Inferno armor foam build + pep files (pic heavy)

[Khol]

On the helmet:

While it's good that parts such as those are separate mesh, the distance you've moved them from the helmet mesh is way too far. You probably could have kept them where they were originally. The bright red lines indicating open edges are usually enough to let people know that they're separate parts.

Scale could be a bit bigger. Because of the above point, trying to scale this would be rather challenging, because the moved parts will throw off the measurements significantly.

Unfold isn't too bad, though you could probably optimise some of that empty space and condense the unfold a bit more.

Will work on it and post an updated version
Did run into trouble with the scaling yes... Will get it fix!
Thanks for the input!

 

[Khol]

Update #2 on the helmet!
Fix the scale issue and cleaned up pep file!

Download here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?001o7vvcsdkj1va

Feedback is always appreciated and help me get better at this

-Khol-

 

[Khol]

Finish torso yeah!!

Download here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?s0dd5dzmemdzif2

Files being completed now, will start armor construction soon!
Just want to work on my helmet a little more!
see here -> http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/40104-N7-cardboard-helmet

 

[Khol]

Before starting my 2nd try at this, here's couple of pics from my last year attempt lol

Had problems with my suit breaking, being not scaled properly and trying to sit at work lol
Things I will fix this time! Also, since I don't plan on finishing on this coming Halloween, I'll take more my time to do it correctly!
Next update the feet

-Khol-

 

[Khol]

Today couldn't do a lot with my helmet so took some time to get my armour going!
Was suppose to do feet but getting too exited! Decided to work on torso!

Will add some foamies for details

 

[Khol]

Build upgrade!
Started the torso with the file below:

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?s0dd5dzmemdzif2

Start with planning my build with multi Levels in the armor.
For some pattern, I had to add more to support so higher level can overlapping in some area.
Here's an exemple:
First pics with red "highlighted" piece, have been extend on each side to allow support for next layer.

So I did print page 1-12 and all assemble again keeping some piece with some extra material for support.
Front:

Back:

Kept the left side two pieces not glued to connect with velcro and added a clip in the middle...

Print pages 13-18
Other pieces, some already on

Here's what it's looking on me now!

Will do more update tomorrow with pages 13-18

--Khol--

 

[Admiral Tiberius]

Wow this is an ambitious armor to do! Looking like you have it under control though, that is awesome.

 

[Khol]

Wow this is an ambitious armor to do! Looking like you have it under control though, that is awesome.

Thanks!
That's my second attempt, first was not scaled properly and did quick before Halloween!
I'm in the best part now! Getting the first foamies added to torso

Update soon to come with pics

 

[thorn696]

Looks great.

 

[Khol]

Looks great.

Thanks!

big update!!

Having fun with foamies now and enjoy more then bondo lol
Here's some progress pic on the torso

Started on the bottom row and worked my way up!

Armor on me...

thanks all for the help and suggestions, always appreciated

--Khol--

 

[Khol]

update! Again lol
Did manage to do back half way there... Missing the side part to add up!
Back:

Side:

Front:

Yeah!!

--Khol--

 

[Khol]

** update **
After finishing the abs and back section, did print page 13 to 17 and add foamies!

Print page 18 to 20 for the pec section and add foamies before glueing to torso!

Next was the back page 32 to 36 (don't worry about hole, there's a back pack)

I did add more material to support the next layer...

Here's the result now with mid section and pecs, still need adjustments for the strap, but waiting for the frontal piece to be done!

Not really set on a paint scheme yet... Will see!

Thinking about using bathroom silicone to fill gaps between foamies parts
and wood glue to seal the foam but not sure...

Any suggestions?!

 

[Spartan 420]

** update **
After finishing the abs and back section, did print page 13 to 17 and add foamies!

Not really set on a paint scheme yet... Will see!

Thinking about using bathroom silicone to fill gaps between foamies parts
and wood glue to seal the foam but not sure...

Any suggestions?!

Dude this is an awesome build. I don't even know where this suit is from, but you're making it look good! Really nice foam detailing.
Bathroom sealant works. I know some people around here use decorators caulk for that purpose, it sounds like it's pretty much bathroom silicone though.

For sealing wood glue also works, there's a guy on these forums, Drack, who made a video tutorial on using glue for sealing. He covers most of his props and suits in several coats of PVA glue then a coat of PVA mixed with water. Then he applies Plastidip. I'll be using this method too, means I'll only need a can of plastidip instead of ten.

 

[Khol]

Dude this is an awesome build. I don't even know where this suit is from, but you're making it look good! Really nice foam detailing.
Bathroom sealant works. I know some people around here use decorators caulk for that purpose, it sounds like it's pretty much bathroom silicone though.

For sealing wood glue also works, there's a guy on these forums, Drack, who made a video tutorial on using glue for sealing. He covers most of his props and suits in several coats of PVA glue then a coat of PVA mixed with water. Then he applies Plastidip. I'll be using this method too, means I'll only need a can of plastidip instead of ten.

Thanks Spartan! That's the Inferno armor from mass effect 2-3!
Got the 3d file from Cipher_t13 and I separate/unfold them for foam (see previous post for files!)

Took a look at Drack and cereal kill3rl wow great videos!


Might be able to post more progress later tonight!

--Khol--

 

[TWanderer]

This armor is epic. Love mass effect stuff and you're kicking butt for sure! Keep it up!

 

[Khol]

This armor is epic. Love mass effect stuff and you're kicking butt for sure! Keep it up!

Thanks TWanderer! Love this too! Was comparing to last year's pic, think I'm getting better at this lol

Last years armor (sorry for bad quality, not my camera!)

** Update **

Did the adjustment with the straps and added middle piece!

Also modified the clip and put it outside for easier access!
That way I can put and remove it myself...
(I cut in the foam and foamies to insert the straps inside and glue it in place so it's stronger)

Here's what it looks on me now!

Next will be the neck and back parts!

Any comments or feedback are always welcome!

-- Khol --

 

[Cskippro]

This looks freaking sweet! I wish I knew how to do more with 3Ddesign. It would cut hours off my build I think