1st Build Thread

[NewBrody]

Recently did a photoshoot with Schankerz in my finished suit and thought I'd share some of the amazing pictures here

I think we look pretty cool! This shoot was also a pretty good test before Montreal Comic Con. Over the entire shoot we walked about 5kms without problem, which is a good sign.

I also forgot to update the couple things I did before and after the shoot.
First thing I did was make the reach dmr. Was a pretty quick build, took me like 3 or 4 days to foam and then paint. It's not perfect but I think it looks good enough for now until I can take some time and make the assault rifle. I did have some fun with the dmr and even added a real little flashlight in there which is fun.


Second thing I did was construct the hardcase tactical pouch to hopefully add some storage so I can keep some things on me. It won't fit much but it does look cool, really love how it turned out!


Last thing I did create a cool reach health pack repair kit for conventions. I had some leftover foam, plastidip and paint so this was a quick build, only like two days to make. Filled the kit with a hot glue gun, hot glue, strips of craft foam, nylon straps, elastic straps, scissors and some extra plastic buckles.


Finally here's a video of the flashlight on the dmr.

Thanks folks for tuning in again to my unorganized nonsense. See you out there!

 

[TH3TA]

Looks amazing!!! The final product is awesome!!!

 

[NewBrody]

I should probably keep this thread updated. Been making a few upgrade to things that I thought were less than good. I recently got a 3D printer so that I could make props and some smaller details. While I've been having issues getting my printer working well, I've gotten some good stuff so far. Was able to fully finish some new hand plates. And am just currently finishing up some new shoulder pieces. I think I've been getting better at filling seams and smoothing prints. Overall I'm excited because I felt these pieces were the weakest part of my cosplay. I also printed a knife but haven't starting finishing it yet.

 

[N8TEBB]

3D printers can be spiteful little things can't they. The new pieces are looking good tho!

 

[NewBrody]

3D printers can be spiteful little things can't they.

I have been learning that very quickly! Making some modifications that will hopefully make my printer better and more reliable. But holy cow it has taken a lot of learning to figure out the issues with my printer.

 

[N8TEBB]

I have been learning that very quickly! Making some modifications that will hopefully make my printer better and more reliable. But holy cow it has taken a lot of learning to figure out the issues with my printer.

It is an ongoing process my friend. Every time I think I understand it completely something new starts giving me issues. You never stop learning when it comes to printers

 

[NewBrody]

It is an ongoing process my friend. Every time I think I understand it completely something new starts giving me issues. You never stop learning when it comes to printers

Sounds about right

 

[NewBrody]

I am realizing I never updated with the completed should updates. Finished them up and man donthey really look great!! I wasn't happy with my previous shoulders so I am over the moon with these guys!

I don't have any great pictures of the upgrade but these show what I did well enough. The shoulders are held on with magnets with the hope to make them removable, but the magnets I used are very strong and trying to remove the shoulders feels like I would rip the biceps before I got the shoulders off. So the shoulders are "permanent" now. Sadly I decided that it was time to say goodbye to the Star Wars element on my commando shoulder and just go full Halo paint job.

To get more familiar with 3D printing I also printed a reach Magnum. Finished it in time for Toronto Comic Con as well which worked out great

Turned out pretty good I think.

Anyway thanks for reading! See y'all out there!