So, i know a few of you have seen my helmet i made, WELL im back at it, and i WILL have the full suit for halloween this year! so heres what i have right now!
(http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae314/largenHotd/IMG_1527.jpg)
Just finished the right thigh, im about to start working on the Cod Piece ^.=.^ *is stoked*
is that... *blinks* ... is that paper?
: Cross September 17, 2010, 12:18:42 -06:00
is that... *blinks* ... is that paper?
Ha ha for now it is yes, in about 10 hours it will be fiberglass though XD
You're really cool. 8)
This is probably the coolest thing on the internet right now.
I want a full spartan suit. Wait, what model of Mjolnir are you using and any special parts?
this is so cool my friend has wanted to do something similar for a year now but he is such a procrastinator
Renwaldo: thanks! ha ha well im not the only one doing it, but it is pretty awesome XD
Kardrack: im doing VI and all standard, down the road i might make a custom reach suit.
Were: its ALOT of time and effort... but SO worth it.
I actually know someone looking to buy a suit for his comedy satire show on youtube. He claims he found one for $60 but it will probably be ass quality like foam or cheap plastic or something.
: Kardrack September 20, 2010, 01:43:55 -06:00
I actually know someone looking to buy a suit for his comedy satire show on youtube. He claims he found one for $60 but it will probably be ass quality like foam or cheap plastic or something.
Ya... at $60? probably pretty shoddy work... mine materials alone is going to be a minimum of $200 and thats lowballing it HARD
Update!
(http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae314/largenHotd/IMG_1530.jpg)
Getting ready to resin coat! With the PROPER respirator! health first!
(http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae314/largenHotd/IMG_1532.jpg)
After the Resin Coat....
(http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae314/largenHotd/IMG_1533.jpg)
Close up on the shins after the resin coat..
And now im finished my COD piece! w00t tomorrow (hopefully) will start a resin coat on that, and the second coat on my shins, and thighs!
moar?!
XD well, progress has... stopped... for a while ha ha, had a few things come up, but im not stopping, just have not had time. so far i now have an almost complete paper "Cod" (crotch peice) and two shoulders done ^.=.^ might actually get back on this soon here...
should get some of the newer style halo reach mods made too, would be badass
also, doing it in cast aluminum would be badass if the resources were available
: Draco_toxx February 04, 2011, 10:43:19 -07:00
should get some of the newer style halo reach mods made too, would be badass
also, doing it in cast aluminum would be badass if the resources were available
Been looking into the reach armor, will see what happens.. the Cast aluminum would not actually be TOO hard, but the cost incurred would be brutal, what with needing a smelter and what-not, my shop is equiped for metal working, but not forging...
i did aluminum casting in highschool, i wish i took better advantage of it and made the mjolnir armour
: Draco_toxx February 06, 2011, 12:38:09 -07:00
i did aluminum casting in highschool, i wish i took better advantage of it and made the mjolnir armour
XD that would be an epic amount of work ha ha, but so full of win!
: Wyrd-Hotd February 07, 2011, 01:14:03 -07:00
: Draco_toxx February 06, 2011, 12:38:09 -07:00
i did aluminum casting in highschool, i wish i took better advantage of it and made the mjolnir armour
XD that would be an epic amount of work ha ha, but so full of win!
yes it would have, but atleast it would be perfectly realistic, and could have the worn paint effect
: Draco_toxx February 07, 2011, 01:56:21 -07:00
yes it would have, but atleast it would be perfectly realistic, and could have the worn paint effect
Ah, the worn paint effect is E.A.S.Y. to do XD just need to know the tricks!
: Wyrd-Hotd February 08, 2011, 01:29:14 -07:00
: Draco_toxx February 07, 2011, 01:56:21 -07:00
yes it would have, but atleast it would be perfectly realistic, and could have the worn paint effect
Ah, the worn paint effect is E.A.S.Y. to do XD just need to know the tricks!
i mean the authentic look with pain chips, and everything
This is awesome! I hope you get back to this one day :highfive:
Ooh, another 405th Member?
I'm currently working on some Reach stuff, and wanting the weather to get better to fiberglass my stuff.
impressive work would love to have a spartan suit or make one
rather curious since I haven't worked with fiberglass before is there anything on the inside of your paper model or is it hollow this makes me want to try it or at the very least attempt a helm (haven't done any work like this before but can generally pick things up quickly)
also would be rather curious as to materials which you would suggest that is cost effective yet good for projects like this
I've never done anything like this but would love to try and give it ago looks like it could be fun if you have any suggestions for first timers like me I would greatly appreciate it
Oh my goodness! Sorry for the slow responses. And no.. Not done yet, been working CONSTANTLY, but I'm starting on this all again. To choco, this is the most cost effective way, no there is nothing inside the paper model once it's done, you just layer fiberglass resin in a few coats inside and out to build up the rigidity until it can handle the weight of the fiberglass and resin together.
The best materials?
110 lb cardstock (staples)
super glue ( most guys dont use it, you loose lots of skin. But WAY faster and far more accurate then white glue or hot glue like most people use)
Then Fiberglas and finishing products.
The vast sum of the parts there.
OH! besides patience... LOTS and LOTS of patience...
Once again so sorry for the slow response, I will post updates if I can ever get my new dam helmet made, and I will be finishing up my legs (fully pepped, in process of modifying them to fit a tad bit better) and first few coats of resin on em
Need to finish pepping the Cod peice, missing two parts, might be hard to find em ha ha
Need to finish fore arms, they are partially fiberglassed.
Need to pep chest peice
Need to finish one shoulder/bicep and make one new one.