- Member DIN
- S038
Progress
Helmet --- 95%, needs visor and paint
Torso --- 25%
Shoulders/Biceps --- 99%, needs paint
Gauntlets --- 50%, yet to finish right gauntlet
Handplates --- 0%, not started
Abdomen/soft part --- 0%, not started
Belt --- 95%, needs paint
Thighs --- 0%, not started
Shins --- 0%, not started
Boots --- 0%, not started
Overview
This has been in the works for a year now and only now I've felt somewhat confident to start a thread about it. I've searched all over the internet through broken links and abandoned domains, even the dusty ME prop database on the RPF, just to find some files to help build my suit. I managed to grab the Narayas templates before they disappeared into the infinite void of the internet, but they're only for Mass Effect 2 N7 suits. I want the updated N7 armour from Mass Effect 3, I've SEEN people with the suits, but they mostly free-handed theirs. So I'm in a pickle.
I got my partner to rip the 3D model of FemShep from the game files so that I could unfold it in Pepakura, this has helped a bit, but I'm very picky. I still may need to free-hand some elements of the suit, including the soft armour parts and the boots/shins.
I'm hoping to get this done by June this year, since it's already taken so long just to get a start on it. I've also got another build planned for later this year so this needs to get done soon.
Here's some progress photos just to show that I'm making some effort! All done with kmart EVA, though I want to buy some better foam with different thicknesses, as I've noticed the N7 is actually quite thin to be form-fitting.
Codpiece
Helmet
Bonus Carnifex attempt
If anyone can throw in some advice or resources my way I'd be very appreciative. I'm on a low budget, so my only resources are foam, dremel and heat gun, no woodworking or 3D printing unfortunately. I'm basic/cheap af
Helmet --- 95%, needs visor and paint
Torso --- 25%
Shoulders/Biceps --- 99%, needs paint
Gauntlets --- 50%, yet to finish right gauntlet
Handplates --- 0%, not started
Abdomen/soft part --- 0%, not started
Belt --- 95%, needs paint
Thighs --- 0%, not started
Shins --- 0%, not started
Boots --- 0%, not started
Overview
This has been in the works for a year now and only now I've felt somewhat confident to start a thread about it. I've searched all over the internet through broken links and abandoned domains, even the dusty ME prop database on the RPF, just to find some files to help build my suit. I managed to grab the Narayas templates before they disappeared into the infinite void of the internet, but they're only for Mass Effect 2 N7 suits. I want the updated N7 armour from Mass Effect 3, I've SEEN people with the suits, but they mostly free-handed theirs. So I'm in a pickle.
I got my partner to rip the 3D model of FemShep from the game files so that I could unfold it in Pepakura, this has helped a bit, but I'm very picky. I still may need to free-hand some elements of the suit, including the soft armour parts and the boots/shins.
I'm hoping to get this done by June this year, since it's already taken so long just to get a start on it. I've also got another build planned for later this year so this needs to get done soon.
Here's some progress photos just to show that I'm making some effort! All done with kmart EVA, though I want to buy some better foam with different thicknesses, as I've noticed the N7 is actually quite thin to be form-fitting.
Codpiece
Helmet
Bonus Carnifex attempt
If anyone can throw in some advice or resources my way I'd be very appreciative. I'm on a low budget, so my only resources are foam, dremel and heat gun, no woodworking or 3D printing unfortunately. I'm basic/cheap af