Hi friends -
After a "short" break to sort my life out, I'm back and itching to get to work on a new ODST suit.
I love my current ODST but being Military personnel, it's not the most security conscious.
Here is my build thread if you're curious - Mesh's ODST BDU Mk2 (Camouflage MTP)
So this time, I've decided to do one of those super accurate, super fancy builds.
-I'll be using 6mm EVA Foam from a local supplier (https://www.thecosplayforge.co.uk/), and Contact Cement to provide smooth and tight seams.
-Templates will be taken from the 405th archive.
-I already have a 3d Printed helmet - so that's done.
-I also have a 3d printed grenade made by the ever talented kaween.
-I'll be making a M392 DMR using thin sheets of Plywood, and layering them using Sliced Templates I have. (IIRC, They're on the File Archive.)
-I also hope to make a Magnum in this style, but this will be the classic Magnum opposed to the ODST magnum.
-I'll be using a Black set of Combats as my undersuit, but where I can I shall be replicating sections of the real undersuit.
As this is my first 'faithful' build - Has anyone got any tips that will come in useful?
I'm mostly looking for strapping and mounting tips, mobility, and endurance.
I will also be using this initial post as a recap on future posts I make however the actual future posts will hold more detail and will be worth checking back on (Hopefully!)
(I won't be able to start this build for a week or two, so any tips before then are gonna be great)
Thank you for reading and hope you enjoy my progress!
Almost a year later edit...
Yeah about the whole 'Super Accurate' thing, my work life and my budget won't allow it, so I'll settle with a nicer more accurate look based on my original concept with the Fabrics.
Idk how many of my original points I'll be following, so we'll see what happens lmao
After a "short" break to sort my life out, I'm back and itching to get to work on a new ODST suit.
I love my current ODST but being Military personnel, it's not the most security conscious.
Here is my build thread if you're curious - Mesh's ODST BDU Mk2 (Camouflage MTP)
So this time, I've decided to do one of those super accurate, super fancy builds.
-I'll be using 6mm EVA Foam from a local supplier (https://www.thecosplayforge.co.uk/), and Contact Cement to provide smooth and tight seams.
-Templates will be taken from the 405th archive.
-I already have a 3d Printed helmet - so that's done.
-I also have a 3d printed grenade made by the ever talented kaween.
-I'll be making a M392 DMR using thin sheets of Plywood, and layering them using Sliced Templates I have. (IIRC, They're on the File Archive.)
-I also hope to make a Magnum in this style, but this will be the classic Magnum opposed to the ODST magnum.
-I'll be using a Black set of Combats as my undersuit, but where I can I shall be replicating sections of the real undersuit.
As this is my first 'faithful' build - Has anyone got any tips that will come in useful?
I'm mostly looking for strapping and mounting tips, mobility, and endurance.
I will also be using this initial post as a recap on future posts I make however the actual future posts will hold more detail and will be worth checking back on (Hopefully!)
(I won't be able to start this build for a week or two, so any tips before then are gonna be great)
Thank you for reading and hope you enjoy my progress!
Almost a year later edit...
Yeah about the whole 'Super Accurate' thing, my work life and my budget won't allow it, so I'll settle with a nicer more accurate look based on my original concept with the Fabrics.
Idk how many of my original points I'll be following, so we'll see what happens lmao
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