Lieutenant Commander Catherine-B320- [WIP]

[PmsProxy]

you don't have to remake it, just switch them around.

With Kat she only uses one bicep because of her robo arm, and that would be the left one. So there is no way for me to turn it around

 

[alix965]

I had a long day just relaxed once I got home. I fell asleep!

This is important. Even god rested. LOLZ

 

[Road Kill]

Are you kidding me !! I have to redo that piece all over again..gerr
I just looked back at the file and the maker of the folder I used named the right bicep as the left and the right as the left... Not a happy camper at the moment, but I'll get over it. I'm going to remake that bicep later, because I want to get the cod and shins started!
I will post an update later!

wow, sorry about that but yah, when i got the file i printed out the left because i thought that it was he right so now i just use it for the left but yah that sucks because Kat does only have one bicep and the bicep is a real pain to make and that is why i haven't made a second one yet because it took me over 3 months to make it, sorry about that

 

[Road Kill]

just found out something about your shoulder, just use it for here left shoulder you don't have to make a new one! and then just make the robo arm for the right

 

[TD2253]

With Kat she only uses one bicep because of her robo arm, and that would be the left one. So there is no way for me to turn it around

You can flip the pattern by using Pepakura Designer. Then, just print it from Designer because if it's a trial version, it can't be saved. You may have to re-arrange some of the parts to fit the printing area after flipping but it shouldn't be a problem. This will result in a right-arm bicep after assembly. This should solve your dilemma...I think.

 

[PmsProxy]

This is important. Even god rested. LOLZ

Yeah Im as rested as I'm going to get !

wow, sorry about that but yah, when i got the file i printed out the left because i thought that it was he right so now i just use it for the left but yah that sucks because Kat does only have one bicep and the bicep is a real pain to make and that is why i haven't made a second one yet because it took me over 3 months to make it, sorry about that

I know, it sucks but I think Im going to do what Road kill said!

just found out something about your shoulder, just use it for here left shoulder you don't have to make a new one! and then just make the robo arm for the right

Im not going to lie I love you so much right now. I never thought of that and probably never would have! you = FTW

You can flip the pattern by using Pepakura Designer. Then, just print it from Designer because if it's a trial version, it can't be saved. You may have to re-arrange some of the parts to fit the printing area after flipping but it shouldn't be a problem. This will result in a right-arm bicep after assembly. This should solve your dilemma...I think.

Thanks! But Imma going to use Road killers idea=




Update
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I'm so sorry I havn't been updating guys. Some Family issues came up and I was really stressed, although I'm feeling much better now I don't think I'll have much done tell Christmas because Teachers are packing on work before we get out.

Ex. I have a world religion test this week and a Chemistry test this week and I have a world religion project due this week. Also a world geo project due this week. Next week I have 3 tests and an assignment to do and pass in and I have some cakes and stupid cookies to make for nutrition that I missed.

So as you can see I'm busy to the max, but once Christmas break comes ill be all ready to finish pepping my suite and trying to resin all of it too.

I will update more for you guys when I get the chance, I feel bad leaving everyone hanging.

Also again....


RoadKill=FTWWWWWx10000000 <3

 

[Left Ten it]

 

[Left Ten it]

With Kat she only uses one bicep because of her robo arm, and that would be the left one. So there is no way for me to turn it around

dnt make kat... make ur own sparten

 

[HaloGoddess]

Ah, yet another Kat. I have PLANS for making Kat as well, although, still have yet to even do anything. I actually DID have some stuff pepped, but I threw most of it away.................I'm gonna foam build now! haha The weather here sucks for the resin stuff, plus I hate working with that stuff.

Not exactly sure if you are working against a deadline, but I am currently reworking Kat's chestplate that was modeled by my friend, TheDigitalFix. He has a thread with his models that are dedicated to the female armor from Reach. Since I have a tendency to scrutinize every bit of detail, I noticed some detail on the chestplate that was overlooked and have added it. It's really hard to notice on some of the pictures taken of the back, but I did the smart thing.............I went into forge, ran around, did some test poses, blew myself up with a rocket launcher a couple times then went into theater mode, got as close as I could and zoomed in and checked out EVERY little thing. That was when I noticed something with the little vents on the back of the chestplate. I'm hoping to have the chestplate done soon because I want to get started on my foam build! XD

I actually plan on editing quite a few of the models for Kat, however, I won't release them to the public unless the original creator says that it's okay. Of course, I will credit the person that made the model in the first place, but I don't want to post it and have them not be too happy. TheDigitalFix won't really mind. I've known him for too long. haha

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[rensole117]

wow nice pep work there
(btw good thing with the manaquin might get me one 2 for just this reason haha )

 

[PmsProxy]

dnt make kat... make ur own sparten

I would but I really would like a replica of the armor

Ah, yet another Kat. I have PLANS for making Kat as well, although, still have yet to even do anything. I actually DID have some stuff pepped, but I threw most of it away.................I'm gonna foam build now! haha The weather here sucks for the resin stuff, plus I hate working with that stuff.

Not exactly sure if you are working against a deadline, but I am currently reworking Kat's chestplate that was modeled by my friend, TheDigitalFix. He has a thread with his models that are dedicated to the female armor from Reach. Since I have a tendency to scrutinize every bit of detail, I noticed some detail on the chestplate that was overlooked and have added it. It's really hard to notice on some of the pictures taken of the back, but I did the smart thing.............I went into forge, ran around, did some test poses, blew myself up with a rocket launcher a couple times then went into theater mode, got as close as I could and zoomed in and checked out EVERY little thing. That was when I noticed something with the little vents on the back of the chestplate. I'm hoping to have the chestplate done soon because I want to get started on my foam build! XD

I actually plan on editing quite a few of the models for Kat, however, I won't release them to the public unless the original creator says that it's okay. Of course, I will credit the person that made the model in the first place, but I don't want to post it and have them not be too happy. TheDigitalFix won't really mind. I've known him for too long. haha
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Im not 100% sure what you were getting at here but if It was something about me using your Chest, then I would love to but I actually am on a deadline which is April! and I'm hoping to get everything ( Or almost everything ) Peped over Christmas break! but thanks for the offer!

wow nice pep work there
(btw good thing with the manaquin might get me one 2 for just this reason haha )

Thanks Im glad you like my peping also having the dummy is awesome! and "He"/"She" Looks awesome in your room lol

 

[HaloGoddess]

Im not 100% sure what you were getting at here but if It was something about me using your Chest, then I would love to but I actually am on a deadline which is April! and I'm hoping to get everything ( Or almost everything ) Peped over Christmas break! but thanks for the offer!

Well, I figured that you would want to go with the female version of the chestplate since it is different than the one used for the males and the model was designed off Kat's chestplate to begin with.

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[Grave Hawk]

I really like your pep work and can't wait to see more progress. I hope you make your deadline in april. Keep up the good job!

 

[Altair651]

I know this has been stated before by HaloGoddess about TheDigitalFix's work, but you may find that this file would suit better as your bicep piece...
http://www.4shared.com/file/F0s4PHSt/KatBicep_SmoothUnfold_Edited_b.html

 

[PmsProxy]

UPDATE:

Alright everyone, I have an actual update for you all! I know its been a while but now that Christmas break is here I have all the time in the world to do this. So last night and today I finished pepping my cod, Although It was a little small I just add some extra parts on the side " pickets" and it fits awesome now. I would show you some pictures but my mom took the Camera to work with her because its her Christmas party thing to night.

So tomorrow I will take a picture for you, also I got a chance to fiberglass one of the shoulders. I will NOT be fiber glassing anymore.. I hate the stuff it gets everywhere -.- and its so damn messy, So I think I'm just going to do lots of rondoing. hahah I was out in my shed cursing my head off at the stupid fiberglass.


Lastly.... Guys I'm scared to death to make the helmet and chest I'm so bad at scaling and I know that I will mess it up and have to do it all over again. Does anyone have ANY tips at all on how I should scale my chest and Helm.

I really like your pep work and can't wait to see more progress. I hope you make your deadline in april. Keep up the good job!

Thanks! I'm glad you like it :]

I know this has been stated before by HaloGoddess about TheDigitalFix's work, but you may find that this file would suit better as your bicep piece...
http://www.4shared.com/file/F0s4PHSt/KatBicep_SmoothUnfold_Edited_b.html

Thanks for that, but I think Im sticking with what I have

 

[Agent Arizona]

Lastly.... Guys I'm scared to death to make the helmet and chest I'm so bad at scaling and I know that I will mess it up and have to do it all over again. Does anyone have ANY tips at all on how I should scale my chest and Helm.

Well the chest is really easy. Try using Lex's new file or one that has the inner part of the chest in it. then just measure from shoulder to shoulder. That will get you a good chest. As per the helmet measuer from the base of your chin to the top or your head and add about an inch for padding and what not. I dont know female proportions that well but for guys, 265-300mm in the norm.

My guess would be anything from 240-260mm. 241 is 9.5 inches. Hope this helps.

 

[PmsProxy]

Well the chest is really easy. Try using Lex's new file or one that has the inner part of the chest in it. then just measure from shoulder to shoulder. That will get you a good chest. As per the helmet measuer from the base of your chin to the top or your head and add about an inch for padding and what not. I dont know female proportions that well but for guys, 265-300mm in the norm.

My guess would be anything from 240-260mm. 241 is 9.5 inches. Hope this helps.

Thanks, the only real problem with the chest is that I have... um... how can I say this nicely? I have a... bigger chest? I guess I could maybe say that without offending anyone? Anyways. I'm just afraid the chest will not go on right because of that. Although looking at people pictures, There seems to be quite a bit of space between the front of of the chest and their chest. So lets hope that the space that's there will work.

And for the helm, the scale is already set to 260. So maybe I should try that first and if need be I will scale up.

 

[Roadkiller]

I would recommend using the shoulder measurements as mentioned above. There is a lot of room in the chest pieces of all the armour associated with Halo. I guess the heroic proportions of the characters include a big chest

If for some reason the shoulder measurements work for you but there is not enough room in the chest piece, remember that during construction you will seperate the chest into a 'front' and 'back'. Then you need merely clip them together to wear it. If you necessary, you could build extensions in the area where you would clip it together to move the front out more.

 

[PmsProxy]

Update

Alright guys the Update some of you may have been waiting for, here is the cod and some other picture showing you my... kinda work space?
Anyways here goes!
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Here is the Cod

and Again

This is my Shed, ahaha where the " Magic " Happens

Although im not to sure its very clean...

Like I said before.... I hate fiberglass. Although the shoulder is actually rock hard!

This is what you call a Newfoundlander heating box.

Its a bunch of moldings taped together to make a tepee, then two paint cans stacked together with a hair dryer taped on. And to top it all of some tree cover to keep the heat in.
Not even joking though guys, I had my shoulder dry in 20 mins? and its only like 5 degrees out side. This tepee works wonders hahaha.

And this is my baby, Clifford, he likes helping his big sister. Rex likes to help to but he wanted to stay in and be warm.

I would recommend using the shoulder measurements as mentioned above. There is a lot of room in the chest pieces of all the armour associated with Halo. I guess the heroic proportions of the characters include a big chest

If for some reason the shoulder measurements work for you but there is not enough room in the chest piece, remember that during construction you will seperate the chest into a 'front' and 'back'. Then you need merely clip them together to wear it. If you necessary, you could build extensions in the area where you would clip it together to move the front out more.

Thanks for that, It really helped me out.

 

[Roadkiller]

I agree that fibreglass can be a pain to work with, but it looks as if you tried to lay it in fairly large sheets. It's best to cut it into strips about 5-8 cm by 3-5 cm. This makes handling them a bit easier and you can poke it down into crevasses better in order to get rid of air bubbles.

I am not holding up mine as a perfect example, merely to show the results of my approach. Less resin and "tidier" edges. (The duct tape was added at a con for cushioning, the edge of the piece was cutting into my back).





I admire your work and determination on this, well done indeed!