Percy's Mark V [B] Armor Build!

[PercyVR]

Introduction:
I've wanted to make Halo Reach armor for about 11 years now, but never had to resources or time to make it. Decided this year was gonna be the year I made my own!
I'm not new to 3D Printing, but I AM new to making wearable armor pieces, foam pieces and pretty much anything else besides helmets.

Here's what my armor will look like:

Closeups:

AR:

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I'm hoping to achieve these results:
- 1 to 1 scale, like it was ripped from the game
- Have functional pouches
- Be able to easily move in the armor and sit down comfortably
- Have electronics inside the helmet and on the armor
- be as incredibly detailed as I can be (I'm a perfectionist)

What I have done so far:
- I have printed the UA Plate:

- I have printed the 2 ODST Shoulder pieces:

-Started working on redoing the Nerf MA40 AR:

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What's Next?
- I am currently in the middle of making the abdomen/torso piece out of 6mm SKS Foam but still have quite a bit to go. I will be using a pleather material to wrap each individual piece in that will be on my torso area. I will actually be using this method for ALL of the soft parts of the Mark V B.
- In the middle of using Armorsmith to size each armor piece correctly and scale them properly and proportionately to my body
- Running out of filament and currently indecisive about which brand of filament to use that doesn't give me warped lines or layer shifts!
- I'll be updating this thread whenever I have completed each step for each piece of armor! Excited to see how this goes!

 

[N8TEBB]

I will be using a pleather material to wrap each individual piece in that will be on my torso area. I will actually be using this method for ALL of the soft parts of the Mark V B.

Let me know how you do the knee and elbow sections! I've been trying for a while to get them to look nice but the pleather I'm using is just too stiff. Looking forward to seeing your build!

 

[PercyVR]

Let me know how you do the knee and elbow sections! I've been trying for a while to get them to look nice but the pleather I'm using is just too stiff. Looking forward to seeing your build!

Will do! I'll probably be going the route of TPU and printing the joints in that

 

[PercyVR]

Update!
I have added graphite powder to my UA, Nerf stock piece and the grip:
(I accidentally made these pieces waaayyyy too shiny xD)

As well as started using the Metallic Red Chrome paint on the Nerf Rifle!

 

[PercyVR]

Here's videos of both the Red Metallic Chrome paint and the Mirrored graphite powder finish I did!

 

[N8TEBB]

DANG BRO THAT"S SHINY! I LOVE IT!

 

[PercyVR]

DANG BRO THAT"S SHINY! I LOVE IT!

Thanks! It was an accident

 

[PercyVR]

7/30 UPDATE:

Almost done with the AR! Decided to test fit things together to see how it looks. I still have a few more pieces that need work, but I'm loving the red!

Also a little update on the really shiny UA Piece. This is how to looks after a clear coat:

 

[KitKatGoose]

Ohh looking forward to seeing another Reach build take shape, it's looking great so far!

 

[PercyVR]

Ohh looking forward to seeing another Reach build take shape, it's looking great so far!

Thank you!! I'll be doing more of the armor soon!

 

[SgtSaint]

Is that the same red you're going to use on your armor? The armor render seem a lot more flat.

 

[PercyVR]

Is that the same red you're going to use on your armor? The armor render seem a lot more flat.

Yes, same exact red. I won't be going the "flat colors" route that the blender model has. Mine will be more metallic.

 

[SgtSaint]

Yes, same exact red. I won't be going the "flat colors" route that the blender model has. Mine will be more metallic.

That's going to look hot

 

[PercyVR]

7/31 UPDATE:
The MA40 Rifle is complete! REALLY happy with how this came out! The photos dont really do it justice, it looks alot "richer" and more "vibrant" in person. But this is pretty much how my armor will look!

 

[hoodster31]

The AR looks amazing, absolutely love the red great job !!!!

 

[PercyVR]

The AR looks amazing, absolutely love the red great job !!!!

Thank you so much!!

 

[N8TEBB]

dude the weathering makes a world of difference! Really brought it to the next level!

 

[PercyVR]

dude the weathering makes a world of difference! Really brought it to the next level!

Thanks! I appreciate it! I loooooove weathering

 

[vTRONCATv]

I’ve been watching your progress on this over on IG and it’s been cool to see your process for the AR. The weathering is very well done and makes me want to get going on my own prop!

 

[PercyVR]

I’ve been watching your progress on this over on IG and it’s been cool to see your process for the AR. The weathering is very well done and makes me want to get going on my own prop!

Thank you I appreciate it! And go for it!