Matronoke's Halo Reach Armor/Security Build- [PIC HEAVY] - WIP - 405th Infantry Division

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Matronoke

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Matronoke's Halo Reach Armor/Security Build- [PIC HEAVY] - WIP

#1

06-17-2011, 01:17 AM

Hey everyone! I just started out here at 405th and read up on a lot of tutorials of the entire construction process. I now think I can make my own suit. Wish me luck!

Here is what the suit will hopefully look like when it is done.

I will now have a second helmet (Mark V) added to the build.

Here is the suit so far:
- As of 8/20/11

Helmet - Security: Painted!
Helmet - Mark V : Painted!
Torso: Painted!
Torso Attachment - HP/Halo: Painted!
Torso Attachment - Grenade Belt: Painted!
Left Upper Arm: Painted!
Right Upper Arm: Painted!
Left Shoulder - Commando: Painted!
Right Shoulder - UA/Multi-Threat: Painted!
Left Forearm: Painted!
Right Forearm: Painted!
Forearm Attachment - Tactical/Tacpad: Painted!
Left Hand: Painted!
Right Hand: Painted!
COD Piece: Painted!
Left Thigh: Painted!
Right Thigh: Painted!
Knee Guards - FJ/Para: Painted!
Left Shin: Painted!
Right Shin: Painted!
Left Boot: Painted!
Right Boot: Painted!

PICS
Helmet:

Suit lying out:

Plz give support and feedback since this is my first build of any sort.

Thanks!

Last edited by Matronoke; 06-06-2012, 12:12 PM.
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thorn696

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#2

06-17-2011, 05:34 AM

Chest looks good. Small amount of warp but nothing that can't be fixed in the bondo stage. On that note make sure to use the braces they will keep it from more warping in the next stage. Keep us posted.
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Matronoke

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#3

06-19-2011, 09:59 AM

I finished pep work on the upper arm piece and the shoulder.

(covered in first post)

Shoulder

Last edited by Matronoke; 07-06-2011, 04:12 PM.
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thorn696

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#4

06-19-2011, 12:53 PM

Looks good. You're well on you're way. Side note: the tape is just temp right?
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Matronoke

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#5

06-19-2011, 12:57 PM

Ya the shoulder and the upper arm were separate pieces that I just taped together for the sake of taking a pic.
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nesbitt101

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#6

06-19-2011, 01:35 PM

Looks good so far. Who's chest piece are you using?
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Matronoke

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#7

06-19-2011, 11:33 PM

It is L3X's Reach Torso V3.

the post for it is here: http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/...h-Mark-V-Torso
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Matronoke

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#8

06-24-2011, 09:10 PM

Srry for double post...but here is an update.

I finished a coat of resin for everything that I have made for the suit so far. My next step is to pep out the rest of the suit before doing any more hardening. I am having so much fun and can't wait to see a finished product
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costumer99

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#9

06-24-2011, 09:42 PM

very nice, but you should list what armor variants for thoes of us who dont own reach and are not sure of what type it is.......like me =] keep up the good work man
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tReXXXan

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#10

06-24-2011, 10:12 PM

pep is looking good man. You going to fiberglass or rondo?
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Matronoke

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#11

06-24-2011, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by costumer99 View Post

very nice, but you should list what armor variants for thoes of us who dont own reach and are not sure of what type it is.......like me =] keep up the good work man

Thanks! I updated my first post with a list of all pieces of the suit and what variant each is.

Originally posted by tReXXXan View Post

pep is looking good man. You going to fiberglass or rondo?

I am going to rondo the inside of everything. Maybe 2 coats if it isnt hard enough
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Matronoke

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#12

06-30-2011, 12:48 PM

Another UPDATE!!!

It's been about a week and I have completed the left arm and the COD piece.

all that's left are the legs and the chest attachment

Here are some pics.

COD Piece

P.S.- I'm a little unsure about what I should do to harden the suit when I am done with the pep work. Any ideas that would work and still hold up with a little amount of Bondo on the outside?

Last edited by Matronoke; 07-06-2011, 04:12 PM.
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Satchmo III

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#13

06-30-2011, 01:02 PM

You have a great pepakura base started Matronoke! Looks good.

I would suggest using rondo (Bondo + fiberglass resin) or fiberglass (fiberglass mat or mesh + fiberglass resin) to strengthen the insides of your resin-ed pieces prior to starting Bondo work on the pieces' exteriors. BenStreeper made a great series of videos showing how to use rondo (http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/...t=start+finish) and you could check the help sticky for fiberglass info (http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/...esin-amp-Bondo) or just use google to find more info.

Stay the course!
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Road Kill

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#14

06-30-2011, 01:18 PM

it looks great man, fantastic work so far, keep up the good work =D
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Matronoke

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#15

06-30-2011, 01:31 PM

Thanks!!

For the inside would it be better to have one layer of fiberglass on the inside and then put a layer of rondo over that? or would just one layer of rondo be enough to keep it strong?
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