First build Ever :) Halo

Monk358 · Oct 7, 2013

Finally got Pep to work on my Mac

Have not done a lot but I am enjoying so far.

I do have one question not about the pics below; Just a future need to know.
-I don't exactly have master chiefs "build" I been looking into a muscle suit but holy $$$ for a good one. I could not sew to save my life or anyone else's.
Does anyone know where I could get one done?

lordhood32 · Oct 7, 2013

Not the first helmet i tried but none the less looks good

But as for the suit, i just use black long underwear so i'm sorry i have no clue on that besides get some motorcross armor and put some black fabric over it

Carpathia · Oct 7, 2013

A lot of people use motocross armor, like Lordhood32 mentioned, and the effect is passable. I'm sure if you practiced sewing something, you could manage. Take a look at the undersuit in my build. I get a lot of compliments from it; and it might give you some inspiration.

Monk358 · Oct 7, 2013

First off...beautiful build Carpathia
I will be looking into your ideas for sure

I really did not want to spend $800 on the muscle suit

methadome666 · Oct 7, 2013

Looks good so far nice pep work

Carpathia · Oct 8, 2013

Monk358 said:
I really did not want to spend $800 on the muscle suit

What are you looking at that costs $800?? That seems pretty steep.

Motocross armor generally runs anywhere between $60 and $250; though I still think better results can be had.

Monk358 · Oct 8, 2013

Found this after searching for "muscle suits"
http://flexdesigncostumes.com/
It would work great (For the price it had better); I am looking into other options of course

Carpathia · Oct 8, 2013

Yeah, you don't need anything like that. I've seen plenty of costumes built, made by guys with thin frames, that still look great. It all has to do with how well the armor is scaled to your body. If you try to build a piece with Master Chief's size in mind, it's going to look goofy. If you build it with your size in mind, it will look great.

HaloVet · Oct 8, 2013

Hey there, I noticed that you said you have a Mac in your first post and you are able to use pep designer on it... How because I can't find where to download it for Mac anywhere)))):

Monk358 · Oct 8, 2013

What you need to do is:
1) Own a copy of windows (Windows 8 basic or if you can windows 7 basic) - Should cost $80-$120 (again do you best to keep it legal)
2) Go here :http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/
3) Install fusion with the windows CD in the Drive
4) Enjoy Windows in a "window" on your mac

rickrtickr · Oct 8, 2013

Monk358 said:
Found this after searching for "muscle suits"
http://flexdesigncostumes.com/
It would work great (For the price it had better); I am looking into other options of course

oh no you definitely do not need to have that to have a great suit. on my armor I have just a simple morphsuit Link to their website - http://www.zurchers.com/party-supplies/costumes/morphsuits.html (priced 20 dollars during the after season sale at a costuming store) it is just a tight fitting suit (some what like spandex) but if you wanted you can really do a lot of the "muscle" type of looks with simple Bulk foam placed underneath of the suit. (so far my total under suit cost is at around 30-50 dollars)

morphsuit image.

i hope this helps

Geko Props · Oct 8, 2013

thats great progress!!!

I'm a noob my self here on the forum... does anyone know how to convert pdo to pdf??

Levity · Oct 8, 2013

Looking forward to seeing your progress!

Spartan1313 · Oct 9, 2013

Geko_Props said:
thats great progress!!! I'm a noob my self here on the forum... does anyone know how to convert pdo to pdf??

Well, the obvious solution is the print the .pdo and scan it back into your computer. However, there is not much point to doing that. What is the reason why you cannot use .pdo? If it is a mac issue, there is the software mentioned earlier. there is a PDF for master chief's helmet floating around somewhere around here, but I think that is the only part that has such a thing.

Monk358 · Oct 19, 2013

First build Ever Halo **Update 1**

since my last post I have now finished the PEP and just (today) started the RES/Bon and all the other fun stuff

Below are my finished helmet (PEP) the last two pics are of the groups progress (one mark IV and two ODST helmets)

methadome666 · Oct 19, 2013

Lookin good

Monk358 · Oct 21, 2013

Update 2 Could use some tips for tomorrow

Just finished the Rondo

But now I need some tips please!!!
First....I think the Rondo turned out good.......But what one thinks and what is are two different things all together.

I need some tips on Bondo....I have read many of your guys threads and watch vid after vid; Any last minute tips would be great or some steps i should not miss.
As always thanks for the help.

Below are the Rondo's that where done: First two are mine (MC); last two are the friends (ODST):

Mine

Mine: Yes I did clean it off

ODST

ODST

Bl00dbasher · Oct 21, 2013

We took a look after you left and the rondo had already set, pretty impressive. Also bought some of the clay model tools we were talking about. Ready for tmr.

Monk358 · Nov 12, 2013

Tonight I'm going to add a couple more details to the Helmet....Then start the painting.
Pics to follow later

Monk358 · Nov 18, 2013

Well after paint shopping, and doing some final touch ups in the bondo.....painting.

As of now I am at the Second coat of Flat black. As always my helmet is first, and the a few pics from the friends work as-well.

Mine at the Silver (metal) stage: