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  • Deltalead38's Avatar
    Deltalead38
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    • Mar 2011
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    Delta's Foam Reach Trooper WIP

    #1
    07-08-2012, 08:12 PM
    Hi guys!

    Since my ODST build slowed to a stop, shriveled up, died, and became a necro, I have finally decided a suit of armor that I will FINISH! I am going to make a UNSC Reach Trooper/Marine out of cross-link camping mat foam, using these templates. TD2253 HAND DREW and SCALED these templates himself! So I have decided to try and imitate his ABSOLUTELY and AMAZING work, even though I am using a different material. So far I have carved out the 'main pieces' of the armor, but the shoulders still have one piece each to be cut out. I have not assembled anything yet (obviously), but I hope to finish cutting out all of the pieces soon. Here are some PICTURES! (that you have been so patiently waiting for)

    FIRST: The pile o' crap!


    SECOND: Shoulder progress! I still need to carve out the part between the top nub and the bottom 'extra plate' (both shoulders are in this condition)


    THIRD: The Chest pieces! My pieces are pretty warped (it was a camping pad, so it curled) I was too impatient to wait for it to flatten fully Does anyone know a good way to fix this?


    FOURTH: The Back pieces! This is just the base layer, but the pieces are a BIT warped...


    FIFTH: The TOTAL PROGRESS!!! Here are all the pieces I have done so far! (I forgot to include the bottom latch pieces on the chest piece in the chest piece photos)


    I will be gone to scout camp for the next week, but I will jumpstart progress after the week is over! I am still debating on whether it should be Arctic themed, or Forest themed... anyways, hope you guys like it so far! Constructive criticism is ALWAYS welcome!

    - Delta out
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  • Deltalead38's Avatar
    Deltalead38
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    • Mar 2011
    • 55
    #2
    07-15-2012, 11:01 PM
    Update!

    Okay guys, so I FINALLY have an update again. Started working on my armor once again just now, and made a bit of progress. I STILL have not assembled anything, but I will get to hot gluing in a few days. Here are some PICTURES!

    First off, here are all of the pieces I have recently cut:


    Next, the full back assembly:


    Now, the full shoulder assembly (these pieces are mounted on a base plate):


    And finally, here is the full progress picture:


    BONUS! Here are all the templates laid out:
    (this photo was taken by my brother, Stormtrooper1138 [he is new to the forum])

    If you guys know any good ways to flatten out very stubborn foam, please let me know. Also, constructive criticism is ALWAYS welcome! Thanks!

    -Delta out
    Last edited by Deltalead38; 07-15-2012, 11:01 PM. Reason: mispelling

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    • JAcevedo014's Avatar
      JAcevedo014
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      • Apr 2012
      • 14
      #3
      07-15-2012, 11:11 PM
      Originally posted by Deltalead38 View Post
      If you guys know any good ways to flatten out very stubborn foam, please let me know. Also, constructive criticism is ALWAYS welcome! Thanks!

      -Delta out
      Have you tried a heat gun? that should do the trick.

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      • AweSim's Avatar
        AweSim
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        • May 2012
        • 11
        #4
        07-17-2012, 03:43 PM
        Yeah a heat gun would work but theyre not cheap. You just need the heat. A hair dryer hotwater or leav it in the sun would work probably

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        • Fxd2fght's Avatar
          Fxd2fght
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          • Jun 2012
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          #5
          07-17-2012, 04:55 PM
          Looking really sharp. Great colour to be working with.

          I notice Walmart (Canada) has low end hear guns on special for $25 every few months near the paint department.

          Sometimes with cardstock, I curl the paper in the opposite direction with my hands, then apply pressure using a couple text books overnight. Works well - not sure if foam would work...

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