Tutorial Index 2.0 (work in progress)

Who can make a Tutorial?
A: Anyone

How do I make a tutorial?
A: Create a thread in any part of the forum you think your tutorial pertains to such as Costume, Props, Soft Parts etc.

What should I make a tutorial of?

A: Something you think you do well. If you need suggestions there are red topics in the table of contents below for tutorials that are needed.

How do I get the tutorial in the Tutorial Section?
A: start a conversation with me or any staff member and link us to the thread where you put your tutorial. If it meets the criteria it will be moved to the new subforum and added to the list

Criteria:
1. Must have unblurry, unbroken photos or video.
2. Uncovered topic or unique technique
3. Three or more member posts within the tutorial thread saying they found it helpful and/or well written.


Tutorial Index (click blue text to go to section)

Research

Selection

Choosing your character (needed)
Finding Armor Files (needed)​

Software

Armorsmith (needed)​

Scaling​

Construction

Softparts
Pep Method
Foam Method
3d Print Method

Selecting the right printer (needed)
Assembling a print (needed)​

Casting Method
Other Methods
Weapons/Props​

Detailing

Visor
Painting
Electronics
Fitting
Armor Strapping (needed)​

Non-Costume Tutorials

All
Forum Navigation (needed)​

 

Research:

Building a costume requires a lot of planning. First you’ll need to figure out what you want to build, find lots of reference photos of it. If you’re making armor you’ll want to get accurate measurements of your body or figure out how big you want to make your prop.

Below are various tutorials to help you with this stage.

 

Selection (need tutorials)

 

Software (Pepakura Designer) – FrozenSnot
Link in Resource Archive

Software (Silloutte Cameo) – RobotChicken
Silhouette Cameo Pepakura Video Tutorial by RobotChicken

Software (Unfolding a PDO) – Satchmo III
Unfold tutorial (Satchmo III)

 

Scaling (Mk VI) - HaloGoddess
HaloGoddess' "How To Scale" and More Tutorial

Scaling (Methods 1, 2 & 3) – Xtreme TACTICS 101
How to Scale Your Armour- Tutorial V.2

Scaling (Digital Overlay) - SpitFire22V
Tutorial: Simple Armor Scaling

Scaling (DuckTape Dummy) - Bamabat
Duct Tape Dummy Tutorial

 

Construction:

There are many ways to build Halo armor and costumes, each with their own pros and cons. We recommend reading member’s build threads in other parts of the site to get an idea what to expect from a certain method.

Below you will find tutorials for the main methods used by our members.

 

Softparts (Neck Seal) - gmflex
Easy hex pattern neck seal based on Blue Realm pattern

Softparts ( Undersuit buying guide) - TJ Wanderer
Resource Thread - Gloves, Boots, Compression Shirts & Pants, and More

Softparts (Basic Sewing Setup) - FANGS
Sewing Tutorial #1 - Basic Set up for Most Sewing Projects

 

Pep Method (Safety Guide) - Sean Bradley
The Complete Respirator and Safety Guide

Pep Method (Supply Guide) – Ithica
Complete Noob List

Pep Method (Fiberglass & Resin) – jaysmith
My Resin And Fiberglass Tutorial

Pep Method (Resin, Rondo and Bondo) - Cereal Killer
CEREAL'S - Making Master Chief - ** A Step By Step Tutorial (My Way) **

Pep Method (Smoothing) - Sigma LS
https://405th.com/forums/threads/extra-tricks-for-smoothing-and-detailing.11856/

Pep Method (Overview) - Spitfire22V
All-In-One New Member Introduction Guide

 

Foam (Supply Guide) - WanderTJ
[FOAM] [GUIDE] List of Options for Supplies, Tools, and Methods Used for Foam Builds

Foam (General/Suit) - CommandoTNT
Helioskrill Foam Armor Build Tutorial! (Pics included!)

Foam (Techniques) - drack
Foam Technique Tutorials

Foam (Shoulder) - EVAkura
Detailed construction tutorial: FOAM H4 MC Shoulder Armor (NEW template! File within)

Foam (H4 Bicep) - EVAkura
Detailed construction tutorial: Halo 4 MK VII Foam Biceps (file in the 405th db)

Foam (Reach Bicep) - EVAkura
Detailed construction tutorial: Reach Foam Biceps [Shoulder] (file in the 405th db)

Foam (Boots) – Calladar
Reach Boot Foam tutorial by calladar

Foam (Sealing & Painting) - mawrTRON
The mawrTRON Procedure™ - Water Based Paint Tutorial

 

3D Print Method

 

Casting (Sculpt and Mold) – Trooper Cooper
Master Cheeze Sculpting/molding/casting Tutorial

Casting (Sculpt and Mold) – XRobots
Tutorial: Sculpt In Clay And Make A Rigid Piece The Same

Casting (Glove Mold – Blackula727
Tutorial: How to make a glove mold

 

Other Methods (Worbola on top of Pepakura) – Nephtis
Worbla on Pepakura (foam free) Tutorial

 

Weapons/Props (Grenades) - bikiker
How to Make Halo Thermal Grenades/Canisters

 

Detailing:

A Spartan is not complete without a wicked paint job and tinted visor. Putting effort into this final stretch really pays off.

Below you will find different ways to make your character stand out.

 

Visor (Motorcycle) – Blackula727
Tutorial: Install & Detail your visor

Visor (ODST) – Hugh Holder
Tutorial: ODST Visors (and other useful info)

Visor (Hex Pattern) - Jme
Super Inexpensive Hex-Pattern Visor Tutorial

Visor (Cheap) - Silvabullet
Silvabullet's cheap visor alternative tutorial guide type thing

Visor (Dual Layer) – Sean Bradley
Dual Layer Visor Mini-Tutorial

Visor (Painting) – Redshirt
Tutorial: Make & Paint Your Own See-through Visor

 

Painting (General/Helmets) - Privateer
Helmet Painting 101 Privateer Style

Painting (Quick and Easy) - Adam
Painting Technique - Version 2

Painting (Intermediate/Spray Paint) – harican89
Spraypaint Tutorial for your own HALO Armour. for noobs AND skilled user

Painting (Shading) - marshon
Tutorial: Painting systems for realistic results

Painting (Weathering) - mblackwell1002
mblackwell's fast, cheap, and informal guide to weathering props

Painting (Printed Decals) - PerniciousDuke
Tutorial: Weapon and Amor Decals (no high tech equiptment needed!)

 

Electronics (Lights) – Sir Ken
Tutorial for .99¢ LED flashlight wiring.

Electronics (Energy Sword Lights) – thatdecade
Energy Sword Tutorial

 

Fitting (Strapping) - DogWizard (images broken, but it is the only Fitting Tut)
Armor Strapping 101

 

Non Costume Tutorials:

Sometime we do stuff for fun besides crafting, right?


Bio Cards (Halo 4/5) – WandererTJ
[TUTORIAL] Personalized Halo 4 UNSC Bio Cards (Image Editing)

Forum (Online Gaming) - PerniciousDuke
How Do I Join a Game Night




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