Recon Build progress-First Build

[Soldium]

Hey all!

Just wanted to show some progress on my Recon cosplay.

I've got the shins, boots, belt, and assault rifle left to post process, then its on to foam and rigging.

It's been amazing going from self doubt and not starting, to confident and doing it with the help of this community.

Going to push for Halloween completion. Really excited to meet you all at the cons!

 

[KaeSpoon]

Your build is looking gorgeous so far. I absolutely LOVE the use of Yellow as the primary color. I rarely see it in use, especially for Recon. I just wanted to ask you one question: was your intention to combine Halo 3 armor with Reach? I absolutely love the idea.

Keep us updated, and kind regards!

 

[Soldium]

Your build is looking gorgeous so far. I absolutely LOVE the use of Yellow as the primary color. I rarely see it in use, especially for Recon. I just wanted to ask you one question: was your intention to combine Halo 3 armor with Reach? I absolutely love the idea.

Keep us updated, and kind regards!

Thank you Kae!

Spot on! Halo 3 and reach were a huge inspiration and influence on my introduction into xbox and Halo. So this is my homage to the long nights with friends playing forge games on sandtrap, and my favorite helmet.

I just wanted to stay true to what I would pick in game vs in universe, and figured it would resonate with other people like it does to me.

I would usually go either yellow or white for my color, and decided on yellow and black. Nothing sneakier than bright yellow while on a recon mission! If I can figure out a way to get the Rune emblem on my armor, that would complete the nostalgia! If you have recommendations for UNSC stencils, stickers or printable ways to get some nice armor details like that I'm all ears.

Eventually I will itterate with resin visors, fans, lights etc. But for a first try I'm trying to keep it simple

 

[Brother Drim]

Thank you Kae!

Spot on! Halo 3 and reach were a huge inspiration and influence on my introduction into xbox and Halo. So this is my homage to the long nights with friends playing forge games on sandtrap, and my favorite helmet.

I just wanted to stay true to what I would pick in game vs in universe, and figured it would resonate with other people like it does to me.

I would usually go either yellow or white for my color, and decided on yellow and black. Nothing sneakier than bright yellow while on a recon mission! If I can figure out a way to get the Rune emblem on my armor, that would complete the nostalgia! If you have recommendations for UNSC stencils, stickers or printable ways to get some nice armor details like that I'm all ears.

Eventually I will itterate with resin visors, fans, lights etc. But for a first try I'm trying to keep it simple

This thread Decal Thread has quite a few of the misc UNSC decals. You can also find a lot on the Halo Archive discord server. Personally I printed mine on watersilde decal paper, but there are a ton of methods to making them. I know quite a few people do vinyl decals using a cricut or the like.

 

[Soldium]

This thread Decal Thread has quite a few of the misc UNSC decals. You can also find a lot on the Halo Archive discord server. Personally I printed mine on watersilde decal paper, but there are a ton of methods to making them. I know quite a few people do vinyl decals using a cricut or the like.

Thanks Drim!

I will go through that thread and check it out. I have a cricut collecting dust, so that might be a good use for it! Thanks for the info!