Toacrabman's MK V build
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Toacrabman
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Actually the gaps in the edges were from me trying to melt the edges together with a candle, after I found out I didnt use enough glue. So i filled the gaps with glue, and theyre actually really smooth now. The hobby knife im using still has a pile of blades I can use, even though I go through a blade every 3 days. The dull ones are heated over a candle and used to trim away excess hotglue, as the burned on residue really cakes on.
Toacrabman
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I just finished the shins completely, and am currently working on the kneeguards.
Also I got 2 more packs of EVA foam, as friday was my 16th birthday
Which means I can drive a scooter with no liscense. Also, its a nice scooter. A honda metropolitan.
We also got a big steampot, a propane burner, and 10 pounds of crab, and we ate the whole thing as a family, with me eating 1/2 easily.
Anyway I figured I would hold these in place with some of those nice kneepads.
Also I got another pair for the scooter, and the bad drivers that will push me off the road.
I can just wear them under my jeans so I dont have to worry about taking them off when I get to schools. I happen to be very thin, giving me an impressive amount of space to hide things. Good and bad.
Also as an extra, a friend of my dad's gave me a chinese 10 pouch magazine vest for an SKS rifle. (thats 200 rounds of ammunition)
It goes great with the rest of my gear, and holds alot of stuff. I found out I can fit my shotgun magazines in it.
Also I got 2 more packs of EVA foam, as friday was my 16th birthday
Which means I can drive a scooter with no liscense. Also, its a nice scooter. A honda metropolitan.
We also got a big steampot, a propane burner, and 10 pounds of crab, and we ate the whole thing as a family, with me eating 1/2 easily.
Anyway I figured I would hold these in place with some of those nice kneepads.
Also I got another pair for the scooter, and the bad drivers that will push me off the road.
I can just wear them under my jeans so I dont have to worry about taking them off when I get to schools. I happen to be very thin, giving me an impressive amount of space to hide things. Good and bad.
Also as an extra, a friend of my dad's gave me a chinese 10 pouch magazine vest for an SKS rifle. (thats 200 rounds of ammunition)
It goes great with the rest of my gear, and holds alot of stuff. I found out I can fit my shotgun magazines in it.
Toacrabman
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So I finished the foam chest core, and it fits really well. It just needs some finishing touches.
And heres the back:
Also I finally got some friggin nite shades, and finished my EPIC EVA [C] helmet.
That and I finished the thighs completely. To the right is the belt they clip on to to hold them up. They use side opening clips.
Speaking of side opening clips, these hold the shoulders:
Now i have every major component, and will just add little details.
And heres the back:
Also I finally got some friggin nite shades, and finished my EPIC EVA [C] helmet.
That and I finished the thighs completely. To the right is the belt they clip on to to hold them up. They use side opening clips.
Speaking of side opening clips, these hold the shoulders:
Now i have every major component, and will just add little details.
Toacrabman
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Hopefully im going to buy some plasti-dip today, any advice?
they sell it at home depot or lowes
Toacrabman
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I went to my local harbor freight and grabbed two cans. This will be my evening. Up until 6 when I have to go do some JROTC stuff.
Toacrabman
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I finally got pics up, but this is where I was about 5 days ago, since then I finished the shins, and the spine detail.
Here is the chest, before the heat shields were added:
Here is the codpiece and finished thighs:
With functioning ammo pouches:
Here is the chest, before the heat shields were added:
Here is the codpiece and finished thighs:
With functioning ammo pouches:
Toacrabman
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Just took some more pics,
Theres the chest with the heat sync, and some HP parafoil hardpoints, along with spine detail.
Theres the shins with some grenadier knee pauldrons added, using velcro.
Theres my W.I.P. handplates.
And last but definately not least:
One EVA foam magnum, covered in plasti-dip.
Its alot softer than it looks.
Also I finished the boot covers:
I thought the hazard stripes were pretty cool so I put them on the shoulder because it looked a little bland.
The boot covers now use a strap and a side opening buckle instead of being bolted on.
Theres the chest with the heat sync, and some HP parafoil hardpoints, along with spine detail.
Theres the shins with some grenadier knee pauldrons added, using velcro.
Theres my W.I.P. handplates.
And last but definately not least:
One EVA foam magnum, covered in plasti-dip.
Its alot softer than it looks.
Also I finished the boot covers:
I thought the hazard stripes were pretty cool so I put them on the shoulder because it looked a little bland.
The boot covers now use a strap and a side opening buckle instead of being bolted on.
Toacrabman
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Since I pretty much finished the armor except the upper part of the undersuit and the stencils, I decided to make a little something extra in case the sniper is not finished.
Its a gravity hammer, or as I sometimes call it, the almighty staff of pingas.
Also the hobby knife broke and I cut the thing in the back of my hand that moves my thumb, so its a good thing im ambidexterous. One question though, does that mend itself or do I have to see a professional? Or could I just cauterize it and save money.
Its a gravity hammer, or as I sometimes call it, the almighty staff of pingas.
Also the hobby knife broke and I cut the thing in the back of my hand that moves my thumb, so its a good thing im ambidexterous. One question though, does that mend itself or do I have to see a professional? Or could I just cauterize it and save money.
Toacrabman
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IT'S FINALLY FINISHED! Its mere hours before my costume contest and a chance at $300, and I just got everything together.
I finished 5 days early and I finished the gravity hammer and an HP Parafoil attachment with the extra time:
I also made a foam knife and sheath, which I prefer to keep on my thigh piece, right in front of my magnum. Every spartan seems to have a different place. IE, Jun and Emile keep them on the shoulder, where as Noble Six can put it in 3 different places on the chest, and then theres Carter who is the only one who keeps it in the standard spot, and then Jorge and Kat dont use knives. Honestly I was surprised a well experienced spartan II like Jorge wouldn't have a big machete or something.
Also I just had to do this:
I finished 5 days early and I finished the gravity hammer and an HP Parafoil attachment with the extra time:
I also made a foam knife and sheath, which I prefer to keep on my thigh piece, right in front of my magnum. Every spartan seems to have a different place. IE, Jun and Emile keep them on the shoulder, where as Noble Six can put it in 3 different places on the chest, and then theres Carter who is the only one who keeps it in the standard spot, and then Jorge and Kat dont use knives. Honestly I was surprised a well experienced spartan II like Jorge wouldn't have a big machete or something.
Also I just had to do this:
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