Tutorial Index
This index is a gateway to a wealth of knowledge shared by community members here at the 405th. Each of the tutorials below was created by a community member who wanted to share their own expert tips, strategies, and creative solutions with all of you! This index is updated periodically as new tutorials are created. If you know of a topic that should be covered but currently isn't, you can post a request in the Tutorial Request Thread. If you would like to share your knowledge in the form of a tutorial, see below:
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 Costumes and Props, 3D modelling, etc.
How do I get the tutorial in the Tutorial Section?
A: start a conversation with me or any staff member, explain why you would like to submit your tutorial and include a link to it. 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 written to teach, not just show.
3. Three or more member posts within the tutorial thread saying they found it helpful and/or well written.
Table of Contents
1. Research
Selection
Finding Armor Files (needed)
Software
Scaling
2. Construction
Softparts
Pep Method
Foam Method
3d Print Method
Selecting the right printer (needed)
Assembling a print (needed)
Casting Method
Other Methods
Weapons/Props
3. Detailing
Visor
Painting
Decals
Electronics
Fitting
Repair
Transport
4. Non-Costume Tutorials
All
Forum Navigation (needed)
1. Research
Selection (Character to Build) - PerniciousDuke
Selecting Your Character (guide)
Selection (Introduction to 405th) - PerniciousDuke
405th Welcome Booklet
Software (ArmorSmith Designer) - TurboCharizard
Armorsmith Designer Beginner's Guide
Software (ArmorSmith - Obtaining and importing a 3D scan) - KaeSpoon
Obtaining and importing a 3D scan into Armorsmith
Software (ArmorSmith - for non Windows) - Coreforge
Armorsmith & WINE
Software (Pepakura Designer) – FrozenSnot
ZIP file in Armory
Software (Pepakura Unfolding PDO) – Satchmo III
Unfold tutorial (Satchmo III)
Software (Pepakura + Silloutte Cameo) – RobotChicken
Silhouette Cameo Pepakura Video Tutorial by RobotChicken
Software (Blender - Custom Spartans) - jeffw773
[Tutorial] How to make/view/export your own Halo Spartans in Blender
Software (Blender - Modifying Files) - Worainu
Tutorial: Lets Cut Some Precise 3D Holes
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
2. Construction
Soft Parts (Buying Guide) - TJ Wanderer
Resource Thread - Gloves, Boots, Compression Shirts & Pants, and More
Soft Parts (Neck Seal) - gmflex
Easy hex pattern neck seal based on Blue Realm pattern
Soft Parts (Sewing Terminology) - Ashuraa
Sewing: Common terms
Soft Parts (Basic Sewing Setup) - FANGS
Sewing Tutorial #1 - Basic Set up for Most Sewing Projects
Soft Parts (Sewing Overview) - indigoD0g
Indi's Sewing Guide
Soft Parts (Tactical Soft Case) - electraknite
Soft Parts - Functional Tactical Soft Case sewing tutorial
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
Extra Tricks For Smoothing And Detailing
Pep Method (Overview) - Spitfire22V
All-In-One New Member Introduction Guide
Foam (Overview) - Fallen and RandomRanger
Foam 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 (Printable File Index) - TurboCharizard
Free 3D Model Index
3d Print (Smoothing PLA) - EVAkura
Smoothing Saturation Lines in PLA 3d Prints (evakura tutorial)
3d Print (Assembling) - Rock Lobbster
Guide: 3D Print Welding
3d Print (Printer Feedback) - Rock Lobbster
What's Your Printer
3d Print (Beginning Tips) - Rock Lobbster
"Wish I knew" Tips When Starting Printing
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
Casting (Mold Making) – Adam
Mold Making Tutorial
Other (Worbala on top of Pepakura) – Nephtis
Worbla on Pepakura (foam free) Tutorial
Other (Cardboard) - ZeldaCat
Zelda’s Cardboard Armor Tutorial
Weapons/Props (Grenades) - bikiker
How to Make Halo Thermal Grenades/Canisters
3. Detailing
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
Visor (Dying and Chroming) – N8TEBB
Dying and Chroming Visors
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 (Mud) - ExCeLLuR8
Armor Mud Painting Tutorial
Decals (Printed Decals) - PerniciousDuke
Tutorial: Weapon and Amor Decals (no high tech equiptment needed!)
Decals (UNSC Ranks and Armor and Weapon Details ) - SpecialOpsJoe2
UNSC Misc Decals Ranks & Logo
Decals (Halo 3: ODST Decals) - Arithen
Halo 3: ODST Decals and Details
Electronics (Lights) – Sir Ken
Tutorial for .99¢ LED flashlight wiring.
Electronics (Wiring Lights) - RandomRanger
Ranger's Wiring Guide
Electronics (Speaker) - MoeSizzlac
Simple Helmet Speaker System
Electronics (Energy Sword Lights) – thatdecade
Energy Sword Tutorial
Electronics (In Helmet Hearing Enhancement) - CrimsonViper97
Helmet Headphone Electronics Tutorial
Fitting (Strapping) - Ashuura
Soft Parts - Strapping Guide: Making, and sizing it.
Fitting (Snaps) - he4thbar
(Tutorial)Snap Fasteners. Seamless armor to under-suit attachment, with no sewing!
Repair (Cosplay Repair Kit) - SgtSkittle117
Cosplay Repair Kit
Armor Totes - AsgardianHammer
Armor Totes 101
4. Non-Costume Tutorials
Bio Cards (Halo 4/5) – WandererTJ
[TUTORIAL] Personalized Halo 4 UNSC Bio Cards (Image Editing)
Forum (Halo Online Gaming) - PerniciousDuke
How Do I Join a Game Night
Stickers - N8TEBB
[TUTORIAL] How to Make Cosplay Stickers by Tracing a Photo & Cutting Machine!
*Disclaimer - I am not the creator of these tutorials so please do not ask questions on this page. Tutorials never die so you can post in the original threads ...But know, some tutorials are very old and you may never get a response from the original poster (OP)*