Schankerz' First Halo Reach Foam Build

Godwolfen · Oct 26, 2016

Schankerz said:
Also just realized, 50 posts!!! Only 22 days now until that New Recruit title says goodbye! (Yes I've been counting)

Congrats! I am planning a post very similar to this when I hit that milestone myself. You're not the only one counting, my friend!

So I had this crazy thought after reading your recent posts. I have the opposite problem of being not incredibly tall, so in light of looking for solutions, I wonder if it would be inadvisable to design boots to add a few inches of height. Or would that be cheating?

Corweena · Oct 26, 2016

Godwolfen said:
So I had this crazy thought after reading your recent posts. I have the opposite problem of being not incredibly tall, so in light of looking for solutions, I wonder if it would be inadvisable to design boots to add a few inches of height. Or would that be cheating?

Not at all. I'm 6'4", and I'm even boosting my height a bit. I have 2 or 3 layers of eva foam on the bottom of my boots, which along with shoes, and a helmet, should put me around 6'10". I think it looks good too, when you add to the sole of your shoes/boots.

Schankerz · Oct 27, 2016

Clock Faithless said:
Looks super good so far!

I'm actually really curious to see how this turns out, as I am also 6' 7" and think it would be sweet to have a suit for halloween and events and stuff. It's pretty close to chief's actual height, so I think it would be a pretty intimidating effect. I've just never gotten around to it.

Not sure if I missed it somewhere but what foam are you using and where did you get it?

A fellow 6' 7"! Glad to meet you! The foam I'm using is a 4 pack of EVA connect-a-mat 60cm x 60cm, 1cm thick foam mats that I got at Home Depot.

Schankerz · Oct 27, 2016

Happy Halloween...

EllaTheKea · Oct 27, 2016

I can't wait to see how this progresses, Good luck!

Schankerz · Oct 29, 2016

Update for the COD piece, all the separate pieces are built but I have yet to put them together.

The plan is to have these three pieces glued together for the sides and have the butt plate attached with a strap and the front plate with a strap and buckle.

I do have a question though, am I able to install the straps and buckles into it now? Or does that have to wait until after sealing/painting?
The reference photo I've been looking at from vivalablake89's Emile build shows the buckle installed before painting so I assume I'm ok but I figured I'd ask just in case.

(vivalablake89's COD piece)

Athear · Oct 30, 2016

Man lovely job, what are you using for your cut lines mine have been really jagged especially with the angled cuts. so envious right now.:lol

vivalablake89 · Oct 31, 2016

Wow, I never thought someone would use my stuff for referencing haha I'm honored, and to answer your question Its really up to you whether you want to put the clips on before or after you paint. I put them on before I painted for a test fit and made sure it was the perfect size before I proceeded to seal and paint. All I did when painting was wrap the clips in some painters tape, so if you want to put clips on any of your parts and pieces before you seal and paint it is doable. Just make sure you cover them in painters tape before doing so. COD's looking great by the way keep up the awesome work Bro!

Schankerz · Oct 31, 2016

vivalablake89 said:
Wow, I never thought someone would use my stuff for referencing haha I'm honored, and to answer your question Its really up to you whether you want to put the clips on before or after you paint. I put them on before I painted for a test fit and made sure it was the perfect size before I proceeded to seal and paint. All I did when painting was wrap the clips in some painters tape, so if you want to put clips on any of your parts and pieces before you seal and paint it is doable. Just make sure you cover them in painters tape before doing so. COD's looking great by the way keep up the awesome work Bro!

Thanks for the tip! I know I've got painters tape somewhere so I'll be sure to do that! All I've got to do now is tear apart a spare backpack in the storage room for those buckles.

But your work is SO AWESOME!!! This won't be the last thing of yours I'll be referencing, I'm a big fan of that shotgun you've got there, here's hoping I can live up to it.

Dirtdives2424 · Oct 31, 2016

Schankerz said:
A fellow 6' 7"! Glad to meet you! The foam I'm using is a 4 pack of EVA connect-a-mat 60cm x 60cm, 1cm thick foam mats that I got at Home Depot.

If you are anywhere near a Harbor Freight, they have it for less than HD does. 17 days left now dude!!

Athear said:
Man lovely job, what are you using for your cut lines mine have been really jagged especially with the angled cuts. so envious right now.:lol

You might want to use a fresh blade when doing your angle cuts. A dull blade will pull the foam a bit before it cuts it, which give it that jagged look. You could also get a kitchen knife sharpener. Most large chain supermarkets carry them. Don't try a sharpening stone either.....you will never get the correct angle for a sharp edge. I've been using the same blade for about 3 weeks. Its a heavy box cutter w/ the single sided trapezoid shape blade. Once the tip breaks I either flip the blade to the other end or put in a new one. It save a lot of money and I get smooth cuts all the time.

Schankerz · Oct 31, 2016

If you are anywhere near a Harbor Freight, they have it for less than HD does. 17 days left now dude!!

WHAAT???? *Out the door, into the car, away he goes*

Dirtdives2424 · Oct 31, 2016

Wait until Black Friday......They always have those on sale for about 8 buck a pack. I pick up about 5-6 then.

vivalablake89 · Oct 31, 2016

Thanks bro appreciate that, and good luck with the shotgun, heads up I used the Pep file in the reach files for size referencing and making my own templates, its tedious and takes awhile but worth it lol. Also if you run out of straps because I was thinking the same as you just cutting off of an old back pack, you may want to invest in Black 1 inch Nylon strap roll, and 1 inch black plastic buckles both are on Amazon for pretty cheap.

Also thanks Dirtdives you just reminded me I need to take a trip to Harbor Freight after work, running low on foam

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Schankerz · Oct 31, 2016

I'll probably have to take that offer on the buckles and straps from amazon, my backpack scavenging hunt has not produced any results so far unfortunately, haven't given up hope yet.

In the meantime, I've found an old pair of shoes that still fit me but I tell you, these things have seen much better days.

It's ripped in so many places and the soles are REALLY worn out...they're perfect.

Going to bring these things new life as a pair of new shiny spartan boots!!!

Schankerz · Nov 10, 2016

Update on the shoes:

I got one of these suckers done! Took me a while and still needs some little touch ups but for the most part I'm really happy with how it turned out!

I'll have more pictures when the second is finished! (Even when I'm only wearing one of them I feel like a badass walking around

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Athear · Nov 10, 2016

nice work

Dirtdives2424 · Nov 11, 2016

Schankerz said:
(Even when I'm only wearing one of them I feel like a badass walking around )

I know how you feel.....They look great and don't worry if they are all torn up. Just so long as they stay on your feet.

TutlarAce06 · Nov 11, 2016

This is looking really good! Keep it up.

vivalablake89 · Nov 17, 2016

Boots looking great can't wait to see your first test fit of the lower half!

Schankerz · Nov 17, 2016

Thanks! And funny you should ask that, I did a test for yesterday after I finished the second boot.

I do do intend to make knee guards later and detailed craft clam inside that area behind the shin.

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