Full custom REACH build, FREE HAND, NO PEP

[Shrubpig]

Everything looks good, but I think the helmet looks too skinny on the sides, and the boots kinda look small in the last pic. Nice job on your first build though!

 

[Tracyn Ordo]

I knew thead be a few 405th'rs around haha. Yeah cheers bro, It was a bit hectic walking around the expo, A lot of eager people wanting photos, barley had time to look around, was so keen to take a closer look at that 501st booth

I know what you mean! Walking around in bulky armor that restricts your movement and vision can be difficult in crowds like that. You should get a chance for a better look next year as it will be back and better than ever

 

[NZ Ethan]

Everything looks good, but I think the helmet looks too skinny on the sides, and the boots kinda look small in the last pic. Nice job on your first build though!

Haha cheers, yeah I had to bring in the sides to have a snugger fit, so i chopped out some sections, The trouble with free hand building is scaling since you kinda have to wing it.

 

[NZ Ethan]

I know what you mean! Walking around in bulky armor that restricts your movement and vision can be difficult in crowds like that. You should get a chance for a better look next year as it will be back and better than ever

And the heat! shhhiiiiit, it was hectic. You guys goin to the hamilton armageddon?

 

[Tracyn Ordo]

I know there will definately be some of our members there, not 100% sure whether I will be able to make it yet as I'm based in New Plymouth over summer and Wellington during the year, but I'll definately try to make it.

 

[raiden33]

can i ask what kind of paint was used and what method to apply them?

also was there a method to smooth out the parts of the foam that were glued together to make it seem like a solid piece? (like corners connecting together?)

 

[NZ Ethan]

can i ask what kind of paint was used and what method to apply them?

also was there a method to smooth out the parts of the foam that were glued together to make it seem like a solid piece? (like corners connecting together?)

The paint i used was just standard all purpose spray paint that i picked up at a hardware store, I did an undercoat of metallic charcoal, let it set, and then went over with white, to get the weathered look i used a rough rag and quickly rubbed away the wet white to reveal the undercoat. easy as that.

To smooth out pieces is easy, just use a really low grade sand paper, and be patient haha, foam can be sanded surprisingly, just takes time.

Hope that helps

 

[NZ Ethan]

Here are some pics from the expo guys

405th vs 501st? haha

BF3 promo girls, oh yeeeeah

Tea bagging

 

[Jonus]

The Battlefield girls wouldn't let you teabag them?

 

[NZ Ethan]

The Battlefield girls wouldn't let you teabag them?

Ahahahah. sadly no dude.. i asked, but it didn't go down so well, jks

 

[gc 3000]

So let me get this straight...you did this completely freehand? No pep base?

Wow. I am in rather serious awe.

 

[Warpath5150]

Thats an amazing foam build! I wish my stuff comes out that good

 

[Road Kill]

lol nice pics man very funny and no problem man
and nice battlefield 3 girls xD

 

[NZ Ethan]

So let me get this straight...you did this completely freehand? No pep base?

Wow. I am in rather serious awe.

You are correct sir , all freehand, just winged it and hoped for the best . Thanks heaps bro thats the most positive feedback ive had yet, really appreciate it

 

[NZ Ethan]

Thats an amazing foam build! I wish my stuff comes out that good

Cheers dude, go hard and you'll be surprised what u can pull off

 

[NZ Ethan]

Just more Random Armageddon pics,

this pic cracks me up because a whole family of kids jumped in for a photo and it looks sooo amazingly awkward

moa promo girls

couldnt take the heat of the helmet all day

 

[Shade88]

I'm impressed. You win the internet.

 

[Gilmortar]

Very stellar for the freehand my friend. Quick question, what paints are you using on your armor? and did you paint it straight on or use anything for a base coat?

 

[NZ Ethan]

I'm impressed. You win the internet.

hahah yusssss

 

[NZ Ethan]

Very stellar for the freehand my friend. Quick question, what paints are you using on your armor? and did you paint it straight on or use anything for a base coat?

cheers man, Its just regular spray paint bro, did a layer of metallic charcoal and then when that dried a layer of white that i rubbed away before it dried in places to add battle damage etc, simple as.Hope that helps