Building my first costume

[Coyote505]

Seeing as this is my first post, I suppose I'll start with a brief introduction of myself. Anyways, online I typically go by the name of Coyote, a nickname given to me by a coworker since I apparently remind him of one. I'm an active-duty infantry guy who also just happens to be a massive nerd when it comes to topics like Halo or Star Wars.

On to the reason I'm making this post in the first place, I'd like to ask for costuming suggestions and advice. I was looking at doing a custom ODST armor set. The armor pieces themselves isn't too much of a concern for me, as Alpha was gracious enough to point me in the direction of Sean Bradley Studios when I met him at Duke City Comic-Con a couple months ago. What I wanted to ask was about was what some of you current ODST guys ended up doing for the under suit. Did ya'll end up doing jumpsuits, or a separate shirt and pants type thing? I was considering buying one of the knockoff Crye Precision combat tops, but I'm still at a loss for the pants. Any help would be appreciated, whether it's on this topic, or any other advice for being in the 405th!

 

[SpartanSweed]

Welcome to the 405th! From what I've seen of others ODSTS, BDU's are a good undersuit material

 

[Parzival]

Welcome! I had just ordered a Sean Bradley kit myself last week and I'm eager for that project to kickoff. I do however have a ODST like getup that I purchased years ago and I found the Emerson multicam black uniform set from Evike went well with it.

Evike link : Emerson Combat Uniform Set (Color: Multicam Black / Medium)

Attached is an image of my setup with the set.

There are plastic caps held by sewn on fabric with velcro while also being tucked in the fabric at the elbows and knees. The multicam material feels durable and has a more breathable material (solid black) in certain parts such as the thighs, back, or torso. Once again I am yet to try with the Sean Bradley kit but it will be my first choice to try.

Good luck!
-Parzival

 

[Coyote505]

Welcome! I had just ordered a Sean Bradley kit myself last week and I'm eager for that project to kickoff. I do however have a ODST like getup that I purchased years ago and I found the Emerson multicam black uniform set from Evike went well with it.

Evike link : Emerson Combat Uniform Set (Color: Multicam Black / Medium)

Attached is an image of my setup with the set.

There are plastic caps held by sewn on fabric with velcro while also being tucked in the fabric at the elbows and knees. The multicam material feels durable and has a more breathable material (solid black) in certain parts such as the thighs, back, or torso. Once again I am yet to try with the Sean Bradley kit but it will be my first choice to try.

Good luck!
-Parzival

Thanks dawg! Let me know how that Sean Bradley kit works out for you!

 

[he4thbar]

I used BDU pants from my local surplus store and a combat shirt off of amazon. works great with the ODST aesthetic. im on the right of this picture. pretty sure indigoD0g and her boy cobalt use the same undersuit. or at least cobalt on the left does.
I used snap fasteners on the armor and on my undersuit to attach armor pieces. you can see one of the fasteners on my left arm (that was there for a different cosplay which is why its out lol)

 

[barebones]

Seeing as this is my first post, I suppose I'll start with a brief introduction of myself. Anyways, online I typically go by the name of Coyote, a nickname given to me by a coworker since I apparently remind him of one. I'm an active-duty infantry guy who also just happens to be a massive nerd when it comes to topics like Halo or Star Wars.

On to the reason I'm making this post in the first place, I'd like to ask for costuming suggestions and advice. I was looking at doing a custom ODST armor set. The armor pieces themselves isn't too much of a concern for me, as Alpha was gracious enough to point me in the direction of Sean Bradley Studios when I met him at Duke City Comic-Con a couple months ago. What I wanted to ask was about was what some of you current ODST guys ended up doing for the under suit. Did ya'll end up doing jumpsuits, or a separate shirt and pants type thing? I was considering buying one of the knockoff Crye Precision combat tops, but I'm still at a loss for the pants. Any help would be appreciated, whether it's on this topic, or any other advice for being in the 405th!

Yeah any combat shirts work, for my pants I just did some pants I found at the store that had some extra techy looking details and it looked okay BDU pants would be even better but i went the cheaper route .Hope this helps !

 

[marinesniper]

i found the black camo set for 99.00 here is the link for it..

G3 Pro Combat Clothing Suit Men's Tactical Uniform

G3 Pro Combat Clothing Suit, Men's Tactical Uniform at Tactical World Store. Whether you are on security detail, prepping for an outdoor trek, or spending a day at the gun range, you need a pair of tactical pants that are comfortable, durable, and hold all the essentials. Different Colors...

tacticalworldstore.com

 

[Coyote505]

i found the black camo set for 99.00 here is the link for it..

G3 Pro Combat Clothing Suit Men's Tactical Uniform

G3 Pro Combat Clothing Suit, Men's Tactical Uniform at Tactical World Store. Whether you are on security detail, prepping for an outdoor trek, or spending a day at the gun range, you need a pair of tactical pants that are comfortable, durable, and hold all the essentials. Different Colors...

tacticalworldstore.com

Sick, appreciate it man

 

[Coyote505]

I used BDU pants from my local surplus store and a combat shirt off of amazon. works great with the ODST aesthetic. im on the right of this picture. pretty sure indigoD0g and her boy cobalt use the same undersuit. or at least cobalt on the left does.
I used snap fasteners on the armor and on my undersuit to attach armor pieces. you can see one of the fasteners on my left arm (that was there for a different cosplay which is why its out lol)
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You know, I never even considered the attachment of the armor pieces. I'll have to look into it more.

 

[he4thbar]

You know, I never even considered the attachment of the armor pieces. I'll have to look into it more.

here's my tutorial for it if you ever want to try it. i love mine! https://www.405th.com/forums/threads/tutorial-snap-fasteners-seamless-armor-to-under-suit-attachment-with-no-sewing.50641/

 

[Coyote505]

here's my tutorial for it if you ever want to try it. i love mine! (Tutorial)Snap Fasteners. Seamless armor to under-suit attachment, with no sewing!

I'll try it out. Thanks!

 

[indigoD0g]

I used BDU pants from my local surplus store and a combat shirt off of amazon. works great with the ODST aesthetic. im on the right of this picture. pretty sure indigoD0g and her boy cobalt use the same undersuit. or at least cobalt on the left does.
I used snap fasteners on the armor and on my undersuit to attach armor pieces. you can see one of the fasteners on my left arm (that was there for a different cosplay which is why its out lol)
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You got that right, he4thbar, we use the surplus bdu's / shirts with the velcro patches. Very durable