Halo Recon Chest Help

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AtomicDeadlock

Member

Midwest Regiment

• May 18, 2016

• #1

Hey all!
I need some helpz.
I have been making the recon chest for my armor.

(Also have the thighs and left calve done)
The problem I'm having though is that the upper center of the chest is starting to sink.
Has anyone come across this problem and how do I fix it?
Thanks!

 

Chernobyl

Sr Member

Southern Regiment

• May 18, 2016

• #2

You could do a number of things. Personally, I would recommend supporting it up with some sturdy cardboard, though I've seen people use wooden popsicle sticks as well - anything to shore the area up and ensure it won't buckle is good.

 

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AtomicDeadlock

Member

Midwest Regiment

• May 18, 2016

• #3

Thanks. Would you use hot glue or super glue? I would think super glue since it doesn't really bend, but then again I've never built armor before.

 

Chernobyl

Sr Member

Southern Regiment

• May 18, 2016

• #4

AtomicDeadlock said:

Thanks. Would you use hot glue or super glue? I would think super glue since it doesn't really bend, but then again I've never built armor before.

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Personally, I'd use hot glue - probably cold-melt as opposed to hot-melt, in case the heat damages your foam, but I'm not a decent judge for that since I've never worked with foam.

 

FlyinPhil

Well-Known Member

Canadian Regiment

Snow Burner

• May 18, 2016

• #5

Chernobyl said:

Personally, I'd use hot glue - probably cold-melt as opposed to hot-melt, in case the heat damages your foam, but I'm not a decent judge for that since I've never worked with foam.

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High temp hot glue is the way to go! It gives a very strong bond (semi-melts the foam together), but does not melt the foam to the point of distorting it. For thin (2mm) craft foam, though, contact cement is the best option.