Jester 1014: Combo Pep Build

[Jester1014]

AHA! Update time. Had a few mishaps with this design of the toe. But I Got it.

Had to cut out certain spots of the foam on the inside in orderf or it to fold and form properly. And I had to place some reinforcing for the toe's "Spikes", they kept trying to fold inward and distort the toe. Quite honestly I got a better reaction out of the foam than I thought. And the darker spot you see are where I used my hotknife to take out some of the pressure for the folds. Hit it with a Med Grit Sanding block and I got this wobderful lil marvel. Not to sound gloatish but I'm certainly proud of myself on this.

 

[Trooper114]

i really need to get me some money to start my build, yours is making me more eager to start with every update! And this may sound a bit femine and its gona be the only time i say it, but i love your shoes! (aka boots) XD no offenese to women, i have but the utmost respect for them.

 

[Jester1014]

Why thank you, I was just wondering if they'd match my Rifle or not!
And I was just about to ask if my shins made my thighs look fat! XD
hehehehehe. Ok enough of that.

So far my total build cost is $45 and that's over these past few weeks.

 

[Trooper114]

i think i remember seeing at Sam's, a realy big store thats like a warehouse and you buy things in bundels, not sure if you have them up north, these foam matts for the garage, massive ones, but i don't remember how much they cost or if the still sell them, gotta check this weekend.

 

[Jester1014]

Yea we have Sam's here too. The mats I get are about 2 foot by 2 foot sizes and a half inch thick. Harbor Freight is a good place to find them too. 4 pieces a pack and about 8 bucks a pack. A sheet and a half can produce enough parts to make L3X BLU3RIV3R's MK V HD CHEST. Which is what I've set aside.
A hot knife is definitley the way to go for cuttin. About 10 bucks at most hobby stores. Cuts throught the foam like butter, Wear a mask though, the fumes ARE TOXIC! Just those things plus some super glue is about 20$ to start.

Note: I'm using pep parts for templates with a little bit of my own flare added.

Edit: Here's a Finished Boot toe. Got the second one cut out.

 

[SPRTNBD50]

Nothin much to say but

 

[Spartan 279]

Nothin much to say but

lolz teehee nice pic
i love the idea of acombo pic though im not even sure what gundam is but it looks nice.

 

[Jester1014]

It's a Combo suit, with different styles added. I've got everything ready and sitting to the side for my Gundam Head. The suit is a MK V spartan. And I'm trying to find an actual PEP file for the Aliens M41A Pulse Rifle. It's my own Cosplay build. But my Spartan HAs an ODST Helm, MK V Body, and various spartan gear.

 

[Jester1014]

Ok Necro Double Post:

Ok, I got my Photobucket back up and running. So new pics will be tonight.

I've made two videos, and completed My Boots and Shins. And started on my Thighs.

Edit:
This Photo Is My Costume and Color I'm going with.

These Three Vids are Me Showing how to Stencil and cut out the Face pieces The Third vid is me talking about how I'm cutting the Thigh.




Now These Pics are my Completed Boots and Shins and Boot Toes.

This pics is showing how I cut the inside of the toe to get the bend I got.

This has been one more update on the build. Enjoy.

 

[Solo]

all i have to say is WOW. this is turning out real awesome. You have some great ideas for the foam. Hope you dont mind if i borrow some of your ideas on building the toe and boot

 

[Jester1014]

Thats why I'm posting them Solo, Enjoy. Hope my tips help anyone starting a foamie.
Been a little busy lately with finals. Haven't worked on my armor in a few days. Hope to get more done soon.

 

[Jester1014]

Ok I know it's a double post but it's been a day so what the hey!

This is me just getting everything in line for my redo of the thighs. I pepped them too short.

Ok well, Back too it!

 

[Jester1014]

Update!

Too small and I placed parts int the wrong spot

Ah! Just right. do These thigh pieces make me look fat! Lol!

What I have so far. I've built different sizes to these now. This should do.

 

[GMer56]

Just read through the entire thread... Awesome! These pieces are looking awesome!
Wish I had some foam like that to work with. I use pepakura and expanding foam insulation. I have an extremely low budget

 

[Jester1014]

This build is still at a total cost of 56$ and I have enough material to finish my suit. Just need a Visor

 

[SPRTNBD50]

WOWSERZ!! Awesome work bud

 

[Hecito08]

This going to be so AWESOME.....and soft

 

[LongShot X]

Wow! Simply Wow! Excellent work so far.

I'll be watching this tread with giddyness as I am in the planing stages for my Noble 6 foam suit.

Lots of good pics taken. Makes it easier to learn from.

Thanks Jester! Keep posting your pics.

Cheers!

 

[Jester1014]

Thanks guys,
Encouragement is key in a build like this. My 10 month old and schooling, oh and my wife wanting me to spend time with her kinda get in the way now. (Time with my wife means sitting on the couch watchin her play Epic mickey.... Not my idea of fun)
Most of my building is done Late at night. I should have some more progress tonight.

 

[I AM J0HN RAMBO]

Keep it up bud!