First Build - ODST Tacticool Armor

Rigel17

New Member
Hello everyone! I'm new to the 405th and to cosplay entirely. I have around a year before I apply to and start my Physical Therapy DPT program. im a pretty avid gamer and have always wanted my own master chief costume or just anything halo. with some of the free time i have, i wanted to get into some new hobbies and the thought of making my own set of armor sounded super fun! so here we go...

My thought was to make a complete ODST costume, with a 3d printed helmet and EVA foam armor. i loved the theme of "tacticool" and was heavily inspired by other ODST creations ive seen here and across youtube. my vision is a sort of recon/sniper ODST that encapsulates the lone wolf feeling of Noble 6 while being completely decked out in cool little accessories, props, gear, etc. I've spent the past month or so researching how to get into this hobby and the past 2 weeks have been practice with foam crafting, navigating Pepakura, and getting some 3D printing connections set up. (I dont have my own 3D printer yet)


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These pictures are more or less what i want to go for. I like the idea of a spartan but with the more grounded ODST equipment. so i really see the suit being a fusion of both. (i just have a hard time picking lol)

So far i have pieced together just one of the shoulder pads...

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i have alot of work cut out but i have been enjoying the process so far and taking little steps

Ill keep this thread updated as i go, any advice is very welcome! super excited to be apart of this community and i hope to meet some of yall at Fan X salt lake or wherever else i might go once this project is done
 
Hey first I want to welcome you to the this amazing group of Halo fans. You will find many people here willing to give you as much advice and assistance you might need during you build process. Don't hesitate to ask even if you think it is a stupid question, we've all been there before and started out just like you are. Good luck with the build and definitely share pics as it comes along.

Monty0369
 

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