murishani047
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I just remembered I was going to share my idea for segmenting the torso. Here it is. What do you guys think? Is it unnecessarily complex?
FIrst Real Build. Captain James Sierra-247 (Pic Intensive)
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murishani047
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Thanks!
murishani047
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Amazing job.
Thanks!
murishani047
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Sort of Update:
Well I've been staring at my helmet for about a month now, and the more I do the more I dislike it. It's sloppy. I'm also fairly certain it's too big. I did that last time because of my glasses, then realize once it's built there's more room inside than the neck hole. So I'm going to rebuild it. The only problem is all my supplies are at home, and I won't be there til March, and even then only for a week. So that gives me plenty of time to plan this thing out right. First off,
Can anyone help me figure out the best way to scale this particular helmet? I've read tutorials on scaling but I just can't seem to wrap my head around it. It's either for the Mk VI so it doesn't transfer to ODST, or I scale it and print it and it's tiny. Like baby sized.
Thanks for the help and feedback guys.
-Sierra-247
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I'm an official member of the Midwest Regiment now!
Well I've been staring at my helmet for about a month now, and the more I do the more I dislike it. It's sloppy. I'm also fairly certain it's too big. I did that last time because of my glasses, then realize once it's built there's more room inside than the neck hole. So I'm going to rebuild it. The only problem is all my supplies are at home, and I won't be there til March, and even then only for a week. So that gives me plenty of time to plan this thing out right. First off,
Can anyone help me figure out the best way to scale this particular helmet? I've read tutorials on scaling but I just can't seem to wrap my head around it. It's either for the Mk VI so it doesn't transfer to ODST, or I scale it and print it and it's tiny. Like baby sized.
Thanks for the help and feedback guys.
-Sierra-247
P.S.
I'm an official member of the Midwest Regiment now!
murishani047
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Long Time Overdue Update!
Hey all, Sorry this won't really be a step through, rather a pic dump. Halloween came and went, along with the Halo 5 Guardians Release (Man I need an Xbox One). On the Friday before I was asked if I wanted to go to a local midnight release. I thought, what better time than to try and speed build the rest of my armor? So here we are: the results. I literally just wore the naked foam to it, and merged the two pieces (chest and helmet) that I already had. A few people enjoyed it, most of them (there were only about 15 there all together) didn't say much. Cons of living in the middle of nowhere I suppose. Anyway, I'm back!
Get ready for a long read.
I'm going to try and explain things and then post all the pics because I don't really have time to sort through it all right now. If you have questions always feel free to ask!
The main torso and stomach plates I threw together on Friday night/Saturday morning (3 am). Done.
Next I went to Walmart and picked up strapping and magnets. Came back and realized the magnets were junk. Made another trip to Hobby Lobby and got some awesome ones. came back AGAIN and attached all the torso pieces together. Done.
Sunday came around, and the day was mostly spent cutting the various lengths of strapping and elastic to the correct size. I also made one shoulder. Decided I didn't have time to create the bicep part, I quickly attached some elastic to it so it would be wearable. It was then I realised I forgot to scale it. So I had baby shoulders. Oh well. Too late.
Monday: Work 9-5. Halo release at 10:30. I drove over to a friend's house and he helped me cut out the rest. Or tried to. He wasn't very good at it. 9:25. We had to leave in 5 minutes. I threw together the other shoulder, slightly improvising on the way. It fell apart halfway through the event, because I didn't measure the elastic an it was short, putting unneeded strain on the fresh hot glue. I repaired it for Halloween.
Halloween consisted of going to my older brother's saxophone recital, in full gear. He told us (falsely) that it was a costume event. Oh well, always looking for an excuse to wear the kit!
Enjoy the pics
(Jut want to point out I do still plan to rebuild all this and take my time, I finally got a hot knife too yay!)
SO SORRY FOR THE SIDEWAYS PICTURES. NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED. If you click them full size they're the correct way.
I have a few more pics but they're mostly the same thing.
Done!
Spartan Buck says "Always wear your seatbelt during a drop!"
Hey all, Sorry this won't really be a step through, rather a pic dump. Halloween came and went, along with the Halo 5 Guardians Release (Man I need an Xbox One). On the Friday before I was asked if I wanted to go to a local midnight release. I thought, what better time than to try and speed build the rest of my armor? So here we are: the results. I literally just wore the naked foam to it, and merged the two pieces (chest and helmet) that I already had. A few people enjoyed it, most of them (there were only about 15 there all together) didn't say much. Cons of living in the middle of nowhere I suppose. Anyway, I'm back!
Get ready for a long read.
I'm going to try and explain things and then post all the pics because I don't really have time to sort through it all right now. If you have questions always feel free to ask!
The main torso and stomach plates I threw together on Friday night/Saturday morning (3 am). Done.
Next I went to Walmart and picked up strapping and magnets. Came back and realized the magnets were junk. Made another trip to Hobby Lobby and got some awesome ones. came back AGAIN and attached all the torso pieces together. Done.
Sunday came around, and the day was mostly spent cutting the various lengths of strapping and elastic to the correct size. I also made one shoulder. Decided I didn't have time to create the bicep part, I quickly attached some elastic to it so it would be wearable. It was then I realised I forgot to scale it. So I had baby shoulders. Oh well. Too late.
Monday: Work 9-5. Halo release at 10:30. I drove over to a friend's house and he helped me cut out the rest. Or tried to. He wasn't very good at it. 9:25. We had to leave in 5 minutes. I threw together the other shoulder, slightly improvising on the way. It fell apart halfway through the event, because I didn't measure the elastic an it was short, putting unneeded strain on the fresh hot glue. I repaired it for Halloween.
Halloween consisted of going to my older brother's saxophone recital, in full gear. He told us (falsely) that it was a costume event. Oh well, always looking for an excuse to wear the kit!
Enjoy the pics
(Jut want to point out I do still plan to rebuild all this and take my time, I finally got a hot knife too yay!)
SO SORRY FOR THE SIDEWAYS PICTURES. NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED. If you click them full size they're the correct way.
I have a few more pics but they're mostly the same thing.
Done!
Spartan Buck says "Always wear your seatbelt during a drop!"
The BorosBoss
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This build is looking good. Like that you did the helmet with EVA foam.
murishani047
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Thanks! Being slightly OCD, the roughness/lopsideness of this build really irritates me, but I keep telling myself it's my first build and it really is turning out pretty good with no major hiccups considering that fact. *proceeds to beat head against wood to ward off evil bad luck spirits*
Also I've got about 1/4 of the backpack done. I'll post pics tomorrow, my phone is kind of dumb right now.
The BorosBoss
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Totally get the OCD thing, I'm doing my first build right now. All though I must say-- I've started going with the flow a lot more. Or my standards have just dropped. Take your pick lol
murishani047
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*Semi-Update*
Here's those pics of the backpack I promised. Not much to see here though.
Here's those pics of the backpack I promised. Not much to see here though.
murishani047
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**UPDATE**
Hello all! Another small update here, this was actually quite a bit more challenging than I originally anticipated. However, I can now say that HALF of my backpack is assembled! Forward Unto Pics!
Yay, a pile of pieces!
ABRAKADABRA!
**POOF**
How did that happen?!
This required copious amounts of hot glue and more than enough pressure (or so I thought, sure felt like it) to punch my hand right through it.
The backpack itself will not be useable on this build, but I have plans already in the making for my next build to have the lid open in the center, and also have one side compartment open for storage, and the other convert into a lunch-bag type cooler to store cool refreshing beverages (and also in my case juice/candy for low blood sugars) during long outings.
Here's my plan for attaching it to the rest of the torso (at least for now). Run this nylon strapping up and over to the highlighted area of the shoulder, and use covered hook and loops from Wal-Mart. To keep the bottom from flapping I will most likely use another strap and purse clasp, or earth magnets, or velcro. Haven't decided yet.
I've already figured out easier ways to attach the other side of the...sides...
Way hey, not too shabby!
...If I only let people see me from this angle, they'll think my suit's finished....
Also please excuse the gross mirror, time to clean the bathroom!
Well, that's all guys! Once again thanks for checking it out!
(Note to self...create a Flickr account...)
Hello all! Another small update here, this was actually quite a bit more challenging than I originally anticipated. However, I can now say that HALF of my backpack is assembled! Forward Unto Pics!
Yay, a pile of pieces!
ABRAKADABRA!
**POOF**
How did that happen?!
This required copious amounts of hot glue and more than enough pressure (or so I thought, sure felt like it) to punch my hand right through it.
The backpack itself will not be useable on this build, but I have plans already in the making for my next build to have the lid open in the center, and also have one side compartment open for storage, and the other convert into a lunch-bag type cooler to store cool refreshing beverages (and also in my case juice/candy for low blood sugars) during long outings.
Here's my plan for attaching it to the rest of the torso (at least for now). Run this nylon strapping up and over to the highlighted area of the shoulder, and use covered hook and loops from Wal-Mart. To keep the bottom from flapping I will most likely use another strap and purse clasp, or earth magnets, or velcro. Haven't decided yet.
I've already figured out easier ways to attach the other side of the...sides...
Way hey, not too shabby!
...If I only let people see me from this angle, they'll think my suit's finished....
Also please excuse the gross mirror, time to clean the bathroom!
Well, that's all guys! Once again thanks for checking it out!
(Note to self...create a Flickr account...)
The BorosBoss
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Looking good murishani!
murishani047
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**Update**
Greetings once again fellow Spartans, Marines, ODST, etc etc.
Time for another update! This one's a little short, and it will be the last one for at least a week. I've got a list of things to do in the real world that keeps growing instead of shrinking haha. On to the build!
I got a new workspace! Well...a cutting mat, but it really makes things better!
I just now realised if I make notes on the template pieces, it'll help me remember what goes where after I cut them out. DOI!
(I think in a slightly OCD moment of stupidity I told myself I want it to look perfect so I can't write on it. These things don't even go on the armor!)
Also an OCD moment. Is that upside down? Better stop what I'm doing and spin the whole mat around.
Found these old things lying around. Not too shabby pep work if you ask me.
I actually might use these, since I've already made them lol
The backside is a little off, but acceptable. This thing will have a needle rifle hole through it anyway.
I was actually very impressed by myself with this one. Even more impressed it hasn't gotten crushed by now.
This is a little wonky, partly because I added a second "screen" piece. I think when it comes time for the big build I'm going to make a custom one to house my phone, since I'll be having the Halo 4 forearms anyway.
My graphic design skills coming into play. Barely. I need a better printer.
I love it when that happens.
I felt a blister was coming one, so I prevented it with one of these...things.
Well, got everything laid out. That's the current status, ready to cut.
That's all for now. It'll be like this for awhile until I get some things sorted out. Thanks for checking it out!
BONUS
Here's a sneak peak at my next project
Cheers!
-S-247
P.S. Anyone know where I can find the Halo 4 Scout shoulder for foam? I've got the regular pep file, just wondering if there was a foam version floating around out there. I'm still looking.
Greetings once again fellow Spartans, Marines, ODST, etc etc.
Time for another update! This one's a little short, and it will be the last one for at least a week. I've got a list of things to do in the real world that keeps growing instead of shrinking haha. On to the build!
I got a new workspace!
Well...a cutting mat, but it really makes things better!I just now realised if I make notes on the template pieces, it'll help me remember what goes where after I cut them out. DOI!
(I think in a slightly OCD moment of stupidity I told myself I want it to look perfect so I can't write on it. These things don't even go on the armor!)
Also an OCD moment. Is that upside down? Better stop what I'm doing and spin the whole mat around.
Found these old things lying around. Not too shabby pep work if you ask me.
I actually might use these, since I've already made them lol
The backside is a little off, but acceptable. This thing will have a needle rifle hole through it anyway.
I was actually very impressed by myself with this one. Even more impressed it hasn't gotten crushed by now.
This is a little wonky, partly because I added a second "screen" piece. I think when it comes time for the big build I'm going to make a custom one to house my phone, since I'll be having the Halo 4 forearms anyway.
My graphic design skills coming into play. Barely. I need a better printer.
I love it when that happens.
I felt a blister was coming one, so I prevented it with one of these...things.
Well, got everything laid out. That's the current status, ready to cut.
That's all for now. It'll be like this for awhile until I get some things sorted out. Thanks for checking it out!
BONUS
Here's a sneak peak at my next project
Cheers!
-S-247
P.S. Anyone know where I can find the Halo 4 Scout shoulder for foam? I've got the regular pep file, just wondering if there was a foam version floating around out there. I'm still looking.
murishani047
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Looking very Nice! I need to sort out my own work space. Currently working from my computer desk haha
Same here man, I just happen to have a giant desk. I can fit 3 desktop towers, 2 laptops, a printer, and an external monitor and speakers on it.
murishani047
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Well technically the towers go underneath it, but it's a multi level desk so I have plenty of room to work. Picked it up for 30 bucks at a thrift shop
Well technically the towers go underneath it, but it's a multi level desk so I have plenty of room to work. Picked it up for 30 bucks at a thrift shop
Geez, very nice. Mine cost double that and its tiny haha!
murishani047
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Thrift shops are awesome. Especially for clothes and trinkets. You never know, you can find some cheap awesome stuff to help builds.
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