first odst build foam

[EmmaSpart88]

working on another foam build from andrew dft files for odst spartan. my height is 5'4'.
files are for smaller size heights are 3.9ft to 4.5ft. I'm skinny though.

 

[EmmaSpart88]

helmet sizing is good on small head. using 5mm foam to build. adding details.
so, I scaled it to like 105% for the smaller height.

 

[EmmaSpart88]

I was testing the blue paint on the helmet to see how it looks. I used foam clay to fill in the seams after using hot glue. still working on sanding the clay down to make it clean and smooth. I have a Demarlo tool.

 

[EmmaSpart88]

chest plate is looking good. testing with the blue paint.

 

[EmmaSpart88]

testing blue paint. stomach part.

 

[N8TEBB]

That chest piece and stomach part look quite nice!
What kind of paint are you using? I noticed on your paint test that there's a few visible brush strokes. Are you using any primer or just going straight on to the foam?
Also, one other question; do you have access to a Dremel or rotary tool? If you can find one with a sanding bit you'll be able to get those cuts as clean as the factory ones.

 

[EmmaSpart88]

That chest piece and stomach part look quite nice!
What kind of paint are you using? I noticed on your paint test that there's a few visible brush strokes. Are you using any primer or just going straight on to the foam?
Also, one other question; do you have access to a Dremel or rotary tool? If you can find one with a sanding bit you'll be able to get those cuts as clean as the factory ones.

yes, I have a Dremel too for the helmet for sanding. paint is acrylic base blue that I was testing right onto the foam. I will use plastic dip for the main coat. then adding the blue spray paint over that. I'm trying my best with cleaning up hot glue on seams with foam clay too for all my parts. Still learning with foam builds for beginner.

 

[EmmaSpart88]

Oddball skull head to use for prop. what kind of paints to use on this???

 

[EmmaSpart88]

6mm foam sheets for the undersuit chest plates. I glue the side together and now I want buckles instead. size is for 5"2ft to 6"2ft medium person.

 

[Unit287]

Looking good! Can't wait to see the finished product!

 

[EmmaSpart88]

Looking good! Can't wait to see the finished product!

Thank you!

 

[EmmaSpart88]

Attached the main chest plate onto undersuit plates. undersuit 6mm and main chest plate is floor mats. use Eva foam.

 

[zSmiley]

Oddball skull head to use for prop. what kind of paints to use on this???

3D print? I always use filler printer than wet sand then any spray paint will work. My personal favorite is Krylon because of the color choices. Armor is looking great I also used AndrewDFT for my ODST

 

[EmmaSpart88]

3D print? I always use filler printer than wet sand then any spray paint will work. My personal favorite is Krylon because of the color choices. Armor is looking great I also used AndrewDFT for my ODST

Green skull is a Halloween decoration that I found at fabric store, so no 3d prints. I will see what colors that got for krylon to make the oddball from game.

 

[zSmiley]

Green skull is a Halloween decoration that I found at fabric store, so no 3d prints. I will see what colors that got for krylon to make the oddball from game

In that case I would sand it with a high grit sandpaper to kind of rough the surface and then paint it otherwise the paint might peel off.

 

[EmmaSpart88]

black plastic dip and then the main blue cobalt.

 

[EmmaSpart88]

shoulders parts looked pretty good!

 

[EmmaSpart88]

today got arm Gauntlets with foam padding inside for my small arms, doesn't move around and it feels comfy. I used rifle for my marine cosplay.
Feel better about this 2nd foam build!

 

[EmmaSpart88]

painted shoulders, forearms, and thigh legs. plastic dip and then cobalt blue for main armor. I attached the 2 shoulders to the side of chest undersuit with a strap.