**Carpathia's Mk VI Armor: Master Chief Going into Cryostasis!
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Carpathia
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Quick update. Just to fill everyone in on what all the PVC and dowel rods were for, they're primarily for the Battle Rifle. More specifically, the scope and the barrel.
This weekend I got a lot of the pieces needed to build both cut, enough to build three barrels and three scopes to be exact. Here is the first scope prototype...
Obviously, there is a bit more detail to add, but this was more of a test to see how construction would work. I'm not disappointed. What do you all think?
This weekend I got a lot of the pieces needed to build both cut, enough to build three barrels and three scopes to be exact. Here is the first scope prototype...
Obviously, there is a bit more detail to add, but this was more of a test to see how construction would work. I'm not disappointed. What do you all think?
Spartan_127
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That looks pretty darn good to me. Add in those details you're talking about and I bet it looks like the real McCoy all painted up. Good job, man!
GuitarMaster157
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Skullptura
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Great work can be its own reward. Thats really impressive. And to guitarmaster..... that picture says i all mate. well done.
Carpathia
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Thanks everyone.
I got a lot of work done on the armor tonight. First off, I fixed the issue I was having with the magnetic connection disengaging when I moved my arms forward. Here was my solution...
What you're seeing there are buckles with elastic bands that apply a little compression on the magnetic connections. The elastic bands aren't strong enough on their own to hold the top of the torso closed, but work VERY well at pulling the chest plate back so the magnets reengage when the connections initially break. So, there's that problem solved.
The second thing I did was a very small adjustment. I sort of finished the torso...
Yup, got the lights installed. So... it's done. The armor's complete. Wait, what? The armor's complete? How'd that happen?
(Pictures coming soon)
I got a lot of work done on the armor tonight. First off, I fixed the issue I was having with the magnetic connection disengaging when I moved my arms forward. Here was my solution...
What you're seeing there are buckles with elastic bands that apply a little compression on the magnetic connections. The elastic bands aren't strong enough on their own to hold the top of the torso closed, but work VERY well at pulling the chest plate back so the magnets reengage when the connections initially break. So, there's that problem solved.
The second thing I did was a very small adjustment. I sort of finished the torso...
Yup, got the lights installed. So... it's done. The armor's complete. Wait, what? The armor's complete? How'd that happen?
(Pictures coming soon)
S1l3nt V1p3r
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Now all you gotta do it put it on! 
Carpathia
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Now all you gotta do it put it on!
Ha! I would if it wasn't already almost 1 in the morning. I will very soon though.
Spartan_127
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Great looking job and congrats on the completed suit. Can't wait to see the full suit up.
JUSTINIAN 117
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Done? are we ever really done working on these suits? lol
Get some pics up. We want to see, and see you moved to the Elite section.
Get some pics up. We want to see, and see you moved to the Elite section.
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Carpathia
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Ditto!!!
You are both very right. In fact, I have no immediate plans to really be "finished" with the armor as I have already planned the first few permutations that I will build for this. I've even updated the title to reflect that.
However, for the purposes of the Halo 4 launch at my local Game Stop, I'm done with the armor.
Edit: Also, I just read back through my posts, and I don't think I mentioned this before (at least I can find no mention of it), but I was approached by a film student from the University of Iowa who is getting ready to shoot a short, halo-based film. He asked if I'd be interested in a small role, in my armor. I read over what would be involved as I obviously cannot perform any major stunts in this, and it was doable, so I accepted. So, the weekend before launch, I'll be heading up to Iowa to do a film shoot. I'll see what I can do about getting pictures of everything that day.
LongShot X
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Put it on. Put it on. Must see completed suit.
Congrats Carpathia!
Congrats Carpathia!
Seth Knight
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Send us a link to the video when you get it done man. AND ALSO PUT THE FULL SUIT ON!!!! (we can't keep holding our breath... it's... getting... hard... to... breath!)
-Seth
Carpathia
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I'm not sure how long it will be until the film will be finished, probably something like the end of the year, since I believe that this is being done for school and it will probably be due by the end of the semester. I'll have more details on when it will be released after the shoot. In the mean time, here is another halo-based film that was done by the person who contacted me...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOzB_hlq3pw&list=HL1351187098&feature=mh_lolz
Honestly, the acting leaves a little to be desired (they're all pretty young and the fact that the girl portraying Halsey mispronounced the name kind of bugs me), but, overall, I think it's very well done. The fact that this was done last year means that he's only gotten better. So, we'll see how this pans out.
As far as putting on the armor, I know, I know. It was late last night when I finished up the lights and buckles and was too tired to lug all of the parts out. Also, I want to debut this thing the right way. So, keep an eye here. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
TheBradinator
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GIMME PICS! Your a pro mah man!
Carpathia
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Hey all. Still here. I'm putting together the final touches of the armor reveal as I type this. You're all probably going to be ticked, but I wanted to do something a little more memorable than a few pics, so stay tuned, it will probably be done tonight.
In the mean time, here's what I've been working on this weekend...
In the mean time, here's what I've been working on this weekend...
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