mblackwell1002
Sr Member
Hi all! Been lurking for a bit, wanting to get back into halo stuff for a while.
I'm notoriously bad at finishing projects so I'm posting here for some accountability. But I also just wanted to share some progress i've been making on some armor.
This is my first time making a suit in several years so I'm excited to be back into it. I've been making good progress but have been holding off on posting until i had adequate progress.
Anywho, I'm making the MkV from Halo Reach/Infinite. Here's the approximate suit I'd like to replicate: (but with the air assault helmet instead; i forgot to take a more current screenshot)
My #1 priority is good scaling. That's what's been wrong with my previous suits that I didn't like. I always looked bobbleheaded and not quite 1:1 size wise. So for me, that just means I'm OK with rebuilding a part (foreshadowing) to dial in the size.
But other than that, I just want to improve my craft and get better at foamsmithing. Also, fun thing, I'm trying to operate completely in the dark and surprise my friends and family with my sick costume next halloween.
I started in armorsmith:
Armor smith is a really great tool. I am a fan. I am also prone to user error. Scaling issues ensue; more on that later.
Started (for some reason) with the thighs. I didn't like the pepakura models, and preferred the shapes of the infinite version, so freehanded after the infinite design using armorsmith for reference dimensions. I think I miiight rebuild them. They look don't look tall/long enough compared to the game references, but I'm not sure yet. I'm happy with the look but I am slightly worried they are underscaled.
I made a mock-up out of newsprint and transferred that to a new sheet and refined it. Took a pic in case I needed to scan the templates and scale them. Might be handy.
Next I printed the helmet:
I printed this bad boy 2 and a half times to get the size right, but I like how it fits now. It's snug on mah noggin. This was also my first time plastic "welding" my seams (with a soldering iron, bought a throwaway for this purpose). Worked pretty nice, feels tough. Should be easy to clean up. I am dreading sanding it, and will push it off until the last possible moment.
Next I moved onto the chest.
Little did you know that I made another version about a month ago. It was 5% too large, and did not deserve to live. So i made this one to replace it. I think it was good practice to build the older one though (very tough to build IMO), I will probably use it for sealing/paint tests later on. I've still got to build the lower rib armor that nests under this chest piece but I want to move onto other things to confirm my scale is correct.
I've got some uncut templates for the bicep and ODST shoulder lying right here beside me so I'll be moving on to that next.
And now an awkward pose from yours truly:
I'm liking the overall fitment thus far. Thigh armor tho. Sigh.
Thanks all for looking! More to come.
I'm notoriously bad at finishing projects so I'm posting here for some accountability. But I also just wanted to share some progress i've been making on some armor.
This is my first time making a suit in several years so I'm excited to be back into it. I've been making good progress but have been holding off on posting until i had adequate progress.
Anywho, I'm making the MkV from Halo Reach/Infinite. Here's the approximate suit I'd like to replicate: (but with the air assault helmet instead; i forgot to take a more current screenshot)
My #1 priority is good scaling. That's what's been wrong with my previous suits that I didn't like. I always looked bobbleheaded and not quite 1:1 size wise. So for me, that just means I'm OK with rebuilding a part (foreshadowing) to dial in the size.
But other than that, I just want to improve my craft and get better at foamsmithing. Also, fun thing, I'm trying to operate completely in the dark and surprise my friends and family with my sick costume next halloween.
I started in armorsmith:
Armor smith is a really great tool. I am a fan. I am also prone to user error. Scaling issues ensue; more on that later.
Started (for some reason) with the thighs. I didn't like the pepakura models, and preferred the shapes of the infinite version, so freehanded after the infinite design using armorsmith for reference dimensions. I think I miiight rebuild them. They look don't look tall/long enough compared to the game references, but I'm not sure yet. I'm happy with the look but I am slightly worried they are underscaled.
I made a mock-up out of newsprint and transferred that to a new sheet and refined it. Took a pic in case I needed to scan the templates and scale them. Might be handy.
Next I printed the helmet:
I printed this bad boy 2 and a half times to get the size right, but I like how it fits now. It's snug on mah noggin. This was also my first time plastic "welding" my seams (with a soldering iron, bought a throwaway for this purpose). Worked pretty nice, feels tough. Should be easy to clean up. I am dreading sanding it, and will push it off until the last possible moment.
Next I moved onto the chest.
Little did you know that I made another version about a month ago. It was 5% too large, and did not deserve to live. So i made this one to replace it. I think it was good practice to build the older one though (very tough to build IMO), I will probably use it for sealing/paint tests later on. I've still got to build the lower rib armor that nests under this chest piece but I want to move onto other things to confirm my scale is correct.
I've got some uncut templates for the bicep and ODST shoulder lying right here beside me so I'll be moving on to that next.
And now an awkward pose from yours truly:
I'm liking the overall fitment thus far. Thigh armor tho. Sigh.
Thanks all for looking! More to come.
