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Really bummed I couldn't make it out last night. I'll be there next time for sure. Glad to hear you guys have more ODSTs now.
Rosh- you should check out my ODST Pep thread at the bottom of my signature. I have some super easy to build files that are very game accurate. I just release a new HD helmet a few days ago too.
Rosh- you should check out my ODST Pep thread at the bottom of my signature. I have some super easy to build files that are very game accurate. I just release a new HD helmet a few days ago too.
cloudsshroud
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So after the meeting last night, I was inspired to take a stab at the fiberglass resin... unfortunately, my supplier won't have all of my crap in stock till friday 
But I did get a decent price and reference as to how much it'll cost for shtuff. The 1qt of resin and 8sqft of mat come out to about $20 after tax in AZ. And for my whole starter kit, (respirator, cartridges, resin, mat, and cheap paint brush) I came out to just under $60. Of course, it might be a little more expensive at Home Depot or body shop stores... But that'll at least kick Phoenix Team in the right direction. And I'll be the test dummy with my first ever pep'ed shoulder on Saturday.
Also, I found a Maglilte kit on sale at Home depot that comes with a lot of the essentials I need for the laser, built in! And it was cheap: $30.
But I did get a decent price and reference as to how much it'll cost for shtuff. The 1qt of resin and 8sqft of mat come out to about $20 after tax in AZ. And for my whole starter kit, (respirator, cartridges, resin, mat, and cheap paint brush) I came out to just under $60. Of course, it might be a little more expensive at Home Depot or body shop stores... But that'll at least kick Phoenix Team in the right direction. And I'll be the test dummy with my first ever pep'ed shoulder on Saturday.Also, I found a Maglilte kit on sale at Home depot that comes with a lot of the essentials I need for the laser, built in! And it was cheap: $30.
Hello, hello 405th and Phoenix Team~! <3 Miss me~? ^_~*
I've been working on designs in my mind, not really jotting them down, haven't had the time. Good to see you all are making progress, though! I'm sorry that your piece was too big Rick, but at least we realized that now rather than later.
Nice to see Clouds is still a nut, but doing some neato stuff, and I am just about to check the progress of the ladies. I've been a bit busy doing nonsense over here in Kihei, and talking to Anicken, who is busy enjoying foreign soil and Typhoons... Lucky jerk...
I am hoping to make it to the next meet up, whenever that may be. So cross your fingers (and wings if you have any) that Aether will be there next time~! <3
Hopefully talk to you soon... If not-- See you in two weeks~!
Aloha,
~Aether <3
I've been working on designs in my mind, not really jotting them down, haven't had the time. Good to see you all are making progress, though! I'm sorry that your piece was too big Rick, but at least we realized that now rather than later.
Nice to see Clouds is still a nut, but doing some neato stuff, and I am just about to check the progress of the ladies. I've been a bit busy doing nonsense over here in Kihei, and talking to Anicken, who is busy enjoying foreign soil and Typhoons... Lucky jerk...
I am hoping to make it to the next meet up, whenever that may be. So cross your fingers (and wings if you have any) that Aether will be there next time~! <3
Hopefully talk to you soon... If not-- See you in two weeks~!
Aloha,
~Aether <3
cloudsshroud
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So I've fiberglassed my first piece, and learned a few things the hard way... 1st: when matting the backside, cut it to about 1/8" smaller than actual overall shape, otherwise you'll end up having to sand... A LOT. And 2nd: use the right amount of hardener. First coat had too much; dried way too fast. Second coat didn't have enough. Now I'll have to Apply a third coat and hope that it fixes the previous mistake.
But I did find a good deal on supplies: ya know those lnch lady gloves from elementary school? $1 for a 50 Pair pack at most dollar stores. Sand paper ($3-$6) and pack of 36 brushes ($6) at Harbor Freight. Most useful, and all disposable. No cleaning When I finish the sanding, I'll primer it and take pics.
Question now for Rinoc... I want to do a different suit, now that I've seen what it takes. Since you are officially our go-to guy for Peps, (according to Roxy ) I figured I should ask you. Are there peps out there for the Halo Wars Spartan armor (Below)? And if not, how difficult would it be for you to make them?
But I did find a good deal on supplies: ya know those lnch lady gloves from elementary school? $1 for a 50 Pair pack at most dollar stores. Sand paper ($3-$6) and pack of 36 brushes ($6) at Harbor Freight. Most useful, and all disposable. No cleaning
When I finish the sanding, I'll primer it and take pics. Question now for Rinoc... I want to do a different suit, now that I've seen what it takes. Since you are officially our go-to guy for Peps, (according to Roxy
) I figured I should ask you. Are there peps out there for the Halo Wars Spartan armor (Below)? And if not, how difficult would it be for you to make them?
Yes there are!
They can be found on the halo costuming wikia!
http://halocostuming.wikia.com/wiki/Pepakura_File_Index
And the shin can be found here http://www.4shared.com/file/127444281/193590d1/halo_wars_calve.html
Handplate can be found here
http://www.4shared.com/file/116480778/83d08050/handplateETTER.html
Cod can be found here
http://www.4shared.com/file/159919820/45a4fb2c/Agbates_HD_Cod_Piece.html
And the thighs and boots are the same as MKVI
They can be found on the halo costuming wikia!
http://halocostuming.wikia.com/wiki/Pepakura_File_Index
And the shin can be found here http://www.4shared.com/file/127444281/193590d1/halo_wars_calve.html
Handplate can be found here
http://www.4shared.com/file/116480778/83d08050/handplateETTER.html
Cod can be found here
http://www.4shared.com/file/159919820/45a4fb2c/Agbates_HD_Cod_Piece.html
And the thighs and boots are the same as MKVI
I have a few mk iv pep files saved, left shoulder, shins and chest come to mind. The chest is easily the most detailed pep I've ever seen (lags my comp down to look at it even) but there's a low def size tester too- agbates made some amazing models of it. Your interest makes me wish I had finished my helm sculpt. I suppose I could always start one back up for ya though : p
When I get back from Nevada next week I'll email them to ya.
When I get back from Nevada next week I'll email them to ya.
cloudsshroud
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Thanks so much Rhinoc and Rosh! I'll be putting up a pic of my failed piece today eventually, and get the process of starting the Mark IV rolling. I may have found a marine to add to the group... that's also to be determined today.
Rosh, I might have to catch you when you're back in town to get those other Peps.
Rhinoc, this team owes you big time. Let me know how we can make it up to you, and please keep doing what you do.
Aether, I'm glad you like it. You are an AI... you'll have to be in my suite too... figuratively of course
Rosh, I might have to catch you when you're back in town to get those other Peps.
Rhinoc, this team owes you big time. Let me know how we can make it up to you, and please keep doing what you do.
Aether, I'm glad you like it. You are an AI... you'll have to be in my suite too... figuratively of course
Aether, I'm glad you like it. You are an AI... you'll have to be in my suite too... figuratively of course
That sounds like fun! @D@ PEW PEEEEW~! Can we fire guns? And play tetris? And... LAZORZ! D: WE MUST HAZ LAZORZ!
ka5p3r
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hey guys i have a mkiv chest shin and cod pepped . the shin is rondoed and hard the chest is mostly rondoed and the cod is just pepped im 5'9 if uwant it email me at clev_humantorch@yahoo.com
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