Hail 405th!
This thread will be used to document the creation of a Sangheili ranger suit a la Reach.
There will be no defined timeline for this build. Updates will be provided as work progresses. A tentative completion date is set at whenever Halo 4 is released (though I hope to have it completed sooner).
Generally the build will consist of the following:
1) Helmet utilizing fiberglass and custom face-shield.
2) Armor utilizing foam (maybe fiberglass).
3) Under-suit utilizing fabric.
4) Hock ankle apparatus utilizing wood and miscellaneous hardware.
Pepakura files for the armor pieces are located at the link below. The files' creator is kind of a jerk (jajaja).
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/...Satchmo-III%29
The remainder of this first post contains detail relating to the make-up of the hock ankle apparatus. This is a first version of the apparatus based on a couple of screen-shots from Reach using reference images of commercial products (google digilegs) and a nifty DIY guide by Gryphern and company (http://www.lulu.com/product/file-dow...shelf/center/1).
The first version was constructed in about four hours. All material was purchased at Home Depot for around $35 (excluding tools and some scrap foam). I didn't use one during the build but I may post a detailed write-up at a later time.
Primary material is wood (not sure on the type but treated for exterior use). Each ankle is made up of one piece as base, one piece as inclined sole, and two angle support pieces. Wood-screws hold the pieces together.
A pair of old running shoes are used for feet support. The shoes are rigidly attached to the inclined sole pieces with two wood-screws each with washers to distribute pressure. I removed the shoes' inserts before drilling and reinserted them after....works pretty well.
Smaller screws were used to attach fatigue foam to the bottoms of the base pieces to add scratch-protection and grip.
While the shoes with the wood is enough to walk around in, muscle fatigue sets in fairly quickly. To aid with this, shin/ankle support is added. The supports basically consist of hardware that utilizes bungie (jajaja) cords to pull the shin upright. I won't go into great detail describing the process here but please see the following images.
The shin/ankle "bone"...
The shin/ankle "muscle"...
A hinged-piece added at the front of each apparatus will serve as the toe.
A short video of the first version in action follows. Overall I'm pretty pleased with the operation. I think the design can be slimmed down a bit but they are light and allow for easy balance. I was able to achieve a trot speed with them and flexible walking isn't very difficult at all. Even with the shin/ankle support, atypically used muscles do get a pretty good workout though.
Thanks for checking out the first entry in what I am hoping will be a successful build.
This thread will be used to document the creation of a Sangheili ranger suit a la Reach.
There will be no defined timeline for this build. Updates will be provided as work progresses. A tentative completion date is set at whenever Halo 4 is released (though I hope to have it completed sooner).
Generally the build will consist of the following:
1) Helmet utilizing fiberglass and custom face-shield.
2) Armor utilizing foam (maybe fiberglass).
3) Under-suit utilizing fabric.
4) Hock ankle apparatus utilizing wood and miscellaneous hardware.
Pepakura files for the armor pieces are located at the link below. The files' creator is kind of a jerk (jajaja).
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/...Satchmo-III%29
The remainder of this first post contains detail relating to the make-up of the hock ankle apparatus. This is a first version of the apparatus based on a couple of screen-shots from Reach using reference images of commercial products (google digilegs) and a nifty DIY guide by Gryphern and company (http://www.lulu.com/product/file-dow...shelf/center/1).
The first version was constructed in about four hours. All material was purchased at Home Depot for around $35 (excluding tools and some scrap foam). I didn't use one during the build but I may post a detailed write-up at a later time.
Primary material is wood (not sure on the type but treated for exterior use). Each ankle is made up of one piece as base, one piece as inclined sole, and two angle support pieces. Wood-screws hold the pieces together.
A pair of old running shoes are used for feet support. The shoes are rigidly attached to the inclined sole pieces with two wood-screws each with washers to distribute pressure. I removed the shoes' inserts before drilling and reinserted them after....works pretty well.
Smaller screws were used to attach fatigue foam to the bottoms of the base pieces to add scratch-protection and grip.
While the shoes with the wood is enough to walk around in, muscle fatigue sets in fairly quickly. To aid with this, shin/ankle support is added. The supports basically consist of hardware that utilizes bungie (jajaja) cords to pull the shin upright. I won't go into great detail describing the process here but please see the following images.
The shin/ankle "bone"...
The shin/ankle "muscle"...
A hinged-piece added at the front of each apparatus will serve as the toe.
A short video of the first version in action follows. Overall I'm pretty pleased with the operation. I think the design can be slimmed down a bit but they are light and allow for easy balance. I was able to achieve a trot speed with them and flexible walking isn't very difficult at all. Even with the shin/ankle support, atypically used muscles do get a pretty good workout though.
Thanks for checking out the first entry in what I am hoping will be a successful build.
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