Reach ODST build 2.0

[Arcane]

After a year, I've decided to improve my build that I made for San Diego Comic Con. I'm keeping the Helmet, gauntlets, thighs, and chest piece, while the rest is being remade or completely redone.
First I dropped the halo 3 odst torso armor as it was too bulky and didn't really look that great. I replaced it with a tactical vest I got on Amazon, and then I added a few parts from the Reach marine torso armor.

The ab piece, butt piece, knees, shins, foot guards are made from the andrewDFT templates. So far I've found those to be the best instructionsView attachment 350411 as in my opinion the video series is easier to follow than the printouts from the armory.

I wasn't satisfied with the size or accuracy of both of my shoulder pieces, so I remade both of them. For the ODST piece, I made it slightly larger and added a few details to make it more like the Reach armor. I couldn't find a different foam unfold of the ODST sharpshooter shoulder, so I unfolded the game model in pepakura and created my own template.

I'm currently trying to print the ODST UA and CNM modules from Reach on my resin printer, and after that I'll try to print the combat knife, flashbangs, and the DMR if I can.

 

[Arcane]

For the undersuit, I've switched from the black sweatshirt I was using to a black windbreaker. The windbreaker has a better looking texture and extends up to the neck, which covers the skin between my shirt and the balaclava that used to be covered by the old foam chest armor. I've swapped out the old boots for a pair of black shoes as well

 

[Chief118]

lookg great ! What works well is black latex milk with foam, for example simply on the elbows.
I'm currently finishing my elbows, tomorrow I'll post it on my Halo Infinite post. You can take a look.

 

[cyne]

Replying because I really want to see if there's any updates! Your previous version had a sick vibe to it, I'd love to see you realise your vision with these upgrades.

 

[Arcane]

Realizing just now that I completely forgot to post updates to this thread! I was in a huge con crunch so I wasn't able to get everything done 100%, but I did get a lot things done that I wanted. I made a rough model of the halo reach DMR our of foam, and resin printed the halo reach knife prop.

I made a few of the H3 ODST hip canisters to attach and added a few more ammo pouches, as well as dedicating an old pair of work shoes for this cosplay.

I ran out of time to completely paint everything but I was able to get the base colors down at least. I was still really happy with it!

 

[Arcane]

I'm almost back home for summer vacation and I can't wait to work on it some more. I plan to completely repaint everything and add an actual protective coat this time, and a lot of things need small adjustments to the fit and details. I'm also thinking of getting a used 3D printer to print some parts.