First build - Jorge, Halo Reach

[PapaBear71]

I can't wait to see your complete set! I also appreciate the list of materials and your attention to detail in your build log so far!

So I am keeping all of my patterns I create. Anyone who has size 11 shoes that wants this pattern, just reach out. I will try to get them scanned in a digital format

 

[PapaBear71]

Jorge boots done!
Painting process:

1. Base layer of black hexflex: https://tntcosplaysupply.com/product/hexflex-paint/
2. Layer of gunmetal grey metallic paint by folkart @walmart
3. Liquid mask for paint chipping in corners. [Note use heavy coats for easier removal] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005P1ROEY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
4. Airbrushed AppleBarrel acrylic paint Khaki: @walmart
5. brushed on custom color of territorial beige, white, and hexflex black to come up with a brownish-grey color on the toe accents
6. Removed the liquid mask
7. Highlighted chipped areas with DecoArt gloss enamels - Shimmering Silver: @walmart
8. Did a wash of ~1/3rd black hexflex, ~1/3rd brunt umber, and ~1/3 water over everything
9. Drybrushed everything with khaki
10. Sealed paint with DecoArt DuraClear matte varnish: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ULNCYC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Lessons learned:

1. NEVER USE RED/PURPLE SHARPIE to mark your parts. The Red in it will bleed through 10 layers of paint!!!!
2. I might recommend adding some OD green to the Khaki to give it a little more green tint. I found AppleBarrel acrylic paint in English Ivy Green at Walmart that I am going to use on the OD green parts of the armor. It's a good enough match for me.

 

[Rock Lobbster]

Looking great! I would have never been able to tell there's a riser hidden away in there.

 

[PapaBear71]

Looking great! I would have never been able to tell there's a riser hidden away in there.

you can see I have 30mm of rise in the front and about 50mm the back. You an see how I mocked up the patterns

 

[DeltaAlphaZulu]

Jorge boots done!
Painting process:

1. Base layer of black hexflex: https://tntcosplaysupply.com/product/hexflex-paint/
2. Layer of gunmetal grey metallic paint by folkart @walmart
3. Liquid mask for paint chipping in corners. [Note use heavy coats for easier removal] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005P1ROEY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
4. Airbrushed AppleBarrel acrylic paint Khaki: @walmart
5. brushed on custom color of territorial beige, white, and hexflex black to come up with a brownish-grey color on the toe accents
6. Removed the liquid mask
7. Highlighted chipped areas with DecoArt gloss enamels - Shimmering Silver: @walmart
8. Did a wash of ~1/3rd black hexflex, ~1/3rd brunt umber, and ~1/3 water over everything
9. Drybrushed everything with khaki
10. Sealed paint with DecoArt DuraClear matte varnish: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ULNCYC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Lessons learned:

1. NEVER USE RED/PURPLE SHARPIE to mark your parts. The Red in it will bleed through 10 layers of paint!!!!
2. I might recommend adding some OD green to the Khaki to give it a little more green tint. I found AppleBarrel acrylic paint in English Ivy Green at Walmart that I am going to use on the OD green parts of the armor. It's a good enough match for me.

Outstanding foamsmithing! Those are probably the best boots I've ever seen!

 

[MistahFox]

The armor piece in front of the laces will hinge at the ankle to allow flexibility while walking. Going to use Chicago screws for the pivot. The great part is the chicago screw is right where one of the two rivets is located on the actual game model!
Here are the chicago screws I order:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NVWX5DQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

I love how you're going to do that hinge! Thinking up creative solutions to movement problems is my favorite part of cosplay.

 

[PapaBear71]

Next Lesson learned: To ensure your sizing is correct, build your piece out of cardstock paper first and adjust accordingly. AKA cardstock is cheap, foam is not.

 

[Bowye]

I can't wait to see just how tall you are in the shoes! Keep on chugging!

 

[KingBadger13]

Bravo for going for a named character, let alone the heart of Noble Team. I’m very jealous since I don’t have the height to do Jorge justice. I am looking forward watching this build continue!

 

[PapaBear71]

I can't wait to see just how tall you are in the shoes! Keep on chugging!

So I am 6'4" barefoot and 6'7" in the boots. I assume the helmet will add at least 2 inches if not 3, so I'm going to be a monster!

 

[PapaBear71]

Update Shins/Knees completed 1/2/23. Shins were scratch built pattern and the knees were from our armory.

 

[PapaBear71]

Jorge boots done!
Painting process:

1. Base layer of black hexflex: https://tntcosplaysupply.com/product/hexflex-paint/
2. Layer of gunmetal grey metallic paint by folkart @walmart
3. Liquid mask for paint chipping in corners. [Note use heavy coats for easier removal] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005P1ROEY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
4. Airbrushed AppleBarrel acrylic paint Khaki: @walmart
5. brushed on custom color of territorial beige, white, and hexflex black to come up with a brownish-grey color on the toe accents
6. Removed the liquid mask
7. Highlighted chipped areas with DecoArt gloss enamels - Shimmering Silver: @walmart
8. Did a wash of ~1/3rd black hexflex, ~1/3rd brunt umber, and ~1/3 water over everything
9. Drybrushed everything with khaki
10. Sealed paint with DecoArt DuraClear matte varnish: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ULNCYC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Lessons learned:

1. NEVER USE RED/PURPLE SHARPIE to mark your parts. The Red in it will bleed through 10 layers of paint!!!!
2. I might recommend adding some OD green to the Khaki to give it a little more green tint. I found AppleBarrel acrylic paint in English Ivy Green at Walmart that I am going to use on the OD green parts of the armor. It's a good enough match for me.

Update to the painting process:
1. Base coat with black hexflex inside and out
2. Art Deco Metallic Zinc on outside layer (great dark metallic color with a hint of blue to it)
3. Liquid mask on corners and high spots for chipping effect
4. Add base color. Although I was going for an OD green, I used 3 coats of khaki as the base color for the green areas) See step below for green wash
5. remove liquid mask
6. highlighted chipped areas with shiny silver metallic paint
7. Dirt wash with Burnt umber and Black
8. Clear Coat
9. green wash with English Ivy Green. I stippled areas to get a consistent coverage and wiped off high areas to brighten them up to add depth to the paint job.
10. final clear coat.

 

[DeltaAlphaZulu]

Update Shins/Knees completed 1/2/23. Shins were scratch built pattern and the knees were from our armory.

It's looking great, you've made amazing progress!

 

[marinesniper]

Update Shins/Knees completed 1/2/23. Shins were scratch built pattern and the knees were from our armory.

my hats off to you my good man those are some sexy shins and for scratch built man you have got so eye for detail way to go i cant wait to see this get finished...

 

[PapaBear71]

my hats off to you my good man those are some sexy shins and for scratch built man you have got so eye for detail way to go i cant wait to see this get finished...

me too!

 

[Infernalaxe]

This is looking outstanding!! I'm going to have to follow this thread. Never thought to make risers for the feet. something I'm going to have to do now.