Second Foam Build, Reach MK V[B]

[RYNO 666]

If you don't want it may I suggest giving it to somebody on this forum. The problem you described using plasti dip seems as if there was too much humidity in the air. The same thing has happened to me before. Plastidip can be thinned out with naptha which is definitely helps a lot.

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[Zero 071]

Well if there is anyone in phoenix az that wants it, you're free to take it off my hands

 

[Zero 071]

started my new torso.

 

[Mstruvmgc]

dang im not in pheonix but im close lol, las vegas

new chest is looking good

 

[Zero 071]

Benn a While since my last update, but here is the fully assembled torso, minus some small details which I plan to put in after paint for the sake of ease

 

[Zero 071]

spine plates and ab wrap and belt

 

[blackout11c]

Nice work with the details! I have started a Reach build myself, but I put it on hold until I finish my UNSC Officer uniform.

 

[Mstruvmgc]

Lookin good man im digging the new pieces

 

[Zero 071]

Just a quick update, I am still working on my armor, had to take a break due to moving, but I finally got my armor crafting tools unpacked and getting back on it. Hopefully I can have pictures of my belt up soon and can start on my legs

 

[Mstruvmgc]

Cant wait to see some pics

oh by the way, i forgot about it until i just looked at your thread again. but were you still wanting to get rid of that extra torso you made? or did you already do that?

 

[Zero 071]

leg work!

 

[Mstruvmgc]

YAY more pictures! Looking good.
I like your idea of attaching the pistol. Cant wait to see how well it works out.

 

[CasualCosplayer]

I haven´t thought about this way of attaching the pistol on the thigh.
*saves pictures
I guess I will use it on my ODST V2 and Spartan IV V2!

And you are doing a really good job! keep this up!


Pat-

 

[Zero 071]

past few days ive been working my tail off! check it out!

 

[Mstruvmgc]

Holy cow! How are you getting such pretty seams?! everything is looking fantastic

 

[Zero 071]

I've found a few tricks with seams, though they don't always work because of where they are. One is the tape method, tape along the outside seam the two pieces together, then glue from the back and press together, peel off tape after it cools. Another is just judging how much glue you're putting between the pieces, when you put glue on one piece, spread it out a little so it doesn't all push out when you press two pieces together. Another method is to cut your pieces so they are only flush on the outside, but a little apart on the inside, so it makes a valley, then full with glue from inside. And probly the most common method for me, if globs push out when you press the pieces together, lick your finger and swipe it across the glob quickly so you don't get burned, it will cool quickly then you can peel off the excess. Another piece of advice, change blades often! Since I started this suit I've been through over 100 blades! Keep them sharp!

 

[Zalrohg Lekkolo]

Wow thanks for the major tips on getting great seems, I watched someone here on the forums say they licked the hot glue if it globed out of the seem real quick O_O

This armor is so beautiful ;-; I really like the paint you used on the helmet to give it that reach style "been through the thick of it" look. The added tidbit with the silenced sidearm with the door stops on it is AMAZING!

 

[Zero 071]

lol I wouldn't recommend licking it, I don't know about your gun, but my hot glue gun is super hot! It could give a nasty burn! Thats why I lick my finger and then run it on the glob

 

[Demogorgon]

Thats why I lick my finger and then run it on the glob

^^^ This is what they meant by "licking it", licking their finger and running it over the seam, not their tongue xD. I do that as well and it works great.

 

[Mstruvmgc]

Thanks for the tips. I have done the licking the finger and swiping the glue before and that works okay. Although i never thought about peeling off the excess. *facepalm* i cant believe i didnt think about it lol.
I also know to keep the blades sharp, foam dulls them quick. But i didnt feel like buying a whole bunch of blades, so i went to walmart and bought a little knife sharpener in the kitchen department and i use that when my blades start to dull. It actually works wonders and sharpening the blades. This way i dont have to swap out blades as often
Keep up the great work buddy.