WinterHuntsman
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First off, hello I'm Winter
This summer I will be attempting to build my first costume ever. Only experience I have would probably apply is with hot glue guns and painting miniatures for D&D.
Im making a full suit of ODST armor out of EVA foam. I did find a template to use (the guy also made videos but don't know if im allowed to share the link) for a Reach ODST. I'll probably follow it too the book but buy a helmet instead of attempting to make one, and likely trying to make the ab plate more like the halo 3 ODSTs with that box shaped thing.
I know I will need EVA foam but I don't know what thickness or type (rolls or tile mats) I should be using.
Besides the heat gun, glue gun, sharpie, and utility knife, are there any other useful tools I should pick up?
What challenges should I expect to face for my first build be it something common, or only a problem for new costume makers?
After the glue dries how carful do I have to be with the glued pieces? Will the bond break at the slightest of bends or do I have a slight margin that the bond will be fine with bending?
Finally, What would you say to yourself if you were making your armor for the first time, or what words of encouragement would you give?
Hopefully what I said makes sense. Im about 3 weeks out from starting this build, and while probably easier than spartan armor (can't remember how to spell it) I'm both excited and nervous.
Thanks in advance and hope to talk more soon
This summer I will be attempting to build my first costume ever. Only experience I have would probably apply is with hot glue guns and painting miniatures for D&D.
Im making a full suit of ODST armor out of EVA foam. I did find a template to use (the guy also made videos but don't know if im allowed to share the link) for a Reach ODST. I'll probably follow it too the book but buy a helmet instead of attempting to make one, and likely trying to make the ab plate more like the halo 3 ODSTs with that box shaped thing.
I know I will need EVA foam but I don't know what thickness or type (rolls or tile mats) I should be using.
Besides the heat gun, glue gun, sharpie, and utility knife, are there any other useful tools I should pick up?
What challenges should I expect to face for my first build be it something common, or only a problem for new costume makers?
After the glue dries how carful do I have to be with the glued pieces? Will the bond break at the slightest of bends or do I have a slight margin that the bond will be fine with bending?
Finally, What would you say to yourself if you were making your armor for the first time, or what words of encouragement would you give?
Hopefully what I said makes sense. Im about 3 weeks out from starting this build, and while probably easier than spartan armor (can't remember how to spell it) I'm both excited and nervous.
Thanks in advance and hope to talk more soon