Combination Armor W.I.P.

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OverKill

Member

• Jun 30, 2010

• #1

I am starting my armor and it is using a method not used often or at all, Paper Mache.
Armor done so far:
Weapons: 2 SMGs-scratch buildt-cardboard

Shoulders: 2 Scout, scratch built-card board

Torso:

Thighs: H1 Marine, pepped

Shins: H2 ODST, pepped

 

kupokitty

Well-Known Member

• Jun 30, 2010

• #2

I hope you're going to bondo the outside of your armor...

 

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OverKill

Member

• Jul 1, 2010

• #3

I don't know and if I have enough money too and If I find another method that is cheaper I will try that and use my armor as a new method example/experiment. Also If I need it too, cuase most of my parts are smooth and flat so there wont be any blocky pieces.

 

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Sutekhian

Member

• Jul 1, 2010

• #4

How are you planning to do the visor for the EVA helmet? I intended doing that one too but didn't have a way to get that made and I still haven't seen a complete one. I'd love to see one done and find the method so I could have a go!

 

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OverKill

Member

• Jul 1, 2010

• #5

I plan to use a heat gun and plexi-glass. If that doesn't work try cutting out pieces to have a polygonal shaped visor than smoothed.

 

kupokitty

Well-Known Member

• Jul 1, 2010

• #6

If you use strictly paper mache, it's going to be lumpy and hard to sand. Trust me on this. I think it's either Ruze or Rube that also has a paper mache helmet, but my experimental cheapo helmet and his are the best paper mache ones I've seen so far. However, they're not going to win a fashion show.

Maybe you could try plaster or drywall on the outside?

 

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bobbio555

Well-Known Member

• Jul 2, 2010

• #7

kupokitty said:

If you use strictly paper mache, it's going to be lumpy and hard to sand. Trust me on this. I think it's either Ruze or Rube that also has a paper mache helmet, but my experimental cheapo helmet and his are the best paper mache ones I've seen so far. However, they're not going to win a fashion show.

Maybe you could try plaster or drywall on the outside?

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God no. I tried this, you might as well be pouring sand on your armor for all the strength it has. It crumbles, it disintegrates... It's just a mess.

 

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OverKill

Member

• Jul 2, 2010

• #8

I will try my best and I am using a glue based paper mache method(

), than a flour based(

). This will be a good cheaper method, if It goes good and I think shippox10 and MrTiKi will be joinning me ont his journey (http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/25368-Alternative-to-Resin-and-FiberGlass), so Hopefully there will be three suits of armor as examples of "The Paper Mache Method". I will try to finish paper macheing it by the end of the month (if not sooner) and will post pics and other info on my finds and the how to's.

 

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monkeyfist

Jr Member

• Jul 2, 2010

• #9

Yeah, the paper mache might not be the best Idea for the Halo 1 Marine thighs, I just made some a few days ago, and they are hollow, so you need to pour in rondo or another hardener, i think putting paper mache in there would be kinda tough. Sorry if i bursted your bubble

 

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OverKill

Member

• Jul 2, 2010

• #10

Thats fine I could put cardboard in them or be very careful.

 

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OverKill

Member

• Jul 3, 2010

• #11

I finished thighs and put this together... a pictures of my Combination Armor from pepakura viewer to show how it will look togther.
with H3 Marine

0r with Mark VI

 

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Trooper114

Well-Known Member

• Jul 15, 2010

• #12

That looks nice dude, buy the way I'm using paper mache for my armor as well so there will probaly be 4 examples.
Good Luck.

 

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OverKill

Member

• Jul 16, 2010

• #13

Trooper114 said:

That looks nice dude, buy the way I'm using paper mache for my armor as well so there will probaly be 4 examples.
Good Luck.

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The more the merrier.


Adding to the chest peice problem I need to figure out what type of boots and shins to make.

 

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OverKill

Member

• Jul 21, 2010

• #14

Scout shoulders(Left) and H1 Marine thighs(Right)
Front

Back

 

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OverKill

Member

• Aug 2, 2010

• #15

W.I.P. in a W.I.P.

Post a W.I.P. in a W.I.P. to not have alot of threads. I started a M7 SMG (scratch build) here is the outline/stencil

And the cardboard SMG

Other side

 

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MrTiKi

Jr Member

• Aug 2, 2010

• #16

Coming out pretty good, what are you going to cover the smg with?

 

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OverKill

Member

• Aug 2, 2010

• #17

Maybe bondo or try paper clay.

 

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OverKill

Member

• Aug 6, 2010

• #18

Starting new custom armor, completely original (torso, thighs, and sheild!). post pic later today or tomorrow

 

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playdohlord

Active Member

• Aug 8, 2010

• #19

looks good!, the smg is coming along nicely, cant wait to see this come togethere, but if i may ad a suggestion, if you are going to use the MKVI chest, i recommend the hd pep, i know it looks intimidating, but it is totally worth the trouble

 

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OverKill

Member

• Aug 8, 2010

• #20

I am making a custom torso peice, that is original and not like any armor I've seen. Its in the cardboard stage(finished), now just need to paper mache it + paint +straps.