Master Chief by SinisterPropz

[SinisterPropz]

Hello 405th! I want to formally introduce myself to the community here on the forums and share with you all the suit I made last year as well as the absolute insane journey it has been on since it’s inception.

Attached is just a brief highlight of the adventures I’ve taken Chief on since I finished him for San Diego Comic Con 2022.

Just a small rundown on the suit itself:
It’s primarily 3D printed using Galactic armory files as a base. Most of the files have been heavily modified in post to make it functionally wearable, so I can sit and move naturally.
The suit has built in soundsystem with 4 loud speakers in the front and back which link up to my magnum pistol on my hip. The magnum, using Bluetooth, controls playlists on my phone and allows me to play sound clips and effects from the game.
My suit is very heavy adding around 55 pounds (70 with the laser). My suit however is very comfortable to wear and it’s not unusual for me to wear it for 10-12 hours at a time. I have fans and cooling systems installed throughout the suit to keep me from overheating. I stand around 6’9” in my suit, I’m 6’6” without.

My plans to improve the suit are adding alittle bit of height as well as improving the helmet for better cooling to make it more comfortable to wear for longer periods.

Thank you for checking out my build, I do have some BTS progress pics from awhile back that I plan to share as well.

 

[Lojak]

Heck of a build man!

What is your harness system and what did you modify to increase mobility?

 

[SinisterPropz]

Heck of a build man!

What is your harness system and what did you modify to increase mobility?

Next time I suit up I’ll take better pics of the harness, but it’s a suspender like system mounted to the COD piece, the cod piece is cut in a way (mimicking the show actually) so that it moves but stays locked in so that I can sit and squat. The actual harness itself is hidden by my undersuit that goes in between my suit and the straps. My leg system is mounted to the cod piece so it’s all supported from there.

 

[Lojak]

"the cod piece is cut in a way (mimicking the show actually) so that it moves but stays locked in so that I can sit and squat."
Got some reference material for that? My cod piece is giving me a bit of trouble in regard to mobility (stop snickering, children).

Also, a walk through on the paint job would be nice.

 

[Shadowshail]

First, absolutely amazing sir! The fact it looks awesome and also has good mobility and wearability is a value we all strive for lol

How is your undersuit? I see some details right in the stomach area, is that a sewn foam addition to a morph suit?

 

[Gibson Slayer]

Hello 405th! I want to formally introduce myself to the community here on the forums and share with you all the suit I made last year as well as the absolute insane journey it has been on since it’s inception.

Attached is just a brief highlight of the adventures I’ve taken Chief on since I finished him for San Diego Comic Con 2022.

Just a small rundown on the suit itself:
It’s primarily 3D printed using Galactic armory files as a base. Most of the files have been heavily modified in post to make it functionally wearable, so I can sit and move naturally.
The suit has built in soundsystem with 4 loud speakers in the front and back which link up to my magnum pistol on my hip. The magnum, using Bluetooth, controls playlists on my phone and allows me to play sound clips and effects from the game.
My suit is very heavy adding around 55 pounds (70 with the laser). My suit however is very comfortable to wear and it’s not unusual for me to wear it for 10-12 hours at a time. I have fans and cooling systems installed throughout the suit to keep me from overheating. I stand around 6’9” in my suit, I’m 6’6” without.

My plans to improve the suit are adding alittle bit of height as well as improving the helmet for better cooling to make it more comfortable to wear for longer periods.

Thank you for checking out my build, I do have some BTS progress pics from awhile back that I plan to share as well.

Absolutely stunning man! I´ve been making my Mark VI too, and I´ve used some references from most Halo costume builders (your´s included). It´s really useful that behind the scenes stuff you uploaded, could you show up the interior of the helmet to see how you have wired up the vent system? I would be really thankful if you could show that process.

Either way congrats man! I´ve seen your suit so much and I love how you made the proportions fit just right.

 

[SinisterPropz]

"the cod piece is cut in a way (mimicking the show actually) so that it moves but stays locked in so that I can sit and squat."
Got some reference material for that? My cod piece is giving me a bit of trouble in regard to mobility (stop snickering, children).

Also, a walk through on the paint job would be nice.

The trick really is the center “cup” piece is completely independent, using thick elastic to keep it in place from several different attachment points. This way when I move it’s kinda almost like an oversized jock strap.

As far as the paintjob, it’s sand, primer filler, sand primer filler (till smooth) Base paint color, dark wash, touch ups, then dry brush weathering for silver accents.

 

[SinisterPropz]

First, absolutely amazing sir! The fact it looks awesome and also has good mobility and wearability is a value we all strive for lol

How is your undersuit? I see some details right in the stomach area, is that a sewn foam addition to a morph suit?

The undersuit is actually a Padded Paintball shirt.

 

[Shadowshail]

The undersuit is actually a Padded Paintball shirt.

Pre-made then with no modifications?

 

[SinisterPropz]

Pre-made then with no modifications?

not exactly, my shoulders are attached to it with snaps and I added a detailed fabric to the center part so it has a different look to it.

 

[Egothrasher]

A breakdown / setup photos would be greatly appreciated! See how the harness works and the undersuit.

 

[PerniciousDuke]

I too am interested in your harness system. Your suit is awesome!

 

[SinisterPropz]

I too am interested in your harness system. Your suit is awesome!

I will be taking some pics of everything here soon and doing a build review. I plan on replacing some parts in the next month or so to make the build a little better as well.

 

[HoundinAbout]

Eyy you going to Wondercon this year? Would love to see it more in person

 

[Fraggadier]

I can't with the prophet gangsta look

 

[SinisterPropz]

Eyy you going to Wondercon this year? Would love to see it more in person

Yes I will be there Saturday

 

[Dyl Pickle]

What green did you use for the basecoat? It looks insane!!!

 

[SinisterPropz]

What green did you use for the basecoat? It looks insane!!!

So it was actually a Italian Satin Olive by Krylon, however the current batch is nowhere near the color I have no. So for now it is a lost color, and when I need to do touch up’s I mixed a airbrush bottle to use that matches. Sorry wish I could be more help.