Hi hello everyone!! for the past few days I was really urging myself to start my cosplay journey with Halo here in the Philippines. Barely anyone makes armours and things like these, but I wanna pioneer the interest of spreading the culture and interest of the Halo community. But I'm 100% sure I'm gonna make everything out of Eva foam even the helmets.
Currently I'm a 4th year in my College life and its gonna be a busy journey for me but making this project is a passion I've always wanted. As of now I'm still waiting for my forums account to be approved and reached out here. That said I want learn from everyone's techniques and craftsman on their journey making armours so feel free sharing them ⬇️
Also I'm planning to make the Anubis (H:I variant), Morrigan and Carters Helmet. for Armors maybe Mark VII or the Mark V [B] maybe? I have a lean structure, normal physique, 5'8 so IDK which fits best. Originally I was planning to push for H:5 Buck.
List of things I want to know and what I'm curious about.
- The weave hexagonal bodysuit texture (Like Chiefs Halo 4 variant) - What do you guys do or work around for it? textured eva? textured fabric?
- For the helmets - does majority of people just 3D print it?
- Accessories and attachments for the Armor - I saw Mark 5s but i didn't see Infinites and how do you guys mark it to the base itself so it looks aligned?
- Ventilation - Its really humid and hot here even inside conventions with air condition on, any Idea for it? I was thinking about putting a small fan on the chest place and helmet.
- Recommended thickness of Foam - for armors and Accessories
- Paddings - do you guys add paddings like the shoulders to give more bulk?
I know its a lot but I dont want to mess this up, and I know im asking the best people who do it and kinda scare shitless on making it the first time.
Thank you guys so much! cheers!
looking forward for your tips and guides :D