UK 405th

[Rooney]

Try answering posts/messages on your FB page I'm trying to hook up with Spartans from around the Yorkshire area.

We're not the fastest repliers in the world but we get there eventually! :cool

 

[didsarahsaythat]

It's awesome that there's some UK members.
I'm totally new so it'd be nice to chat to Englandishers haha

 

[drack]

It's awesome that there's some UK members.
I'm totally new so it'd be nice to chat to Englandishers haha

First off welcome to the collective. There are a few of us here lurking in the back ground so if we are not too busy building we've got time to talk

 

[didsarahsaythat]

First off welcome to the collective. There are a few of us here lurking in the back ground so if we are not too busy building we've got time to talk

Thanks for the welcome
How long have you been building? Any tips for a noob?

 

[drack]

Thanks for the welcome
How long have you been building? Any tips for a noob?

I have been building for nearly 2 years now. My main advice is read as many threads as you can. There is a huge amount of info out there. I haven't actually had to ask any one anything yet (well 3 questions so far I think), not saying you shouldn't ask questions because if you don't ask you'll never learn. I learned pretty much everything I have know here and on therpf.com. Because RPF has a broad spectrum of costumes there is a lot more info over there but of course if you're building Halo costumes here is were you will get the best support from people. It's a great community here and once you get your thread started you will find that people are more than happy to give advice or answer any questions you have. To start you off click the links in my signature below to see my builds. As stated on my Ironman thread there are links to tutorials by myself and others and lists of materials and tools needed. I went the foam path because I found it easier than the fibreglass/filler method. Since I started though I have done foam, moulding, used filler and now sculpting so work out which you think you will be most comfortable with and fits your budget and go for it

 

[didsarahsaythat]

Thanks for the info! I'll definitely be looking at the threads and checking out therpf.com
I love Halo but it'd be awesome to see some different costumes too!

 

[drack]

Thanks for the info! I'll definitely be looking at the threads and checking out therpf.com
I love Halo but it'd be awesome to see some different costumes too!

No worries my friend. When you check out RPF get ready for lots of Ironmans

 

[Connor Xfor]

Really happy to have found this site, been wanting to build a suit for a while, I've run into a bit of cash, so I'll be making my ODST armour in November, pics to follow!

 

[drack]

Really happy to have found this site, been wanting to build a suit for a while, I've run into a bit of cash, so I'll be making my ODST armour in November, pics to follow!

Good to have you on board. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask away. Also check out the halo Cosplay UK Facebook page.

 

[Connor Xfor]

Good to have you on board. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask away. Also check out the halo Cosplay UK Facebook page.

Thanks, and thanks for the FB link, it had crossed my mind that when my armour is complete, I was worried that I wouldn't know what to do with it!

 

[drack]

Thanks, and thanks for the FB link, it had crossed my mind that when my armour is complete, I was worried that I wouldn't know what to do with it!

No worries man. You could just go down to your local supermarket and do your shopping in it
Seriously though we all meet up at the cons and organise it via the FB page. I don't get to go to as many as I would like due to being so far away but I will try to do at least one a year.

 

[steven1024]

Just a quick pop in from a lurker to say I'm from the UK aswell, More specifically Scotland. And I think a UK regiment would be a great Idea.


Haven't been on in around a year due to social life and no time for my project, Hopefully my suit will be done for London Animecon.

 

[achillain]

Hi again guys,

I'm looking to get fully into making weapon props soon, as I'm looking to get my Halo LARP off the ground next year.

Is there anyone here in the UK who might be able to help me out?
I'm looking to make several batches of weapons, but I don't have access to a CNC router to make the wooden former for the mould. Are there any UK prop makers who might be able to make some weapon (and possibly basic armour) formers for me?