HALOSPRTAN's Master chief Halo 4 suit WIP *First Build*

[HALOSPRTAN]

This is precisely why I started using poly fiber 2 filler it sands like butter. Also I only use bondo for stuff I break. Primer with filler is a great cheater as well.

This is looking great!

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Thanks for the compliment, i sometimes use primer instead of 320 grit

Even though it looks rough, that will sand and/or file down incredibly easy. It is nice that it is one solid piece now, as you can make those ridges even more defined if you want without worrying about going through and hitting cardstock Another reason why I love using Rondo for casting is because it is incredibly strong yet has just enough give to not be brittle.

This is looking great and I can't wait to see what the end product looks like!

Thanks EVAkura, this is my first time trying to do any sort of casting, and it turned out well. i have sanded, glazed, and primed my first handplate. My second one just came out of the mold and im starting to clean it up. The method is so useful, silicone is expensive:confused Pics up soon of 1st handplate done. I have also just done my 1st layer of a mold for the side of the bicep pieces, molding is going to save sooo much peping(total of 4 of the side pieces).

 

[EVAkura]

So glad to hear it went well for you! I am anxious to see the finished product I have to agree though, I don't know what I would have done if I didn't learn about this inexpensive and easy to find solution! Just as a side note, I still look in every new store that "might" have Smooth-Cast products (on the upwards side of 30 now) and have yet to find it or anything comparable.

 

[HALOSPRTAN]

So glad to hear it went well for you! I am anxious to see the finished product I have to agree though, I don't know what I would have done if I didn't learn about this inexpensive and easy to find solution! Just as a side note, I still look in every new store that "might" have Smooth-Cast products (on the upwards side of 30 now) and have yet to find it or anything comparable.

It is a great alternative, here is my first one unglazed, but after cleanup:

This is one of them FINISHED compared to the 2nd that i have begun cleanup on
compared to my hand

Ill try to finish the other one tonight and get started on casting my bicep parts, heres the mold

Updates soon

 

[EVAkura]

I would love to see it next to the original....I think it might even be more consistent and smoother! Also, if you don't already have them, I would highly recommend going to a Harbor Freight and picking up a set of small files ( I got the ones with part #P4614). They are amazing to work with, and save a lot of sanding time.

Can't wait to see one of the biceps done!

 

[HALOSPRTAN]

I would love to see it next to the original....I think it might even be more consistent and smoother! Also, if you don't already have them, I would highly recommend going to a Harbor Freight and picking up a set of small files ( I got the ones with part #P4614). They are amazing to work with, and save a lot of sanding time.

Can't wait to see one of the biceps done!

Sure thing, here you go

I am probably going to do an order soon, so that will definetly be among them keep in mind, it chipped a bit form demolding. I have a question for you guys, what would be the best chest file you guys recommend?

 

[HALOSPRTAN]

hey guys, i just wanted to ask which pepakura files you recommend for the following pieces

Thigh
Knee
chest

if you guys can post the link that would be great

 

[HALOSPRTAN]

Hey 405th, sorry no post in a while, but in recent news i have finally finished my mold for the side of the bicep and have done a first cast. I have also finished the other handplate, pics on that soon.
My mold:

Rondo casting curing

First cast done!!!

Compared to buck.

More progress soon

 

[HALOSPRTAN]

UPDATE!!!!

So i have been casting different pieces and i have finished the first cast of the bicep side piece.

This is it next to the original buck

More work up soon

 

[Jen A266]

Great job on the arm pieces so far!! keep up the good work! One question, how do you make the moulds? it doesnt look like the expensive Smooth-On products at all..

 

[Russett]

Great job on the arm pieces so far!! keep up the good work! One question, how do you make the moulds? it doesnt look like the expensive Smooth-On products at all..

Yeah, it looks like a hot glue mold to me. I've tried that before works great!

 

[HALOSPRTAN]

Great job on the arm pieces so far!! keep up the good work! One question, how do you make the moulds? it doesnt look like the expensive Smooth-On products at all..

Yeah, it looks like a hot glue mold to me. I've tried that before works great!

Thanks for the compliments, that is actually a silicone caulking mold with glicerin to speed up the curing process. I "borrowed" the technique from EVAkura. He describes the process in his thread. Hot glue sounds interesting, i may try it sometime

 

[HALOSPRTAN]

Update

I have now casted all of the side bicep parts. here they are at various stages of completion.

I have also started my mold for the front/back bicep pieces.

I hope you guys like my work and if you want to please subscribe. Your support means a lot to me

Cheers

 

[Jen A266]

sorry if im asking again but how exactly do you use hot glue to make a mould? i know some use silicone caulking..

 

[HALOSPRTAN]

sorry if im asking again but how exactly do you use hot glue to make a mould? i know some use silicone caulking..

I actually have not tried the hot glue method, silicone caulking is different. i imagine you need a rrelease agent like vasaline, and then cover it in hot glue, but im not sure.

 

[HALOSPRTAN]

Update

Ok 405th, sorry for the long time between updates, i have been busy with school projects and what not, but i have made some progress on the bondo on the helmet, and i have FINALLY found the paint i am using. Tell me your opinion on the accuracy of the color.
Here is the helmet work:


cheek detail


This is the color tested on the handplate


I also purchased the color for the details on the armor. Here is the abdominal plate with the color test



Tell me your input. Subscribe if you'd like to, more updates on the way!!!

 

[HALOSPRTAN]

What do you guys think about the colors that i got, i think it is very accurate, but i want some input

 

[Chernobyl]

The colour looks fairly accurate, I'd say. Closer to the Halo 3 drab olive than Halo 4's deeper green, but it seems to work. Also, nice work on the rest of the armour - very smooth, crisp edges.

Also, try to curb the enthusiasm on the posts a little - seeking critique is fine, but double-posting without actual content is frowned upon.

 

[HALOSPRTAN]

The colour looks fairly accurate, I'd say. Closer to the Halo 3 drab olive than Halo 4's deeper green, but it seems to work. Also, nice work on the rest of the armour - very smooth, crisp edges.

Also, try to curb the enthusiasm on the posts a little - seeking critique is fine, but double-posting without actual content is frowned upon.

Sorry about the double post, I am fairly new to this process, and i would like the input of the people who are more experieced so I can do the best job i can on my work.

 

[HALOSPRTAN]

Small update, i have been working on the general shape of the right jaw area. This is just my rough bondo work.


Front chin/breather area thing

More soon, stay tuned

 

[HALOSPRTAN]

Hey 405th, im testing out this method of mine where i grind down the details form the pep and then rebuild in bondo for accuracy and smoothness. for example, on this side, i havent started, but the bumps are a bit chaotic, and i want to make it well refined.

Then im backing it with bondo

Then im smoothing the area, then i will build it with bondo to get the full detail in

Tell me what you guys think of the method and if you guys have any alternatives that you use. I used this method here already on the headlamp area.



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