Halo 3: Odst - Pepakura Armor

[Prince NEO]

im gettting a custom made vest to bolt on the armor parts

Lucky, I'm just going to get a body suit for dirt biking.

And I don't know what to do about a Visor, Rube isn't selling them, the only Idea I have is boiling some plastic around a wire frame of the Visor.

 

[Nightshade]

Hey, Rvb18, thanks! I'm just trying to keep the thread on-topic as much as possible, so thanks for helping me do that

And NEO, I think that Rube's method for the ODST Visor is the best way. It's not as complicated as it sounds: Download the Pep files for the ODST Visor (I think it's separate from the helmet), pep it, use a lot of bondo to make it smooth and all, and then build a small vacuforming table. Nothing big. Just a few pieces of plywood, pvc pipe, a grate and a vacuum. That's all you need, and you can probably build it for less than 15$ (not including the vacuum). Then, when the visor's done, place it on the grate (or whatever the top of the table is), heat up a sheet of transparent plastic, turn on the ol' vacuum and watch as a clear visor is formed right before your eyes (sounds exciting, doesn't it?). Then put a light coat of the paint Rube used (Called HVT Nightshade ... and thus, be coolest paint ever) to make it dark. Presto!

And to Ral Partha, THANK YOU! I've been waiting for a good goggle unfold, and I knew you'd come through for us! I'll add it to the main page. Can't wait to pep this!

 

[Prince NEO]

Thanks, I'll look into that, and I got new pictures of my AR, just in case you are interested Nightshade.

 

[poosandwees]

Thanks, I'll look into that, and I got new pictures of my AR, just in case you are interested Nightshade.

On topic!

 

[Prince NEO]

On topic!

It kinda is.... I was replying to the Visor, all I did was add a little side comment.

 

[ODISION]

Hey guys figured i would add a helpful bump to the thread heres some things that will make armor strapping and suiting up a little easier and cheaper.

http://plastic-buckles.com/side-release-buckles.php

Those are buckles and straps to fasten your armor to your body.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/MOLLE136-1.html

And that is the closest resembling vest i could find to go under the armor, the shoulder padding can be unbuckled to go over the neck and back guard too.

http://closedcellfoams.com/

And this is some padding i would reccomend cutting into 2 inch by 2 inch squares to put on the inside of your armor to keep it from sliding and turning while wearing and running in it.

I also know that the helmet can be a factor in sliding and turning too. I would simply reccomend putting some padding from a baseball helmet in your helmet.

Great work on this project too guys im gonna post pics of my armor soon keep it up!!!

 

[link4044]

Hey guys figured i would add a helpful bump to the thread heres some things that will make armor strapping and suiting up a little easier and cheaper.

http://plastic-buckles.com/side-release-buckles.php

Those are buckles and straps to fasten your armor to your body.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/MOLLE136-1.html

And that is the closest resembling vest i could find to go under the armor, the shoulder padding can be unbuckled to go over the neck and back guard too.

http://closedcellfoams.com/

And this is some padding i would reccomend cutting into 2 inch by 2 inch squares to put on the inside of your armor to keep it from sliding and turning while wearing and running in it.

I also know that the helmet can be a factor in sliding and turning too. I would simply reccomend putting some padding from a baseball helmet in your helmet.

Great work on this project too guys im gonna post pics of my armor soon keep it up!!!

most of those have been covered in other threads

 

[poosandwees]

It kinda is.... I was replying to the Visor, all I did was add a little side comment.

oh well sorry then

 

[ODISION]

most of those have been covered in other threads

ah ok sorry about that id just figure id try to make things a little easier.

 

[TheRookie]

Hey, it helped me! I've never seen these before and I am defidentally going to use these! Great find Odision!

 

[rundown]

erz

i'll finish it up next week.

 

[link4044]

erz

i'll finish it up next week.

thats bad ass rundown

 

[Nightshade]

VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE/UPDATE:

Unfortanately, I have to spend the next five weeks on a college campus for a Governor's Scholar Program, so I won't be able to make any more models until I get back. There may not be access to the internet there, but when I finally get my Archos 605 Wifi player, I'll be able to post comments at least. I hope we've made enough models to keep you busy until then. I'll look forward to seeing some almost finished armor pieces when I get back. While I'm not gonna bring resin and chemicals and stuff to a college dorm, I'll still print out pep pieces to work on there, so when I come back, I'll be able to resin what I've finished pepping (including the bucket). I don't know if I can release any new models after this post, but I may be able to finish the center equiptment piece (close to done, but the angles make it a bit hard to model).

I'm not leaving for another two or three days, but I wanted everyone to know that, if I don't reply in a week or so, I'm not dead. It's really too bad that I have to be away at such an inconvenient time (when I could finish modeling the ODST's -- by the way, Rundown, those helmets are absolutely kick-ass, although I'll probably still build the older model and mod it to fit in with the new game, due to time constaints), but I should still be able to make good progess on the armor there. I plan to finish the suit by the time the game comes out, and then go to Gamestop when it comes out with my friends.

I'll see what I can do to keep u guys updated, but I wanted to let you know about this before I leave. (Five weeks away from home may suck, but at least I get a free ride to any college in my state ... although, living in Kentucky, that's not sayin' much)

Sorry that I have to leave you all for a while,

Shade

PS - Remember, I'm not gone yet, just giving you guys a heads-up

 

[ODISION]

Hey, it helped me! I've never seen these before and I am defidentally going to use these! Great find Odision!

Np glad i could help if any more under armor questions need to be answered just throw em at me.

 

[TH3 FETT MAN]

erz

i'll finish it up next week.

wow rundownlooks great and ofcourse someone makes it after i have try building one from sratch and fail

 

[ACDCrockr209]

Rundown If I had 1 dollar right now...I would so give it to you!!

When Can we expect those works of art??

-Pony

 

[warhound]

Whoah you have some serious modeling skills lol.

 

[Crucible]

most of those have been covered in other threads

Link... not to be rude, but you're coming off as kind of an ass in this topic. All I've seen from you is demands (yes, demands, not polite requests) for everything to be the way you want/need it, with little thanks to the people who provide the things you want, and then act snappily towards other people who are trying to be helpful and contribute to the thread.

You're supposed to be setting an example, dude... quite honestly I'm shocked by your demeanour thus far.

//OFFTOPIC

ON topic:

I'm willing to have a go at mating up the Sniper Goggles to the ODST helm and making a single, consolidated chest piece with up to four chest packs available (to aid in scaling/construction purposes). All I need are the OBJ files, and enough people wanting me to do it.

 

[Prince NEO]

I like the idea, But it's up to Nightmare if he gives it to you.

 

[link4044]

Link... not to be rude, but you're coming off as kind of an ass in this topic. All I've seen from you is demands (yes, demands, not polite requests) for everything to be the way you want/need it, with little thanks to the people who provide the things you want, and then act snappily towards other people who are trying to be helpful and contribute to the thread.

You're supposed to be setting an example, dude... quite honestly I'm shocked by your demeanour thus far.

//OFFTOPIC

ON topic:

I'm willing to have a go at mating up the Sniper Goggles to the ODST helm and making a single, consolidated chest piece with up to four chest packs available (to aid in scaling/construction purposes). All I need are the OBJ files, and enough people wanting me to do it.

how was i being rude and what demands am i asking?