1st Build Halo 3 MK VI build (foam)

[jegatherdomnai]

hey can I have those files? I can't find any good foam files in the armoury.

 

[Pixelcube]

Actually I am using the ones from the armory. I am using the Halo 3 - MJOLNIR Mark VI - Standard LD files.

Halo 3 - MJOLNIR Mark VI - Standard LD

This is a comprehensive zip file including numerous files from multiple artists. Contents of zip-file: halo-3-mjolnir-mkvi-ld-bicep-and-shoulder-left.pdo Modeler: RobotChicken and SirPalesAlot Unfolder: SirPalesAlot...

www.405th.com

I also did download templates from Pretzel's google drive locker. idk if they are the some or not.

Pretzel's Foam Conversions and Templates - Google Drive

drive.google.com

 

[jegatherdomnai]

Actually I am using the ones from the armory. I am using the Halo 3 - MJOLNIR Mark VI - Standard LD files.

Halo 3 - MJOLNIR Mark VI - Standard LD

This is a comprehensive zip file including numerous files from multiple artists. Contents of zip-file: halo-3-mjolnir-mkvi-ld-bicep-and-shoulder-left.pdo Modeler: RobotChicken and SirPalesAlot Unfolder: SirPalesAlot...

www.405th.com

I also did download templates from Pretzel's google drive locker. idk if they are the some or not.

Pretzel's Foam Conversions and Templates - Google Drive

drive.google.com

will you be using all foam or mostly foam?

 

[Pixelcube]

will you be using all foam or mostly foam?

I will be only using foam

 

[Ravenxl7]

Actually I am using the ones from the armory. I am using the Halo 3 - MJOLNIR Mark VI - Standard LD files.

Halo 3 - MJOLNIR Mark VI - Standard LD

This is a comprehensive zip file including numerous files from multiple artists. Contents of zip-file: halo-3-mjolnir-mkvi-ld-bicep-and-shoulder-left.pdo Modeler: RobotChicken and SirPalesAlot Unfolder: SirPalesAlot...

www.405th.com

I also did download templates from Pretzel's google drive locker. idk if they are the some or not.

Pretzel's Foam Conversions and Templates - Google Drive

drive.google.com

Any tips for using the set of foam files from the armory's folder? Especially with the folds in some of the pieces and the details in the hand plates?

 

[Pixelcube]

Any tips for using the set of foam files from the armory's folder? Especially with the folds in some of the pieces and the details in the

For the hand plates all I did was cut out the circles and the middle piece and then glue them a little more in. Here is a picture to help understand:

As for tips, I can suggest to really study the 3d model that pepakura shows you and to also compare that to reference images from the game. For the folds, all I did was follow the lines that the template provided. But keep in mind that pepakura was meant for paper, not foam, so sometimes you have to be the judge to see if the cut is worth it or not.

 

[Ravenxl7]

For the hand plates all I did was cut out the circles and the middle piece and then glue them a little more in. Here is a picture to help understand:
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As for tips, I can suggest to really study the 3d model that pepakura shows you and to also compare that to reference images from the game. For the folds, all I did was follow the lines that the template provided. But keep in mind that pepakura was meant for paper, not foam, so sometimes you have to be the judge to see if the cut is worth it or not.

Ok, cool, thanks for the advice. I'll hopefully finally be starting my own project in a couple of weeks. Just need to find some foam to use.

Your armor is looking really good so far. I'm looking forward to seeing how your progress continues.

 

[Pixelcube]

Boots are finally done!


Next the chest piece!

Also I'm wondering what do people use for the black ribbing on the boots.

 

[indigoD0g]

I am using hot glue. I don't really have the space to use contact cement

Looks great to me! If you’d like added strength, run a thin bead of hot glue on the inside seams of your work. It’ll reinforce the strength of the connection and make sure the seams don’t rip in high stress places.

 

[Pixelcube]

So I had to redo the cod piece as it was too small. But I did manage to find some compression shirts and pants for cheap. Here are some pics from the test fitting:

Nothing is padded or strapped yet so some pieces might look a little off.

 

[JTF4]

Wow! I would totally believe you if you told me that this is your 2nd or 3rd build! The foam work is incredible!

 

[Pixelcube]

Wow! I would totally believe you if you told me that this is your 2nd or 3rd build! The foam work is incredible!

Thanks! I kind of wanted to get it right the first time, so a lot of thinking and planning was involved.

 

[TylerBH2014]

Man your suit is rocking. Personally, that's my favorite generation of armor.

 

[Pixelcube]

Yeah so I managed to finally finish the chest piece (which was a pain to do) and as I was trying it on with some rough strapping... Yeah it was way too small. So now I'm going to have to redo the chest. Also, I somehow managed to burn my finger with hot glue so it might take longer to complete it.

 

[JTF4]

That looks fantastic! I can’t say I have managed to burn myself with hot glue, but I have had a molten piece of PLA fuse to my fingernail. That was quite painful.

 

[PlanetAlexander]

I can’t say I have managed to burn myself with hot glue

Can't say you've used hot glue until you've burnt yourself with it!

 

[JTF4]

Can't say you've used hot glue until you've burnt yourself with it!

Well I guess I’m the exception! I will admit that all of my hot glue projects use low temp guns though.

 

[Pixelcube]

Chest is now complete and it fits this time. Yay!

Now time for the final piece. The helmet!

 

[JTF4]

Looking fantastic! I still can’t believe how clean your foam work is!

 

[Pixelcube]

Looking fantastic! I still can’t believe how clean your foam work is!

Honestly the secret to good foam work is mostly sharp blades lol