1st Build Halo 3 MKVI build

[Womanrepelnt]

Stupid mod Idea I had for my armor, you guys think I can hold a camel bag in the back of the chest peice? I was planning to attach the camel pouch directly to the harness to avoid bad weight distribution on the chestplate.

 

[billeybob250]

depends how big they get full. i do have some space in mine.

 

[Womanrepelnt]

depends how big they get full. i do have some space in mine.

they are only like 2 liters, so not really that large.

 

[scifibuckets]

The strap are on either side of my knee and are button push from the inside for easy access. I wouldnrecomend sewing the nylon loops if you know how to. I did not.

On my first suit I did this, a strap at the back of my shin connecting to the tights which connected to my belt , was a PAIN to get on. But I didn’t have boots (armoured boots) I had normal boots.

On my new suit my shins sit ON my boots and I don’t have any padding because they are that tight of a fit they can’t come off,

That’s it before it was sanded and painted.

 

[Womanrepelnt]

On my first suit I did this, a strap at the back of my shin connecting to the tights which connected to my belt , was a PAIN to get on. But I didn’t have boots (armoured boots) I had normal boots.

On my new suit my shins sit ON my boots and I don’t have any padding because they are that tight of a fit they can’t come off,

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That’s it before it was sanded and painted.

did you just glue it to the shoe? cause thats what im kinda thinking of

 

[scifibuckets]

did you just glue it to the shoe? cause thats what im kinda thinking of

No the pieces are attached around the boot with some and elastic.

 

[Womanrepelnt]

one thing im concerned about is how well my leg will actually fit on the shin peice because it has to be streached significantly in order to fit my legs.

 

[scifibuckets]

one thing im concerned about is how well my leg will actually fit on the shin peice because it has to be streached significantly in order to fit my legs.
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right okay,

Is the knee attached to the shin?
you can always add some foam for padding, when I first made mine I printed it out like 3 times even though I scaled it before to my measurements.

 

[Womanrepelnt]

right okay,

Is the knee attached to the shin?
you can always add some foam for padding, when I first made mine I printed it out like 3 times even though I scaled it before to my measurements.

yes the knee is built into the shin peice

 

[billeybob250]

When it came to the shin the hard part is getting your foot through the tight point. This is where printing sizing rings would come Into handy.

I dont have any padding in my armor so I had to use the thigh straps to keep them in place.

 

[Womanrepelnt]

When it came to the shin the hard part is getting your foot through the tight point. This is where printing sizing rings would come Into handy.

I dont have any padding in my armor so I had to use the thigh straps to keep them in place.

I just guessed and sent a test print through and got it right first time lol

 

[Womanrepelnt]

Progress update! I did a little painting while I was waiting for other peices to paint after a lot of prepping and after letting it dry for a day, the paint ended up exposing more layer lines... (Im loosing my sanity) But yeah, I dont know if I should put on another coat and pray or just sand it down and reapply bondo and all that jazz. Thats all for now, till we meet again!

 

[TheBadMan]

How did you get your shin and knee to secure to each other? It looks like they barely contact and when I did a test fit, same answer. I am dealing with the problem on how to have it be in between the quad and shin but not clank around. Thanks in advance!

 

[SgtSaint]

I dont know if I should put on another coat and pray or just sand it down and reapply bondo and all that jazz.

Or... Just sand. Everyone has their own way. And they are all correct if they work for you, only different.
Me: I don't slurry/bondo coat/magic-shell/goo/resin-coat. I just sand; from coarse to fine. (**SPOT** putty if needed is just for **SPOTS**).
If it works for you then cool. You said you didn't know which way you wanted to go so I thought I'd throw another idea in the mix.

 

[Womanrepelnt]

How did you get your shin and knee to secure to each other? It looks like they barely contact and when I did a test fit, same answer. I am dealing with the problem on how to have it be in between the quad and shin but not clank around. Thanks in advance!

the knee piece and shin piece are combined already because its a halo 3 asset. As for how to? I presume Velcro or magnets

 

[Womanrepelnt]

UPDATE!!! (kinda)

I started some painting on failed prints as I wait for the main pieces to print and when paint drips at certain spots should I just sand it down with a fine grit and hit it again? I know this is a stupid question but id like to get yalls advice.

 

[TheBadMan]

the knee piece and shin piece are combined already because its a halo 3 asset. As for how to? I presume Velcro or magnets

Ohh! I have Mark V files and they are separate pieces, but identical. Thank you!

UPDATE!!! (kinda)

I started some painting on failed prints as I wait for the main pieces to print and when paint drips at certain spots should I just sand it down with a fine grit and hit it again? I know this is a stupid question but id like to get yalls advice.

You might need to start with a coarser grit to remove the drip effectively, then finish with fine grit for a smooth surface

 

[Womanrepelnt]

I know its been a hot minute but not a lot of progess has been made as of recently... Mainly due to my printer crapping the bed with a issue of the temprature does not come out as expected which it does.... Anwyas expect more updates as soon as the printer is fixed!