The Master Chief (dial up beware, pic intensive)

Post by **Darth Favre** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 8:19 pm

Well ever since I first played Halo, I have wanted the armor. I was extremely lucky and came across this set and so my dream (or is a nightmare now) begins. I'll try and keep the progress photos coming, that will help keep me motivated to finish it before my 3 year old graduates from high school. The helmet was assembled, and painted purple for a previous owners wife. Well that just won't do for me, so a box of sandpaper later and we have this.

Post by **Cujo** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 8:42 pm

I kinda like the purple. Are you going for the average green look?

Post by **Darth Gloat** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:16 pm

Greg,

Invest is a decent D/A sander...........

save your hands....and a boatload of time.

Stuff looks bad ass when it's done up right.

Post by **Darth Favre** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:22 pm

Whats a D/A Sander. Sounds better than the H/A/N/D sander I have been using.

And yes, going for the "average" green.

Post by **Blue** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:06 am

Wow Gregg, sure looks diffrent... I was kinda partial to the purple as well. Can't wait to see what it looks like all put together.

Post by **Hbrika** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:48 am

motivated to finish it before my 3 year old graduates from high school

Sounds like my house

I’ve been thinking more and more of doing a MC costume but with a TK waiting to be assembled in a box that idea will have to wait

Nice find!

Post by **Darth Favre** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:43 pm

Well don't feel too bad. I have a half assembled TK sitting right next to the MC box as well.

Post by **Darth Favre** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 1:39 pm

Well I decided to start with the boots and work my up, at least for now.
I sanded and trimmed all the parts and layed them out on my combat boots to see how they will work. Looks like I will be adding a bit of foam or something else in between the boot and the armor in several areas.

Post by **TK0585** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 2:24 pm

you finaly got the ankle pcs? cool, Make sure you get some sheets of ABS for the seamless we will have to do..

Did you get the new lens?

Post by **TK118** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 2:33 pm

Looking great man! I always liked this costume.

But I dont think I have a large enough frame to pullit off right, so I havent bothered LOL Not to mention I have SEVERAL other costumes in the works that need to be finished before I can even START to think of starting another LOL

Keep up the good work, Cant wait to see it progress!

Post by **Targ** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 3:59 pm

I understand the foam but has anyone attempted using Great Stuff to the back and then just cut what you don't want to show with a hacksaw? I am thinking of doing this with a pair of Rebel Endor helmets. Just wondering if anyone has given it a try.

Post by **Darth Favre** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 6:13 pm

I did think of the great stuff foam but am worried about snow, ice and water being absorbed since it is the feet. I'm thinking of buying some cheap flip flops and cut them to the right size pieces for the gaps. Yea I got the ankles, but he sent me back the same old lens, so I'll figure out something else I guess. Whats a good place to pick up ABS?

Post by **Targ** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:43 pm

There are a couple of plastics suppliers in the area. Total Plastic is off of Higgins Road in Elk Grove Village. There is also a supplier in Streamwood.

Post by **Darth Favre** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:45 pm

Hmm, well I'm in WI and I'm not sure where those places are. Do you know about what a sheet would run, and how big a sheet we are talking about?

Well I got the first couple layers of paint done. First the primer and then the chrome underlayer.

Primer:

Chrome:

Coming together slowly.

Post by **Targ** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:49 pm

Let me know what you will need and I can check my resources Monday or Wednesday. Do you need a particular color? Double smooth? Thickness? I generally deal with USPLastic.com but Total has been very good about helping.

Post by **Darth Favre** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 10:53 pm

I just need some plastic to have behind the armor seams for the seamless work. It doesn't matter what color, and as for thickness just needs to be strong enough to support the armor.

Post by **TK0585** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:35 am

we will need to test the armor (scrap from your forearms) VS the ABS the armor isnt quite like your TK...

Post by **Targ** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:22 am

Then I have plenty of 1/8" black ABS haircell on one side in seven inch widths from when I was scratch building the boxes. PM me an address and I'll send a care package.

Post by **TK118** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:56 am

Way to go targ !

NOW THIS IS A TROOPER!

Willing to help, offering info, not asking for $$ for the plastic or the postage.

Makes me proud to be part of the MWG and JRs when I see this kind of stuff happen

Post by **TK0585** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:16 am

The Master Chief (dial up beware, pic intensive)

The Master Chief (dial up beware, pic intensive)

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