ODST for my kids WIP Completed (more photos Page 13)

[CoolC]

Very nice work on the pep. looking forward on seeing all come together. Now that you're kids are getting older are you teaching them how to make there own armor? just wondering?

My kids are still too young to do any armor. I don't want them to touch the toxic materials yet.

I tried to get them to work on scale models. Can't seem to get them interested. Hopefully they will get into armor making when they are old enough.

Want to see this when you get done. Love the nerf mods.

I'm kind of wondering myself. Not sure how to achieve this. More than likely I will saw off some Nerf parts and then overlay it with some cardboards. Need to do some planning.

 

[sandy1973]

My kids are still too young to do any armor. I don't want them to touch the toxic materials yet.

I tried to get them to work on scale models. Can't seem to get them interested. Hopefully they will get into armor making when they are old enough.

Do you know that my kids are not that interested to this kind of stuffs? but once they see the finished products they want to try to do it too.
Oh and I use smoothcast 300 to harden my stuffs. It's non toxic but stick to your skin like crazy and it give out a little smell when it start to cure

 

[CoolC]

It has been a few weeks since I last posted any updates. Been busy working on several pieces.

Without further due...

Finished 2 fanny pack.

My eldest son will wear Dutch backpack. Here is a front view.

The back view. Because it is such a large piece, you can see some warping.

I finished 3 gauntlets. One more to go.

After the gauntlet, I will focus on finishing up the torsos using foam. Hopefully I can provide some updates next week.

 

[Mensrea Prod]

The back packs are look real good, keep up the good work.

 

[Lord Crumb]

Wow man, this is coming out great! I'm plannng on doing a full ODST suit so this gives me hope that it can be done, haha

Also, let me know how that Nerf mod comes out, I did an MA5B with the recon which came out well

 

[Road Kill]

very nice work man, love all of it so far
btw, where did you find the dutch backpack?

 

[CoolC]

very nice work man, love all of it so far
btw, where did you find the dutch backpack?

I found most of the files here.
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/24557-All-Odst-Pep-Files?

I also got some files from Hughs ODST.

 

[sildeo]

looks awsome, i would hope your kids realise what a great dad you are putting all this time into their halloween costumes

 

[Brandon McClain]

I sure hope your kids are greatful! Making one suit is hard enoug, but two suits a year? Wow. And I think that is the first time I have seen the back pack pepped. I remember trying to do the unfold on the backpacks, I think they were the least pleasant things in the world to do the unfold on, so I can only imagine what they would be like to pep. If you want to erase the fold lines to make them smooth, just decrease your angle threshold in the options section of pepakura. That will eliminate a lot of the guesswork.

 

[CoolC]

I have been impressed with some of the foam armor that were done by some members. Instead of pepping the torsos, I decided to try my hands on foam. Here is what I've done on my day-off from work.

I first draw out the pattern after sizing it. I used Hugh's torso as a guide. I fold it in half to get symmetrical cut.

I continue to finish drawing the pattern.

Now I cut them into pieces so I can use them as templates.

Got the foam board out.

All pieces cut.

I'm using a hot solder gun to create several lines.

Here is the result.

Start gluing with hot glue gun.

Almost done. Here is the back view.

Here is my son trying it out.

May look a little big. Need to trim the top and then add in the shoulder pieces.

Let me know what you think.

 

[BLACKULA727]

I think it looks awesome. You do really good work. Also, I'm glad you have a lot of pictures, it really shows the process. Awesome job!

 

[tehosc]

I'm loving what's happening here, looking forward to seeing more progress and when it's painted!

 

[TD2253]

Looking pretty good Coolc! Love the foam rubber torso!

 

[CoolC]

I sure hope your kids are greatful! Making one suit is hard enoug, but two suits a year? Wow. And I think that is the first time I have seen the back pack pepped. I remember trying to do the unfold on the backpacks, I think they were the least pleasant things in the world to do the unfold on, so I can only imagine what they would be like to pep. If you want to erase the fold lines to make them smooth, just decrease your angle threshold in the options section of pepakura. That will eliminate a lot of the guesswork.

Thanks. You have no idea how I feel. I want to make one suit only but unfortunately (or fortunately) I have 2 boys - 9 and 6. So I have no other option but to make 2 suits. It is a lot of work but the end results are definitely better than buying costumes from Wal-Mart. My wife never opposes me spending time and money on the costumes so I have no reason to stop.

The backpack actually wasn't well unfold. There are several areas without tabs. Because the areas are so large, some areas need braces. I'm hoping that after resin/rondo, the backpack is strong enough to carry some candies on Halloween.

On a different subject, for those with kids, do you let your kids play Halo? I don't consider it a "Mature" because there is no gore or blood like Gears of Wars. I let my kids play it because it teaches them strategy and teamwork.

 

[sandy1973]

both of my kids play halo and COD. I just have to teach them the different between what is right and what is wrong and leave the violence in the game and they seem to know.

 

[CoolC]

I have only the torso and the SMG guns to pep. Hopefully I can finish them before the weather turns warm so I can start resin and rondo.

I always like Noble 6. So I decided to make one for myself. Just the helmet not the suit. I think it would be awesome to have a collection of helmets.

Side view

Trying it for size.

On my wish list of helmets, I plan to do the rest of Noble team, Gundam, Darth Vader...

 

[CoolC]

After being lazy for the past 2 weeks, I've finally finished both torsos. I like how they turned out.

One big one small for both of my boys.

Side view and front view.

My kids will wear them like a vest. Here I cut a slit so their big heads can go through.

Starting tomorrow I will start working on the SMG.

 

[Brandon McClain]

They look excellent! The foam was the right way to go on those, much faster and will be more comfortable.

 

[Mensrea Prod]

The foam work looks great. I'm sure the foam armor will work better for the kids, then the hard stuff. Keep it up.

 

[Brandon McClain]

How do your kids like the foam? Will you be able to stick to foam builds in the future? It seems to be quicker and cheaper.