and ready for the next half
Upper back half template
As you can see, sometimes I end up making cuts that are not on the template (the three vertical lines on the left of the right piece). This is because I am constantly making on-the-fly corrections since these are templates I create as I go.
Both pieces joined and finished
From the opposite side
Lastly, here is the reason why my mind is twisted. This first picture was just the beginning of the template.
This picture is the finished template. This part is so difficult because there was so much math to do, accounting for the circumference of my arm in multiple places, then having to account for the thickness of the foam... then add in that there are going to be two separate articulation points for both sides of the elbow using very unique methods (if they go as planned that is!!!).... but more on that tomorrow!
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vshore100
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I can't believe I have gone this long without seeing this thread! This is without a doubt one of the cleanest foam builds going. Thanks so much for sharing the process. I look forward to you going more in depth on your process. Also, does the sealing process you did work for the EVA you're using for the main portion of the build?
Spartan214
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Sigh~ showing us the light. I had been planning on incorporating parts of the exo-suit that showed/were not hidden by the armor, and those pesky mounting parts were giving me the most anxiety to think on. But you give me hope! Even though just looking at that last template is giving me a headache lol. Good luck with that!
EVAkura
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Thanks so much everyone! I aim to please
After 14 hours non-stop (okay, I took 30 minutes to eat dinner!), I have finished the left arm. I am tired beyond belief. Time to catch some zzzzs before I take on the right arm. It should be much easier now that I have an idea what the heck I am doing!!
Quick pic update... then bed for me!
Here is the front view (where the hand comes out). I was particularly happy with the results of using the cloth to line the inside.
Wearing it - arm extended
Wearing it - arm flexed
Full shot of the inside of the arm
Full shot showing the elbow side
Goodnight and see y'all tomorrow (or today, or whatever!!!!)
After 14 hours non-stop (okay, I took 30 minutes to eat dinner!), I have finished the left arm. I am tired beyond belief. Time to catch some zzzzs before I take on the right arm. It should be much easier now that I have an idea what the heck I am doing!!
Quick pic update... then bed for me!
Here is the front view (where the hand comes out). I was particularly happy with the results of using the cloth to line the inside.
Wearing it - arm extended
Wearing it - arm flexed
Full shot of the inside of the arm
Full shot showing the elbow side
Goodnight and see y'all tomorrow (or today, or whatever!!!!)
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blackout11c
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This is possibly the most impressive exosuit I have seen anywhere. Keep it up!
elusch99
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EVAkura,
Please stop being so good. It embarrasses those of us who do not have your amazing talent.
In all seriousness, though, this suit is amazing. Right now, I'm more impressed with the undersuit than anything else, but maybe that's because I haven't seen updates on anything else. Any clue when you're going to go back to the rest of the suit?
Please stop being so good. It embarrasses those of us who do not have your amazing talent.
In all seriousness, though, this suit is amazing. Right now, I'm more impressed with the undersuit than anything else, but maybe that's because I haven't seen updates on anything else. Any clue when you're going to go back to the rest of the suit?
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