Hey everyone, BansheeRose here! When I finish my Halo 3 Gravity Hammer build I will be revisiting my Halo ODST build in order to have it ready for the Halo Championships in October. I started on my ODST build nearly a year ago, but of course, other projects became priority and it got placed on the back burner for a while. With each piece I have built so far, I have used a higher level of care than I have for any other project. I started with a prototype for each piece to make sure everything is the correct size and look that I want. I have applied hot glue to every single inner seam to seal it as well as possible and I have applied 2mm foam to the back of certain pieces to help maintain shape and durability. I want this cosplay to be waterproof and last a life time. Certain pieces will be adjustable, such as the thighs, belt, and chest piece to be flexible for when my size fluctuates due to my health. I plan to apply plastidip to all exposed foam to ensure it becomes waterproof and any fabric pieces, such as pouches, will be made with water resistant fabric that is quick drying. I am putting my skills to the test to determine where I am at in my cosplay journey, it is purely for personal reasons. I'm making this thread now so I can post the progress I already have and connect it with the progress I'll be making in the future. I'll be sure to be super detailed with my process so if you have any questions please feel free to ask!