ODST/Army Jetpack Trooper "Bullfrog" Reach

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The “Bullfrog” ODSTs encountered in New Alexandria were characterized by their use of UNSC jetpacks.

This build is based on the Halo: Reach ODSTs’ early design, emphasizing their affiliation with UNSC Army Troopers.

This build will encompass key elements to the rank and file from base marine armor to full dress Trooper/Bullfrog up-armored w/Jetpack!

A few of these pieces have been molded to cast in rubber and make them more flexible/comfortable. Several pieces I 3D printed, And a few others were acquired in trades from amazing Cosplay friends (Helmet/Shins).

I'm still relatively young in the world of 3D modeling (cut my teeth on my Infinite/JFO helmet build) however I have cobbled by way through several pieces I've created from ground up in Blender.

3D Files made by me:

Jetpack!
Neck brace with segments
Army/Marine shoulders
Knees w/caps and buckles w/Reach details
Chest w/ribs/details
Abdomen upper/lower w/Reach details
Buckles on strap of chest rig upper/lower
Thigh plates w/Reach details
Boot plate

3D Files made by community:

Back ribs and Shoulder rig
ODST chest plate (Reach)
ODST Shoulders
Gauntlets
Army/Marine Helmet "for fun options"
Weapons/Grenades/knives etc.

Molded:

Neck brace
Thighs
Boot plate
Chest/Back/Shoulder Army rig
Army/Marine shoulders
Pouches

Vacuum formed:

Visor blue PETG .060
Gels for LED lights
Screen overlay for tech details

Traded:

ODST Helmet (casted)
Shins w/knee (casted rubber)

**"Most of below via Amazon, stores/web**

Soft parts:

BDU
Tactical long sleeve shirt and pants
Boots
Base Velcro pads knee/shoulder/thigh
Buckles/straps nylon
Arm cinch straps
Bandolero
Clip straps, mag pouches, bags etc.

Mechanical:

Small battery powered air compressor
Cylinders 2 way tail to tail
Poly tube and push lock fittings
Manual valve lever action
Arduino LEDs and solenoids
Misc nuts bolts hardware etc.

References:

Isaac Hannaford's amazing art, McFarlane Halo figure, in-game Forge items and screenshots.

 

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My journey into 3D Modeling these parts, progress shots evolution:

 

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Some mold making progress:

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Pieces everywhere:

including my Jetpack prototype for mechanics testing...

 

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Feet first into feet first...

Strap adjustment on the knees, boots and shins.

 

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Installed LEDS in the Marine/ODST thighs, shoulder pads are very comfortable, made reticle for the DMR, final touches on the Jetpack modeling,

built vest molle and working on the shoulder rigging now.

 

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Started blocking out DMR details, strap placements and created a custom ODST Team emblem/logo for the build. Team Crow. Drawing illustrated by me in Sketchbook Pro.