John Spartan
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Hips plates are done! Now i'm on to the shins and then the boots, wish me luck men and women!
What do you guys think? This is my first time building a foam suit.
First Build. ODST.
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Hips plates are done! Now i'm on to the shins and then the boots, wish me luck men and women!
What do you guys think? This is my first time building a foam suit.
Chiefwannabe
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IT LOOKS GREAT !!!!!!!!
All you needed was some time off!
All you needed was some time off!
John Spartan
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that and my great friend to help me make it, right now we are working on the shin and knees
John Spartan
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Thanks, im just trying to finish the Shins then move onto the thighs. I'm going frmo toe to head, thinking about if i should try to make the boot covers or not
John Spartan
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Update: okay so i made the shins, but they are a bit to small to make a full connection around my legs, so im trying to figure out what i can do. Also my calves came out a bit funny looking, but this is my first time making a suit. I am very happy with the knee pads
John Spartan
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Thanks, i most likely will. The part i put in to fill in the gap i am going to add the straps with them so i can tighten the shins when i put them on. I also need to find a good undersuit or something to wear with this
When nearing the sealing phase i recommend liquid LET for the final coat (home depot). I used this process with my IM build and was really able to achieve a nice finish. SEM products are phenominal for paint and cc...heres my thread if i can help in any way...great start!
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=181454&highlight=Dynamic1
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=181454&highlight=Dynamic1
Chiefwannabe
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You should be proud of those knee pads !!In fact, be proud of every thing!!!! Top job dude!!
John Spartan
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Sealing phase?
When sealing the EVA....heat gun (carefully) prior to gluing...3 thin coats of watered down elmers glue..let dry, followed by 3-4 heavier coats...let dry...then a couple coats of the LET. Primer, paint and clear coat if you'd like. Remember, this is not set in stone but seemed to finish nicely. The key to foam is to shoot for a fiber glass/ finished look ; ). Hope this helps buddy...
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John Spartan
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Thank you. I just dont feel like the thighs are going to be good or be easy to make, the file im using is crazy
John Spartan
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Thanks guys, im only building on Sundays, Mondays, and/or Tuesdays.
Also do you guys think i should do the boot covers? i am going to wear my Merrell combat boots and it matches this color setup that i am going for.
Also do you guys think i should do the boot covers? i am going to wear my Merrell combat boots and it matches this color setup that i am going for.
JD of Asgard
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Man That ODST looks incredible!
John Spartan
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Also what kind of helmet do you guys think i should use? I was thinking either the ODST sniper helmet or a Recon helmet.
locostorm
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I like the recon idea.
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