I thought army surplus stores were soupossed to be like the thrift shops of military goods. Hrmph, Well looking online it seems like I will be spending a decent amount on just the boots. I remember when I bought the desert boots for my marine they were only 17 bucks.
Also I would like some input from every one who reads this on what type of BDU should I get? It seems like ODST's have just plain black undersuits but with my lack of gray paint I feel there is already too much black on the costume. So any suggestions would be nice.
Thanks I'll look into them. Though right now I'm looking at some black jungle boots that look cozy.You can get a very solid service boot from Big 5 with a side zipper too. They're awesome boots and look great. They go on sale practically weekly for $30. They fit the part perfectly.
I'd link but I'm on mobile.
Thanks! I love the encouragement!.amazing job!
Okay so I kinda lied. I am using velcro but for light weight stuff. Like attaching the hip plates and groin plate.Build is looking fantastic
I was curious as to something you said earlier about velcro. I was just wondering why you dont trust it is all?
keep up the great work
Okay so I kinda lied. I am using velcro but for light weight stuff. Like attaching the hip plates and groin plate.
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Also I got quite a few things getting painted and or being sealed. Just got the shins left and I hope to make great progress on the helmet this weekend. Here are paining pictures.
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Wow man, I really like this build. I'm just starting my build. But I can't find Hughs templates. Could you pm them to me.
Thank you very much, umm to start with always keep sharp blades when working on foam, once the knife starts to jump and tear the foam I normally put it in a container for blades I use on paper. You hardly ever have to use a whole pepakura file for foam. Just select parts that show up once and the mirroed ones and you are good to go. Example the shin for my ODST. thats all I printed.this looks amazing, im starting my ODST with foam and pepakura, any suggestions?
They work really well. You just have to get their lengths perfect to avoid spikes on the inside of your suit.Man, things are coming along really nicely here. I never would have considered using straight up nuts-and-bolts hardware to secure this whole thing together. Your parts are solid, and your weathered paint is coming out really nice.
Keep up the good work, I look forward to seeing it finished. And hey, sorry about your car, man.
How do you get the top of the knee guard to bend like that? I'm having trouble with mine.Thank you very much, umm to start with always keep sharp blades when working on foam, once the knife starts to jump and tear the foam I normally put it in a container for blades I use on paper. You hardly ever have to use a whole pepakura file for foam. Just select parts that show up once and the mirroed ones and you are good to go. Example the shin for my ODST. View attachment 4163 thats all I printed.
Also try and have parts connected before you cut them out. In my opinion the less seams the better. Example. View attachment 4164 notice how most of the parts are already connected.
Read tutorials. I'm not some innovative genius teling you how to make a costume I just take what others do and do it my way. Umm that's all I guess. If you need help free to contact me.
Any how update time.
I finished weathering the torso.
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I got weathered knees now!
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I got a belt assembly. I just need a fanny pack!
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I also got boots and as a result the shin I made isnt too small now!
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That's all for now. Somebody threw away my bondo so I need to buy more to work on the helmet.