1st Build ODST WIP

[WhenInMaine]

I always forget how much I enjoy it when people show the process of gathering materials and stuff, as well as the actual build! great progress so far, Im looking forward to seeing more!

 

[Newbsters]

Found a suitable material for the belt buckle body and parts of the abdomen plates. It’s black linen I picked up at Hobby Lobby. Also got the buckle itself mostly finished. Just gotta do the details on the left side, curve it to my belt, and paint

 

[Newbsters]

All I gotta do to the buckle and detail pieces is paint them. Got a good start on the tasset plates too. After such a long break from working on costumes it feels so great to be creating again

 

[Newbsters]

Got the buckle and detail pieces painted. Little more work to do on the buckle then I’ll glue it onto the buckle body

Also got the tasset plates sanded down and attached. Gotta do some more smoothing on them before I primer. I was super excited to get the tassets attached so I quickly threw it all on. Rough idea where everything is gunna sit on the belt, not the final placement

 

[Newbsters]

Better view of everything I have so far. Got some leather so I’m gunna start on the butt pack tonight. Quick question though. Should I plastidip the groin plate then glue the straps on or should I glue the straps, mask the straps, then plastidip the piece? First time working with foam so needing some guidance.

 

[Newbsters]

Got some thick kydex to use for my boot armor. Got the thicker stuff so I can counter sink the Chicago screws and smooth them over so they won’t be visible like the in game model. The thin kydex is the standard thickness for holster making

 

[Newbsters]

Mostly worked on Mandalorian stuff this weekend so I didn’t do much to the ODST. But I did get started on the butt pack. Got the base leather cut out and the hard outer shell curved. Need to get some fabric for a liner and a zipper then I’ll start assembling it.

Also just realized you can’t really see the curvature of the plate in this pic ‍

 

[DeltaTheChief]

Now that's looking to be a very accurate and precise build. Keep it up, it looks awesome!

 

[Newbsters]

Somewhat finished my belt buckle. Black washed it but also gunna do some brown wash and silver highlights. This piece is not up to my standards and will be getting remade before I finish the kit

Also working on some more detail stuff for the tasset plates

And cut out the lower section of the butt pack but need to add two more layers of foam so it sits flush with the outer shell

 

[Newbsters]

I forgot to mention I bought ODST armor files from FromTheBrinkStudios (Etsy, Instagram, and Facebook name). His armor files seem to be the most accurate so it was the obvious choice. The only pieces I’m gunna have printed are; shins, thighs, abdominal pieces, chest, shoulders, gauntlets, and misc detail pieces. Everything else I’m making myself

His 405th build page for this armor can be found here: My HD Modular ODST Build. (3D printing/Sewing/CAD)

 

[Newbsters]

Got a HUGE piece of leather. For reference I am 6’3 and this thing almost covers me completely. It’s gunna be used for other cosplays too, not just my ODST. This is what I’ll mostly be making the plate carrier out of.

 

[Newbsters]

Also been messing around with it
Every tube is a rocket launcher lol

 

[J027]

I’m following your progress! Will be very handy for when I start looking for fabrics for my undersuit. It’s really amazing what you’ve done so far, keep it up!

 

[Newbsters]

Got my first can of custom mixed paint today. It’s matched to the color used in-game. At $25 a can and probably needing 5 cans total, this will be my most expensive paint job to date. Including primers, 2K clear coat I’m using, and the weathering paints I’m looking at about $200 for the paint job. Worth it

 

[Newbsters]

Got my visor from Branfuhr Studios today. I was already late for work but taped the visor in real quick to get this pic cause I was so excited. Please excuse the bad placement lol

Also did some more work on the tasset plates. They’re almost ready to paint, just gotta add the screws

 

[Newbsters]

Tasset plates just need black and brown washing then I’ll clear coat them. Thinking about doing the soda can grenades on one tasset and a custom BR mag carriers on the other. Haven’t decided yet. Gunna try and get the buckle attached to the belt later tonight.

 

[Newbsters]

Got stuff mounted to the the belt rig. Gotta get the groin pad mounted and work on the butt pack now. I’ll also be cutting off the unused molle on the belt later so it won’t be visible

Also the all important sitting test

 

[Newbsters]

Worked on Mando stuff again this weekend but I did get some things done today.

Finished the weathering on a few pieces.

Fitted the visor to the helmet and and smoothed out all imperfections. Will have it painted by the end of this week. Also picked out the blue for my accent color.

 

[Newbsters]

Paid homage to my retired Mando bucket and replicated the cuts on my ODST helmet. Gunna be honest, it really hurt cutting into such a beautiful helmet. Masking the black areas and the paint damage tomorrow morning and hopefully painting

 

[TylerBH2014]

Looking good. The weathering makes it look legit.