CADET115 Foam ODST(First time)

[ButterBacon3000]

For example

Utterly Fabulous Fangs Poems by the people she wants to hit with a wet noodle

I apologize for to rhyme with FANGS All that came to mind was HANES I will try to be better For this! Lets get wetter As I turn to google While looking at my pet poodle There are plenty of words that rhyme with wet noodle! Underwear, really? Can't even make a skid? You.re trying to rap but...

www.405th.com

The whole thread is literally poems and rap battles

 

[Dirtdives2424]

It gets better and better every day

just think....this is a slow day......

 

[PaiganBoi]

For example

Utterly Fabulous Fangs Poems by the people she wants to hit with a wet noodle

I apologize for to rhyme with FANGS All that came to mind was HANES I will try to be better For this! Lets get wetter As I turn to google While looking at my pet poodle There are plenty of words that rhyme with wet noodle! Underwear, really? Can't even make a skid? You.re trying to rap but...

www.405th.com

The whole thread is literally poems and rap battles

That is true. It's true purpose though is to appease the deity known as FANGS. We must shower her in praise in order for her to forgive our... Tomfoolery or we will suffer lashes from the wet noodle.

 

[MNKr]

Are we trying to derail another one? CADET115 welcome to the circus

 

[PaiganBoi]

Are we trying to derail another one? CADET115 welcome to the circus

Always.

 

[Dirtdives2424]

Are we trying to derail another one? CADET115 welcome to the circus

we don't try......we just ....do......

 

[MNKr]

As long as we have TP and hand sanitizer on the train im all aboard CHOO CHOO

 

[CADET115]

Lol, well my home printer does not work so we will need to get a new one once we have the finances. So I instead used the schools printers to get my templates. I will try to start experimenting with Andrews templates tonight being that I have the weekend to do anything.

https://imgur.com/8IBgYkj

 

[PaiganBoi]

Nice. Try using the helmet templates in the armoury instead, it's more game accurate.. DFTs helmet is a little too simplified.

 

[Sean Anwalt]

I think his helmet is too simple, yes. But it's a great start.

 

[Dirtdives2424]

And even the adult size helmet is closer to an actual child size.......My 14 can no longer wear her ODSK helmet.....and it was the adult templates.

 

[CADET115]

Being this is my first attempt at a costume with foam, I'm just going to roll with it. Eventually I will work at making it more accurate and pretty but for right now I'm just focusing on making a very primitive ODST costume so I can get used to the material. Start small then work my way up to adding more detail.

 

[Dirtdives2424]

I would suggest using an additional piece/ring around the opening rim of the helmet (curved inward), as that is where I believe it's at its smallest section. Your chin would be sticking out under the rim otherwise.

 

[CADET115]

Thanks for the advice, I will take it into consideration.

 

[FANGS]

Hello CADET115! I see you have survived a derailment by FOTR.

You've made a great choice in a place to start with foam building. There are tons of super great tutorials here to fill your brain up with all kinds of information but you really just need to keep a couple of things in mind to get started. Sharp blades and clean cuts. My first foam build was a Sister of Battle from Warhammer. And then I decided I needed to dial things back and learn some better skills. I took a course during Costume College and learned how to make a foam cube. That taught me how to use the templates, make clean cuts, make angled cuts, proper gluing etc. Once you get those basics learned, there's not much limit to what you can make!

 

[CADET115]

Hello CADET115! I see you have survived a derailment by FOTR.

You've made a great choice in a place to start with foam building. There are tons of super great tutorials here to fill your brain up with all kinds of information but you really just need to keep a couple of things in mind to get started. Sharp blades and clean cuts. My first foam build was a Sister of Battle from Warhammer. And then I decided I needed to dial things back and learn some better skills. I took a course during Costume College and learned how to make a foam cube. That taught me how to use the templates, make clean cuts, make angled cuts, proper gluing etc. Once you get those basics learned, there's not much limit to what you can make!

Thanks for the info, due to the worlds new favorite friend. I will have no school for the next 2 weeks and possible more after depending on how this situation turns out. Definitely going to start practicing.

 

[CADET115]

Well I guess this great friend we have has caused my school to switch to online training till the 4th of May per orders of the governor. So now I have way more time to do things. I just rearranged my room to accommodate the ability for foamsmithing. Once I get a cutting mat so I don't mess up the table I will begin working on my ODST per the templates I have. Stay strong everyone and stay safe.

 

[CADET115]

Alright finally got paid and was able to get my cutting mat. I will try to start sometime this week maybe when I have down time but have been redoing the roof of my house. It's been slow because my family has zero roofing experience and the one guy that has 40 years of experience isn't able to move like my young self. The house we live in was built during the great depression so there are so many things wrong that we are finding that we need to fix lol. Been a fun experience though and can't wait to get it finished so I can spend more time costuming.

 

[CADET115]

Well happy to say I finally found time to start working with the material. Not going to lie it's very different to sintra lol. I will be trying to invest with the proper tools for the job because I do need cleaner cuts compared to what I have now. Still overall I'm happy with the ugly monstrosity I made. My first attempt at foam ever and made a very ugly ODST helmet. My next attempt is either a second helmet or some other piece of armor that is simpler.

 

[Nob1e Actua1]

So a few tips and hints. First thing first if you make a mistake try and not to loose hope, foam is very forgiving. Second, keep extra blades need by, and keep them sharp. Third, if you can I would highly recommend contact cement (CC) for your adhesive. I have found that it makes it easier for cleaner semes. Just be careful if you do use the CC once it sticks that is where it will stay.