Introduce Yourself - The Sequel!

[Anubyss]

Ok I have been putting this off for a long time…

First Name: Ryder, but I go by Rye online
Profession? Student?: I am currently in college through my high school, so I graduate HS next year. Then I have a year or so to my bachelors. After that I plan to enter flight school.
Age: 18
Favorite Hobby: Photography (‘cause it links all my other hobbies)
Favorite part of Halo: The armor design and lore
Favorite Halo: Reach
Favorite Video Game: atm Forza Motorsport
Other Interests: Warhammer (game & painting), digital art, plane spotting/photography, 3D modeling, cars (especially Volvos)
Favorite Food: Swedish Meatballs
Favorite Band: Not so much a band but Janis Joplin. If I had to pick an actual band it would be AJR
Favorite Movie(s): I do like the Hunger Games
What do you hope to learn here?: Just improving my craft
Have you built/made a costume before?: Yes a helmet, although not a Spartan.
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: not atm
Other:

 

[marinesniper]

First Name: Ali
Profession? Student?: Consultant (Classified)
Age: 26
Favorite Hobby: Building cars and shooting
Favorite part of Halo: "He flees, thank the nipple"-Grunt (Halo 3)
Favorite Halo: Halo 2
Favorite Video Game: Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (PS1)
Other Interests: Gym, Soccer, and hunting
Favorite Food: Birria Tacos
Favorite Band: AC/DC
Favorite Movie(s): John Wick 1-4, Lord of the Rings, and Nobody
What do you hope to learn here?: Building my first costume
Have you built/made a costume before?: No
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: N/A
Other: N/A

wel welcome to the 405th, we want to see you build your dream armor so any questions just ask

 

[Jev]

Ok I have been putting this off for a long time…

First Name: Ryder, but I go by Rye online
Profession? Student?: I am currently in college through my high school, so I graduate HS next year. Then I have a year or so to my bachelors. After that I plan to enter flight school.
Age: 18
Favorite Hobby: Photography (‘cause it links all my other hobbies)
Favorite part of Halo: The armor design and lore
Favorite Halo: Reach
Favorite Video Game: atm Forza Motorsport
Other Interests: Warhammer (game & painting), digital art, plane spotting/photography, 3D modeling, cars (especially Volvos)
Favorite Food: Swedish Meatballs
Favorite Band: Not so much a band but Janis Joplin. If I had to pick an actual band it would be AJR
Favorite Movie(s): I do like the Hunger Games
What do you hope to learn here?: Just improving my craft
Have you built/made a costume before?: Yes a helmet, although not a Spartan.
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: not atm
Other:

Welcome to the 405th, Rye!
We've got plenty of resources, build threads for inspiration and more. Feel free to ask any questions that you may have.
Enjoy your time here

 

[marinesniper]

Ok I have been putting this off for a long time…

First Name: Ryder, but I go by Rye online
Profession? Student?: I am currently in college through my high school, so I graduate HS next year. Then I have a year or so to my bachelors. After that I plan to enter flight school.
Age: 18
Favorite Hobby: Photography (‘cause it links all my other hobbies)
Favorite part of Halo: The armor design and lore
Favorite Halo: Reach
Favorite Video Game: atm Forza Motorsport
Other Interests: Warhammer (game & painting), digital art, plane spotting/photography, 3D modeling, cars (especially Volvos)
Favorite Food: Swedish Meatballs
Favorite Band: Not so much a band but Janis Joplin. If I had to pick an actual band it would be AJR
Favorite Movie(s): I do like the Hunger Games
What do you hope to learn here?: Just improving my craft
Have you built/made a costume before?: Yes a helmet, although not a Spartan.
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: not atm
Other:

first off welcome to the 405th, if you pick what you want to build and get stuck or not sure how to start search things like "how to tint your visor" and if you dont get anything ask and someone will help.

 

[Ithica]

Ok I have been putting this off for a long time…

First Name: Ryder, but I go by Rye online
Profession? Student?: I am currently in college through my high school, so I graduate HS next year. Then I have a year or so to my bachelors. After that I plan to enter flight school.
Age: 18
Favorite Hobby: Photography (‘cause it links all my other hobbies)
Favorite part of Halo: The armor design and lore
Favorite Halo: Reach
Favorite Video Game: atm Forza Motorsport
Other Interests: Warhammer (game & painting), digital art, plane spotting/photography, 3D modeling, cars (especially Volvos)
Favorite Food: Swedish Meatballs
Favorite Band: Not so much a band but Janis Joplin. If I had to pick an actual band it would be AJR
Favorite Movie(s): I do like the Hunger Games
What do you hope to learn here?: Just improving my craft
Have you built/made a costume before?: Yes a helmet, although not a Spartan.
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: not atm
Other:

Welcome to the 405th. Make yourself at home and if I can be of assistance please let me know.

Ithica

 

[WinterOfSolace]

Hey all! I’m looking forward to meeting all of you and watching in amazement at all of your talent, but for now here is a bit about me:

First Name: Jon!
Profession? Student?: Full time sales/networking for V1Tech
Age: 24
Favorite Hobby: I build and customize Gunpla
Favorite part of Halo: Community
Favorite Halo: Halo 2 solos and I will accept no other answer.
Favorite Video Game: Kingdom Hearts
Other Interests: I’m a huge Pokémon nerd
Favorite Food: I’ll never say no to a good pasta.
Favorite Band: Currently obsessed with Brakence.
Favorite Movie(s): The Michael Bay Transformers movies hold a special place in my heart even if they’re not all very good cinematically lol, also a huge Studio Ghibli fan.
What do you hope to learn here?: I hope to learn the ins and outs of creating screen accurate armor and props, as the extent of my costuming experience is mostly clothing and makeup.
Have you built/made a costume before?: Yes as a technical theater student many years ago.
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: No
Other: I’m the king of never taking life seriously enough.

 

[marinesniper]

Hey all! I’m looking forward to meeting all of you and watching in amazement at all of your talent, but for now here is a bit about me:

First Name: Jon!
Profession? Student?: Full time sales/networking for V1Tech
Age: 24
Favorite Hobby: I build and customize Gunpla
Favorite part of Halo: Community
Favorite Halo: Halo 2 solos and I will accept no other answer.
Favorite Video Game: Kingdom Hearts
Other Interests: I’m a huge Pokémon nerd
Favorite Food: I’ll never say no to a good pasta.
Favorite Band: Currently obsessed with Brakence.
Favorite Movie(s): The Michael Bay Transformers movies hold a special place in my heart even if they’re not all very good cinematically lol, also a huge Studio Ghibli fan.
What do you hope to learn here?: I hope to learn the ins and outs of creating screen accurate armor and props, as the extent of my costuming experience is mostly clothing and makeup.
Have you built/made a costume before?: Yes as a technical theater student many years ago.
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: No
Other: I’m the king of never taking life seriously enough.

Welcome to the 405th cant wait to see what you build

 

[Bishop403]

First Name: Tyson
Profession? Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in the Arctic Circle.
Age: 27
Favorite Hobby: Photography
Favorite part of Halo: the lore
Favorite Halo: Reach
Favorite Video Game: currently: Starfield, All time: Batman Arkham city
Other Interests: photography, motorcycles, 3d design, airplanes, travel
Favorite Food: sushi, tacos, and beef steak
Favorite Band: Bastille
Favorite Movie(s): About Time, across the Universe, Star Wars (all of them)
What do you hope to learn here?: how to build an amazing costume
Have you built/made a costume before?: nope never
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: none
Other: I love making things, so I'm ready to try new ideas!

 

[marinesniper]

First Name: Tyson
Profession? Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in the Arctic Circle.
Age: 27
Favorite Hobby: Photography
Favorite part of Halo: the lore
Favorite Halo: Reach
Favorite Video Game: currently: Starfield, All time: Batman Arkham city
Other Interests: photography, motorcycles, 3d design, airplanes, travel
Favorite Food: sushi, tacos, and beef steak
Favorite Band: Bastille
Favorite Movie(s): About Time, across the Universe, Star Wars (all of them)
What do you hope to learn here?: how to build an amazing costume
Have you built/made a costume before?: nope never
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: none
Other: I love making things, so I'm ready to try new ideas!

Welcome to the 405th you have to grace is with a build

 

[TheGentleDuck]

First Name: Sean.
Profession?: DBD, currently looking for jobs in robotics and AI because that's what I studied for.
Age: 23
Favorite Hobby: Two are tied, surfing and cosplay.
Favorite part of Halo: The extended lore, give me back my S III
Favorite Halo: Halo Reach.
Favorite Video Game: TF2.
Other Interests: Gaming, gunpla building, painting Warhammer and writing.
Favorite Food: A proper steak, cheese cake and anything with potatoes in it.
Favorite Band: Ignea
Favorite Movie(s): Pinocchio(The 1940´s classic)
What do you hope to learn here?: How to properly build a Halo Armored Suit.
Have you built/made a costume before?: Not a proper armored suit, but I have sown plenty of TF2 and other game costumes together.
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: A small cosplay comunity from my town.
Other: Halo has been a part of my life forever, I want to bring my characters to life.

 

[Jev]

First Name: Sean.
Profession?: DBD, currently looking for jobs in robotics and AI because that's what I studied for.
Age: 23
Favorite Hobby: Two are tied, surfing and cosplay.
Favorite part of Halo: The extended lore, give me back my S III
Favorite Halo: Halo Reach.
Favorite Video Game: TF2.
Other Interests: Gaming, gunpla building, painting Warhammer and writing.
Favorite Food: A proper steak, cheese cake and anything with potatoes in it.
Favorite Band: Ignea
Favorite Movie(s): Pinocchio(The 1940´s classic)
What do you hope to learn here?: How to properly build a Halo Armored Suit.
Have you built/made a costume before?: Not a proper armored suit, but I have sown plenty of TF2 and other game costumes together.
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: A small cosplay comunity from my town.
Other: Halo has been a part of my life forever, I want to bring my characters to life.

Hi man!
Welcome to the 405th, we're happy to have you here.
I've linked an index below that should provide you with a good bit of info on building your armour, if you have any questions feel free to ask!.

Tutorial Index

Tutorial Index Who can make a Tutorial? A: Anyone How do I make a tutorial? A: Create a thread in any part of the forum you think your tutorial pertains to such as Costume, Props, Soft Parts etc. How do I get the tutorial in the Tutorial Section? A: start a conversation with me...

www.405th.com

 

[NjordGotalad]

Hello folks been on here off and on and figured id actually introduce myself.
First Name: Keith
Profession? Student?: Driver Lead for Smile Logistics LLC we are an Amazon DSP
Age: 35
Favorite Hobby: Making of all sorts (3D printing, resin art, coding small things, etc)
Favorite part of Halo: The Armor
Favorite Halo: Honestly I think I prefer 4 for story
Favorite Video Game: Any Halo TBH
Other Interests: DnD 3dprinting and Python Coding
Favorite Food: hmmm idk
Favorite Band: currently Motionless in White and Peyton Parrish
Favorite Movie(s): meh hard to decide
What do you hope to learn here?: Larger Scale armor making in materials other than plastic from my printer
Have you built/made a costume before?: nothing full scale or completely lol
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: no
Other:

 

[marinesniper]

Hello folks been on here off and on and figured id actually introduce myself.
First Name: Keith
Profession? Student?: Driver Lead for Smile Logistics LLC we are an Amazon DSP
Age: 35
Favorite Hobby: Making of all sorts (3D printing, resin art, coding small things, etc)
Favorite part of Halo: The Armor
Favorite Halo: Honestly I think I prefer 4 for story
Favorite Video Game: Any Halo TBH
Other Interests: DnD 3dprinting and Python Coding
Favorite Food: hmmm idk
Favorite Band: currently Motionless in White and Peyton Parrish
Favorite Movie(s): meh hard to decide
What do you hope to learn here?: Larger Scale armor making in materials other than plastic from my printer
Have you built/made a costume before?: nothing full scale or completely lol
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: no
Other:

welcome to the 405th we are glad your here and questions just reach out one of us will try to help as much as we can.

 

[Zenghilios]

Hello All! Our former Introduce Yourself thread has grown to a massive 421 pages so it is time to lock that one down and start fresh! First of all - welcome to all of our new family! We want to know all about you, but let's start with these few questions! First Name: Profession? Student?: Age: Favorite Hobby: Favorite part of Halo: Favorite Halo: Favorite Video Game: Other Interests: Favorite Food: Favorite Band: Favorite Movie(s): What do you hope to learn here?: Have you built/made a costume before?: Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: Other:

Hello All! Our former Introduce Yourself thread has grown to a massive 421 pages so it is time to lock that one down and start fresh!

First of all - welcome to all of our new family! We want to know all about you, but let's start with these few questions!

First Name:
Profession? Student?:
Age:
Favorite Hobby:
Favorite part of Halo:
Favorite Halo:
Favorite Video Game:
Other Interests:
Favorite Food:
Favorite Band:
Favorite Movie(s):
What do you hope to learn here?:
Have you built/made a costume before?:
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?:
Other:

Hello there (if you mentally responded with General Kenobi then you and I are already off to a great start).

First Name: Corbin
Profession? Student?: Costruction worker (driller). Taking a PMP class to become a project manager.
Age: 22
Favorite Hobby: Content creation
Favorite part of Halo: The lore
Favorite Halo: Halo 3
Favorite Video Game: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Other Interests: Anime
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Band: I prefer composers
Favorite Movie(s): I have many, but Spider-Man: No Way Home and Revenge of the Sith are up there.
What do you hope to learn here?: Literally anything, I’m super new to making cosplay. I want to master a 3d printer.
Have you built/made a costume before?: No, but I have cosplayed before.
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: No

 

[xwheelshin]

First Name: Josh though I go by Wheels
Profession? Student?: Kind of a student but also IT/Helpdesk
Age: Early 30s
Favorite Hobby: Gaming, Cosplay, prop making, PC building, Tabletop games
Favorite part of Halo: the weapons and armor design
Favorite Halo: Halo 2 and Halo 3:ODST
Favorite Video Game: Baldur's Gate 3, Halo, Star Wars, Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy XIV, Gears of War
Other Interests: Cooking, Reading, Robotics
Favorite Food: Sushi, Ramen, Fish
Favorite Band: Relient K, Red, Linkin Park, Porter Robinson, Avicii, and many others
Favorite Movie(s): LotR series, Star Wars, Gremlins, and more
What do you hope to learn here?: Anything and everything hopefully
Have you built/made a costume before?: yes
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: Technically this one, I was previously a member but it looks like my old account got deleted.
Other: Very excited to be back and get back into crafting again!

 

[marinesniper]

First Name: Josh though I go by Wheels
Profession? Student?: Kind of a student but also IT/Helpdesk
Age: Early 30s
Favorite Hobby: Gaming, Cosplay, prop making, PC building, Tabletop games
Favorite part of Halo: the weapons and armor design
Favorite Halo: Halo 2 and Halo 3:ODST
Favorite Video Game: Baldur's Gate 3, Halo, Star Wars, Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy XIV, Gears of War
Other Interests: Cooking, Reading, Robotics
Favorite Food: Sushi, Ramen, Fish
Favorite Band: Relient K, Red, Linkin Park, Porter Robinson, Avicii, and many others
Favorite Movie(s): LotR series, Star Wars, Gremlins, and more
What do you hope to learn here?: Anything and everything hopefully
Have you built/made a costume before?: yes
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: Technically this one, I was previously a member but it looks like my old account got deleted.
Other: Very excited to be back and get back into crafting again!

well welcome back, cant wait to see what you come up with build wise.

 

[WarWuff]

First Name: Serkan

Profession: Dynamiter/blaster for gravel factorys

Age: 31

Favorite Hobby: Definitely have the most fun with fellow costumers :3

Favorite part of Halo: Halo:CE Legendary ending xd

Favorite Halo: Halo Reach

Favorite Video Game: I don't rlly have a fav game tbh. I played CS:GO and Destiny 2 for quite some time. Lately its only Halo Infinite

Other Interests: RC cars & anime

Favorite Food: Lasagna!! I'm been called Garfield waaaay to much

Favorite Band: I listen to such a variety that's tough to pin down

Favorite Movie(s): Your Name & ( To Every You I've Loved Before + To Me, The One Who Loved You)

What do you hope to learn here?: New techniques and a different way of doing business. I'm very interested in learning what does and doesn't work with Halo costuming and how my current kit and prop knowledge can be expounded upon.

Have you built/made a costume before?: Yes siiiiir! *link in bio* xd

Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: I am a member of the Mando Clan Shroud & would love to be a part of the 405th too!

 

[Rogue]

First Name: Samuel, I go by just sam
Profession? Student?: Firecontrolman in the US Navy
Age:19
Favorite Hobby: Airsoft, video games
Favorite part of Halo: any of the warthog runs
Favorite Halo: Halo 3: OTSD
Favorite Video Game: Kerbal Space program
Other Interests: backpacking
Favorite Food: Does Monster count as a food?
Favorite Band: Sabaton
Favorite Movie(s): Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
What do you hope to learn here?: how to create and build different armor
Have you built/made a costume before?: no
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: N/A
Other:

 

[Acropolis]

First Name: Jadin, But call me Raven or Acropolis
Profession? Student?: Currently a high school student class of 2024
Age: 19
Favorite Hobby: Id have to say making models as its been the most readily available as of late
Favorite part of Halo: Id have to say its between the lore/tech and the art
Favorite Halo: Halo Reach
Favorite Video Game: Titanfall 2
Other Interests: Well I enjoy drawing, making models, dnd, biking, guitar, drums, and cooking. In fact I own the official Halo Cookbook!
Favorite Food: Biscuits and Gravy
Favorite Band: Probably Black Sabbath or ACDC
Favorite Movie(s): Ghostrider, Star Wars
What do you hope to learn here?: I hope to learn how I can make my own armors from Marines to Spartans, and I want to know how I can give back to the community while in costume
Have you built/made a costume before?: Not one like this, the most ive done is create a simple boxy robot for an old school performance and do a headless horseman this year, both simple
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: No but I want to join others in the future
Other: A little fun fact about me is I help the largest privately owned railroad in my state, its all non profit and all volunteer work! Currently I am training to be an engineer, one day I actually want to ride in a full kit of Spartan or ODST gear

 

[Rez3D]

HELLO EVERYONE

First Name: Matt
Profession? Student?: 3D artist - student for life!
Age: 37
Favorite Hobby: Thinking up mad ideas.
Favorite part of Halo: old school LAN in tents (YES!)
Favorite Halo: Original halo for memories of co-op campaign/ Reach for forge mode
Favorite Video Game: Perfect Dark
Other Interests: 3d Printing / cycling / Films
Favorite Food: Burritos / Pizza . you can stick any ingredient in a wrap or on a bread base and top with cheese. This is my primary way of consuming nutrients.
Favorite Band: Gunship - please check out the music videos now!
Favorite Movie(s): The Matrix, Beau is Afraid , The Big Lebowski , triangle of sadness
What do you hope to learn here?: I am a 3D artist and I want to find projects that push my skills and provide something new for you guys.
Have you built/made a costume before?: Not a full costume no, only props. But I have a certain Star Wars character I intend to do fully ( no one has done this variant before )
Do you belong to any other costume communities? If so, which one(s)?: Nada!
Other: Look after each other x