1st Build [PIC HEAVY] First Cosplay - ODST - [ongoing]
- Thread starter Arithen
- Start date
I've managed to make mine for about $400 USD, which is still *not cheap* and admittedly I'm still working on it...
I love the camo, thats really well done! And Multicam Black is absolutely the way to go for the BDUs, it just *works* with the ODSTs.
Arithen
Well-Known Member
That's about $540 Canadian. I think I'll just use the shop vac at work and save a few hundred dollars that way, lol. I have some wood already, and the heating element I have in mind isn't terribly expensive. I might be able to do it for under $200, but I'll need to borrow a shop vac every time for now.
Still, I wish there was an easier way without the excess cost
Arithen
Well-Known Member
Thank you very much! I agree, the multicam does work well. Excited to see what the full armor looks like
Arithen
Well-Known Member
Thank you, pipninja! It was loads of effort, but definitely paid off
Expendable
New Member
I think you are doing great! I can't wait to see it all togeather
Arithen
Well-Known Member
Thanks, Expendable!
I have almost all the foam cut and ready to be added. As well as 80% of the armor clearcoated.
Just need to figure out how to get decals without handpainting everything if I can manage, clearcoat those, and then finish up the strapping/attachment part of things.
It's very likely that I'm going to reprint the helmet, too, as I may have scaled it a bit too large for my liking.
spartan114x
Member
Wow those look amazing! Very inspiring
Arithen
Well-Known Member
Ok, back from a holiday and now have all the material I need to finish before October 31st... I hope.
I can now start combining foam with 3D-printed armor for the "softgoods" side of the project.
Needed to resize the inner layer because I scaled up the thighs from the template
Working on one thigh at a time so I can use the sizes to mirror the other side before gluing everything together. I'm using Berg's Contact Cement and it's working very well. However, it's no longer legal to import into Canada, so if you want some in Canada, go to your nearest leatherworking store and see if they still have stock left.
I can now start combining foam with 3D-printed armor for the "softgoods" side of the project.
Needed to resize the inner layer because I scaled up the thighs from the template
Working on one thigh at a time so I can use the sizes to mirror the other side before gluing everything together. I'm using Berg's Contact Cement and it's working very well. However, it's no longer legal to import into Canada, so if you want some in Canada, go to your nearest leatherworking store and see if they still have stock left.
Last edited:
Arithen
Well-Known Member
For the shoulder pads, I took one 10mm strip and one 5mm strip that will be glued together. I cut a channel out for the webbing instead of carving it in with a Dremel, which I think looks cleaner.
I purchased a cheap shirt from Michaels (a crafting store) which I'll use the fabric to cover the full shoulder pad with before gluing the webbing on. This should give it a game-accurate look.
I purchased a cheap shirt from Michaels (a crafting store) which I'll use the fabric to cover the full shoulder pad with before gluing the webbing on. This should give it a game-accurate look.
Last edited:
devuljuice
New Member
I've been watching your posts on the discord, didn't know you made a thread here lol. But, this is easily one of the most game-accurate ODSTs I've seen. Keep it up my man 
Arithen
Well-Known Member
Thank you, Devuljuice! I appreciate itI've been watching your posts on the discord, didn't know you made a thread here lol. But, this is easily one of the most game-accurate ODSTs I've seen. Keep it up my man
TorrinNorixius
Member
This is awesome! i have also been keeping up with your updates in the discord and figured i would hop over here to check it all out.
I really like the BDUs you chose for it, where did you get them if you dont mind me asking? I am making my own custom ODST suit and have been unsure about what to get
Edit: oop didnt realize you already posted a link.
I really like the BDUs you chose for it, where did you get them if you dont mind me asking? I am making my own custom ODST suit and have been unsure about what to get
Edit: oop didnt realize you already posted a link.
elNoX
New Member
How did you calculated that? I build mine out of spare wood and used my normal vacuum to produce the vakuum. I heat it up in the oven. Works perfectly and costs probably under 50€.
Arithen
Well-Known Member
If I was going to spend money on one, I'd like to make it as professional as possible (not that you can't get results from the method you're using).
The cost of the vacuum is in that valuation as well (which are around $250 here).
I ended up buying one from Galactic Armory because I want to be done by the 31st of October - despite the crazy shipping costs to my country. - and also didn't want to rush on the other things.
Arithen
Well-Known Member
I appreciate the support, Torrin!
The goal is to get it wearable for Halloween. But I'll still need a month or two to add some firearms (I'm thinking BR and SPNKR), among the final touches (like all the electronics).
The BDU's I chose are very high quality and I'd definitely recommend them. They come in a few different colors too, so depending on the look you're going for, you have options
Similar threads
