My first full build.(MJOLNIR Mark IV Powered assault)(pic heavy-ish)

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So the other day i ran across a thread that actually had Mjolnir Mark-IV armor in .pdo. I was so excited to see it. I have been looking for this armor for almost 2 years now.
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http://www.4shared.com/file/aRqSeP8qce/Halo_Wars_Waist__Rundown_unfol.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/GPEjK4Zice/Halo_Wars_Left_Shoulder__Rundo.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/GS3Y1soTce/Halo_Wars_Pauldron__Rundown_un.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/0l7iTZd7ba/Halo_Wars_Biceps__Rundown_unfo.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/mcFFRyPkba/Halo_Wars_Forearms__Rundown_un.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/B5CHi45bba/Halo_Wars_Thighs__Rundown_unfo.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/k-yajRbYba/Halo_Wars_Shins_and_Feet__Rund.html

Disclaimer: These are not my files.I did not model or unfold in pepakura them.

so first i started on the hand plates.and i made my own concept.
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than i built to see how it would actually look
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than i fiberglass them both then on to bondo.(i didn't take any pics during this time)
than some battle damage then spray painted it for a cover coat.
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i will try to keep regular posting. but i ran out of ink to print out the forearms. so i will be a few days, probably on monday i will put up more pic.
 
Does anyone have a base color on what this armor should look like. Like hunt club green or forest green. can someone help?
 
Looks good so far, and as far as color id say maybe forest. See if there is a way to test the colors online or something :)
 
How do the forearms fit? I'm also doing this build, and I'm using an older file by Abgates. Abgates forearm is a good fit on the wrists but ridiculously roomy on the forearms. Do Rundown's and Jason-078's fit any better?

Also, if you need any other files, I've got shins, forearms, biceps, shoulders, a concept helmet, and chest files (HD and tester).
 
How do the forearms fit? I'm also doing this build, and I'm using an older file by Abgates. Abgates forearm is a good fit on the wrists but ridiculously roomy on the forearms. Do Rundown's and Jason-078's fit any better?

Also, if you need any other files, I've got shins, forearms, biceps, shoulders, a concept helmet, and chest files (HD and tester).
i have those pep files too already.
if u look at the right forearm i made i have black lines on the places were i am going to cut it. up on my third post. so i will use black craft foam on the back connecting to the big back piece of the forearm or # 4.
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than i will use 1 1/2" thick elastic between the lengths of 3-1, 3-2, 2-1 on the image above. i looked at an image of the forearm at the same time too.
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than i applied it to the forearm(s).=
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now after i resin it i will cut them out, than fiberglass the inside of it. i made sketches for all the armor before i started this project.
 
if u need help on any thing else Tomboy, just ask. or if anyone needs help i will answer or try to answer ur questions.
 
I meant more along the lines of; do they feel big? Are they tight? Are they roomy? That kind of fit; although I have no idea why you need to cut your forearm into pieces and put elastic in there.
 
I made them a little bit bigger but I almost riped the wrist when I stuck my hand in and out of it to take a pic. They r a little loose but I will have about 2-3 millimeters of padding between the armor and underarmor.
 
sorry there has not been a update for a while but i rondo'd the inside of the left forearm and it came out much better then my fiberglassing on the right. so i scraped the right and started bondoing the outside of the left.
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time to build the right forearm again.:unsure:facepalm
 
ok a little update. i built and hardened the right forearm and i am letting it dry right now.
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so i will try to keep a weekly post on this armor since
School starts next week and i am getting ready for it.the progress will be kinda slow,
My goal is to finish the Arms:left/right forearms and biceps,Shoulders
And right/left legs plus codpiece before or around Christmas.
Hope u guys like.
 
I'm loving this build so far. Mk IV was always one of my favorites I'm glad to see one being built.
 
I'm also starting this build, was super excited to find the Mark IV armor!! I was wondering how big the armor is. Im a pretty small guy around 5'7 and 120 lbs, I want to make the armor fit my body pretty well. I dont want to look to lanky or too bulky/clunky if you know what i mean.
 
Well since I built half of a halo reach suit than quit I had some measurements. But the best way is to do a rough measure of ur boby. Cause i am 5'7 and 169 lbs. So I am going to look bulky. Umm basic measures than do a pre pep to see what u r working with than measure to ur satisfaction than build another. I made the shoulders a bit small so I built one to see how small it was.now I am going to bulid the the size i want. Its a trial and error thing. U just have to have lots of patients.I have been doing pep work for 5 years now and u need lot of patients.
 
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