Making of: EVA Foam Spartan Armor
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Foam Smithing (Pocket Edition)
Quick Process Guide
Measure yourself»Paper study models» Apply to foam»Cut out» Glue together»Reinforce seams
-Study your references. Play the game and hit up that theatre mode!!
- I prefer to use contact cement and super glue to attach foam pieces together
-I prefer to use hot glue to REINFORCE connections on the inner surfaces
Feel free to leave some questions and I’ll share my experiences
stay tuned!
Quick Process Guide
Measure yourself»Paper study models» Apply to foam»Cut out» Glue together»Reinforce seams
-Study your references. Play the game and hit up that theatre mode!!
- I prefer to use contact cement and super glue to attach foam pieces together
-I prefer to use hot glue to REINFORCE connections on the inner surfaces
Feel free to leave some questions and I’ll share my experiences
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Torso Check
The torso can be a tricky piece to make in terms of measurements. Like blazers and sport coats, the important measurement is your shoulder width. I used thin craft foam and cardboard to make some details. I would prefer to work with all black foam pieces, but working in colors does make it slightly easier to visually separate different parts of your build
The torso can be a tricky piece to make in terms of measurements. Like blazers and sport coats, the important measurement is your shoulder width. I used thin craft foam and cardboard to make some details. I would prefer to work with all black foam pieces, but working in colors does make it slightly easier to visually separate different parts of your build
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Upper Body Fit
Wrapping up the torso I create the biceps and shoulder pauldrons
-the biceps function like arm bands. They just wrap around my biceps with elastic
-I made a few iterations for the hayabusa shoulders and this is what I came up with. I just abused theatre mode and did my best. They are basically 3 eva plates staggered, with details and layers of course to each
*I lose a lot of mobility because of these shoulder pieces. Sadly my arms don’t pop out of my torso like an action figure xD. For best range of motion, you want to keep your shoulder joint as free as possible. Master chiefs shoulder pieces are much less intrusive than the hayabusa’s, for example
Wrapping up the torso I create the biceps and shoulder pauldrons
-the biceps function like arm bands. They just wrap around my biceps with elastic
-I made a few iterations for the hayabusa shoulders and this is what I came up with. I just abused theatre mode and did my best. They are basically 3 eva plates staggered, with details and layers of course to each
*I lose a lot of mobility because of these shoulder pieces. Sadly my arms don’t pop out of my torso like an action figure xD. For best range of motion, you want to keep your shoulder joint as free as possible. Master chiefs shoulder pieces are much less intrusive than the hayabusa’s, for example
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master_colt_117
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Awesome build bro, glad to see you on the 405th!
TheRealVictor
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Thanks man!! Just going through the instagram archives and trying to share it with the people here xD
master_colt_117
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Awesome man. I deleted all my social media and I logged out from my master colt IG, taking a break from it indefinitely. Glad to see you posting your amazing suit on here!
TheRealVictor
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Ohhh alright. Well take care man! You do do. Appreciate the support! I just wish I did a better job documenting
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Forearms
If you know me, I’m all about details. In my head I had a story of a close quarters combat situation with an alien beast. Don’t be shy with battle damage everyone! Clean and pristine is nice and all, but I feel a stronger connection with scars. Chips, scratches, etc. all tell a story of a life LIVED.
If you know me, I’m all about details. In my head I had a story of a close quarters combat situation with an alien beast. Don’t be shy with battle damage everyone! Clean and pristine is nice and all, but I feel a stronger connection with scars. Chips, scratches, etc. all tell a story of a life LIVED.
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Contributor1909
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I love seeing stuff like this! building your backstory through little details like this can really add so much to your build!
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It makes for more meaningful builds and better stories in my opinion!
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The Lower Half
-Thighs and calves
-proportions are super important to me so it was a lot of trial and error. Like my other pieces, the armor just slips on and off.
(Wearing them like a hat is an optional step but it’s recommended to keep things lighthearted) As always, spam the theater mode lol. That’s where I keep my trust
-Thighs and calves
-proportions are super important to me so it was a lot of trial and error. Like my other pieces, the armor just slips on and off.
(Wearing them like a hat is an optional step but it’s recommended to keep things lighthearted) As always, spam the theater mode lol. That’s where I keep my trust
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StattingUp
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Your cuts are super clean. Loving this build progression. keeps me motivated to continue mine. Cant wait to see more.
TheRealVictor
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Thank you! Above anything else, I prioritize my craftsmanship . It’s takes time but yours will be worth your time too!
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Miscellaneous Parts
Cod piece, handplates, boot detailing
-these were the remaining big ticket items for the build (aside from the helmet)
-I might redo the Cod piece in the future...
-for the boots I decided to take an existing real boot and cover it with foam. These were super fun to make, so many details and angles. The toe area is separated allowing for foot flexibility
Cod piece, handplates, boot detailing
-these were the remaining big ticket items for the build (aside from the helmet)
-I might redo the Cod piece in the future...
-for the boots I decided to take an existing real boot and cover it with foam. These were super fun to make, so many details and angles. The toe area is separated allowing for foot flexibility
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