New member, start of a build

[MrBones]

This is coming along really nicely!!

 

[SeaSickle]

This is coming along really nicely!!

Thanks!

 

[Peaches]

Great work on your first build!! I'm really excited to see it when it's all done. My husband is also working on his first build - it's been a process of trial and error and a labor of love. You got this!

 

[SeaSickle]

Thanks for the encouragement, Peaches! Does he have a post on here about his?

 

[Peaches]

Thanks for the encouragement, Peaches! Does he have a post on here about his?

I don't believe that he does, but I will encourage him to do so!

 

[SeaSickle]

I don't believe that he does, but I will encourage him to do so!

He should. I'd like to see his progress as well.

 

[Emp Frosty]

Progress is looking good. I assume you're going with a full Halo 3 ODST build? And are you planning for a full print suit?

 

[SeaSickle]

Progress is looking good. I assume you're going with a full Halo 3 ODST build? And are you planning for a full print suit?

Thanks. The plan is a full Halo 3: ODST build, yeah. Probably fully 3D printed.

I think I need to retake measurements for Armorsmith, because I didn't account for the undersuit while taking them the first time. Fortunately, I've only printed the helmet.

 

[Emp Frosty]

Even after the initial measurements in armorsmith I'd recommend going back and double checking every measurement available. Armorsmith does a good job of getting you a starting point but you'll have to adjust the avatar parts again afterwords.

Also if I could make a suggestion. Make your thighs and boots out of foam if you can. Your legs will thank you after wearing your armor at a con all day. Than and being able to sit and kneel are a god send.

 

[SeaSickle]

Even after the initial measurements in armorsmith I'd recommend going back and double checking every measurement available. Armorsmith does a good job of getting you a starting point but you'll have to adjust the avatar parts again afterwords.

Also if I could make a suggestion. Make your thighs and boots out of foam if you can. Your legs will thank you after wearing your armor at a con all day. Than and being able to sit and kneel are a god send.

Double checking as in measuring in the software versus in real life?

That is a good point. I guess I could do that. Now I need to figure out how to deal with foam, too. Lol.

 

[Fallen]

If you decide to go down the foam path for any parts we've got a tutorial to help get people started, Foam Guide.
Will be planning to start up Discord build nights on Sunday evenings again in the near future, which is a great time to get real-time feedback and advice as well.

 

[SeaSickle]

If you decide to go down the foam path for any parts we've got a tutorial to help get people started, Foam Guide.
Will be planning to start up Discord build nights on Sunday evenings again in the near future, which is a great time to get real-time feedback and advice as well.

Yeah, I remember seeing that. Thanks for the reminder.

Ooh, I'll have to check that out when that starts up.

 

[CXBoss]

Hey everyone! I joined after talking to the members who were representing the 405th at the Kansas City Comic Con. I have not made anything prop or cosplay related before, but I've begun my own Great Journey towards making a suit of my own. Specifically, a set of Halo 3: ODST armor and armaments.

To start off my journey, I printed the Halo 3 ODST SMG from Galactic Armory. I haven't done much beyond print and test fitment. No sanding or anything yet. I just had to share because I was excited.

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I still have to get the lens for the red dot. I'm not sure if I want to get the rest of the equipment I need to print it in resin (I only have a resin print, and no ventilation or wash/cure station.), or if I want to just order the part from someone/somewhere.

But that's where I am! Pretty excited to continue this journey as time is available. Will post updates when there are new things to update on.

It is a pleasure to be here and meet everyone!

Welcome! I am super excited to see your progress. That SMG already looks really great so far. Good luck on the build!

 

[SeaSickle]

Welcome! I am super excited to see your progress. That SMG already looks really great so far. Good luck on the build!

Thanks! I feel like it's going well.

 

[SirGrizzly]

Progress is looking good bud!

 

[Peaches]

He should. I'd like to see his progress as well.

I was wrong! He has a thread up and going with his progress:

1st Build - My ODST Journey

 

[SeaSickle]

I was wrong! He has a thread up and going with his progress:

1st Build - My ODST Journey

Thanks! If that's it, then ive already seen it before, but good to know the relation.

 

[SeaSickle]

Progress is looking good bud!

Thanks, SirGrizzly! I appreciate that.

 

[SeaSickle]

All but the boot armor is sized. Haven't settled on a boot. Will slice and start printing today. Turns out, I didn't really have to change anything, so that's nice.

 

[SeaSickle]

I laid out all the pieces I need to print for the armor... I haven't condensed anything yet, but oof, 27 plates!

Edit: Noticed I missed the Left Top Thigh, so that is actually there now.