Foam Halo 4 Spartan Build
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cha0skn1ght
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It's pretty good. I guess it's like any other torso piece, just made out of foam so it has a little give to it.
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More photo updating
Goofing off
Goofing off
rickrtickr
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it is coming along nicely. I can't wait for more.
hey check out my new first person video.
hey check out my new first person video.
cha0skn1ght
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Thanks
The vid is pretty cool. Where was the camera mounted? I would love to attach a gopro to my armor that would give a good FP view of the con so I could upload it to youtube. But I wasn't sure about placement because on top of the helmet I think would be too high up.
Another update from last night. Played too much Halo yesterday and didn't work enough... Could've completely finished constructing the chest but... oh well
Added Mesh pattern to the "shoulder" part that would be an undersuit
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The vid is pretty cool. Where was the camera mounted? I would love to attach a gopro to my armor that would give a good FP view of the con so I could upload it to youtube. But I wasn't sure about placement because on top of the helmet I think would be too high up.
i placed mine inside the nose peice but i am using what is called a MeCam. it is about the size of a Gatorade bottle lid. check it out a MeCam.me.
the only issue with it's current placement is the audio. because it picks up my breathing and it is incredibly loud. other than that you could make a separate attachment to place it in.
cha0skn1ght
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Thanks for the tip.
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Thanks! I finally got around to adding the final pieces on to the torso!
the foam "undersuit" isn't going to work out too well, so I am going to have to make something new
Oh well. So I have the helmet, chest, back, shoulders and forearms made. I need to make the biceps, abdomen, and lower body. Just over 1 month until it needs to be finished. It's rush time!!!!!DoctorFang
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Looking great! I'm really digging that torso piece, keep the pics coming! You've definately gained a subscriber
cha0skn1ght
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Looking great! I'm really digging that torso piece, keep the pics coming! You've definately gained a subscriber
As mentioned before, I somewhat scrapped my original undersuit idea. I cut the top of it off, it was too big, and just used the bottom. Next I need to wrap the undersuit in the same mesh I used on the shoulders for consistency. I still like the way my pseudo undersuit is turning out. I still have to add the butt plate.
More pics
I don't know if I posted a complete pic of the back yet, so here it is.
What the?????
My hot glue gun shot sparks and made popping sounds!
that blackened area in the middle of the pic is a glue stick.... a charred glue stick.
Glue stick that was in it at the time
cha0skn1ght
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More pics! I added the mesh pattern to my ab section and finished off the cod piece.
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In lieu of saving time, I'm doing the MK. VII bottom half. Here is the start of the butt plate.
Butt plate built
Sleep time for work tomorrow. Then I will finish the butt and attach it somehow and maybe get a thigh (or 2) built
Butt plate built
Sleep time for work tomorrow. Then I will finish the butt and attach it somehow and maybe get a thigh (or 2) built
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Yay test fit of armor so far.
I think your glue gun protested against being overworked haha. Really though, it sounds like an electrical burn on the glue stick...weird! I think your armor is coming along really well, the detail you have in the foam is exceptional.
In my thread you brought up sturdiness, like I said I've never worked with foam so I'm curious to hear how it holds up once complete.
In my thread you brought up sturdiness, like I said I've never worked with foam so I'm curious to hear how it holds up once complete.
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Yeah I don't know what happened to it. One second it was there, the next second it was popping and smoking lol. This is my first attempt into a whole suit. I have dabbled here and there with some Reach armor and some Iron Man armor, but nothing as major as this. I think it's going to be really sturdy though.
Thanks again for your interest!
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Pic update for a leg! It isn't completely attached yet, so it's just kind of sitting there.
I'm going to paint a couple layers of Mod Podge over everything before Plastidip. The Mod Podge(or any kind of sealant like elmers or pva) will seal the foams micropores before plastidip. It helps smooth it out and can make it look more like metal.
I'm going to paint a couple layers of Mod Podge over everything before Plastidip. The Mod Podge(or any kind of sealant like elmers or pva) will seal the foams micropores before plastidip. It helps smooth it out and can make it look more like metal.
cha0skn1ght
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Thanks! I can't wait to be done building!
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