Halo 5 Recluse

[Alpha]

Going to go for making the vast majority of it wearable this weekend. So a few small updates before the big push.

I seem to have misplaced my seams


Oh and color, everyone likes color right?

 

[SI3RRA 117]

What color is that orange? Hard to tell in photo. And gun metallish gray and gold? I think it may be some weird lighting. Can't wait to see the stuff all together and painted. Personally after painting a few different colors lately I like the lighter colors as a base. You can just make them appear more "gritty" but really that just comes down to personal preference.

 

[Austin3991]

Looks amazing man!

 

[Alpha]

What color is that orange? Hard to tell in photo. And gun metallish gray and gold? I think it may be some weird lighting. Can't wait to see the stuff all together and painted. Personally after painting a few different colors lately I like the lighter colors as a base. You can just make them appear more "gritty" but really that just comes down to personal preference.

The base is a metallic black. The original paint shown in the pic got replaced (just didnt work out). So the new accent will be Orange, I plan to give it a light blackwash to help mute the color a bit. Going for my MP Spartan paint job. Unashamedly inspired by Poe Dameron's Xwing .

 

[Alpha]

Small update with the new orange color. I really love how this black metallic is coming out.

 

[gamingfreak]

Wow, I can't wait to see the finished product.
Hard work indeed pays off.

 

[Alpha]

Update for the day. We have some shin armor! I ended up making it split in two after all parts are printed. That being said, I was able to put my foot in with it completely assembled so I may just assemble it and get rid of any second thoughts regarding magnets holding it together.

Also, apparently when you start painting boosters they look like spaceships

 

[Austin3991]

Looks amazing man!

 

[Alpha]

The second paint color is going on now. Getting some color on some of the bigger pieces. Shoulders are all but done, just a little cleanup and clear coat and then complete.


As for the paint scheme reference/inspiration. It is based on my Halo 5 MP Spartan who sports a Poe Dameron inspired paint job my wife made for me. I'll take the big movements from here, but will most likely make a few adjustments here and there.

 

[Alpha]

Got the first few parts with clear coat added. Really brings out the shine. Painting the orange on the boosters now, will assemble shins tomorrow.

 

[Alpha]

And we have liftoff. The boosters all all done. Absolutely love the way the colors are coming out. Just a little more left in regards to paint and primer. Everything is printed except the thigh pieces.

 

[Alpha]

And we have shin armor. Sizing for these was a royal pain. But with them on I have almost full range of motion in the knee so thats great! Dont mind the doggos, they are guarding the armor building operation!

 

[Alpha]

Well here we go. Got the first half test fit done today. And man is she a beaut.

 

[Austin3991]

So beautiful bro!

 

[Alpha]

Thanks, cant wait to get the full suit on tomorrow!

 

[SI3RRA 117]

How did you end up attaching your 2 chest halves together? Or is you didn't do it in halves how did you sit it so you can put it on?

 

[Alpha]

How did you end up attaching your 2 chest halves together? Or is you didn't do it in halves how did you sit it so you can put it on?

I use buckles hidden within the armor. They hooked to elastic straps, the straps riveted to the armor, and then the buckle hot glued in place. Gives 3 levels of stability/security. Works great.

 

[Alpha]

Well everyone, here it is in all of its glory. Going to fully suit up, by the end of the day hopefully.

 

[SI3RRA 117]

Thanks for the photos it all came out great

 

[Alpha]

Thanks for the photos it all came out great

Thanks! Happy to help