Sweed builds a Spartan

[SpartanSweed]

It’s about time I start up another build now that I’ve worn my ODST out to quite a few events. I’ll still be bringing it out, but I’d like to take a shot at something new!

It’s been 2 years since I built my Chief suit, so I’ll admit I’m looking forward to the process.

The suit I’ve got in mind is the Mk 7, as it’s just such a great design I can’t help myself. Models are mostly going to be from the Index, with some paid files like the biceps and shoulders for their modularity aspects.

Pics coming soon!

 

[SpartanSweed]

First post saved for end result

 

[SpartanSweed]

Here is my Mk7 in game, I’m really excited to see how it looks in real life, especially the green. It’s not the most customized but I like how sleek it looks.

So far, I’ve printed and finished the hand plates, sourced from the Index. I had to go through four different cans of green before I found the right one! Got real lucky when I saw a suit on Instagram that had the perfect color I needed.

 

[N8TEBB]

WOOOO Joining the MK VII gang!!

 

[SpartanSweed]

Currently in the sand pits with the forearms, but I’ve got both biceps printed and mostly assembled, as well as the first attachment!

I had an idea when I was picking out my shoulders, luckily these ones are modular so I can swap out as needed. The Viator attachment gives me a lot of open space, the plan is to add either just the 405th hexagons or the whole logo there. Boom, free advertising

 

[Spartan4204]

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Here is my Mk7 in game, I’m really excited to see how it looks in real life, especially the green. It’s not the most customized but I like how sleek it looks.

So far, I’ve printed and finished the hand plates, sourced from the Index. I had to go through four different cans of green before I found the right one! Got real lucky when I saw a suit on Instagram that had the perfect color I needed. View attachment 354545

Oooohh, that green is CRISP

 

[SpartanSweed]

Some more progress over the past few days, more sanding has been done on all the shoulder attachments. Ran out of 220 grit so it’s a pause on any further finishing until I can get more.

The forearms have received their first coats of paint, with the coating being asymmetrical I’ve started with the green side first. I gotta say, I’m very excited to see the whole thing, this green looks so good!

 

[ThatADHDad]

It’s about time I start up another build now that I’ve worn my ODST out to quite a few events. I’ll still be bringing it out, but I’d like to take a shot at something new!

It’s been 2 years since I built my Chief suit, so I’ll admit I’m looking forward to the process.

The suit I’ve got in mind is the Mk 7, as it’s just such a great design I can’t help myself. Models are mostly going to be from the Index, with some paid files like the biceps and shoulders for their modularity aspects.

Pics coming soon!

Hell yeah!!! Stoked to see the progress man!

 

[SpartanSweed]

Forearms and attachments have been fully painted, the biceps themselves are halfway through sanding.

Today the first snow hit, and with it came the space heater for the garage. Next piece I play on printing is the boots, which may be a challenge with the shoes I’ve chosen.

 

[tahu505]

Forearms and attachments have been fully painted, the biceps themselves are halfway through sanding.
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Today the first snow hit, and with it came the space heater for the garage. Next piece I play on printing is the boots, which may be a challenge with the shoes I’ve chosen.

The colors are looking great! Which paint are you using?

 

[SpartanSweed]

The colors are looking great! Which paint are you using?

In order:
Rustoleum Gloss black enamel paint
Montana Gold Light Green
Krylon Metallic Aluminum
Rustoleum Flat Black

 

[SpartanSweed]

The biceps have been finished! Had some overspray issues on some bits which had me repainting sections, but they turned out pretty ok!

Now, we move to the legs, and the more “stressful” bits of the build. I don’t have access to Armorsmith currently, as I am on Mac, so my scaling has been mostly trial and error. Comparing pieces I print to the model and how I know they’re supposed to fit may be a bit tedious, but it’s worked so far.

Inspired by N8TEBB and his boots, I purchased my own pair. I was worried over the scaling of the boots compared to the shins initially, I originally printed the toe at 120%, 110% and settled on 115% as a happy medium. Currently I’m brainstorming how to fit the plates to the shoe while I sand the pieces themselves.