Thorssoli's MkVI Costume Buildup

[thorssoli]

Hey is that a Reach Helmet I see in the background in your latest update?

Yep, that's one of Brandon McClain's. If you're thinking of picking up a copy for yourself, don't hesitate. He makes strong, clean casts and it's a beautiful build. I'll post pics once I've finished the paintjob. For now I'm still shopping for some nice screencaps from the Reach trailer.

hey thor can u send me a pm please and nice work very nice

PM sent.

I love how you have tons of helmets sitting and hanging around! I want my work area to be like that! hahaha. Such nice work bro!:skull El1te

It was much more interesting when I was building my Predator suit a few years back. There were a bunch of things like this hanging around:

I spent all day yesterday cleaning the shop, so it looks a lot bigger than it did in that last post. I'll snap a few more pics tomorrow.

 

[Xbox Fanboy]

Sweet predator suit!

 

[thorssoli]

So I found the floor in my shop again:

I also spent a couple of days cranking out castings instead of making progress on new prototypes. I'll be back to work on the large torso tomorrow. Sorry for the delay.

 

[Brandon McClain]

Shop looks great! I love it every time you post up something new!!!

 

[carlino]

great work on the cleanup process.. that's never a fun part, but very important!





Nice predator as well!

 

[Stevieboy7]

HAha, i can spot like 6 various Mark helmets in the first pic >_>

nice job on the cleanup, and amazing detail on those small parts.

 

[soul products]

i played i spy the helmet in the other shop shot

is that a black emile helmet i saw?

 

[thorssoli]

is that a black emile helmet i saw?

I think you spotted my Republic Commando WIP:

It still needs quite a bit more fairing and smoothing, then detailing, molding, and casting.

 

[soul products]

sweet

 

[gmstrowabarton]

It has been a while since I looked on this tread and it is still going great your work is an inspiration. I also wish I had a workshop and it to be full of armor like yours

 

[thorssoli]

Neato!

 

[mkshane81]

Digital desert Chief!!!! I love that paint job!!!! Very nice customization. Is that something you did yourself, or have done? Either way, like you said, NEATO.

 

[thorssoli]

Did it myself. I need to redo it though. The colors aren't quite right. Still, neato.

 

[mkshane81]

Bravo to you sir!! Indeed, still neato.

 

[Vow Of Pity]

This is probably the most detailed armor i've seen yet! amazing! i was wondering what books and stuff you used for reference with the silicone casting?

 

[Steffenator]

Dude, that ACU texture rocks, man!

You're so my hero again.

 

[RoxyRoo]

It took me like an hour to read through this whole thread. I guess that goes to show you just how awesome your work is, because it was so interesting and educational to read.

I love the camo helm. XD

 

[thorssoli]

This is probably the most detailed armor i've seen yet! amazing! i was wondering what books and stuff you used for reference with the silicone casting?

I'm sure I've mentioned it half a dozen times, but the best book is "The Prop Maker's Molding and Casting Handbook" by Thurston James. I swear I've plugged this book so many times that the author should start giving me a commission. Other than that, I've learned most of what I know from online research and a LOT of trial and error.



Anyhow...



Not a lot of progress today. The biggest step forward was when I primed the prototype for the large torso armor to get a better idea of how it's coming along. Here's some snapshots (apologies for the crappy cellphone pics):

The details at the back of the neck are coming along:

I still need to add the rivet details under the vents in the back as well as the details between the shoulders in the back:

The inside needs a bit more attention too:

And finally, I've made small steps toward completing the shoulder boxes:

Stay tuned...

 

[Brandon McClain]

Once again, great update! I can only imagine how great this stuff looks in person. Pictures just never seem to do stuff justice!

 

[mc halo3]

You sir thorssoli have an impressive collection and a impressive workshop to match.