First build hazops spartan

[Mx317]

Hi guys! I’ve built a few pieces of odst armor out of Eva foam. But I’m hoping to move on to build my first set of mjolnir armor! I’ll update as I start crafting.

 

[Negativecacti]

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, we're always happy to help out.

 

[Mx317]

Here’s a first attempt on bracers for my mk7. Really good example of trust the process.
P.s. big thanks to that guy on the sticker.

 

[N8TEBB]

Congrats on getting those first few pieces done!

I see you're using hot glue. I've found that those hot glue seams that squeeze out when you put foam pieces together can be quite tricky to deal with down the road. If you can, test out some contact cement. Nothing water based, so LePage won't work, but something like Barge will hold those foam pieces together nice and strong while not squeezing out nearly as much.

One other tip, keep your blade nice and sharp. Even a new blade will very quickly become dull when cutting floor mats. A dull blade will cause you to get chewed up edges. It's not a bad idea to get your hands on a blade sharpener and sharpen that blade every 5-10 cuts you make. You want that blade to feel as fresh as possible to keep the cuts clean.

Best of luck on the rest of your suit!

 

[Mx317]

So I may have gotten distracted by MNKR’s mirage armor and changed to my original idea so here’s the update on my now mirage armor. But where I got my torso armor and a pile of almost everything else.

 

[Kahn 319]

It looks like you're using homedepot floor mat foam, which is fine, but have you considered using a more high quality cosplay foam alternative?

 

[Mx317]

Yeah, I’ve considered that.

 

[Mx317]

I’m using a large single roll of floor mat foam. That was purchased in bulk online.

 

[Mx317]

I didn’t use a designated cosplay due to price per size and the quality not being enough better to justify that (in my opinion) however I do use some for smaller details.

 

[Kahn 319]

How are the prices when buying in bulk? And where did you buy it from, could be a good source to recommend people with low costs builds.

 

[Mx317]

If I recall it was about 10-20 dollars per roll. I’m not sure where I found it online but I can definitely look it up and link it when I find it

 

[Kahn 319]

If I recall it was about 10-20 dollars per roll. I’m not sure where I found it online but I can definitely look it up and link it when I find it

Yea let me know, its always good to know what's available, thanks

 

[Mx317]

Yea let me know, its always good to know what's available, thanks

I can’t find it right now, I’ll take a look at what I have when I get home

 

[Mx317]

It may have been so cheap because of a sale though. :/

 

[AnakinSkywalker]

Here from the mid valley thread, thanks for linking it, some good information in here, ill keep watching for sure.

 

[CTN04529]

So I may have gotten distracted by MNKR’s mirage armor and changed to my original idea so here’s the update on my now mirage armor. But where I got my torso armor and a pile of almost everything else.

Mirage gang

 

[Mx317]

Here from the mid valley thread, thanks for linking it, some good information in here, ill keep watching for sure.

Of course!! Let me know if you have any questions!!

 

[AnakinSkywalker]

Hating sand gang

 

[Mx317]

Mirage gang

MIRAGE GANG!!!!!

 

[Mx317]

Hating sand gang

I don’t know I was thinking of doing a desert photo shoot. Any recommendations?