First Build (Halo: Reach) Mk:V

[Crows Carrion]

The main part thats annoying woth the mk.v5 detail is the outer face with that detail. What method for that is "If it's covered up, it doesn't news to be detailed" like if the shoulders cover most of that bicep detail you just need the basic shape of it

Thank you, I'll probably be doing that to save myself a headache and a half during construction.

 

[Crows Carrion]

As promised the biceps are done and the advice given was followed as i used the shoulders to cover up the heinousness underneath

Another promise I'm holding up is how all the pieces look on me so far and some thing are a bit small but I think it looks decent enough

The last promise to keep is the old thighs compared to the new one and OH DEAR THE DIFFERENCE

Now onto the last pieces the Forearms. They will probably be the worst looking of the bunch
I'll see you in the next one wish me luck everyone!

 

[SigmaProps]

This suit is really coming together nicely! I can't wait to see the finished product Carrion, you've made some amazing progress over the course of this build, and I truly think it'll be super inspiring to new members looking to get into foam work!

 

[Crows Carrion]

This suit is really coming together nicely! I can't wait to see the finished product Carrion, you've made some amazing progress over the course of this build, and I truly think it'll be super inspiring to new members looking to get into foam work!

Thank you, truly. It means the world to me. There are not enough words to describe how much I have come to love the people of this community and if this thread can spread that love & care then that will be all I ask.

 

[Crows Carrion]

Hello everyone. It's done it's finished. The forearms turned out better than I expected Now the only thing left to is sand EVERYTHING and then paint but I digress here's how they look

Now there are a few gaps here and there on everything i've built those gaps will be filled with some gardening fabric that's just sitting in my
garage collecting dust so the gaps won't look to bad in the end. Hope to see you all there.

 

[Crows Carrion]

So ran into a problem I should have seen coming, when walking the thighs rub together and create a horrid screeching sound that I can only compare to nails on a chalkboard. Any advice on how to silence this issue?
Also the paint job looks rougher than sandpaper but I think it looks not good, but good enough. The other thing I'm working on is the rigging that gardening fabric is surprisingly useful. However the biceps are what are confusing me they slide down my arms the second I move longer than five seconds so any advice on how to handle that would be greatly appreciated.
The last thing is photos of the paint job will have to wait until the helmet is finished but currently white spray paint eludes me, (Aka: I'm to busy with school to go to the store and pick some up) but other than some other smaller details the painting is basically finished. It's odd now that the end is almost here because it's been a goal for a good half year and was something to look forward to at the end the end of the day, but I guess all good things have to end at some point. Though there will be a lot more fun when it is finished so bright side. Thank you all.

 

[pipninja]

So ran into a problem I should have seen coming, when walking the thighs rub together and create a horrid screeching sound that I can only compare to nails on a chalkboard. Any advice on how to silence this issue?
Also the paint job looks rougher than sandpaper but I think it looks not good, but good enough. The other thing I'm working on is the rigging that gardening fabric is surprisingly useful. However the biceps are what are confusing me they slide down my arms the second I move longer than five seconds so any advice on how to handle that would be greatly appreciated.
The last thing is photos of the paint job will have to wait until the helmet is finished but currently white spray paint eludes me, (Aka: I'm to busy with school to go to the store and pick some up) but other than some other smaller details the painting is basically finished. It's odd now that the end is almost here because it's been a goal for a good half year and was something to look forward to at the end the end of the day, but I guess all good things have to end at some point. Though there will be a lot more fun when it is finished so bright side. Thank you all.

Have you already painted it?

 

[Crows Carrion]

Have you already painted it?

Everything has been coated in plasti-dip and slate gray paint.

 

[N8TEBB]

However the biceps are what are confusing me they slide down my arms the second I move longer than five seconds so any advice on how to handle that would be greatly appreciated.

My bicep armour is connected directly to my torso armour with a strap. I can connect/disconnect them with parachute clips. This will stop them from sliding down. The strap doesn't take away from the look of the armour too much because it's often hidden behind the shoulder armour when looking at the suit from straight on (like in the second photo)

So ran into a problem I should have seen coming, when walking the thighs rub together and create a horrid screeching sound that I can only compare to nails on a chalkboard. Any advice on how to silence this issue?

My thigh pieces also rub together. They can make a noticeable squeak if I'm in a quiet space, but in a convention atmosphere they are most definitely too quiet to hear. You may find that after some time they might wear down to the bare foam, which may make them quieter.

 

[Crows Carrion]

My bicep armour is connected directly to my torso armour with a strap. I can connect/disconnect them with parachute clips. This will stop them from sliding down. The strap doesn't take away from the look of the armour too much because it's often hidden behind the shoulder armour when looking at the suit from straight on (like in the second photo)

Ahhhh thank you

My thigh pieces also rub together. They can make a noticeable squeak if I'm in a quiet space, but in a convention atmosphere they are most definitely too quiet to hear. You may find that after some time they might wear down to the bare foam, which may make them quieter.

Oh ok then that's a relief didn't want to walk around and have people eardrums be violated by the smoke detector beep that is made by the thighs.
Thanks for the help N8.