My combat elite build attempt...

[Joffersmk2]

Nice idea there Dirtdives cheers. The alternative is I can 3D print a simple design using tinkerCad shouldn't take more than about 6hrs.

Well after spending an hour scoring out some details on the foam, turns out this cosfoam doesnt shrink when heated so...just cuts. No lines...sigh.

I've inadvertently just weakened the whole structure without gaining anything looks wise. Frustrated much?

 

[skyranger72]

Hi.

I'm new to this so bear with me. Just finished an odst build for comic con manchester and decided to up my game and go for an elite for next year.

Started off with some files from the archive and played around with them.

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Then started the foam build

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Helmet beginning

Got my kid to help out as a head model.

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Then added a face from freehand pattern guessing.

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Once this was done, I started to grind details into the foam with a dremil tool and the pink grindy tools. (Told you I was new to this)

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Built up the detail and then added false nails cut with scissors for top teeth.

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For the mandible teeth I needed more cone shaped teeth so asked a mate and he came up with heat formed eva which seems to have come out well.

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Then added a helmet to the back and played with some netting to hide my face.

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That's it so far. Hopefully get some more on soon.

These are AWESOME!!! Definitely makes me want to step up to build an elite! Congrats and look forward to seeing more

 

[Joffersmk2]

Some stuff arrived today so had a play around with them.

Here's the start of a sticky grenade that I'm finishing off in clear silicone. And thanks to Vanguard Gold's build, here are some awesome elite arms to add to my build

All good today!

 

[Joffersmk2]

They may look like simple pringles tins...but what you're actually looking at is a sophisticated superstructure for grunt arms.

 

[Dirtdives2424]

But....but.....what happened to the Pringles?

 

[Joffersmk2]

But....but.....what happened to the Pringles?

In my belly! Haha

 

[PaiganBoi]

In my belly! Haha

 

[Joffersmk2]

Busy morning this morning. 1 week left to the con so all ahead full.

Built 1 pair of arms out of the pringles tins.

Then upgraded the plasma grenade

Added greebles to the arms

The full effect is...

 

[Sean Anwalt]

I love it so much! That's awesome!

 

[PlanetAlexander]

Sticky grenade la crosse anyone?

 

[Joffersmk2]

Been working on the heads of the helmets and trying to make them look a bit more organic. Think I've inhaled half a lung full of eva foam dust even with a dust mask on lol

Also been working on some digitigrade stilts and run into a small problem...the bungees are too loose and not providing enough support for my calves. Might swap them out for webbing straps to make the day more comfortable

Cant get the recommended rubber tarp straps in the uk in time. Sigh

 

[Joffersmk2]

Right. Con tomorrow and kids grunts are done.

The elite is going to be ready but not right this minute. I'll post some pics of the upgraded elite after the con but for now, this is too funny not to share.

 

[Joffersmk2]

Final test fit video

 

[Skie]

Haha, the kids have the grunts down pat! Elite looks good too

Hope you all enjoy the Con!

 

[SI3RRA 117]

awesome work man! Love that you’ve got the whole family involved!! They all look great! Like Skie said, kids have it down!!

 

[Joffersmk2]

Well, con is complete.

They went down well but it'll be weeks before I can walk properly again. Bloody stilts haha.

Give someone you know who wears high heels serious respect! They are carved from wood!

 

[Joffersmk2]

Little slap dash editing...

 

[Joffersmk2]

For some reason people kept waiting until I was through the corridor...

 

[Joffersmk2]

 

[Dirtdives2424]

Stilts look like a mid-evil torture device.......or Forrest Gump's "magic legs"....either works.......you should stretch your calves out before and after wearing. Kids look great.....looks like you have some fun as well. How tall are you while wearing it?