Weeds MK VI

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It all started here at the 405th. After Halloween 2010 I was looking to make a Master Chief costume for Halo-ween 2011. The search led me here and I learned all about Pepakura, SmoothCast, Bondo, sanding, strapping, etc. Met some great people too! So here's the progress all in three posts (image limit)....

First Post 4/3/2011
Boots: (Robogenesis)
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Shins: (crackhead09)
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Thighs: (crackhead09)
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Handplates: (Robogenesis)
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Biceps (unknown)
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Forearms: (Nugget)
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Chest: (FS) WIP
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Done
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Helmet: (FS)
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Pieces need a few details and buttoning up, but the bulk is done. Cod is going to be last minute (should have a few more pounds dropped before I do that one.)


That's what I have so for. Trying to be done by Halo-ween 2011.
 
And another installment:

Update 10/3/2011

Boots:
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Shins:
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Thighs:
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Forearms:
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Biceps
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Gloves and Handplates
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Helmet and Chest getting Bondo, Cod getting fiberglass in the next couple of days.

Update 10/11/2011
Cod is now green. Helmet and chest in primer. Still need a little more bondo.
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Update 10/16/2011
Cod is now blackwashed, chest too! Just helmet details, drybrush and strapping to go. Picture quality not so hot (from my phone, camera batteries dead :-( )
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Update 10/19/2011
Another test fit.
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And the latest. I will be doing all the assembly tonight.

Update 10/23/2011
All Painting and detailing done. I may still do a little touch up on the helmet. Strapping and fitting and look out!
Added some drybrush hammered silver to edges
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A couple of my reference pics had a corrugated looking thing on the upper back. Seemed like an easy add, so I put those in.
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Helmet still needs a little clean up around the shield
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and some little relief bits in the back
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For those of you who don't know, Hunter blood is bright orange :)
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Thanks fellers! Here are a pics after getting the torso all on -needs a little adjusto on the biceps...

Update 10/25/2011
Strapping and fitting part one - torso
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well aside from this looking absolutely sexy as heck, I think the chest piece is a tad wide. all in all though, absolutely amazing man!
 
Looking great. How's the arm movement? If it doesn't mess with the arm movement to much then it look like you're ready for the next step.
 
Done! I can move in it OK. Won't be doing any agility drills, but I can walk around without any problems and have a good range of motion. Need to pad up them ankles a bit :)
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Congrats!

Love the color and the paint job. Excellent detailing. I can see that you spent your time on the painting and detailing. +1
If you ask me, you look like you mean business. Adding the blood splatter adds to that statement quite well. Like it!

:)

Kevin
 
very nice! congrats Weeds! love all the details and paint! It looks awesome, and I bet it feels good to be don!!
 
Thanks guys. Part of what really inspired me to do this was a tutorial I saw on painting
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If I was to do it all over, I would resize a little, but not so much that I can't live with this suit. It was dark out when I finished, so I didn't have a good spot to take pics. I'll get up some more shots. Thank you for the kind words.
 
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Holy.... Jeff! That's amazing! FANTASTIC work there! If you build another chest piece, I think you could be a candidate for the elite forum... that is simply awesome! Congrats on a fantastic suit!
 
Nice MKVI, A time ago someone finnished it like this :) Congrats on the armor being done!
 
Looks great, weeds! Way to give the heel to the Hunters. The torso does seem a bit large but, like you, I don't think it's a very serious issue. If nothing else, it's one of those things that you can improve upon for your next suit.

I too was impressed with Adam's video when I saw it recently after I discovered the site. It looks like you've effectively used his teachings. Great job!
 
Holy.... Jeff! That's amazing! FANTASTIC work there! ... Congrats on a fantastic suit!
Thanks Buddy. High praise to even be considered as elite material!

Nice MKVI, A time ago someone finnished it like this :) Congrats on the armor being done!
Thank you sir. I know you have seen it all...

Looks great, weeds! Way to give the heel to the Hunters. ... Great job!
And thank you. The Hunter blood was my small contribution. I am glad you like it. When I went to my daughter's middle school, one of the kids was quick to point it out. "That's Hunter blood!"

You're build turned out looking great, nice touch with the blood by the way.
Thank you too.

Here are some more pics from the week end:

Recon
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Area secure
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Ever Vigilant
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And my all time favorite - In His Element
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