Yay another ODST build! Well at least it will be Halo 4's Version

[cha0skn1ght]

This. Is. Looking. Awesome!! Really I love it ^^

I'm going a different route for the mesh detail this time around and it looks really good. I like it a whole lot more than my previous ab wrap from my other foam build.

 

[AWACS89]

This is looking really good so far dude. Keep up the awesome foam work.

 

[cha0skn1ght]

This is looking really good so far dude. Keep up the awesome foam work.

Thanks
So should this be a new build thread?

 

[CLOTHAR]

That mesh effect looks great. How did you manage it? Or did I miss an explanation earlier...

 

[cha0skn1ght]

That mesh effect looks great. How did you manage it? Or did I miss an explanation earlier...

Thanks and nope you didn't miss anything, I just didn't say my super secret method
But alas, since you have pointed out that I didn't share my super secret method, I must now share it lol.
SUPER SECRET MESH TECHNIQUE INCOMING!!!!!
Walmart had some nice mesh fabric for like .97 per yard so I bought some and just hot glued it on. Pretty simple In my other build I used cabinet grip liner. It worked great but was really thick. The only issue I have with this mesh fabric is I'm worried what will happen after I plastidip. If it goes a little wonky then I'll remove it, re plastidip, then just reapply the black mesh over the plastidipped/ painted/ finished ab wrap.
It'll be an experiment but I think all will be well in the end

 

[Harri51]

looks good. But i would recommend a 3M adhesive spray for an overall grab on the mesh. lil easier and more time to play. but if it worked for you it looks awsome either way.

 

[Shirou]

Is it the fotus helmet!?

 

[cha0skn1ght]

looks good. But i would recommend a 3M adhesive spray for an overall grab on the mesh. lil easier and more time to play. but if it worked for you it looks awsome either way.

I will most likely spray a layer of adhesive on before I plastidip.

Is it the fotus helmet!?

Yep. My wife is making it along with the Venator armor. I just figured I'd post a pic of it.

 

[CLOTHAR]

Thanks for sharing your secrets!

 

[cha0skn1ght]

Thanks for sharing your secrets!

Lol anytime, anytime

 

[Mstruvmgc]

lookin great chaos, keep up the fantastic work

 

[cha0skn1ght]

lookin great chaos, keep up the fantastic work

thanks
All I can hope is that with each new suit I make, I always improve.

 

[cha0skn1ght]

FOTUS UPDATE!
So we pepped the FOTUS helmet that we had and it was like 2 or 3 sizes too big. This helmet is going to be funky to scale because I although it was tight in terms of width, it was way to tall. I'm working on an unfold now from the actual Halo 4 render, maybe that will help.

 

[cha0skn1ght]

Fotus unfolded! Check it out here and let me know what you think

 

[Shirou]

Awesome! But can you unfold the helmet for foam??

 

[Monkey Butt]

Looks great, ODST has to be one of the best - good job man!

 

[cha0skn1ght]

Awesome! But can you unfold the helmet for foam??

I can try. The Fotus is very complex as it stands, I'll work on it and see what I can do.

Looks great, ODST has to be one of the best - good job man!

Thank you very much Like they say, the ODST is the most recognizable suit in the whole UNSC

 

[Shirou]

OMG, THANK YOU SOO MUCH!! I tried to ulfold it miself but when I saw all the pices I was like, Wow, I dont have time to do this.... So thank you ^^

 

[cha0skn1ght]

OMG, THANK YOU SOO MUCH!! I tried to ulfold it miself but when I saw all the pices I was like, Wow, I dont have time to do this.... So thank you ^^

No problemo
As I said, I'll try and do it. I also am moving into my new house so it may take me a little longer.

 

[cha0skn1ght]

Pic Update time! Hope it doesn't end up too small!