Halo Reach Foam Armor Build Suit 1 of 2 :D

[foxleader]

in the word of DBZ "oh shut up napa go have fun or something I don't care how."

two hours later.

"napa where is your armor."

answer you took it and did this with it.

 

[bbc Gunbunny02]

Oh öhm ok now i got a little problem within the dipping stage!

The Details i attached wiht spray adhesive to the COD are falling apart or get warped extremely :confused
I used the spray dip and did very thin layers to build up but couldnt prevent it. I also tryed on a crap piece the thinned dip out of a can for carbrushing.
But got the same effect so im not sure what exactly went wrong. Will see if some heros of the 405th may could give the answer to this mysterium :rolleyes

 

[foxleader]

okay time to look it up, and it might take some time got the flu.

http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/28434-Foam-Armoring/page29

 

[HaloGoddess]

That is why I have decided against using the plasti dip. When I made my first suit, I did not use plasti dip and when I painted my armor, I just used acrylic paint. I had no problems with anything. I even sprayed on a couple light layers of clear coat afterwards and it turned out just fine.

When I started on my Hayabusa awhile back, I made one of the thighs and sprayed plasti dip on it. It started to come apart at the seams where I glued it and and I now have to redo the whole thing in order for it to look as good as I want it. XD

It seems like you DON'T HAVE TO use the stuff, however, it might depend on what kind of paint you are using. If using spray paint, you may want to seal the foam. If you are using acrylic paint or even airbrush, you might be able to get away without using the plasti dip. You will STILL want to paint a couple layers of black over everything in order to help make the actual color you want to make your armor stand out more. That is what I did with my first suit. I did 2 coats of black paint, of course allowed it to dry between applications, then I started to paint it the final color.

My suit looked just fine in the end:

I have come across other people who had the same problem.......pieces seperating after using the plasti dip. :\

Well, that's about all the advice I can give.

 

[bbc Gunbunny02]

That is why I have decided against using the plasti dip. When I made my first suit, I did not use plasti dip and when I painted my armor, I just used acrylic paint. I had no problems with anything. I even sprayed on a couple light layers of clear coat afterwards and it turned out just fine.

When I started on my Hayabusa awhile back, I made one of the thighs and sprayed plasti dip on it. It started to come apart at the seams where I glued it and and I now have to redo the whole thing in order for it to look as good as I want it. XD

It seems like you DON'T HAVE TO use the stuff, however, it might depend on what kind of paint you are using. If using spray paint, you may want to seal the foam. If you are using acrylic paint or even airbrush, you might be able to get away without using the plasti dip. You will STILL want to paint a couple layers of black over everything in order to help make the actual color you want to make your armor stand out more. That is what I did with my first suit. I did 2 coats of black paint, of course allowed it to dry between applications, then I started to paint it the final color.

My suit looked just fine in the end:

I have come across other people who had the same problem.......pieces seperating after using the plasti dip. :\

Well, that's about all the advice I can give.

awww! Thank you for being part of this and i hope my armor will come out as good as yours already does
hm i thought of just spraying over the foam but i compared the results with and without a sealer and would like to go with one or better said, i have almost all sealed with it :rolleyes for the pieces which peeled of, not all fall apart, one shin came out without any problems and the other i had to reglue 70% of the craftfoam details. luckylie i always glued over the whole piece seams where the parts stick together before i was going to dip it. I tryed some combination to how much dip or adhesive i used and which combination worked best. i came to the point it has nothing to do with this -.-! i will change from the spray adhesive to loctite superglue like vshore100 showed me in his awesome thread ^^. This should work just fine to hold all where it has to be.

okay time to look it up, and it might take some time got the flu.

http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/28434-Foam-Armoring/page29

Sir ur always a great help to me and for sure to other people. Really Thanks man glad you are taking the time to help someones build to move on

Currently I am working on the colour scheme of the armor and i didnt expected it this difficult just choosing colours Have to wait for the next payday to get the colourset on my hands.

Until this time For Updates i have the shins, boots and the MKIV Helmet ready for upload. Just need to bring them in order which comes next and filling the space between now and the arrival of the ordered painting
till then an Update is about to come the next view days. Cheers and thx for checking out my Armor WIP.

 

[bbc Gunbunny02]

Heyho Back on work dudes and dudettes.

This time UPDATE 7: Shins + Knee

Shin completely with all Details.

Sideview

Backview

I choosed the Grenadier Knees and got them done really quick ^^

put them on the shin to get some scalingpoint. They fit quitly nice i think.

one completed and knee already attached, one still waiting for finishing. Details on the knees also considered as done. Oh say hi to my good friend and great buidling helper.
His name is Raspopowitsch . `Hi Raspopowitsch!`

In addition to this i Could finish Detailing my Carter Shoulder today. All that is now needed are some Magnets so i can finally attach it like the Hazop.
Will take pics of this the next view days, but before this i will Upate for the Helmet.

THX for reading and dont hesitate to comment, critism or ask questions. That´s what this Thread is made for so happy easter to you all .

 

[foxleader]

look like those could fit on your forearms as well as shins.

 

[bbc Gunbunny02]

look like those could fit on your forearms as well as shins.

for now it seems good to me

Almost an entire Month get past and now im back and ready to work ^^
I finally came up with a Method that wont need Plasti Dip and I will using it for the rest of this build and future projects! Thanks to HaloGoddess that she showed me her results without dip, Thanks ma´am :$

In detail i replace the Dip with some Liquitex acrylic colours. They are flexible when dry and waterproof. so they should also seal the foam with this kind-of-latex-surface and mostly they are much cheaper then Dip. I layered them until the foam colour wasnt seen anymore and I did really thick layers from 3-5. I used a brush and it leaves brushstrokes. You can get rid of the strokes if u are wetsand it. I wetsanded it several times and in the end i had a really metallic surface without any holes. If u got this surface u can grab an airbrush and then go for it. ATM i ordered my colourpack for the final scheme.
Till the time it arrives I will keep painting the armor silver and then wetsand the pieces. I tried ti take pictures but with a cam u cant see the difference very well between wetsanded and not wetsanded pieces. Maybe i find a way to show the difference later we will see :/

Now time for pics!

UPDATE 8: Commando Shoulder Scratch build


The start of the Commando Shoulder.

and Finished with a little burning while i was to sleepy x_X but like always... Battledamage :cool

These are the ref-pics i used for this build.

Next I will Update for the MKIV Helmet. So farewell see ya and if it doesnt work for you, make it work for you ^^

 

[foxleader]

yeah looking good gun bunny and yes it's good to see you back too.

 

[Ravarkian]

Build is looking pretty good! Keep it up!

 

[Lonewolf260]

Great job so far youre doing great! love it! wish i was that good with EVA foam haha

-Ian

 

[bbc Gunbunny02]

yeah looking good gun bunny and yes it's good to see you back too.

Thanks fox

Build is looking pretty good! Keep it up!

thank you ravarkian. hopefully i can finished it in at least 8 weeks

Great job so far youre doing great! love it! wish i was that good with EVA foam haha

-Ian

thanks, comments like this holds me on the line and pushing me to go step by step forward

UPDATE 9: Halo MKIV Helmet

only the Helmet and the Boots are left and here is how far I got the Helmet. The Pepped one was for measuring.

all Details are finished and only some view parts are left and at least the visor and LEDs are still missing.

Close up of the sideview. little parts get changed like the ´horns´ of the cap

The Helmet will be the second piece i wont use plasti dip on and maybe i add some foamies on some heavy glued areas.
atm i have no idea if i use a motorycle Visor insert or heatform a acrylglass. LEDs will be blue and ventilation should get in there too.

Additional i have a little update on the painting. all of my colors arrived and im very excited to get my airbrush on it!
A complete overview about my color and how many steps i plan to take will come too if i have finished the first pieces painting.

So comment and subscribe guys and guysinen so see ya til next time

PS: my buddy got his thread started today so he will show his armor in his own thread.If ur interested, link will be added in the Sig.
AceDownfalls Reach Armor WIP

 

[foxleader]

yes your friend and you should do your first con together and then do a contest were the two of you fight it out lol. nothing like two Spartans fight it out on stage.

 

[WandererTJ]

In case you need some more reference pics, there are many that can be found here:
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/28023-Official-Halo-Reach-Reference-Thread-*Pic-Heavy-Spoilers*

I know you are already pretty far into your build, but the last page will at least show off lots of the minor details like lighting and the undersuit. It also will give you lots of information on how to best take reference pics and cool tricks on how to improve them such as lowering your weapon.
Specific post here: http://www.405th.com/showthread.php...read-*Pic-Heavy-Spoilers*?p=701493#post701493


Anyways, for now, congrats on making it so far with your build, you are an inspiration to all of us who have not yet started!!!

 

[bbc Gunbunny02]

yes your friend and you should do your first con together and then do a contest were the two of you fight it out lol. nothing like two Spartans fight it out on stage.

Thats exactly what we were aiming for not sure if we join a competition but if one of us may win, we will share the price between us xD

In case you need some more reference pics, there are many that can be found here:
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/28023-Official-Halo-Reach-Reference-Thread-*Pic-Heavy-Spoilers*

I know you are already pretty far into your build, but the last page will at least show off lots of the minor details like lighting and the undersuit. It also will give you lots of information on how to best take reference pics and cool tricks on how to improve them such as lowering your weapon.
Specific post here: http://www.405th.com/showthread.php...read-*Pic-Heavy-Spoilers*?p=701493#post701493


Anyways, for now, congrats on making it so far with your build, you are an inspiration to all of us who have not yet started!!!

Oh Thats great man thx, It will make my painting stage much easier and future parts i will use this for sure as a source of references :cool
Your last comment is like a pure boost of motivation ! Thx i will use it too ^^.

UPDATE 10: Boots Scratch build

Last but not least i found the time to show off my finished progress on the boots. In my Opinion the most difficult piece in my whole set of armor.
Thanks to Roxy who leads the way and after some trail and error i got them done on the third try. the first went so badly i dont even want to think about :$ ...

The big / left one is the second try and was to bulky. i looked like ronald mc donald with 2 of these ...
The right was the final try which came out very well.

From ther start of all pieces layed out in front to the undetailed assambled boot in one view

Some shots of the functionally parts and what i choosed to do.
Used some strips, clippers and rare earth magnets/ neodym magnets.
Also an insideview of the frontplate

Side details (4 pats glued together) and the last missing main details and the finishing with some 3mm foamies.

His chocolate side xD

Aaaaand DONE whew o0! With these boots i will dance to the con

And for thouse of you who are interested the ref-pic for the build

 

[foxleader]

if you need a frag there's a guy making them so he might be able to make you one.

 

[SIKAXIS]

That's some choice foam work. I just am mostly blown away that you pepped an entire helmet just for a reference. I sure hope you at least try to glass that helmet.

 

[Mstruvmgc]

Build is looking fantastic

 

[Hobbyist]

This build is looking great. I love the detail with the "foamies" I didn't use them on the chest portion of my suit and regret it now.

 

[KevZone]

This build is looking really good, I love the level of detail you're getting on it!