Halo Reach Jorge Build

[TyrDropProps]

I spent the weekend working on this beauty.

Note: My camera doesn't do justice to all the little details.
Front:

Side:

Back:

I will be scratch building the pieces that go into the recessed areas of the ears and cheeks.

I used a file created by ForgedReclaimer(my new favorite pep modeler) located here:
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/31200-ForgedReclaimer-s-Pepakura-Database
The model is wonderfully detailed and he includes a few reference shots as well as images showing where and how other details should be placed.
He even includes separate files for the various accessories to the helmet.

This will be on the back burner to my Blood Dragon build but I cannot wait to work on it.

 

[zweriukas]

Looks greate , thumbs up . plz post some pic when its fiberglassed and has bondo treatment done

 

[TyrDropProps]

Looks greate , thumbs up . plz post some pic when its fiberglassed and has bondo treatment done

I should have that done within the next few days. I'm using this helmet for a Rondo tutorial on a different forum so I'll have plenty of pictures to post.

 

[zweriukas]

Looking foward , and i hope it turns out greate. ps, will you link tutorial 405th forum to ?

 

[TyrDropProps]

As this will most likely turn into a Jorge armor build I have a small update, Up-Armored helmet accessory.

Front:

Side:

It's only held on with a small bit of masking tape for now but it will not look as awkward when finalized. Also, the first image makes it look a bit large but it's just the angle of the picture.

 

[Brandon McClain]

How was the pep for putting together?

 

[TyrDropProps]

How was the pep for putting together?

When I said I did this over the weekend I meant it took me all weekend. lol
Your unfold was great though I edited some of the smaller detail areas for the sake of my own sanity.

 

[Darkrider9]

Wow that's definitely some clean pep work. Nice work.

 

[TyrDropProps]

Got the resin and Rondo done today.

Helmet:

AU Attachment:

Here is a link to the Rondo tutorial I made using this helmet for those interested:
http://www.forum.soaringhammer.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=326

 

[Octorock]

Why is it blue unlike other Rondo pictures?
Also, nice pep work.

 

[TyrDropProps]

Why is it blue unlike other Rondo pictures?
Also, nice pep work.

I add food coloring to my resin layers to ensure full coverage of the pep and I also add coloring to the Rondo layers to differentiate between them when I sand.

 

[soul products]

I add food coloring to my resin layers to ensure full coverage of the pep and I also add coloring to the Rondo layers to differentiate between them when I sand.

thats actually a really good idea, nice

 

[TyrDropProps]

As this will be turned into a Jorge build when I finish my Blood Dragon,
I'm thinking of modding this(N-Strike Vulcan):

into this(Jorge's custom M247H):

Though it may just be using the parts in a scratch built frame.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[TyrDropProps]

It's been a while since I've had the chance to do any building but here is a look at what I was able to do today.
Jorge's backpack:

I used my 3D model to create templates and then cut them out using my new scroll saw with the proper angles so each joint lines up perfectly.
The orange parts are 3mm foam for raised details.
It may not look like much but it stands at just under 14 inches so far.
I'll work on it some more tomorrow and hopefully have it fully assembled by the end of the week.

 

[BLACKULA727]

It looks really good dude. How are you liking the new scroll saw? Also, how does it handle on foam? The joint lines all look nice and clean from the photo, so it doesn't apear that the scroll saw is chewing up the foam or anything. Im thnking about getting one of these for foam work, thats why im asking. Thanks again my man! Again, looks good.

 

[TyrDropProps]

It's working great, I started out using a 25 tpi blade but switched to a 20 after it broke. It still cut beautifully regardless.
This is the one I have: http://www.lowes.com/pd_10394-46922...urrentURL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=scroll+saw&facetInfo=
Despite the reviews on it I haven't had any issues, although I've only cut MDF and EVA with it so far.

 

[TyrDropProps]

I didn't get as much done by now as I had hoped but I need to buy some more blades for the saw before I continue.
Here is what I have so far:

Sorry about the image being small, I didn't want the sides to get cut off in the thread.

 

[mkshane81]

Oh man, this is going to be great. That looks great so far buddy.

-Matt

 

[TyrDropProps]

So close to being done I can almost taste it.
Although that may just be all the EVA saw dust floating around my office.

The upper details are the same for each side so I only took a picture of the left.
Hopefully I can have it finished up within the next day or two.

 

[TyrDropProps]

Just need to finish off the back and add a few more detail pieces.

I'm so proud of my little saw:

I think I need to plan my part layouts better to turn a huge pile of scraps into a small-medium one.