First build WIP - Halo 4 Recon Helmet / Halo 4 Mark VI Armor

[SpartanC185]

Thanks! The torso file (actually every piece for the h4 mk6) is by ATZLAN and can be found here: http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/...546#post666546

The link doesn't work, would you mind trying to post it again?


EDIT: I found the page, here's the link http://transformenelpapel.blogspot.mx/p/master-chief-pepakura.html

 

[T086]

Small update for now: I'm still here and working on the boots, my progress has been slightly delayed because I started a new job recently. This weekend I plan to start shaping both boots with body filler and of course I'll have pictures for you!

Edit: thanks for finding the proper link spartanC185

 

[T086]

Now I'm back on track! Here's the boots as they stand right now:

Below: boots preped and studs installed around the rubber soles for attaching the lower pieces to.

Below: lower sections attached to the studs and I've started the bulk shaping.

 

[Mythosaur]

This... this is incredible. You sir are my new standard for build quality and detail. I absolutely cannot wait to see the entire suit!

 

[AWACS89]

Mind = Blown against the wall. Like seriously, I'm just simply amazed by your detail and how smooth everything is. When I first viewed the finished pictures on the first page, it made me wonder why this was in the "noob forums".

I will be sure to keep an eye on this, so I can have some inspiration when I start working on my ODST suit in the late winter/spring (curse the New England weather gods!).

Keep up the good work dude, cannot wait to see more from you.

 

[Arlock]

it's great! I like the idea of harden the outside of the boot. to hold the pieces ..
by the way, I already have plans to build armor master chief. I really inspired the torso that you just finished! increible this!!

 

[Mr skywalker]

This build is amazing. The attention to detail and the clean lines of this build top with that perfect paint job are mind blowing. Keep up the good work man, I can't wait to see this finished!

 

[T086]

This... this is incredible. You sir are my new standard for build quality and detail. I absolutely cannot wait to see the entire suit!

Thanks! I can't wait to finish the entire thing and wear it around.

Mind = Blown against the wall. Like seriously, I'm just simply amazed by your detail and how smooth everything is. When I first viewed the finished pictures on the first page, it made me wonder why this was in the "noob forums".

I will be sure to keep an eye on this, so I can have some inspiration when I start working on my ODST suit in the late winter/spring (curse the New England weather gods!).

Keep up the good work dude, cannot wait to see more from you.

Thanks a lot!

it's great! I like the idea of harden the outside of the boot. to hold the pieces ..
by the way, I already have plans to build armor master chief. I really inspired the torso that you just finished! increible this!!

Thanks for keeping pace with my build ATZLAN, I'm really glad I inspired you to do a master chief. Let me know when you get going on it I can't wait to see the progress.

This build is amazing. The attention to detail and the clean lines of this build top with that perfect paint job are mind blowing. Keep up the good work man, I can't wait to see this finished!

Thanks again!



Here's an update on boot progress from the last two days:

They are coming along, I'm thinking that I'll be able to finish them pretty quick compared to what time helmet and torso took me for time.

 

[T086]

Once again work and the holidays got the best of me and I'm not as far along as I'd like to be with the boots but I am working on them every chance I get!

Here's some updated progress:

 

[sarlume]

There you go again; putting down the standard for how pieces would look when given the time and attention they should have. I hope you're prepared for the elite section once you get this done, my friend! ^_^

Do they work well with the articulation of your ankle as you walk?

 

[T086]

There you go again; putting down the standard for how pieces would look when given the time and attention they should have. I hope you're prepared for the elite section once you get this done, my friend! ^_^

Do they work well with the articulation of your ankle as you walk?

Hey sarlume! Thanks a ton for keeping up with my thread here and for the continued support.

So far in my tests I haven't had a problem walking, but you bring up a good point. I was worried about that when I decided to harden the entire outside. So far so good though. I plan to cleanly finish off the top and make an "ankle seal" of some sort to really complete the look.

 

[sarlume]

No problem! It really is looking stellar, how could I not keep up with it? ^__^

The ankle seal to finish it off sounds great! It'll help keep the edges comfy too, I imagine.

 

[U513]

man, this thread makes me want to delve into the world of bondo/fiberglass/resin. You are doing an excellent job here.

My only fear is that if I do jump into a bondo build it will take like two years to finish

 

[T086]

man, this thread makes me want to delve into the world of bondo/fiberglass/resin. You are doing an excellent job here.

My only fear is that if I do jump into a bondo build it will take like two years to finish

Thanks! Time really is the big hurtle here. Folding the paper, working the filler, and finishing the item really eats up your time. I wanted to have the entire thing done this year before July/ august but I'm beginning to have my doubts about meeting that deadline. In reality I don't have a deadline but we all WANT what we are working on to be complete ASAP .

 

[Renton117]

I love coming back to this thread when I see an update, to say your armour is stunning is truly an understatement, seriously there are no words for this level of quality.

A question though are you worried that with the hardens boots that you might have restricted foot movement, I.e the bend of the foot?

 

[GusContagious]

I'm totally digging this build. I really like the attention to detail you have on the chest. Love it!

 

[T086]

I love coming back to this thread when I see an update, to say your armour is stunning is truly an understatement, seriously there are no words for this level of quality.

A question though are you worried that with the hardens boots that you might have restricted foot movement, I.e the bend of the foot?

Thank you! Restricted foot movement was a slight concession I had to make. The restriction isn't horrible really, but it's there. In the walk around tests I have done so far it isn't uncomfortable at all but it's just different feeling than a regular shoe or boot. I think I have a plan to improve things even more when I add the bottom tread to the boot, time will tell how that pans out. Keep watching! I will eventually get a video up of me walking in them.

I'm totally digging this build. I really like the attention to detail you have on the chest. Love it!

Thanks a ton!

 

[Renton117]

I would be very interested to see how you resolve that issue, for my current build I'm just hardening the toe and heel caps and attaching them to a normal shoe.

 

[TheCaptainBacon]

That's an interesting solution for the boots; I've never seen that done before. I'll be interested to see how it works out for you.

On a related note, your build is looking beautiful. The paint job is impeccable.

 

[MrCarpet]

That's amazing! I'm starting my first build soon and am doing the halo 4 rogue suite