reiseman's Elite Ultra build... it's a start... pics included

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Earlier this year I found Rainbow Dash's Ultra thread and went to work. I also had files made by Satchmo III and Flying Squirrel, so I figured I had plenty of material to choose from. So using Dash's file I unfolded I began with the left shoulder. It is quite large. The pep part is 19" top to bottom. and I definately do not have the bicep muscle to fill up the space. So here are a few pictures of the pep/foam shoulder armor.005_zps31d941bf.jpg001_zps401f0aa6.jpg002_zps34d75d36.jpg
For the foam underarmor I just cut out the pieces (minus flaps) I thought were important and made them work. I also left a space open on the backside so resin can be poured in to coat the inside. I will probably cut a larger access to the inside so I can put down some mat in the resin. Also, after reading up on Predator costume creation on the Hunters Lair.com, I will probably go with an Incredible Hulk costume for the undersuit. Should help fill up the space. I also finished the Ultra helmet. It's pretty cool.009_zps608be173.jpg008_zps569f94cf.jpg012_zps9a92f881.jpg
Here are a few more for size comparison.013_zps6156dad9.jpg014_zps24aca029.jpg016_zpsdd878200.jpg
There is alot more to do... hope I can stick it out.
 

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Very neat work, I'm liking it. I know you say about using a Hulk undersuit, but do you plan to add any detail as the elites always have a lot of skin/muscle showing? That was one of the main things that stopped me from choosing to do it.
 
Very nice. This is the 1st Elite build I have seen on here. If it isnt can you link me to that one? It seems like you will have to build onto your body like the neck to make it look proportionate. Keep it up!
 
Hey I'm trying to make a halo fan film with some friends would you be willing to share your elite pep file
 
Very neat work, I'm liking it. I know you say about using a Hulk undersuit, but do you plan to add any detail as the elites always have a lot of skin/muscle showing? That was one of the main things that stopped me from choosing to do it.
well, I don't know how sucessful I will be, but I found on the "Predator" site www.thehunterslair.com there are a couple of examples of texturing and painting a costume undersuit. I plan on giving it a try.

Very nice. This is the 1st Elite build I have seen on here. If it isnt can you link me to that one? It seems like you will have to build onto your body like the neck to make it look proportionate. Keep it up!
I'm not sure how to "link" but if you go up to the search box and type in "RB's elite ultra armor build" it will come up. As for the head/neck, I have a file by Flying Squirrel. Hoping I can make a silicone mask from it, not sure how it might work yet, but I would like to have the elite head instead of mine.
 
On to the forearms. The foam.

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Add the pep outer to see how it fits.

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Put the pieces together to make larger sections on the second one. Also made a much cleaner piece.

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Finished foam forearms

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The pepped outer needed to be drawn into the foam. So I glued in some small foam spacers right in the middle. The pep now looks better, a more wrapped look.

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And the completed forearms before resin.

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I plan on waiting until I have the thigh pieces done before I start foam sealing and resin/bondo work.
 

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Not sure if I noticed this thread before, I guess not. ^^ But now you have my attention. :D
Glad to see someone is working on an Elite. :) I kinda like the idea of using foam AND pepakura, I hope the whole armor won't get too heavy in the end. That's the cool thing with foam armors, they're super lightweight. Also, do you plan to make stilts for your costume?
Subscribed!

Very nice. This is the 1st Elite build I have seen on here. If it isnt can you link me to that one?
Well it's not really a build thread yet, more like a pretty neat collection of files and ideas of how it could be done. ^^ But here's the link. http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/38878-RB-s-Elite-Ultra-Armor-Build
 
Yes, I thought about the weight of a fully resined suit and decided no. So since the model has outer and under armor parts, it made sense. I will have to work out the foam/pep ratio on the torso but it should work. As to the stilts? Yes, I have almost all of the fasteners and have found the sintra on amazon and a local metal sales for the aluminium. Thanks again for posting up the model.
 
Did Flying Squirrel have some files too? His were the ones I used for my son's masterchief build. Any links to them?

Also, did the standard sizing work out well? I always have trouble and need to do the sizing by trial and error.

Looking forward to starting my son's Halloween costume. Your progress gives me hope!
 
I'm not sure if Flying Squirrel has any files, the ones I have collected are from Rainbow Dash...Satchmo III...and Missing Spartan 7. As far as the sizing, so far the ones I have printed have been for an Elite that is 2m tall. If it doesn't fit well, I adjust it as I go. That is the beauty of foam,


edit: Yes flying Squirrel has elite files...I overlooked them earlier. They are in a file "405th pep pack 1.7"
 
Hello 405th... I have been working on the Ultra...when life permits. I'm sure everybody understands that. And I do plan on building the Digi Stilts. I have the fasteners and the sintra just need some aluminum. Anyway here are a few pics. Got one thigh pepd and foamed and the front of the torso. Working on the back/ rear of torso now.039_zps12cc37e6.jpg038_zps30392ef4.jpg040_zpsb374eac4.jpg041_zpsd3b7d21f.jpg044_zps1b1d61b2.jpg045_zps0c54e2f7.jpg051_zps2fa5c1f8.jpg052_zpsf3ec5187.jpg054_zps44fbd9e5.jpg055_zps098e2ea8.jpg056_zpsb5add68d.jpg
The torso is huge. My puny human head barely sticks out through the opening. So we will have to see where this build goes. Wish me good fortune....Thanks.
 

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Looking good! I always love to see Elite builds and yours is fantastic! I am definitely subscribing to this tread.
 
OMG! This looks so damn impressive! I'm happy you uploaded some progess pics! It's normal that your head barely sticks out of the torso. Otherwise it wouldn't be an elite! ;)
What file did you use for the torso? There's a cleaned up version for the Elite Ultra that Crimmson did a while ago! http://www.mediafire.com/view/6ye967hnrhtx177/reach_elite_ultra_armor_V3.obj Still needs to be unfolded, I didn't find the time to do it yet. Just to let you know. It may be a little easiere, those are a lot of foam pieces you're using there.
 
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