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Okay, quick update from last night before I start in on the evening's activities: This little guy here may be my new favorite heater in the world. Propane heater with a tube of blue flame that was warming me in the garage from 15 feet away! [attachment=12585:IMG00298-20091005-2125(1).jpg]...

Hey everyone! I got started posting without introducing myself, so let me play catch-up here: Name: John Cadwell Profession: Biomedical Engineer Age: 28 Favorite Hobby: Video Games/Sports (Even split. :)) Favorite part of Halo: The creativity of the storyline coupled with phenomenal FPS...

Here's what we used for my entire suit... very workable, but sets up quickly once you apply a little pressure. Got it at Joann Fabrics for cheap... great stuff! [attachment=12547:48_5211.jpg]

I agree with top_shape. I had some tiny pieces on the helmet and the assault rifle that I waited to do, and I was blinding pressing and trying to get leverage to get the piece to stick. My frustration level skyrocketed and for a split second I saw myself going into a Hulk-like rage and shredding...

It's actually going to be on Halloween day/night, and the wedding parties are required to be dressed in costume for the ceremony and the reception. My brother and his fiancee are going to dress normally for the ceremony to have a few nice pictures, but will be in costume for the entire...

Thanks a lot! Good luck with your suit as well. This is the first time I've made ANY costume for myself, let alone something this involved. I'll be sure to get some good pics up of the wedding parties... I was trying to convince one of my brother's friends to go as either covenant or flood...

Alright, here are some more progress pics going into the fiberglassing and some of the bondo. I have a feeling I made my life harder than it has to be with the bondo, but we'll see. It's my first time using it, and there's a lot of learning to be had! Here's the pepped chest armor with the...

Thank you! I didn't realize how time intensive this would be, especially in such a short time frame, but it's going well. I just have to make sure the perfectionist side of me doesn't get in the way of finishing by the end of the month!

Well, I came across this site about a month ago when I was looking for a quality method of build up some Master Chief armor for my brother's costume wedding this Halloween. I wanted thank everyone on these forums, because there is such a wealth of knowledge here, it has made this project...