Odst weta (wip)

[odst.fng]

Hey guys! First project I am starting (keyword...) I decided to do the WETA version of the ODST model by Skullcandy Girl and Belekor, and other parts by Ruze789 and Ral Partha.

Firstly I decided to start with the Knee armor, to get used to the pep, which you can see is cut out here...


Unfortunatley, being the noob that I am, I used hot glue, which i thought I remember people having success with, is not the case with me....it started off really well, then I screwed up and somehow it got warped and looks like this....




What I am going to do, is research some other types of glue to use besides hot glue to use that will work well and others have had success with. Thankfully, I printed out 2 of the knees and will only have to print one more out, and try again. I am hoping to have a few more images of, hopefully, success on my first pep'd piece tonight, and will uplaod them soon.

If you have any suggestions on glue/adhesives that you have used on your project that have worked well, please let me know here, but I am going to take a break, eat dinner and browse through here and see what I can find...


Piece Progress:
Helmet: N/A
Left Shoulder: N/A
Right Shoulder: N/A
Left Forearm: N/A
Right Forearm: N/A
Chest: N/A
Chest Details: N/A
Stomach Plate: Printed
Side Plates: N/A
Side Plate Details: N/A
Left Thigh: N/A
Right Thigh: N/A
Left Knee: Pepped
Right Knee: pepped
Left Shin: N/A
Right Shin: N/A
Left Boot: N/A
Right Boot: N/A
Butt Pack: N/A
Crotch Plate: N/A
Back Plate: N/A

Weapon(s)
Silenced SMG: deciding on how to make this piece still
Silenced M6C Socom sidearm: deciding on how to make this piece

[shavoc]

I pretty much only use glue sticks, it dries relatively quick... some people use super glue but I like the ability to adjust the pieces if I don't place them on target the first time.

[Flyerfye]

Looks like a good start to me. The reason I use hot glue is because when that kind of problem happens, you can just stick the hot part of the glue gun on it and re-melt that stuff, and just re-stick it together. I'd recommend giving that a try before switching techniques entirely.

[Jimmy Da Moose]

Don't blame the glue! I use hot glue all the time (in fact, I am as I type this) and its my favorite. I like it because if something doesn't line up right the first time, you can hold the nozzle of the glue gun to the seam for a few seconds, and the glue will remelt, allowing you to move it.

I would guess it's probably because it was your first pep. Don't worry about that, I don't know of anyone with a perfect first model. It just takes a little bit of practice.

I would suggest trying hot glue again. If hot glue still doesn't work for you, try superglue, I hear it works very well.

Glad to see more ODSTs, good luck!

Edit: Flyerfye beat me to it!

[odst.fng]

Sweet! thanks guys for the words of encouragement. I will try using the hot glue some more and just keep practicing with it...Im sure I will get better. and thanks for the Idea about holding the tip to the piece i need to adjust, I didn't think of that!

post more pics soon!

[odst.fng]

Well I decided to start from scratch. The first knee section I printed out felt and looked a tad bit small. So, I increased it about 10-15% and that did the trick. I also dug out a different hot glue gun that had a smaller nozzle on it and that worked wonders. It does seem a tad bit warped to one side, but I feel that once i get to the point of applying the resin and fiberglass, i will be able to work with it and get it right...Well here are the pics...lemme know what ya'll think about the sizing in the one pic....

[Shrubpig]

looking good! i might make an ODST helmet next when im done with my mark V.

[SkullBoy13]

Awesome ODST! gudluck :P

[JBetts97]

Beautiful pep work man! Keep it up!

[odst.fng]

OK.....both knee pads are pepped now. I cant tell ya this pepping thing gets easier with each piece that is done...moving on to the next piece....I can tell you tho I am not looking forward to the helmet, but I might give it a shot now....

Thanks again to all for the kind words and motivation to keep going!