First build WIP - Halo 4 Recon Helmet / Halo 4 Mark VI Armor

[computergeekman]

dude this build is SICK!!! i love how you didn't leave out a single detail. i especially like the boots. can't wait to see a video of them and definitely can't wait to see the completed build! keep up the good work!!

 

[T086]

I would be very interested to see how you resolve that issue, for my current build I'm just hardening the toe and heel caps and attaching them to a normal shoe.

That was my original idea but once I got into it I decided it looked better this way for my case, stay tuned to see how it turns out!

That's an interesting solution for the boots; I've never seen that done before. I'll be interested to see how it works out for you.

On a related note, your build is looking beautiful. The paint job is impeccable.

Thanks a lot. I'm just as courious as you to see how functional they become. I can say they look great while you are standing still in them. In the walking test I did today with both on it's slightly awkward walking but not at all uncomfortable. I still have yet to add the bottom tread which should greatly improve my walking ability.

That's amazing! I'm starting my first build soon and am doing the halo 4 rogue suite

Thanks and best of luck to you on your build!

dude this build is SICK!!! i love how you didn't leave out a single detail. i especially like the boots. can't wait to see a video of them and definitely can't wait to see the completed build! keep up the good work!!

Thank you!

 

[T086]

So once again it's been a couple weeks and I've been bogged down with constant snow storms and ice conditions requiring me to go to work on a moments notice so progress on the build has been slow at best. Very frustrating... I hate snow :angry.

But never fear I have a couple update pictures for you.

 

[T086]

Here's a quick update from the last few weeks, progress is still slow but it should pick back up again as the weather warms up.

 

[AWACS89]

Awesome work dude. Im envious of your workspace, can't do squat with this cold weather.

 

[T086]

Awesome work dude. Im envious of your workspace, can't do squat with this cold weather.

Thanks! This cold has been tough, its set me back at least 2 months since I cant justify running so much wood through the wood stove for a couple hours work on the project each night. This week I was able to hammer out some work since I located an actual space heater which heats up the workshop in 10 minutes and keeps it workable for the time I spend in there. I'd rather run the wood stove but it's just no match for anything below 30 degrees F.




3/2/14 update!
Well on the way to finishing these boots very soon. I finally have that test-walk-around video I promised awhile ago as well (find the link above the pics). This week I plan to stop by the hobby shop on the way home from work and pickup new paint and if temperatures permit - fingers crossed - by next weekend I will be detail painting after I do the bulk paint as usual.

First things first though, I need to secure the two pieces on the front of both boots a little better. They were slightly loose after my test walk. Once that's done I need to fill over the screw holes. All that leaves is the ankle seal which I plan to make out of EVA foam.

Till next time enjoy.

Walk around test video here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/101928356@N07/12893051643/

 

[EVAkura]

Awesome work! The surface on those boots is completely impeccable.

Judging by your video, it looks like your mobility is good. Is it similar to wearing a ski boot?

 

[methadome666]

Ok so here it goes this it the best boots I have ever seen. You my good sir are amazing.
I also feel the winter pain it was -20 a few days ago.... good old michigan

 

[T086]

Thanks guys, you hit the nail on the head - these boots are exactly like wearing a ski boot. That's the comparison I've been looking for .

 

[Sagirou]

Man thats great! Looking pro dude. Whered you get the material for the visor?

 

[T086]

Man thats great! Looking pro dude. Whered you get the material for the visor?

Hey thanks! I got the visor from amazon, I just searched for motorcycle visors then found one I liked and cut it to fit. The hex pattern came from a stencil. The link for the stencil is on the first page of this thread.




3/9/14 UPDATE!

Lost a couple days this past week because I was sick but the paint is almost complete. Actually it's further along than you see in this group of pics but it's so close I would rather just wait to completion to show you more

I've also started on the shoulders. So far the right shoulder is folded, filled, and shaping is about to begin. I'm using custom aluminum offsets to achieve as close to in-game positioning as I can.

 

[EVAkura]

OMG! You are such a tease! Seriously going to leave us there??? Haha. I guess I will just have to keep checking back to see the final paint on those boots!

 

[AWACS89]

Such an awesome build. Really hope you go to CT-con dude, so I can droll in my helmet I just dont understand how you make everything so smooth...

Out of curiosity, what is the combined weight of your armor so far?

 

[RYNO 666]

Wow man just wow!

 

[T086]

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/The HALO 4 MK.VI BOOTS are now fully complete, pics up in the second post on the first page under the complete helmet and torso pics. Quick link: HERE
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[T086]

OMG! You are such a tease! Seriously going to leave us there??? Haha. I guess I will just have to keep checking back to see the final paint on those boots!

Check the post above! Wink wink

Such an awesome build. Really hope you go to CT-con dude, so I can droll in my helmet I just dont understand how you make everything so smooth...

Out of curiosity, what is the combined weight of your armor so far?

Thanks! I hope I can make it there! I still have to weigh the boots but the torso is 28lbs and the helmet is 7lbs I believe.

Wow man just wow!

Thanks!

 

[AWACS89]

Awesome pics on the boots dude, they turned out awesome. Love the subtle hexagon pattern that you did too, just makes the pieces that much better.

 

[T086]

Thanks again! I used the same stencil for that pattern as on the visor, it adds a nice effect to the area and makes it less bland.

 

[T086]

Hot off the heels of finishing the boots (which if you still haven't seen them, are now up for viewing in the second post of this thread) I'm now diving right into the shoulders. Here's two more pics after securing the mounting system that holds the two pieces together.

 

[steveo0521]

Your build looks absolutely amazing! Looking forward to see what else you can do with this project!