questions about playing a spartan?

[sarahmac]

Or do you mean the helmet? I'm sorry I didn't read that super well.

You can make your helmet out of fibreglass with the pepakura method, or you can make it out of foam. You can also 3D print one as well, depending on your preference.

That is the real question, isn't it? Basically, you can make one out of anything that is transparent plastic, or you can get clear plastic, make a mould, and vacuform the shape you want. Or you can purchase one if you want, but I'm not very experienced with that end of things. So it depends on how much time, work, or money you want to spill into it.


Either way though, we are all here to help and a lot of us have more experience than I do myself.

It may prove useful if you want to build a Spartan helmet if you scale it SLIGHTLY larger than normal and install some fans to circulate air and keep your visor free. That way you won't feel so claustrophobic.

I meant all of it when I make it. I can't justify spending £2732.3 on a Master chief cosplay. I want something Lightweight but durable?

 

[GMer56]

I tried a stormtrooper's helmet and had a panic attack

I can sympathize: whenever I wear a faceshield when I use my chainsaw I find it hard to breathe. Get enough ventilation and make the helmet comfortable (some strips of EVA foam as cushion) and you might be okay.

Papercraft may be the cheapest method: about $10 for cardstock and another $20 for fiberglass resin and matting, but you also must drop about $35 for a NIOSH approved respirator as resin fumes are terrible for your health.

 

[sarahmac]

I can sympathize: whenever I wear a face shield when I use my chainsaw I find it hard to breathe. Get enough ventilation and make the helmet comfortable (some strips of EVA foam as a cushion) and you might be okay.

Papercraft may be the cheapest method: about $10 for cardstock and another $20 for fibreglass resin and matting, but you also must drop about $35 for a NIOSH approved respirator as resin fumes are terrible for your health.

I'll speak to my other half who is a huge halo fan to help with the build

 

[xXDashIVXx]

If you find it necessary to have a helmet, I understand. I am not you so I dont know the details, but I completely understand the situation. If you know what may help for you, that will give you a better idea on what to do. Maybe if you have a helmet where the jaw pokes out a little and gives you plenty of room around the mouth. Maybe if you make an EVA helmet or something with a large area to see out of it will help. Will lights on the inside or better air flow help to trick your brain into thinking your not wearing a helmet? I hope we can get you through this and we will be here for you

Also how claustraphobic are you. Will you be fine with the armor you would be wearing? It's kind of like wearing pool floaties if you remember wearing those as a kid(if you did)

 

[sarahmac]

If you find it necessary to have a helmet, I understand. I am not you so I dont know the details, but I completely understand the situation. If you know what may help for you, that will give you a better idea on what to do. Maybe if you have a helmet where the jaw pokes out a little and gives you plenty of room around the mouth. Maybe if you make an EVA helmet or something with a large area to see out of it will help. Will lights on the inside or better air flow help to trick your brain into thinking your not wearing a helmet? I hope we can get you through this and we will be here for you

Also how claustraphobic are you. Will you be fine with the armor you would be wearing? It's kind of like wearing pool floaties if you remember wearing those as a kid(if you did)

Its I can wear normal body armour just not over my face

 

[Sean Anwalt]

Then leave the helmet. It's not a problem.

On another not so related note, you can and should come up with a whole story for your character and make it your own.

 

[sarahmac]

Then leave the helmet. It's not a problem.

On another not so related note, you can and should come up with a whole story for your character and make it your own.

Can you use vents in the Halo universe like the fall of reach

 

[RandomRanger]

Can you use vents in the Halo universe like the fall of reach

If you're asking if you can put vents in your helmet or suit for increased airflow... then yes.

If you're asking if you can crawl around a building's ducting in attempt to infiltrate... then no.

 

[sarahmac]

If you're asking if you can put vents in your helmet or suit for increased airflow... then yes.

If you're asking if you can crawl around a building's ducting in attempt to infiltrate... then no.

I meant events like the Fall of Reach

 

[RandomRanger]

I meant events like the Fall of Reach

Ooooh, yes definitely. Building a backstory for your armor/character is entirely optional, and done as a for-fun exercise

 

[xXDashIVXx]

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Ooooh, yes definitely. Building a backstory for your armor/character is entirely optional, and done as a for-fun exercise

Heck you could even be an elite that had a brain transplant and has forgotten his life before and now is a top spartan oni expirament. You can be what ever your mind holds

 

[Sean Anwalt]

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Heck you could even be an elite that had a brain transplant and has forgotten his life before and now is a top spartan oni expirament. You can be what ever your mind holds

Hmmmmmmmmmmm..........

 

[Lord Akaron]

We do put fans inside our helmets. That helps me a lot.

Do you have any tips on routing the electrical components? Where do you store batteries / power supply? Where in the helmet is the best place to mount a fan?