First Build // Halo Reach/Infinite Mark V(B)

[Cyno]

I have been a Halo fan basically my entire life. I wanted to start this project a long time ago but my printer was broken and due to no repair experience, I was too scared to touch it. I finally fixed it and started this build. I only have my one CR-10 so printing is slow but this is what I am basing my build off of.

I like the colors but I will probably change them up just a little.

This is my armor smith layout. The armor files are from Nerd Forge Designs, the helmet from Galactic Armory, and the shoulder files from Moe.
I think the shoulders are a little big and I'm not too sure about the knife yet.

I started around the 28th of November and this is what I have gotten done so far. The back will be done printing by tomorrow morning.

I have started sanding the base print a few parts at a time. I just graduated and I'm in the middle of moving so progress may slow down for a bit but I plan to start Bondo and spray filling once I get settled. I want to keep this thread updated on my progress, specifically big steps and to help me stay on track.

My biggest fear is the soft parts, the visor, and major connection points. I'm not super worried about the under suit looking spot on since this is mainly for a hobby but id like a good ab area and possibly the neck seal.

I would love recommendations from anyone with experience for any part of the project. Excited to see how this turns out.

 

[SgtSaint]

Looks like you're off to a good start. Some may squawk about the CR10 line, but I've always loved my CR10s-5 and its a great DIY servicable machine.

I'm a little concerned about those thigh pieces though. The look oversize both around and in length. I'm picturing them locking up your hip range of motion and maybe the knees. Did you do a cross-section view to see how much room you have?

 

[Cyno]

Looks like you're off to a good start. Some may squawk about the CR10 line, but I've always loved my CR10s-5 and its a great DIY servicable machine.

I'm a little concerned about those thigh pieces though. The look oversize both around and in length. I'm picturing them locking up your hip range of motion and maybe the knees. Did you do a cross-section view to see how much room you have?
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What do you mean by the cross section view? I dont see that anywhere.

Also I agree that they look like they may be a little big. I just feel that they look weird when i make them any shorter. I did a test ring and the circumference could probably go down a little.

 

[SgtSaint]

> What do you mean by the cross section view?
Did you see the cut-away of the helmet on that post? That is a cross-section where you can see the profile of a shape.

Cross section (geometry) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Like this is a cross-section of a screw going into something.