armor detailing

[tserrof]

on your amor what kind of detailing did you do.. im going to use a silver base coat of paint with a steel over coat of paint so i can do a worn armor look... and im also going to put my spartin number on the back

some thing like this

 

[AoBfrost]

On mine, (not finished yet) I will be cutting holes into the gauntlet (Unless I buy paintball gloves) and the feet and layer a sheet of cardstuck under the holes, it adds some detail, then I'd painting it black like most do. then on the torso I may cut holes around the neck of the front, like masterchief really has, then for the lower back of the torso, the large indent is suppose to have black/grey layered vents, so I may cut my own pattern, glue and resin them.

 

[tserrof]

what you guys think about my idea.. it would be like a more manufactured look

 

[Ironcobra3000]

I would recommend a black base coat for a dark effect.
a white base coat for a lighter effect
then spray or brush on the paint you wish to use.

But if you're talking about actual details, then buy yourself a gallon of Bondo Body filler

 

[Chewbs]

I plan on using that really thick craft aluminum foil as a base in some locations then sanding and/or burning away the paint... The concept seems good but I am not sure how it will work out when I get around to doing it.

 

[Spartan 013]

since im doing mark VI im going to find some spartan symbols like on the shoulders in halo 2 and print them onto decal paper and apply them to my shoulders.

 

[Boomer]

Because I'm too tired at the tail end of my project to start slapping more Bondo on my sanded pieces, I've started hand-painting my armor (inspired by 4ng31's thread here). I'm not nearly as good as his girlfriend, but I can hold my own, haha. It's amazing how the little details make the entire suit that much cooler to look at!