BIG Halo Ring Display

[Benton188]

UPDATE!!
3 full segments down, 4 more to go. Still a slow process, takes about 3 days (18 hours) to complete one half of a segment. Tried a few different spray colors, but didn't like any of them. Looks like I'll be hand painting the entire thing, oh joy. Also found a nice way to link them together on the back half using parachute clips zip-tied onto the back, just hoping they won't tear at the foam too much. Working on adding more support through the usage of velcro on the side, which will help hide some of the seams as well. Internal lights look good so far, may have a few dim spots here and there, not sure there's anything I can do about it now as the internals are sealed.

Here's a pic of the 3 sections put together, hard to believe when all assembled this part will be sitting up 6 feet taller Looks kinda small in the pic, but trust me in person it takes up so much space.

 

[EchoCosplay]

This is incredible, wow! I wish I lived closer because seeing it in person would be amazing. (I'd also love to help paint it; it'll take forever but what a fun project it would be to work on!)

 

[SeaSickle]

Oh man, I am so impressed with the scale of this thing. That's gonna be massive! Looking forward to progress updates as they come. You're doing great!

 

[Benton188]

UPDATE!!
10 Sections down, 5 more to go. Currently, work has me slammed busy and I haven't had much time to work on this. But with August coming, I'll have a solid 3-4 weeks to get some serious work done on it. All in all, still on track to meet at least the November deadline, but I'm still hopeful for a September finish.

 

[Negativecacti]

I can not wait to be blinded by it's majesty

 

[MNKr]

I can not wait to be blinded by it's majesty

Blinded?

 

[Spartan4204]

Blinded?

Paralyzed, dumbstruck?

 

[LadyTano]

OMG it looks amazing. wow. I commend you for taking something like that on! eeeeeeeeeee and you're adding lights?!? Would love to see it for photoshoots!

 

[Sean Anwalt]

At the end of this I need to see a photograph of you in your armor holding up this giant halo on your shoulders just like Atlas holding the world.

 

[Benton188]

At the end of this I need to see a photograph of you in your armor holding up this giant halo on your shoulders just like Atlas holding the world.

I may have already been thinking the same idea lol.

 

[CXBoss]

This is a project that's been on my mind for about 2 years now, and I'm finally taking steps to see it built. Inspired by the broken Halo Ring segment at Outpost Discovery, this will be a completed ring display for 405th booths and photo ops. The file comes from SpartanX360 on Thingiverse, and is broken into 15 segments. Originally designed to be 3D printed at a scale of 3' (1meter), I've since stretched the model to be wider and scaled it's overall size to 10'(3meters). Construction will be of EVA foam, and I plan on adding some miniature model scenery on the inside of the ring. Lights to be added on the interior to shine out of various open areas on the back and sides. All 15 segments will be detachable via magnets for easier transport, cause strapping this to the car roof is probably not an option lol. And one final addition is I hope to build a small platform this will sit on, with a powered roller that will slowly spin the ring for extra effect.

I've had thoughts of naming this after the infamous Installation 04, but maybe I should come up with another unique number (or name like Zeta Halo). Progress will take some time, so do not expect a lot of updates in the early stages. Cause it's literally going to be constructing this same segment 7-8 more times before I take a halfway photo. Materials will be bought over time as well, as I'm estimating this to take 32 sheets of EVA foam and 10-12 pieces of 5mm and 2mm foam. Plus the lights and magnets and other bells and whistles.

Here's a few images of the first segment constructed:
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P.S. not sure if I'm going to add all the little side details as I've checked the numbers and there's...600 of them!!

This is such a cool idea! Good luck on the building.

 

[Benton188]

UPDATE!!
All 15 sections are now done, woohoo!! Doing the math that only took.... roughly 182 hours.... ouch. Next I got to get these plasti-dipped, then I can finish combining sections, installing the lights and clips, then giving it a test construction to see how it looks and holds together. From there it's onto painting, then adding the felt for the ring's interior. I've only been holding onto some of this felt for over 4 years now, so I think it'll be happy to finally be utilized in a project. Updates should be coming a little quicker now too that all the heavy main assembly is done.

 

[Benton188]

UPDATE!!
First assembly test went alright. The all fit together nicely and make a good circle. New problem is that they do not hold themselves up as well as I'd hoped for. So I'll have to go back and add an internal PVC rigging to help hold itself up. Started on that process already. Hopefully this will fix the problem and it can stand on its own without support. Downside is it's about to add a whole lot more weight to the Ring, and sadly holding it up like Atlas will be too hard.
(My helmet for scale)

 

[EchoCosplay]

This is blowing my mind! I hope you're able to solve the rigging issue because it already looks incredible.

 

[spartan114x]

UPDATE!!
First assembly test went alright. The all fit together nicely and make a good circle. New problem is that they do not hold themselves up as well as I'd hoped for. So I'll have to go back and add an internal PVC rigging to help hold itself up. Started on that process already. Hopefully this will fix the problem and it can stand on its own without support. Downside is it's about to add a whole lot more weight to the Ring, and sadly holding it up like Atlas will be too hard.
(My helmet for scale)
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That is wild!!!

 

[Benton188]

UPDATE!!
I got one section (The smallest section) all done up with paint and felt for the interior. Sadly, with only 4 weeks to go before TORG, it looks like I'll only have about half of the ring ready to go by that time. So my goal is to focus on just that. Get half of the ring complete, build a stand for it, and bring it to TORG for photos and to get signed. Then I can spend the Winter months working on the rest, finding the best way to get the whole thing stable, and build the rotating platform for it to have ready for con season next year.

 

[EchoCosplay]

I can't wait to see this even halfway completed; it's going to be so epic! I really love the lights.

 

[marinesniper]

you are just a ring god buddy (Bowing Repeatedly) i cant wait to see it in person you just never seem to amaze me