Spaceg0st's Carter Build PIC HEAVY!!
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BLACKULA727
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I don't know how I missed it, but this is a very good build. Nice job on the foam armor. I tried it once, but failed. Also, great work on the helm. Looks legit. Keep building!
Tony
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Sangheilioz
Jr Member
Great build, man! Lots of attention to detail, and it really pays off! I'm considering doing foam for my armor as well, and seeing a high-quality suit like this come out of foam is encouraging. Keep up the good work!
Update 2/6/12
hey everyone! now that i've taken a little break enjoying some skyrim and bf3, its back to business! I've played a little catch up with a few things i've wanted to add.
First up is padding to my helmet. I've seen the motorcycle padding inserts, but i didn't want to spend the 20-30 bucks to do so, so i used some padding i had and it fits GREAT. Snug and not too hot.
Next i wanted to add another layer for the shoulders... i'll paint em black shortly
Also painted the front attachments... will clean up a little for final product
And i also am working on a chest/neck insert....not completely sold although i do think it's an improvement. Might just need to tweak a little.
And i've started working on my boots... And because i'm only 'almost' 5'11'', i added a couple inches. It actually makes everything feel a little more proportional, considering real spartans are around 7ft tall. But without the lifts, i felt like a short guy in a frumpy costume. I would highly recommend to anyone who isn't at least 6ft tall. Not done with the painting, but getting close
and a couple "current" pix
That's it for now! Thanks for checkin in and the positive comments!
happy building!
hey everyone! now that i've taken a little break enjoying some skyrim and bf3, its back to business! I've played a little catch up with a few things i've wanted to add.
First up is padding to my helmet. I've seen the motorcycle padding inserts, but i didn't want to spend the 20-30 bucks to do so, so i used some padding i had and it fits GREAT. Snug and not too hot.
Next i wanted to add another layer for the shoulders... i'll paint em black shortly
Also painted the front attachments... will clean up a little for final product
And i also am working on a chest/neck insert....not completely sold although i do think it's an improvement. Might just need to tweak a little.
And i've started working on my boots... And because i'm only 'almost' 5'11'', i added a couple inches. It actually makes everything feel a little more proportional, considering real spartans are around 7ft tall. But without the lifts, i felt like a short guy in a frumpy costume. I would highly recommend to anyone who isn't at least 6ft tall. Not done with the painting, but getting close
and a couple "current" pix
That's it for now! Thanks for checkin in and the positive comments!
happy building!
Deltalead38
Jr Member
This build is SICK. My friend is also in love with Carter's armor. He will be building a suit, and this is probably his role-model for success! We need this in the elite showcase!
QUESTION! How do you come up with the foam forearms/shoulders? Do you just eyeball it? Or is there a stash of foam templates for every piece that EVERYONE else knows, but I JUST CAN'T SEEM TO FIND?
Keep up the good work!
- Delta
QUESTION! How do you come up with the foam forearms/shoulders? Do you just eyeball it? Or is there a stash of foam templates for every piece that EVERYONE else knows, but I JUST CAN'T SEEM TO FIND?
Keep up the good work!
- Delta
I downloaded the PEP files from the main page (http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/24086-*The-Official*-Halo-Reach-Pepakura-Files-Thread)
and took a look.... but honestly, i mainly just eyeballed the forearms and shoulders. Both shoulders took a couple tries to get it right. And the forearms felt close enough, i didn't feel the need to replicate EXACTLY... and it added a little personal touch. (iphone holder included) The best part about foam is, its pretty cheap which allows you to experiment guilt free, and also, its easy to start small and build up. Meaning, do the basic form, then take a thinner foam and add on to it, which adds bulkness and detail. Good luck, and let me know if you have any more questions.
Thanks! I'm trying to get it as close as possible to video game form! =D
Spitfire22V
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One of the best costume's I've seen so far, and definitely one of the best Carter suits. Keep up the excellent work, looking forward to seeing the end result! :cool
Deltalead38
Jr Member
Your work is amazing, man! Every detail counts 
. I like how you added leather... it makes it so much more real.
Keep up the AMAZING work!
- Delta
. I like how you added leather... it makes it so much more real.Keep up the AMAZING work!
- Delta
L3X BLU3R1V3R
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Just wanted to say that your build is amazing! Also, I dont know if im too late or not, but i totally have foam templates for almost all the base armor in my File Database. The only base piece im missing still but am working on is the cod. Keep up the great work!!!
Fantastic! I didn't realize you had so many foam files. The plethora of information available is overwhelming and impossible to cover completely. Will definitely use your files again for my boots! You're work is amazing. Thanks man.
And thanks everyone for the positive feedback!
Warpath5150
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Great work! super realistic, and lol love that"overall proprtions" to the squished picturesee overall proportions.
Lol, you have to click the image to see the video. I don't know why photobucket distorts that.
http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/spaceg0st/?action=view¤t=afe8df09.mp4
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