Spartan 4 foam armor build (PIC HEAVY)

[fsracer]

*update*

lol hyper i know i really need to work on that lol

thanks guys for the comments.

ok so kinda of a small update but hear is the butt plate lol

ok so thats it for now gonna paint it up in a bit but I making the chest braces tonight they will be up soon

seya!

Very nice images, paint job looks fantastic! Whatever you plan to add will only make it even better if it's so good already


I've been wondering if you could give a few tips about using a dremel on foam...
My main problem is that the sanding drum gets wasted pretty fast, I've tried the 240 grit today and it's half killed after like 10 minutes of sanding.
I have a Dremel 300 and used the drums bundled with the tool... I guess they're cheap enough to buy a lot of replacements but I'd like to know if I'm doing something wrong

Also, how would you drill something like a 1/2 inch diameter, shallow hole? If I try to use the aluminium oxide grinding stone it just runs around the piece...

BTW I honestly dont know how to give tips on how I do what I do lol. I developed what I know threw trial and error really. Just start off with a piece of foam and use different bits to get different results and take your time when building. Oh and the sanding drum I have a dremel 4000 so when the wheel gets low i turn up the speed lol untill its dead lol hope that helps some :/

 

[vargatom]

Hey that's already a help, now I know it's not me being silly and so I picked up a bunch of extra sanding drums

 

[fsracer]

Hey that's already a help, now I know it's not me being silly and so I picked up a bunch of extra sanding drums

lol try and use a really cores grit on a higher speed, it might try and jump out of your hand but just hold it steady lol.

 

[vargatom]

Yeah, what I've found to work is actually about middle speed for small tweaks, it does what I need and the drum hasn't been wasted yet.

I'll try some bigger sanding work next week or so I also use the flexible cable attachment so it's a bit easier to hold it steady

 

[fsracer]

*Update*

sorry I know its been a while my internet has been down and all sorts of othere stuff lol but im back. and I started on the small details that I didint have time to add.
such as the chest braces and the hip plates. i also started on the white paint detail on the armor.
chest braces

everything still has to be battle damaged but for the most part I think the white is a nice touch.

back detail

and the hips and butt plate.

and thats all for now im going try finishing this suit by the end of the week lol so I can get ready for Dragon Con!

~seya!

 

[fsracer]

*Update*

so I finally finished painting lol now I just weather the new pieces then its done hears a quick couple of shot of the suit
while was painting yesterday.

and thats it for now hopefully the helmet will be done by dragon con!
now I have to figure out a under suit -_-......

 

[vargatom]

This looks pretty cool! Are you gonna scratch build the helmet from foam as well, or use the pepakura files?

Also, for the undersuit, look at this site I've found while looking for elbow/knee protectors:
http://www.mcdavidusa.com/ (it's offline for me right now...)
http://www.mcdavid.eu/ (has some better pictures)

They have all kinds of complete suits and separate pieces, and some of them even have hexa patterns that would work really well with your Halo4 armor. You could also add more detail using craft foam and whatever, the only thing is that these things cost some $$$

 

[Annanymous]

this turned out amazing! I can't wait to see pictures of it once its weathered and in action

 

[Fuzzflexible]

Fnatastic build man! Been following this one closely, and you continue to amaze me!
Keep it up!

 

[theBR1T1SHkid]

I cant say I have been a huge fan of the Halo 4 style armour, but this absolutely blew my mind: it looks amazing!!! Keep up the great work, cant wait to see it in its full

 

[Haven923]

Amazing build!! More and more it seems that foam is taking over here. I need to get started as soon as I get back!

 

[fsracer]

0_0!

This looks pretty cool! Are you gonna scratch build the helmet from foam as well, or use the pepakura files?

Also, for the undersuit, look at this site I've found while looking for elbow/knee protectors:
http://www.mcdavidusa.com/ (it's offline for me right now...)
http://www.mcdavid.eu/ (has some better pictures)

They have all kinds of complete suits and separate pieces, and some of them even have hexa patterns that would work really well with your Halo4 armor. You could also add more detail using craft foam and whatever, the only thing is that these things cost some $$$

I wish I had saw this stuff sooner so I could have had time to order it lol I might still try and get it hear in time for dragon but thanks great find!

 

[nosaint]

Had to add a OMG myself! Very inspiring thread with lots of eye candy. What you do as natural trial and error, we see as jaw dropping. Really love the smooth bevels on some of those pieces.

 

[XMAN]

WOW! this is the best foam build ive ever seen!

 

[ODST479]

Your build is probably my favorite halo 4 build to date. Great work man, truly inspiring

 

[Spartan_127]

Truly remarkable work. I love the details that you've accomplished with the foam.

 

[Seth Knight]

You know, not only is your work amazing (and I'm sad I didn't look into this thread until now) but you're making me like the Halo 4 armor! Your suit is something to be proud of. Great work!

Carry on Spartan!

Seth

 

[fsracer]

well now that the 405th is finally up i can finish this thread with the finished pics of the suit! there will be more later but for now hear you go!
(BTW Hyperballistik is the creator of the helmet)

this is @ Dragon Con 2012!

VOLPIN^^^

YAYA HAN^^^

And last but not least my homies Blackula and Hyperballistik!

im sure more will surface but for now thats all. big thanks for all the motivation and to hyper for the helmet!

~seya!

 

[Kinger4200]

Humadahumada
That is definitely epic man

 

[drizzetsrevenge]

how is this not in elite???