I saw this picture really quick out of the corner of my eye and thought it was a handplate. I thought 'Uh-oh, I think some assistance with scaling might be needed here', but nope I'm just a dope. Clearly I need to turn on the A/C unit and stop boiling my brain cells.
Looks good though, what sort of undersuit will you be wearing with it?
Well, that's the thing. it just hit me like running into a brick wall... I have no clue what kind of under suit I'll be using. Perhaps an all black wet suit might work. I have no idea really. No experience on my part with working with any kinds of fabrics other than fiberglass cloth.
Is it bad that I just started picturing Masterchief running headlong into a brick wall? I wonder if he would barrel through, or would he bounce when his shield hit the wall? Yes, definitely need that A/C to kick in...
Back to rational thought, I am putting together a tutorial for making a custom pattern for a HALO 4 exo-suit, If you were thinking of sewing yourself a suit this may be useful to you; if you'd like I can PM you the link to the video when it is ready.
If sewing isn't really something you want to try I believe some have used wetsuits (which can be extremely hot), black army fatigues, and black body armor or pressure suits (for motor biking). I think you may want to be mindful of how the armor pieces will need to be attached, the thread 'Armor Strapping 101' shows how the suit can be used to distribute the weight of some of the armor pieces.
I myself will be trying a neoprene, fleece, and athletic mesh sandwich with EVA padding (to make me look less scrawny) and built-in cooling patches. I am hoping this combination makes for a true to game look that is flexible and wearable at local events.
Lol, that's a funny thought. I think he'd go barreling through the brick wall. I would be very interested in making a H4 exo-suit. Do PM me the link to the video when it is ready.
Will do.
Looking like some really clean pep work there.
Vary clean pep work my friend keep it up I'd love to see the finished suit
Thanks man! I hope to finish her before Halloween.
Best of luck, I am making helmets for all my friends at the moment so.......it make take a little wile for my self to make a full suit