1st Build [PIC HEAVY] First Cosplay - ODST - [ongoing]
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Arithen
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Well! I won't reach my deadline for 100% completion (Halloween 2024), since it's 10 days away. But, I should still have the armor wearable, just not with the detailed undersuit.
Below is a test fitting for the chest armor (without the straps being able to hold themself up) and the mostly-rigged version. I'm going to try to finish either the belt system or shoulders tomorrow.
Below is a test fitting for the chest armor (without the straps being able to hold themself up) and the mostly-rigged version. I'm going to try to finish either the belt system or shoulders tomorrow.
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cyne
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That colour palette truly looks sick, love your application of weathering too.
Are you planning to do more armour pieces for the boots? Seems like there's pieces missing in the midsection, which might help with how big the toe pieces look off-rip. It was the first thing my eyes went to when viewing the whole image. Might just be the stance/contrasting background exaggerating it too.
Insanely impressive and inspiring work dude.
Are you planning to do more armour pieces for the boots? Seems like there's pieces missing in the midsection, which might help with how big the toe pieces look off-rip. It was the first thing my eyes went to when viewing the whole image. Might just be the stance/contrasting background exaggerating it too.
Insanely impressive and inspiring work dude.
Arithen
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Tha
The biggest changes I need to make are those boots and the Helmet scale. Right now I have the Helmet scaled to 103% (as opposed to 100%). I believe 95% would be the closest match.
Thank you, Cyne. Yes, I do want to add foam to the boots so they're filled in. I may need to model my own toecaps and reprint them for my shoes specifically to get the exact scale. They're probably 10% too large, IMO. But if they were filled in it wouldn't look so shocking.
The biggest changes I need to make are those boots and the Helmet scale. Right now I have the Helmet scaled to 103% (as opposed to 100%). I believe 95% would be the closest match.
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cyne
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With that clear side-by-side comparison photo you've made, I really do think it's the angle of the camera doing your toe pieces dirty. Once the other boot parts are in, IMO it'll look near perfect.
I'd be curious to see the helmet in that image manually scaled down, just cutting it out in photoshop and shrinking.
Pumped to see your next developments, I'll be sure to have this thread saved for when I inevitably do my own ODST suit, since you've done some sick progress photos and documentation that'll help heaps.
I'd be curious to see the helmet in that image manually scaled down, just cutting it out in photoshop and shrinking.
Pumped to see your next developments, I'll be sure to have this thread saved for when I inevitably do my own ODST suit, since you've done some sick progress photos and documentation that'll help heaps.
MistyFox
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Seriously great work, I love the dedication to perfectly matching the camo textures! You probably don't need the under suit for Halloween, but if you feel you must have something you can do what I did and cut the cushion part of an old backpack and hang it from the chest piece with the cushions facing forward. Its quick and cheap, and at least fills in the gaps with something similar to the in-game texture. That said, I don't think you need it, it looks so good right now!
Arithen
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Thank you for the suggestion, Misty.
I've only taken a glance at the in-game undersuit, and if I remember correctly they have some kind of vertical ridge/creases on them that I'd like to replicate. I was planning on reproducing that look with foam and black/grey feux leather for color matching
Parzival
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valkydesigns has a great post about their efforts with this and even a video link on their post. Highly recommend checking it out!
Arithen
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I'll definitely take a look. thank you for the suggestion!
In the meantime, I'm going to be standing all day at work
Parzival
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I'll definitely take a look. thank you for the suggestion!
In the meantime, I'm going to be standing all day at work
That is so cool, I wish I could wear my suit at work. have fun! Good luck!
