Halo 4 foam master chief (first build)

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Mr skywalker

Jr Member

• Jun 29, 2013

• #1

This is my first build and I was a little nervous it wasn't going to turn out right but it's better than I expected and the foam is working really well. I used craft foam to cover the seams and edges to give it a refined look.

I've finished both the feet and I'm starting on the shins today. With school and work both boots took me about a week from start to finish. If everything goes as planned ill be done by Halloween. I plan on purchasing a helmet but will make the rest. The biggest challenge will be the under suit, but I've already found some really good ideas here on the 405th.

 

cyberdemon35

New Member

Southern Regiment

• Jun 29, 2013

• #2

it looks amazing, and it makes me want try foam. keep up the good work.

 

RTWHOCKEY

Active Member

• Jun 29, 2013

• #3

Awesome job, I'm diggin the foamies work.

 

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PolyEngineer

New Member

• Jun 29, 2013

• #4

DANNNG, that looks amazing!!! The shoes are the one thing i'm most worried about making. Hope you don't mind... totally stealing these photos for reference.

Are you going to add in some inserts or heal foam to add some height to your stance? I'm going to raise the helmet and turn the shoes into "High-heals" to get that towering chief effect.

 

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spartan IV

Jr Member

Midwest Regiment

• Jun 29, 2013

• #5

Good job with the shoes, on a side note though is it just me or has foam become really popular on the site recently.

 

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Mr skywalker

Jr Member

• Jun 29, 2013

• #6

PolyEngineer said:

DANNNG, that looks amazing!!! The shoes are the one thing i'm most worried about making. Hope you don't mind... totally stealing these photos for reference.

Are you going to add in some inserts or heal foam to add some height to your stance? I'm going to raise the helmet and turn the shoes into "High-heals" to get that towering chief effect.

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Your more than welcome to use the pics, and if you need help or have question fire away. I'm not going to add inserts for a few reasons: #1 I doubled up the foam base to give me a little extra height, #2 the shoes I'm using are extremely lite but still have a large heel to them, #3 last but not least I'm already 6'4" bare foot and when I put the boots on and my test helmet I had to duck through doorways! I am still thinking of putting some shoe inserts just for fun.

 

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PolyEngineer

New Member

• Jun 29, 2013

• #7

Wow, lucky having all that natural height already. You'll def. look tall enough with what you've done already! But it would be pretty sweet to go overboard, make people crane their necks to look up at you. lol.

 

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Mr skywalker

Jr Member

• Jun 29, 2013

• #8

PolyEngineer said:

Wow, lucky having all that natural height already. You'll def. look tall enough with what you've done already! But it would be pretty sweet to go overboard, make people crane their necks to look up at you. lol.

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All right....... I'll do it. This is gonna be awesome! But as cool as its going to be, this is an act of war! A war with my most admirable foe......the CEILING FAN!

 

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averysmallhorse

New Member

• Jun 29, 2013

• #9

Those boots are magnifioso bro, you're surely using templates aren't you?

 

spartanx360

Active Member

• Jun 29, 2013

• #10

nice work on those dude

 

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Mr skywalker

Jr Member

• Jun 29, 2013

• #11

averysmallhorse said:

Those boots are magnifioso bro, you're surely using templates aren't you?

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Yes, I used modified templates meant for pepakura. I got them here on the 405th but I can't remember where exactly. I don't have a pepakura designer membership so I do it all in one sitting and print.

 

rundown

Sr Member

European Regiment

• Jun 29, 2013

• #12

Mr-skywalker Could you please use the edit button. No double posting! Just a heads up.

 

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Spartan214

New Member

• Jun 29, 2013

• #13

Wow, those are some of the nicest boots I've seen. Have you tried walking in them yet?

 

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Mr skywalker

Jr Member

• Jun 29, 2013

• #14

Thanks. I have tried walking in them and they are fairly easy. They are big but extremely lite. The bottom is one solid piece and it is flexible enough to walk naturally and not with a flat foot.

 

Mstruvmgc

Sr Member

Pacific Regiment

Washington

• Jun 30, 2013

• #15

spartan IV said:

Good job with the shoes, on a side note though is it just me or has foam become really popular on the site recently.

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Its not just you, it has become pretty popular lol. I think its because it is more cost effective, time effective, and dont have to deal with as many chemicles and such.

@ Mr-skywalker

First off, i love the name
Second, nice job on the boots! Foamies for the win lol

 

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Mr skywalker

Jr Member

• Jul 1, 2013

• #16

I just couldn't resist with the name. When your born with the name Luke, Star Wars references are a dime a dozen and you learn to embrace it.
Foam is too over looked by people. It is so much easier to work with. I think if more people tried it they would never go back.

 

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amr comandos

New Member

• Jul 1, 2013

• #17

WAW ..... JUST WAW dude this is pretty good . awsome job man .

 

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Mr skywalker

Jr Member

• Jul 1, 2013

• #18

Just finished the knee and still need to finish the shin, work always gets in the way of fun

 

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Mr skywalker

Jr Member

• Jul 8, 2013

• #19

All done with the left shin and knee. Hopefully I will be able to start on the right side today or tomorrow. Everything is coming out better than I expected and am really pleased with the results. I have no doubt now that foam is the way to go

 

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U513

Jr Member

European Regiment

• Jul 8, 2013

• #20

keep up the good work mate, im looking forward to seeing this done well! Already set a high standard with what you have done so far!