Foam ODST: Version 1 was okay. Now for Version 2

[PaiganBoi]

Couldn't you just add a trim to the end of the forearms on the top rather than the end not to increase length?

I could do that but, I want to keep game accurate though so I will have to figure something out.

 

[Dirtdives2424]

If that is the case, you might have to either: 1) leave it a bit long and allow for growth or 2) cut it down from now to allow for the cuff....

 

[TurboCharizard]

Now that I look at the forearms... there are some fixes I need to address before I move on to the chest rig.
First, is I left out the cuff at the wrist because of the length of the piece. I will have to add a smaller one. Second fix is the elbow pad thingy. I did a lazy thing and just stuck it on and now it just sticks out like a sore thumb and is screaming at me to be fixed... I will cut it out and fit it better.

The elbow pad is super weird to begin with. In the game I think it's just a texture that warps with the arm. In the Macfarlane toy line it's affixed to the gauntlet like yours is now. I don't have an XBone so I couldn't tell you about any remastered versions but joints like elbows are always weird in older games.

 

[PaiganBoi]

If that is the case, you might have to either: 1) leave it a bit long and allow for growth or 2) cut it down from now to allow for the cuff....

The way it is now there is maybe and 1 inch to an 1 1/2 of space to where my wrist bends. The cuff template is about 3/4 to 1 inch. I may shorten it to about half inch so I still have some range of movement.

 

[Dirtdives2424]

You could bevel the interior of the cuff. This will at least cut down on the wrist mobility you loose after you put the cuff on....

 

[PaiganBoi]

The elbow pad is super weird to begin with. In the game I think it's just a texture that warps with the arm. In the Macfarlane toy line it's affixed to the gauntlet like yours is now. I don't have an XBone so I couldn't tell you about any remastered versions but joints like elbows are always weird in older games.

In ODST, I believe there elbow thing is actually sitting on a raised rim. The foam templates does not account for it.The lazy way I put it in was just glue it to the hole where its suppose to go.

 

[PaiganBoi]

You could bevel the interior of the cuff. This will at least cut down on the wrist mobility you loose after you put the cuff on....

Great idea. I would not have though of that. Thanks.

 

[TurboCharizard]

In ODST, I believe there elbow thing is actually sitting on a raised rim. The foam templates does not account for it.The lazy way I put it in was just glue it to the hole where its suppose to go.

Did I lazy then?

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• TurboCharizard
• Mar 29, 2017

 

[Dirtdives2424]

Lazy or not.....still looks dam good!!!

 

[Dirtdives2424]

Great idea. I would not have though of that. Thanks.

I aim to help!

 

[PaiganBoi]

Did I lazy then?

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• TurboCharizard
• Mar 29, 2017

Nope. You did just fine.
Seeing yours make me feel event lazier for I did on mine. LOL.

 

[PaiganBoi]

Okay. Went back and fixed up the arms. It was just nagging me.

TurboCharizard, here is the lazy I was mentioning.

Made some adjustments, so it fits much better and doesn't move around as much. I also fixed the elbow and added the trim on the bottom.

 

[SI3RRA 117]

That came out nice. I know working on a finished or already shaped piece is tough. Especially to get it to cut clean and exactly the way you want. I’ll say it again you’ve got some foam skills!!

 

[PaiganBoi]

Chest has been started. As with everything I have done so far. Some editing is needed. I have to pull in the sides a bit.

 

[PaiganBoi]

Figured I make a fool of myself and post a funny pic. I decided to make a ducktape dressform to help with the build of the body armour and use it to display later on.

 

[Dirtdives2424]

 

[PaiganBoi]

Dirtdives, strapping tape to your stomach is not flattering.

 

[Dirtdives2424]

You forgot to put a shirt on didn't you?..........There are easier ways of waxing your chest and back......cheaper to.......Good luck replacing you skin......Ouchvill: Population, you!

 

[PaiganBoi]

You forgot to put a shirt on didn't you?..........There are easier ways of waxing your chest and back......cheaper to.......Good luck replacing you skin......Ouchvill: Population, you!

oh I have a shirt on. Its the fact that the snug fit of tape shows that I'm not in as good shape as I hoped I was. lol.

 

[Dirtdives2424]

........I have a similar issue.....Its called Dunlopped Diesse. Its when you belly has dun lopped over you belt.....