First Build - Halo ODST

[Purplehazey]

Hello All! This will be my first build ever for cosplay. I am a huge fan of the ODST look and style. I can't wait to get building this piece. Honestly, I may attempt 2 builds at once just to have the flexibility of working on one when I hit a wall with the other. I understand this is probably not wise, but I can't help myself.

My primary ODST build will be using the 3d printed build by Moe. I am also around 185 and 5'10 so sizing has worked with me with this so far.. I am using an Ender 3 pro with Hatchbatch PLA for my material. I am using PLA due to roommate and odor concerns. I started printing at 20% infill for some segments but am probably going to 10% for filament conservation. I am attempting to go towards the landfall halo ODST look since I think its one of the most visually appealing.

I haven't decided what Foam build to do yet since I really want something detailed yet not difficult. I am looking to potentially do the Halo Reach ODST build; however, I am still trying to wrap my head around pepakura and how to best use it to get a more detailed and better looking ODST set. I haven't had the chance to look at the tutorials yet. (No printer paper atm isnt helping). Any help on deciding what I should do would be good! Is the files in the armory just need to be sized to the person for the foam or is there more I need to do before hand? The foam build will be using EVA foam I picked up from Amazon. I have most of the supplies to start cutting as soon as I get the templates to work

I do not have a target end date. I hope to have the 3d prints done by November assuming no critical issues/downtime due to parts. I hope to get as much work done before the weather turns cold. For the foam build, as long as I have it ready by spring/summer I will be happy.

Constraints:

• Apartment no strong or toxic odor
• Limited access to space to outside for anything with strong/toxic odor
• Cold weather

Currently, I have the helmet and part of the front chest 3d printed. I may have to redo one of the sections of the front chest due to some underextersion? I am unsure what to make of it yet.... I replaced the nozzle and did a test piece which seemed to have fixed it..... Just the side sections seemed very patchy vs filled like the other side... Just makes no sense... I am working on the front chest section first since its easier and least amount of scaling work to do.

I look forward to seeing how this comes out. Please feel free to give me any advice or feedback on my progress/build! I will post pictures later when I have more time.

Here is my List of parts to be printed.

• Helmet
• ODST SMG
• Back_-_Lower
• Back_-_Lower
• Back_-_Top
• Belt
• Bicep_-_Left
• Bicep_-_Right
• Boot_-_Front_-_Left
• Boot_-_Front_-_Right
• Boot_-_Heel_-_Left
• Boot_-_Heel_-_Right
• Butt
• Cod (in Progress)
• Forearm_-_Left
• Forearm_-_Right
• Hip_-_Left
• Hip_-_Right
• Neck
• Shin_and_Knee_-_Left
• Shin_and_Knee_-_Right
• Shoulder_-_Left (Resized needed)
• Shoulder_-_Right
• Shoulder_Buckle_-_Left
• Shoulder_Buckle_-_Right
• Shoulder_Strap_-_Left
• Shoulder_Strap_-_Right
• Thigh_-_Inner_-_Left
• Thigh_-_Inner_-_Right
• Thigh_-_Outer_-_Left
• Thigh_-_Outer_-_Right
• Torso_-_Center_Lower
• Torso_-_Center_Top
  • 1
  • 2 (printed but may need to be reprinted)
• Torso_-_Ribs_-_Left
• Torso_-_Ribs_-_Right

 

[xXDashIVXx]

Hello All! This will be my first build ever for cosplay. I am a huge fan of the ODST look and style. I can't wait to get building this piece. Honestly, I may attempt 2 builds at once just to have the flexibility of working on one when I hit a wall with the other. I understand this is probably not wise, but I can't help myself.

My primary ODST build will be using the 3d printed build by Moe. I am also around 185 and 5'10 so sizing has worked with me with this so far.. I am using an Ender 3 pro with Hatchbatch PLA for my material. I am using PLA due to roommate and odor concerns. I started printing at 20% infill for some segments but am probably going to 10% for filament conservation. I am attempting to go towards the landfall halo ODST look since I think its one of the most visually appealing.

I haven't decided what Foam build to do yet since I really want something detailed yet not difficult. I am looking to potentially do the Halo Reach ODST build; however, I am still trying to wrap my head around pepakura and how to best use it to get a more detailed and better looking ODST set. I haven't had the chance to look at the tutorials yet. (No printer paper atm isnt helping). Any help on deciding what I should do would be good! Is the files in the armory just need to be sized to the person for the foam or is there more I need to do before hand? The foam build will be using EVA foam I picked up from Amazon. I have most of the supplies to start cutting as soon as I get the templates to work

I do not have a target end date. I hope to have the 3d prints done by November assuming no critical issues/downtime due to parts. I hope to get as much work done before the weather turns cold. For the foam build, as long as I have it ready by spring/summer I will be happy.

Constraints:

• Apartment no strong or toxic odor
• Limited access to space to outside for anything with strong/toxic odor
• Cold weather

Currently, I have the helmet and part of the front chest 3d printed. I may have to redo one of the sections of the front chest due to some underextersion? I am unsure what to make of it yet.... I replaced the nozzle and did a test piece which seemed to have fixed it..... Just the side sections seemed very patchy vs filled like the other side... Just makes no sense... I am working on the front chest section first since its easier and least amount of scaling work to do.

I look forward to seeing how this comes out. Please feel free to give me any advice or feedback on my progress/build! I will post pictures later when I have more time.

Here is my List of parts to be printed.

• Helmet
• ODST SMG
• Back_-_Lower
• Back_-_Lower
• Back_-_Top
• Belt
• Bicep_-_Left
• Bicep_-_Right
• Boot_-_Front_-_Left
• Boot_-_Front_-_Right
• Boot_-_Heel_-_Left
• Boot_-_Heel_-_Right
• Butt
• Cod (in Progress)
• Forearm_-_Left
• Forearm_-_Right
• Hip_-_Left
• Hip_-_Right
• Neck
• Shin_and_Knee_-_Left
• Shin_and_Knee_-_Right
• Shoulder_-_Left
• Shoulder_-_Right
• Shoulder_Buckle_-_Left
• Shoulder_Buckle_-_Right
• Shoulder_Strap_-_Left
• Shoulder_Strap_-_Right
• Thigh_-_Inner_-_Left
• Thigh_-_Inner_-_Right
• Thigh_-_Outer_-_Left
• Thigh_-_Outer_-_Right
• Torso_-_Center_Lower
• Torso_-_Center_Top
  • 1
  • 2 (printed but may need to be reprinted)
• Torso_-_Ribs_-_Left
• Torso_-_Ribs_-_Right

I would be careful with pla as it will warp in heat or "melt" if left in a hot car. I have been using petg, which is similar to abs, but has little to no toxins or fumes. I would still read the individual spools of fillament to see if this may not be the case forsome reason, but I love this stuff so far.

Do you have any pictures yet?

 

[Purplehazey]

I do! I'll post them when I get home.

I am aware of the defects for pla. I have my printer tuned nicely for it so far and havent played with petg yet. This is my first time doing a massive project like this so I want to work with something a little forgiving.

I think I may have gotten it confused with ABS for some reason. I'll look into PETG. I need to research what I need to print with it and finetune it. I probably need to upgrade my printer for it. I plan on getting a cr10 in the next year or so which I'll probably set up for petg.

Thank you for the recommendation !

 

[Purplehazey]

Here's the helmet so far! Printed in pla @ 20% infill. I used bondo spot putty to try and cover the gaps where I glued the pieces together to make them level with each other.. I think I need to use more next time or use my wood filler to make it smoother. I have not sanded it yet. I gave it a coat of grey primer filler to try and hid some layer lines.

While drying, I dropped the helmet to move it where I left it to dry and the side section broke off... I have yet to glue it back on. I am thinking of plastic welding it together to create a stronger seal than super glue.

Any help with the odor from the bondo spot putty/spray paint?

 

[TurboCharizard]

Any help with the odor from the bondo spot putty/spray paint?

Get yourself a respirator and join the safety gang. The Bondo smell is bad but the dust is just as bad/worse for your lungs once you start sanding it down.

Your bucket looks awesome so far, with a few sanding passes you'll be good to go!

 

[Purplehazey]

I already have one I'm just not ready for the looks I'll get when I start working on it outside... I already got some looks as I spray paint minis/terrain for painting.

The smell will go away once when the sanding is done? It produced a strong ordor when I brought it in due to rain outside. I ended up leaving it in a bathroom with the fan on and door closed. I currently have it in a sealed plastic bin

 

[he4thbar]

calling in RandomRanger to explain his home made fume hood for building in his apartment.

 

[RandomRanger]

calling in RandomRanger to explain his home made fume hood for building in his apartment.

Roger roger. I'll make a writeup tonight since this is about the 3rd time it's come up. If there's no tut. by 10pm, shoot me a DM on discord he4thbar.
I know how to help ya avoid fumes indoors Purplehazey, the setup costs ~$20. I'll share more details tonight.


Disclaimer: I am not a medical or safety professional, you do everything at your own risk.

 

[RandomRanger]

I already have one I'm just not ready for the looks I'll get when I start working on it outside... I already got some looks as I spray paint minis/terrain for painting.

The smell will go away once when the sanding is done? It produced a strong ordor when I brought it in due to rain outside. I ended up leaving it in a bathroom with the fan on and door closed. I currently have it in a sealed plastic bin

calling in RandomRanger to explain his home made fume hood for building in his apartment.

Aaaaaas requested here's a tutorial on how I made my fume hood.
Also PerniciousDuke , keep an eye on it?

Indoor Fume Hood Tutorial

Disclaimer: I am not a medical or safety professional. Everything you do, you do at your own risk. Making a Budget Fume Hood: Supplies: A few large cardboard boxes Blower fan and flexible duct. I used these: Blower fan ($21 USD): Robot Check 25ft of 6in duct ($15 USD): Robot Check (optional)...

www.405th.com

 

[Purplehazey]

Thanks! I'll check it out!

Update: Printer had thermal runaway issue today. I think the cables for the nozzle collided with the pieces and triggered it. Thankfully, no fire. The two rib pieces that were printing are sadly scrap/test pieces for now. No more printing till I figure out what caused it. Plus, working myself the confidence in my printer to resume... I probably wont attempt to fix it till the weekend due lack of sleep.... Bummer start.



I will probably do research on foam builds instead and work on some dungeon and dragons projects/terrain in till saturday.

Update 2: It seems like a fuse or something went off. Clocks in the apartment time's are off... however, that does not explain the prints stringing and the PLA on the cable. It appears the nozzle got stuck to the jacketing and made a hole in it....

On the subject of armor, I ended up trying to use this wood filler on my less than idealchest plate right now. Sure enough, I made a mess and ended up cracking a side of the armor. I think its going to have to be reprintedsince half of it has serious underextrison. Otherwise, no real dent in the project today. I am hoping to have a foam outline done by tomorrow so I can cut this weekend and make a few test pieces. I will probably use the foam files from the 405th and work my through it from top to bottom.

 

[Purplehazey]

Helmet adhesion failed so I just had time to spread some bondo the top to hid seams and layer lines. I'll reassemble it later when I want to deal with it.

Using a respirator was leagues better than without one. I didnt even noticed the fumes till I was done.

I tried to reprint the chest piece and had 3 failures before I finally got it down... next up is the shoulders which I havent been able to get a good sized done yet. From there itll be back pieces before doing the legs which are going to be difficult to print due to print bed and sizing.... I have thick legs so more pla is required....

I'll update the list and photos when I get home tonight.

I hope to have atleast the 3d print and painted by c2e2 for the midwest. I may try foam next if everything goes well...

 

[he4thbar]

i'm glad i'm not the only one who lathers their helmets in spot putty. or maybe thats just a 1st build thing..

 

[Purplehazey]

You're not supposed to? What am I going to do with the 5 tubes I have of that stuff...

Must be first build problems... it's going to look so nice when I sand it.

 

[RandomRanger]

I work with foam and avoid these things xD
I'm sure it'll turn out though

 

[Purplehazey]

I work with foam and avoid these things xD
I'm sure it'll turn out though

Por que Los dos? Foam is the next project if I can make time to work on it.

 

[he4thbar]

You're not supposed to? What am I going to do with the 5 tubes I have of that stuff...

Must be first build problems... it's going to look so nice when I sand it.

that's what I did, trust me it will. good luck sanding

 

[Purplehazey]

that's what I did, trust me it will. good luck sanding

How bad is it going to be?

 

[he4thbar]

How bad is it going to be?

Depends on how close you cut it and what grits you used. The spot putty sands a lot easier then regular Bondo. Yours looks fine though probably won't be too bad

 

[Purplehazey]

Depends on how close you cut it and what grits you used. The spot putty sands a lot easier then regular Bondo. Yours looks fine though probably won't be too bad

What would you recommend for grit?

 

[Purplehazey]

Forearm failed due to a random clog 16+ hours into the print... ughhh