Russett CE Mark 5 build

[Russett]

Been about 11 years since the first build, going to rebuild it following new designs by Marcus Lehto.
started with most crucial parts to replace and the part least proud of.

A light sanding now then ready for paint.

All kinds of dings and cracks in the helmet. making that nice

Pretty much as smooth as the surface of Reach now. Got some paint, but may strengthen the inside a little bit more first

The chest has seen better days. wasn't satisfied with the warping on the original, so progressed on a new one

Almost okay with the shape now, starting to to draw out the details

old vs new

Light sanding on that, then ready for molding.

And this is where i'm at now

Going to continue photo dumping on here soon, have a good day

 

[Russett]

Built some walls, did some filling today, and cutting off parts that aren't the armor plates.
Getting smoother by the day. Almost ready to cut apart

Getting some rest. goodnight

 

[Russett]

Did some work this week

Ran out of body filler, focused on some details.

Little bit of clean up, but satisfied this week. Supply run now.

Have a great weekend

 

[Russett]

Trimmed it nice this week. Did some custom trimming on the top to match the new model.
Fill, sand, repeat.
Then made the pattern for the armor cushion

Slow progress is still progress
Have a great weekend

 

[Russett]

Summer vacation over, back to grinding.
Made some progress today.

Cutting in half tomorrow
Have a great weekend

 

[pipninja]

This looks so clean!! I really like all the small details!

 

[Reclaimara]

OGMark5gasm! Oh wow. You really are building the ultimate og Mark 5!
I loved your first chest piece and that paint but seeing you making this one one... wow. Definitely worth it. All those details make it pop out.

 

[Rock Lobbster]

The attention to detail is outstanding. Its like going from original graphic CE to CE Anniversary... BUT IRL!

 

[ImmortalReaver]

Excellent work!

 

[Russett]

Chipped away at it a bit more, cut in half testing new material. Things are drastically taking shape

Getting close, more soon
Goodnight and have a good weekend

 

[IRONBLOODEDCROW]

Beautiful build

 

[Rock Lobbster]

Are those seatbelt clips?

 

[TylerBH2014]

This looks positively amazing! I've always wanted to cosplay this suit as well. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread.

 

[MrJamin]

Is that a DIY downdraft table?

 

[Rock Lobbster]

Is that a DIY downdraft table?

Is that John Halo?

 

[Wayward Flood]

Freakin seatbelt buckles. Brilliant!!

 

[Reclaimara]

This Mk5 is going to be so amazing! Love all those little details.

 

[Russett]

Update this week, ready for painting.
Sealed the foam work, smoothed things out more, and added some permanent light covers.

Almost there, have a great weekend

 

[Reclaimara]

Oh wow. Now with the primer it all looks so perfect. The edges and curves. I'm so impressed and in love with that.

 

[ImmortalReaver]

Looking great!