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[Vigilnt sniper]

Thank you all for the comments.

@BaronVonReicher: yes it's Ruze's file, i'm thinking about making a list of which pdo we used.

@EMAW09: thank you for the advice, usually we work with a respirator, gloves and when sanding/dremeling safety goggles (that stuff produces loads and loads of dust which doesn't go well with contact lenses ) in that particular shot i was about to start sanding and i forgot to wear the gloves... so don't worry i should have enough life left to finish the work

here u go... hazmat suit

Also some more pics:

for the weapons i started tracing a vector blueprint of the DMR directly from the game

rough shaping

i plan to go for the working clip/bolt/trigger route...

parts scattered everywhere

clip detail

front grip detail

My friend who's working on emile's suit is also working on a shotgun, but i don't have pics here...and as i said we prefer to focus on finishing the suits first, this was kind of a test and to take a break from pepakura... (which can be a bit tedious, especially when making twin parts...)

That's all for now, i have a full week of work ahead, i don't know i can upload something before the weekend... see u soon.

is it possible for me to get a copy of those schematics for the DMR? I have been searching everywhere for the full sized blueprints and i cant find any at all. if it is possible please PM me.

Also your build looks amazing! i have to say that it is a lot better looking than my ODST build.

 

[Priest]

Another update, here are Emile's forearms. Even if the right forearm (the red/white one) is covered with the shotgun shells attachment I painted and weathered it as well

 

[Block]

That's a great work you did on Emile's armor, I really exited to see the finished suite!

 

[Vigilnt sniper]

me either. i would still like to get that scaled up image if it is possible. i really need a reference for my build.

 

[Priest]

Thanks guys for the appreciation! I'm about to vacform Emile's visor, let's hope it turns out well!

@ Vigilnt sniper

I have anticipated your request to my friend and since he is the one working on the DMR you should contact him via PM to Mjolnir Armory, he is the one following that account on behalf of our armor making group, I'm sure he'll be happy to help you with those designs.

 

[Tenebrus]

Paint job almost looks like a screencap are you guys using an airbrush? if you aren't you guys are wizards.

 

[Priest]

Paint job almost looks like a screencap are you guys using an airbrush? if you aren't you guys are wizards.

Thanks Tenebrus! No we aren't using any airbrushes, its a layered paintjob

1- primer
2 - silver/metallic
3 - final color

after this then some work with 80-grit sandpaper and a sharp cutter for the heavier scratches and chipping away some paint. After you do some wetbrush with very diluted black acrylic paint to simulate dirt & grime in the crevices and indents, and sponging with a cloth with the same diluted black paint to add a "darkening" layer. Then you use silver acrylic paint (not diluted this time) on the scratches with a brush, removing the excess paint immediately after passing the brush, this adds a "silvery metallic" along the thin layers of paint that you scratched. Hope this helps!

 

[thorn696]

You're paint job is looking sweet on all the parts, The weathering and attention to detail is just outstanding.

 

[J450]

Wow this is some crazy work...keep it up!!

 

[iTzOminousTic]

This looks epic! Great job on the paintjob! Keep up the good work!

 

[MjolnirARMORY]

Finally some new pictures of the Carter build... i can see the light at the end of the tunnel now

the helmet with his placeholder visor (i'm still waiting for the mirror gold tape)

Shoulders and biceps armor weathered (i still have to fix the right shoulder pad, print the unsc eagle and add a couple of screw and bolts here and there)

forearms, weathered and ready to go

Thigh armour, wheatered VS unweathered

wheatered shins

and finally the chest piece still in the "smurf blue" phase

The "spartan thong TM", boots and handplates are still in the pep stage

 

[MjolnirARMORY]

Small update:
i was not able to find an user friendly/game accurate enough .pdo for Kat's helmet, so i'm trying to build it on my own. Tomorrow i'll try to unfold it

 

[koshima07]

Small update:
i was not able to find an user friendly/game accurate enough .pdo for Kat's helmet, so i'm trying to build it on my own. Tomorrow i'll try to unfold it

You've done a really great job with all of the detailing on Carter's armor, so does the accuracy for Kat's helmet require 100%?

 

[MjolnirARMORY]

80% at least.
For everything else, there's MasterCar.... ehm BONDO!

 

[koshima07]

80% at least.
For everything else, there's MasterCar.... ehm BONDO!

If you haven't already, you can find some Air Assault Helmets on Missing Spartan 7's Reach File Database, se of which appear to be 80% or more.
And for everything else, there is bondo!

 

[thorn696]

You're build is looking great. Love the paint.

 

[stranger2u 19]

Its lookin good man nice detail work

 

[BlueFreeze128]

DUDE! blown away by the armor with the detail and the accuracy! Nice work!

 

[Ral Partha]

Small update:
i was not able to find an user friendly/game accurate enough .pdo for Kat's helmet, so i'm trying to build it on my own. Tomorrow i'll try to unfold it

There's one made by harnor and it is, IMO, the best air assault helmet ever modeled. It's buried in the Official Halo Reach Pepakura Files thread. Normally, I'd tell you to search the thread but his model deserves special mention so here it is:

harnor's air assault helmet

 

[MjolnirARMORY]

Hey, thank you Ral Partha!
I'll try it.