Halo Reach Commando Helmet Build (Picture Heavy)

[BLACKULA727]

*Update page 17*

Link to Visor tutorial*http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/31352-Visor-Install-amp-Detail-Tutorial*

Hello 405th! Well, I decided to start this project when it was too cold to work on the Recon helmet that I’m still building (I promise I will finish it). However, I’m really excited about this build. It’s definitely the hardest helmet I’ve ever pepped. With that said it was the most satisfying. I did all the following to the pep last week. Enjoy. And as always, I welcome any and all constructive criticism.

Addtl Info:

Model By Ruze; unfold by Ruze (Thanks for this amazing model! Its da bomb yo!)

Heres a link to the file:
http://www.gamefront.com/files/17207140/Ruze789-Final-Carter-Helmet-with-Attachment.pdo/

Update (Final):

This is how it looked on the 17th two Thursdays ago:

Borrowed this chopstick Idea from surfahbum808. Thanks surfahbum808!

Split the back so my large melon could fit.

Resined

Visor cut out after I glassed it (Yes I glassed & rondoed, I also rondoed 1 more time too)

Start of Bondo

Current State

Fantastic Deal I got on a gallon of Resin. Thanks DiaryBoy for finding this. 17.99 a gallon


I know it still has alot of Bondo work left. Im going to try and finish this tomorrow. Thanks for viewing my build.

Also, I was thinking about doing a tutorial on the visor install. My visors are removable & I carve the detail into them. Let me know if you guys would even like something like that. If so, would you prefer a separate thread or Include in this one?

Happy building 405th!

 

[Ronster]

Looking good dude!

 

[noble 1]

yes, please make a tutorial showing how you carve the detail and install the visor. the helmet looks great so far BTW.

 

[WrathPrime]

Hello 405th! Well, I decided to start this project when it was too cold to work on the Recon helmet that I’m still building (I promise I will finish it). However, I’m really excited about this build. It’s definitely the hardest helmet I’ve ever pepped. With that said it was the most satisfying. I did all the following to the pep last week. Enjoy. And as always, I welcome any and all constructive criticism.

Addtl Info:

Model By Ruze; unfold by Ruze (Thanks for this amazing model! Its da bomb yo!)

This is how it looked on the 17th two Thursdays ago:

Borrowed this chopstick Idea from surfahbum808. Thanks surfahbum808!

Split the back so my large melon could fit.

Resined

Rondo

Visor cut out after I glassed it (Yes I glassed & rondoed, I also rondoed 1 more time too)

Start of Bondo

Current State

Fantastic Deal I got on a gallon of Resin. Thanks DiaryBoy for finding this. 17.99 a gallon

Motor cycle Face shield for this beast

I know it still has alot of Bondo work left. Im going to try and finish this tomorrow. Thanks for viewing my build.

Also, I was thinking about doing a tutorial on the visor install. My visors are removable & I carve the detail into them. Let me know if you guys would even like something like that. If so, would you prefer a separate thread or Include in this one?

Happy building 405th!

I think a seperate one would be a good idea because then it would be featuring the visor more and people viewing it who are looking for a way to their visors. Maybe put some of your visors you already have done in it too.

Have you ever tried this method with ODST? Not sure if it would work but I have been looking for more ways to do them.

By the way the helmet is looking great. Keep the good work.

 

[SPRTNBD50]

Moar pikshurs!!!

 

[Mensrea Prod]

Helmet is looking good. Can't wait till it's painted

 

[geoat2t]

is lookin tuff....sick job . post the pep file please

 

[Protonic Iceman]

Insane! I was wondering tho, where'd you get the resin so cheap? And what bondo do you use? Other than that, I love it!

 

[Smiggly]

Looking great! I'd like to see that tutorial, as well.

 

[Swift]

Dude... your helmets always make feel inadequate D:

I wish I had the time to work on my armour more! This is AMAZING!

Also ,a visor tutorial would be good. NEver too many tutorials.

 

[thorn696]

Looking good. And yes were did you order you're resin?

 

[BLACKULA727]

Man, I really appreciate all the comments. Thanks guys. I plan on doing this one up real nice and making a mold of it. Thanks again for the awesome comments.

Visor tutorial:

Looks like people definitely want this. I’ll try and get this one up soon as a separate thread.

Resin:

Well, about the resin, its from a company that manufactures it for boat in my local Tampa Bay Area. I went there last week after I found out about them from DiaryBoy of the 405th (Thanks again, DiaryBoy). The people there at Fiberglass Coatings Inc. are extremely nice and really helpful. I spoke with one of the sales guys there and he told me that they can offer such a low price because they buy in large quantities (By the tanker load).

Well here is a link to their site: http://www.fgci.com/Default.aspx

Once there (FGCI’s Site)

Go to the online store

Click on resins,

Then, Polyester Resins

Next, Choose Boatyard

FYI, you have to get the hardener separate (5 dollars additional)

Thanks again everyone for visiting my build. I appreciate it. Keep building 405th!

 

[project003]

if you need any help, I'm willing to donate one of my Carter helmet attachments if you like

 

[BLACKULA727]

if you need any help, I'm willing to donate one of my Carter helmet attachments if you like

Thanks man. I appreciate the offer. However, I've created one already. Thanks though.

 

[BLACKULA727]

Visor test fit

Well, here are a few more pictures. This is the visor test fit. All in all it came out ok, but I have to figure out how to close up the gaps between the visor and the helm. With that said, if anyone still wants that tutorial, I took a bunch of pictures of everything I did.

Here you go. As always, feel free and let me know what you think fellow 405thers!

Thanks again for viewing my build. Keep building 405th!

 

[Spartan D211]

You sir!YOU sir!!YOU ARE A SMART MAN!!!RUZEZ COMMANDO HELMET MODEL FTW!!!HAAHAHAAAA!!! >

 

[Ronster]

@BLACKULA:

Looking KILLER dude! Can't wait for more updates.

You sir!YOU sir!!YOU ARE A SMART MAN!!!RUZEZ COMMANDO HELMET MODEL FTW!!!HAAHAHAAAA!!! >

Why you gotta bring your disrespect here too? C'mon man.

 

[S15Costuming]

I feel special for helping... :3
awesome helmet btw!!!

 

[BLACKULA727]

@BLACKULA:

Looking KILLER dude! Can't wait for more updates.

Thanks buddy, I will have some soon. Hope to have the bondo & glazing (spot filler) work finished. I don’t want to rush it, because I want it perfect. I plan on carving the detail into it and using magic sculpt for the cheek & vent details as well as closing up the gaps in the visor. Thanks for checking out my build, I appreciate it.

I feel special for helping... :3
awesome helmet btw!!!

Thanks Diaryboy. I appreciate you sharing that information with me. I’m just glad the place is only 10mins from my house, so I don’t have to pay for shipping. Also, you took on quite a challenge in completing your Armor for Miami Comic Con (Wish I could have been there). I was watching your build, looks like it was coming along nicely. Keep building DiaryBoy!

 

[Mensrea Prod]

Helmet is looking good.