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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

Selection (Character to Build) - PerniciousDuke

Selecting Your Character (guide)


Selection (Introduction to 405th) - PerniciousDuke

405th Welcome Booklet

  • Software

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

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

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


  • Pepakura Method

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 Method

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 Printing Method

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 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


Casting (Mold Making) – Adam

Mold Making Tutorial


  • Other Methods

Other (Worbala on top of Pepakura) – Nephtis

Worbla on Pepakura (foam free) Tutorial


Other (Cardboard) - ZeldaCat

Zelda’s Cardboard Armor Tutorial


  • Weapons and Props

Weapons/Props (Grenades) - bikiker

How to Make Halo Thermal Grenades/Canisters





3. Detailing


  • Visor

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

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

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

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

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

Repair (Cosplay Repair Kit) - SgtSkittle117

Cosplay Repair Kit


  • Transport

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)*


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