My first build - Halo 3 Master Chief

[Sean Anwalt]

I like the double visor, especially. This is turning out really great!

 

[I2aMpAnT]

I like the double visor, especially. This is turning out really great!

Thanks. Moe had some great inspirations to draw from!

 

[I2aMpAnT]

Sad that after another failed print it’s time to send one of 3D printers back to Amazon so I’ll be down to one for a bit until I figure out which to buy next. I want to get a large format but I really don’t see much use for it after this suit is complete, so I may just get another Ender 3 Pro.

But I’ve almost got an entire arm done and the forearm will be done when I wake up after this mid shift tonight.

 

[NobleofDeath16]

Your skills with a printer truly show as this build is progressing! Do you plan on adding any padding on the underside of any of your prints to increase the bulky look of the armor? Could also of course help with your comfort within it as well!

I am also a total sucker for a good ammo counter, and I love how it looks on your BR!

 

[I2aMpAnT]

Your skills with a printer truly show as this build is progressing! Do you plan on adding any padding on the underside of any of your prints to increase the bulky look of the armor? Could also of course help with your comfort within it as well!

I am also a total sucker for a good ammo counter, and I love how it looks on your BR!

Thanks, once you get the hang of it, it’s just print and wait lol. But the files from Moe are excellent.

Yes I’ll definitely be doing a bit of foam to pad things out, gotta get more pieces done to see how they all fit together.

Yeah I knew for sure I had to do an ammo counter to really give it that Halo feel and it came out pretty damn nicely!

 

[Ohlmin]

This build is looking really nice. Can't wait to see it all together.

 

[I2aMpAnT]

Most of the forearm piece finished, not totally happy with the wrist part cut off to allow my hand through but I’ll wait to attach it properly with stretchrite before I decide to re-print it...

But wow I love printing with the part standing up as the most detail is on the Z-Axis. The piece looks incredible!

 

[I2aMpAnT]

Been busy printing some stuff for friends and family but I finally got the left bicep armor complete and the forearms aren’t far behind.

Hopefully get this glued and painted before I leave for class!

 

[Ohlmin]

Those turned out pretty nice.

 

[I2aMpAnT]

Got the last coat of base paint on and they’re looking pretty damn good. Still having trouble strapping them or even padding them enough to not have to strap at all. Hit me with all your previous methods for ideas please!

 

[Ohlmin]

For my son's we ran a strap from one to the other with a parachute clip in the middle that runs across the upper back under the torso armor. That's how weta workshop does some of their pieces for movie armor. If it can keep them up on a 6 year old it should work well for you.

 

[I2aMpAnT]

For my son's we ran a strap from one to the other with a parachute clip in the middle that runs across the upper back under the torso armor. That's how weta workshop does some of their pieces for movie armor. If it can keep them up on a 6 year old it should work well for you.

I tried that with a bit of elastic strap and it didn’t really do what I wanted it to. Where did you mount on each?

 

[Ohlmin]

I mounted it right in the middle of the square piece in the middle of the top. I did have it angled slightly to help it follow the line across the back easier.

 

[I2aMpAnT]

I mounted it right in the middle of the square piece in the middle of the top. I did have it angled slightly to help it follow the line across the back easier.

Ok so you definitely did it with MkVI?

 

[Ohlmin]

Yeah it was. Ours was made of foam though. But with the strap and some upholstery foam mounted inside to keep them firm to your arm you should be good. It is really hard to find good strapping tutorials though.

 

[I2aMpAnT]

First print of Moe’s new v3 forearms with the piece already removed and printed separately to be able to fit your hand through. We went with that whole angled piece to keep from cutting along a flat face and drawing attention to the cut. This way it blends in and is thus hidden better.

Hard to believe but upper body is almost fully printed. 14 more hours I believe on the right forearm but I’ve started printing the front cod piece. Hopefully I make my mid October deadline for my kids Halloween birthday party!

 

[xXDashIVXx]

I know angelegend did the same strapping on his suit and it worked well. For mine, it has enough padding to keep itself up with friction. I dont think this would work for you though since my doam shoulders are probably significantly lighter

 

[I2aMpAnT]

Worked on the left forearm today. Came up with a method of getting the stretchright mounted so I can very easily get my hand in and out of it. Will put a final layer of paint in the morning and then hopefully the black detail work when I get home from work.

 

[I2aMpAnT]

Found a great way to keep the top section of the armor against my shoulders. Little bit of stretch right holds it nicely! Perhaps a bit of Velcro to hold it up in the right spot though.

Front section of the Cod will be done tomorrow and hopefully paint the 2 completed forearms!

 

[I2aMpAnT]

Made some serious progress this weekend. Really getting excited for the lower body to cover up my tiny naked legs!

I guess it’s about time to start looking for places to wear it and show off the hard work!