Halo Reach Build - Jorge 052

[RealDunceGamer]

This is it, it is time to start on my Halo Reach Build and I have chosen to make Spartan Jorge 052.

After meeting members of the 405th at Megacon 2025 I have high motivation to create this armor out of EVA Foam. This year I was in Full 3d printed Mark VI armor and after the first day I was exhausted. I want this armor to be a little more practical for back-to-back use over a con weekend.
I have a list of Goals I would like to achieve for this build but some of it may not be possible.

Goals

• Easy Suit Up - I know most Spartans need some assistance with suiting up. I want to be able to get most of the armor on by myself, then accessories can be added by spotters.
• Reduce Weight - Even though the armor will be out of Foam reinforcing it will add a lot of weight to it.
• Functionality - A big pro to ODST suits is the functionality (Useable Backpacks, Pouches to hold water or Snacks, and sitting down), why can't a spartan have the same thing? I want to make the front canister able to hold a large water bottle and detach from the chest piece so there is always water on hand. Functional backpack, Store some useful tools or items acquired in suit
• Sitting - I've seen a few Spartans do it. In my 3d printed one the main issue was the Cod piece. With a strong material for the armor and elastic bands for the belt I should in theory be able to sit down.
• Cooling, A whole lot of it - Everyone does the helmet, if not you are just asking to be uncomfortable. I've heard of people adding cooling to the armor itself. Being in Florida the days get extremely hot so if possible I want to at least add vents and fans to help cool my body.

This is the current list I have but as time goes on I will be adjusting what might be possible and what is not reasonable to achieve.
My goal is to have something close to ready for Megacon 2026! This will be a long project but I'll be using this Thread to post my progress and questions as I come up to issues.

 

[ArrowsInClover]

This is it, it is time to start on my Halo Reach Build and I have chosen to make Spartan Jorge 052.

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After meeting members of the 405th at Megacon 2025 I have high motivation to create this armor out of EVA Foam. This year I was in Full 3d printed Mark VI armor and after the first day I was exhausted. I want this armor to be a little more practical for back-to-back use over a con weekend.
I have a list of Goals I would like to achieve for this build but some of it may not be possible.

Goals

• Easy Suit Up - I know most Spartans need some assistance with suiting up. I want to be able to get most of the armor on by myself, then accessories can be added by spotters.
• Reduce Weight - Even though the armor will be out of Foam reinforcing it will add a lot of weight to it.
• Functionality - A big pro to ODST suits is the functionality (Useable Backpacks, Pouches to hold water or Snacks, and sitting down), why can't a spartan have the same thing? I want to make the front canister able to hold a large water bottle and detach from the chest piece so there is always water on hand. Functional backpack, Store some useful tools or items acquired in suit
• Sitting - I've seen a few Spartans do it. In my 3d printed one the main issue was the Cod piece. With a strong material for the armor and elastic bands for the belt I should in theory be able to sit down.
• Cooling, A whole lot of it - Everyone does the helmet, if not you are just asking to be uncomfortable. I've heard of people adding cooling to the armor itself. Being in Florida the days get extremely hot so if possible I want to at least add vents and fans to help cool my body.

This is the current list I have but as time goes on I will be adjusting what might be possible and what is not reasonable to achieve.
My goal is to have something close to ready for Megacon 2026! This will be a long project but I'll be using this Thread to post my progress and questions as I come up to issues.

Dude that’s gonna be awesome. Can’t wait to see the results