1st Build My first odst build!

[The Trickster]

 

[Cadet]

Looks like your using the AndrewDFT files. That is a great place to start learning foam building. You definitely are off to a good start.

I would recommend checking out Fallen and RandomRanger's Foam Guide here on the Forum and reading up on their tips and tricks:

Foam Guide

Contributors: RandomRanger , Fallen Introduction This is a tutorial targeted at beginners to help understand what EVA foam is, the different types of EVA foam available, how and where to buy EVA foam, and some basic tips/tricks/and tools for working with EVA foam. Index What is EVA foam? What...

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[DestroyrDude]

Really nice foamwork! I can speak from personal experience to say that buckles to connect the two lower sides on the chest beneath the arms are a must to get in and out of the armor easily. Also applying some reflective film over the visor makes the helmet look a ton better and is really cheap. Let me know if you have any questions, I’m sure me or someone else can answer them.

 

[The Trickster]

Thank you very much! I have started work on the leg plates and the stomach plate. I should be done in 3 days. I will keep you updated on my progress!

 

[ItsWonderWhyt]

Thank you very much! I have started work on the leg plates and the stomach plate. I should be done in 3 days. I will keep you updated on my progress!

How’s it coming along?

 

[The Trickster]

Sorry I have been away but so far its going well but the chest piece is too big and im not sure how to fix it.

 

[ItsWonderWhyt]

That can be disappointing after putting a lot of work into something.

Do you have any pictures of you wearing it? Off the top of my head, the easiest place to take out a bit of size (mostly width) is here:

You could carefully trim this down on the sides OR

Split the whole thing in the center in a straight line and take a bit of the center out.