Halo Infinite Mk V made of cardboard

[ElJeiloAmarillo]

Hey yo, i'm making the new Mark V of Infinite using only cardboard.
Here's my progress, i'm gonna update it a few times bc the building is slow asf

Helmet

BIceps and forearms

 

[ElJeiloAmarillo]

I hope to finish the thighs next week, stay tuned bluds

 

[ForwardUntoDusk]

Hey yo, i'm making the new Mark V of Infinite using only cardboard.
Here's my progress, i'm gonna update it a few times bc the building is slow asf

Holy crap. This looks really good, and the fact that you have the skill to make it out of cardboard is even more impressive.

 

[ElJeiloAmarillo]

Hey bluds, here are the legs

I hope to finish the torso in a month, that sht is a piece monster

 

[ElJeiloAmarillo]

Hey guys, after a while here's the MK.V finished
I just have to sand and paint it now

 

[ItsRaven]

Dude this is insane! Did you just save cardboard from whatever boxes you had or did you buy specific cardboard for it?

 

[PlanetAlexander]

Awesome! It looks like you're using a mix of new cardstock and recycled cardboard, is that right?

(Oops, looks like Raven basically asked the same question)

 

[ElJeiloAmarillo]

Dude this is insane! Did you just save cardboard from whatever boxes you had or did you buy specific cardboard for it?

I saved a LOT of cereal and cookie boxes for the armor

 

[ElJeiloAmarillo]

Awesome! It looks like you're using a mix of new cardstock and recycled cardboard, is that right?

(Oops, looks like Raven basically asked the same question)

Yeah, it's all recycled cardboard

 

[Parzival]

This is so cool, and I love that you even got the pouches on there. Amazing work! Looking forward to seeing it painted.

 

[TetriLys]

This is incredible???? I'm so glad that I came across this thread, because I was hoping to do something similar. Question for you, though, because this is where I'm stuck on my build (besides trying to figure out how the heck I'm going to get a visor). How do you plan on sealing your armor before sanding, or is that even necessary? I was thinking of trying a thin layer of mod podge first, then spray primer to make imperfections visible, but I read that mod podge first could cause peeling... so I'm hesitant to try that.
Also, what adhesives/glues have you been using? So far, only super glue has been successful for me

 

[CTN04529]

Hey yo, i'm making the new Mark V of Infinite using only cardboard.
Here's my progress, i'm gonna update it a few times bc the building is slow asf

Helmet
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BIceps and forearms
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That looks really good! Great work!

 

[Slayer241489]

This is incredible???? I'm so glad that I came across this thread, because I was hoping to do something similar. Question for you, though, because this is where I'm stuck on my build (besides trying to figure out how the heck I'm going to get a visor). How do you plan on sealing your armor before sanding, or is that even necessary? I was thinking of trying a thin layer of mod podge first, then spray primer to make imperfections visible, but I read that mod podge first could cause peeling... so I'm hesitant to try that.
Also, what adhesives/glues have you been using? So far, only super glue has been successful for me

I would also like to know because this build looks amazing!! If it were me my thing would be to cover all the surfaces with a thin layer of foam so it looks smooth and go over seams with qwikseal. Looking forward to the finished product!

 

[Gordon]

Cardboard FTW!

 

[ElJeiloAmarillo]

Yo, honestly I didn't expect this thread to get attention again lol
In fact the armor has been finished for a while now
I will show the progress below

To harden the armor I used polyester resin and fiberglass, To give the armor a smooth texture I had to use automotive filler and sand it for several weeks. No doubt that was the hardest and the most tedious part of the while protect

 

[ElJeiloAmarillo]

Once i completely sand the armor, the painting process began, first applying a gray base coat of paint

Once I applied the base, I gave it several layers of chrome paint, finishing with metallic green.

 

[ElJeiloAmarillo]

And this is the result:

 

[ElJeiloAmarillo]

I am currently still making some advancements and modifications to the armor. The most recent update is the integration of magnets in the thigh to be able to hold the Mangum

 

[ElJeiloAmarillo]

This is incredible???? I'm so glad that I came across this thread, because I was hoping to do something similar. Question for you, though, because this is where I'm stuck on my build (besides trying to figure out how the heck I'm going to get a visor). How do you plan on sealing your armor before sanding, or is that even necessary? I was thinking of trying a thin layer of mod podge first, then spray primer to make imperfections visible, but I read that mod podge first could cause peeling... so I'm hesitant to try that.
Also, what adhesives/glues have you been using? So far, only super glue has been successful for me

Well, I used a spray primer, followed by a coat of chrome to give the effect I wanted. And once the paint job was finished, I applied several coats of varnish to protect the paint.
And the glue wasn't a big problem since it was cardboard, I only used a glue stick. But in several parts I did end up using instant glue.
I hope this helps, and sorry for the delay, but I hardly use these forums.

 

[ElJeiloAmarillo]

I would also like to know because this build looks amazing!! If it were me my thing would be to cover all the surfaces with a thin layer of foam so it looks smooth and go over seams with qwikseal. Looking forward to the finished product!

Foam would have taken some time. But after spending weeks sanding and sanding automotive filler.....well, it doesn't sound like a bad alternative to be honest.