Kat - Halo Reach Build

[valyriel]

It might be cool if you made an alternate helmet with either a hole in it or a needle rifle round stuck in it. I can't wait to see the final results of the build, good luck

thank you!
i considered a magnetic needle shard so i don't have to modify my helmet, but that'll be a project for later

 

[valyriel]

Shoulder, gauntlet, and hand plate patterns are done
Now onto the chest

 

[JP120800]

Looks great, you hardly see any Kat builds! glad to have more Noble Team cosplays. I might try having my next cosplay leg armour attached to some trousers so its easier to put on and then less strapping is needed.

This is the thread i used to help me build mine, might help you too

https://www.405th.com/forums/threads/kat-armor-build-with-custom-undersuit.31827/

 

[valyriel]

Looks great, you hardly see any Kat builds! glad to have more Noble Team cosplays. I might try having my next cosplay leg armour attached to some trousers so its easier to put on and then less strapping is needed.

This is the thread i used to help me build mine, might help you too

KAT ARMOR BUILD - with custom undersuit

thank you! it's true :< i always scroll through social media before starting a cosplay to see how other people have made theirs, and there's a serious lack of Kat!
i like to sew some velcro to the undersuit, it helps stop the parts from twisting. especially thighs and biceps

 

[sir howard]

Hello!
I'm starting my first Halo cosplay, Kat!

I decided to try and build everything minus the helmet out of foam for comfort and mobility.
I commissioned enforce_props on instagram for a custom sized helmet and visor (cause I'm little and helmets always make me look like a bobble head lol) so I'm looking forward to receiving that

I haven't decided yet whether I want to base it on the deliver hope version or if I want to make her bionic arm.
But I've scaled and assembled some paper patterns for the lower body using resources from the armory, which has been super helpful!
Once I've fitted everything I'll start transferring to foam. I want to see how the proportions for everything look worn together first.

But here's what I have so far, any helpful tips and suggestions are always welcome!
(bonus Kat figure I'm using as reference hehe)

i think we know what needs to be done to get that authentic Kat arm look.. few are brave enough to do it! haha

 

[valyriel]

i think we know what needs to be done to get that authentic Kat arm look.. few are brave enough to do it! haha

Maybe when we have prosthetics as sophisticated as the cyberwear in cyberpunk 2077

 

[valyriel]

it's not pretty but the scale seems right, I'm a bit bigger than my mannequin. it got pretty crinkled when I tried it on lol

my supervisor is inspecting haha

 

[JP120800]

When i was doing mine like this, it was alot of trial and error and somehow managed to piece it all together using contact glue. I did the bits under/around the arms seperately using textured foam sheets.

 

[valyriel]

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When i was doing mine like this, it was alot of trial and error and somehow managed to piece it all together using contact glue. I did the bits under/around the arms seperately using textured foam sheets.

yeah, i expect the chest to be the most difficult part. looks like you had a good helper though haha

 

[he4thbar]

Looking great! half expected you to start fiber glassing those pep trials with how clean they were looking.

 

[valyriel]

Looking great! half expected you to start fiber glassing those pep trials with how clean they were looking.

thank you! hopefully the foam will be just as clean/cleaner lol

 

[valyriel]

made a little bit of progress this past week, handplates and the base for the thigh. I want to cover the inner part of the thigh in vinyl, so that'll be a separate piece for now
i also want to hide some magnets in the side to be able to holster my pistol

 

[Dragonjay09]

This looks really good

 

[zSmiley]

I'm invested in this build so far can't wait to see it come together!

 

[valyriel]

This looks really good

I'm invested in this build so far can't wait to see it come together!

thank you! slowly making progress lol