My first ODST helmet

[C231996]

I am currently workin on making an ODST cosplay with the help of some friends. They are helping with the armor and helped me find someone to get the helmet but it’s up to me to do the work on that among other. So this is a thread of my progress on it and if anyone has any helpful tips, I’m all ears.



Helmet was just dropped off and now the hard part begins

Helmet is now sanded and waiting supplies so that I can paint it.

Helmet is now primed and set to dry before more painting

I will update more as I get more progress on it.

Update: had to redo the primer on it due to some imperfections in the 3D print and where the pieces were glued together. Had to go back over it with filler primer, but after this is dry, I plan on slapping some metallic black on it and wait for my visor to get in.

 

[SnakeandNape]

Looking clean so far you know what color or colors you're going paint it?

 

[C231996]

Looking clean so far you know what color or colors you're going paint it?

Mostly black with red accents and add the UA/CNM to it.

 

[SnakeandNape]

Mostly black with red accents and add the UA/CNM to it.

Nice cant wait to see it finished.

 

[MistyFox]

Mostly black with red accents and add the UA/CNM to it.

Always a good color choice with ODSTs!

 

[DeltaAlphaZulu]

I am currently workin on making an ODST cosplay with the help of some friends. They are helping with the armor and helped me find someone to get the helmet but it’s up to me to do the work on that among other. So this is a thread of my progress on it and if anyone has any helpful tips, I’m all ears.



Helmet was just dropped off and now the hard part begins
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Helmet is now sanded and waiting supplies so that I can paint it.
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Helmet is now primed and set to dry before more paintingView attachment 325632
I will update more as I get more progress on it.

That's a great looking helmet! I can't wait to see the final paint job!

 

[KingBadger13]

I have a similar design which leads me to a question. Is your helmet one piece or does the lower back section come off to get your head into it?

 

[C231996]

I have a similar design which leads me to a question. Is your helmet one piece or does the lower back section come off to get your head into it?

One piece. Just waiting for the visor to get in.

 

[SnakeandNape]

I have a similar design which leads me to a question. Is your helmet one piece or does the lower back section come off to get your head into it?

The ODST helmets I print have a removable lower section. I've used elastic bands and magnet to secure it.

 

[C231996]

The ODST helmets I print have a removable lower section. I've used elastic bands and magnet to secure it.

How exactly does that work?

 

[KingBadger13]

One piece. Just waiting for the visor to get in.

Did you have to alter the helmet at all? I had to widen the opening a bit for mine, but to be fair I have a funko pop style head. Just wasn’t sure if it was a common issue

 

[SnakeandNape]

How exactly does that work?

Its ok most of the time i dont use the lower half as you never see the back of the helmet. But the bands are used to loosely hold the parts together and allow them to stretch to fit a head. The magnets then hold the lower half snuggly to the helmet.

 

[C231996]

Did you have to alter the helmet at all? I had to widen the opening a bit for mine, but to be fair I have a funko pop style head. Just wasn’t sure if it was a common issue

Nope. All I’ve done is sand it and prime it. I didn’t print the helmet, a friend did and he glued and bonded the pieces together so right now it’s just the shell. I’m working on painting it and adding foam to the inside and the visor and attachments.

 

[marinesniper]

WOW! really clean looking helmet, i will be watching this thread to see how it all comes about. great job so far

 

[C231996]

Found a metallic black paint that I really like and am now painting the helmet' base coat. I'm also using a matte black for the parts around the visor. Though I am trying to think about what accents, if any I should/want to add. (I'm not a big fan of the huge colored stripe down the middle of the helmet) Any thoughts? (Will post current progress when I am able to)

 

[SnakeandNape]

Found a metallic black paint that I really like and am now painting the helmet' base coat. I'm also using a matte black for the parts around the visor. Though I am trying to think about what accents, if any I should/want to add. (I'm not a big fan of the huge colored stripe down the middle of the helmet) Any thoughts? (Will post current progress when I am able to)

Do you have a accent color in mind. I've seen helmets with the forehead or jaw painted instead of the strip. You could always off set the strip from the center. Or don't add any accents and put a decal or logo somewhere on the helmet.

 

[C231996]

Do you have a accent color in mind. I've seen helmets with the forehead or jaw painted instead of the strip. You could always off set the strip from the center. Or don't add any accents and put a decal or logo somewhere on the helmet.

I was thinking red for the accent color. That front strip is a good idea. And maybe I might put a decal on there. Thank you!

 

[HaloIsLife]

The ODST helmets I print have a removable lower section. I've used elastic bands and magnet to secure it.

I have had issues with getting strong enough magnets. One member recommended checking out Minards if there is one near you.

 

[SnakeandNape]

I was thinking red for the accent color. That front strip is a good idea. And maybe I might put a decal on there. Thank you!

Sounds sweet cant wait to see it finished.

 

[C231996]

I have had issues with getting strong enough magnets. One member recommended checking out Minards if there is one near you.

There is. I’ll definitely check them out for that for another project I’m working on. Thank you for the tip.