Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 20APRIL2011 Helmet is 99.9% Done

[tubachris85x]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 09JAN2011: Visor installed!

Eh, hopefully.

Anyways, I might get back onto the helmet later today or tomorrow. I found part of the visor om the side can be secured a little closer to the helmet, so I need to do that before I can continue filling.

 

[Prince NEO]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 09JAN2011: Visor installed!

Ah, well I got the money for a new xbox, but they were fresh out so It could be a couple of weeks if not longer as the guy fixes them all himself, but until then, I've got stuff to keep me busy, like posting this:

Yay, glad you can work on the helmet at some time this weekend, and glad you found a way to improve the lid.

 

[tubachris85x]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 09JAN2011: Visor installed!

Yay, got some more work done. I just finished filling in the gaps. I'm not gonna fill in the upper portions so I can allow some air flow, but the more visible aspects are filled in. Just gotta wait for it all to cure before I can go grinding it all down.

I could get this part done today assuming I work fast enough. I already grinded down and smoothed the other side, so getting the smaller areas shouldn't take too long. Want to be able to get some paint laid on it as well!

-TC

 

[tubachris85x]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 09JAN2011: Visor installed!

Ok! It's finished, as far as completing the filling, sanding and re-painting. It's not perfect, but I feel it looks alot better. I re-weathered it and it helps to hide some minor flaws, but I can live with it. I painted the OD Green, then laid some silver over the parts that need to be black, then painted black over that, and did some small sanding to bring out some scratches.

Next thats all to do is get the lights installed. Just need those caps!

-TC

 

[Bimmer]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 15JAN2011: Seamless visor/DONE PAINTING!

thats a beautiful helmet man. You've certainly put a lot of work into it but its definitely paid off

 

[Prince NEO]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 15JAN2011: Seamless visor/DONE PAINTING!

Very nice, I think you should leave the silver and just add to it and give it a battle damaged look :thumbsup

 

[tubachris85x]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 15JAN2011: Seamless visor/DONE PAINTING!

thats a beautiful helmet man. You've certainly put a lot of work into it but its definitely paid off

Thanks! Alot of work lol

Very nice, I think you should leave the silver and just add to it and give it a battle damaged look :thumbsup

Well I use the silver base coat so that after spraying the black, I take a sanding spong to get the edges just to reveal the silver, but not to over do it.

 

[Letum]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 15JAN2011: Seamless visor/DONE PAINTING!

Dear god man,
Ive been watching this in astonishment for weeks, sat down and read every post every picture viewed ect.
This is amazing. I tried making a cheif helmet from scratch once, lmao not the best idea... XD Anywho,
You'll pull this off perfect! Not to mention the fact that your so tall lmao, itll go directly with the Spartan height, Like you said with the helmet and your boots you'll roughly fill 7 feet. I cant wait to see this all together. Have you thought any about the under armor?

 

[tubachris85x]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 15JAN2011: Seamless visor/DONE PAINTING!

Dear god man,
Ive been watching this in astonishment for weeks, sat down and read every post every picture viewed ect.
This is amazing. I tried making a cheif helmet from scratch once, lmao not the best idea... XD Anywho,
You'll pull this off perfect! Not to mention the fact that your so tall lmao, itll go directly with the Spartan height, Like you said with the helmet and your boots you'll roughly fill 7 feet. I cant wait to see this all together. Have you thought any about the under armor?

Lol thanks! I've got the height, but I still need to lose some weight

As for the undersuit, I've been looking around for someone to make it. I have a friend who's known an italian man who runs his own shop making high end dresses and the like and says that he could make it how I need it, and just possibly for free. Really hope it pans out!

 

[tubachris85x]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 15JAN2011: Seamless visor/DONE PAINTING!

Just fixed the broken connections. Was getting worried there for a bit that I might have to get a cheap night light to scrap a sensor from.

Anyways, those caps are on post now..just have to wait till they decide to hand out mail, then I can get to work on putting those and the lights in.

Almost done...

 

[Letum]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 15JAN2011: Seamless visor/DONE PAINTING!

Lol thanks! I've got the height, but I still need to lose some weight

As for the undersuit, I've been looking around for someone to make it. I have a friend who's known an italian man who runs his own shop making high end dresses and the like and says that he could make it how I need it, and just possibly for free. Really hope it pans out!

Yeah, That would be really nice! For Freeeeeeeee? (Watch the link and you'll understand lmao)
YouTube - For FREEEEE

But back on topic.
I cant wait to see it done! Though its pretty close in all honesty. And I really love how you did the ammo counter, especially the reload counter that you actually have to reload instead of simply pressing a button. Nice.

 

[tubachris85x]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 15JAN2011: Seamless visor/DONE PAINTING!

Yeah, That would be really nice! For Freeeeeeeee? (Watch the link and you'll understand lmao)
YouTube - For FREEEEE

But back on topic.
I cant wait to see it done! Though its pretty close in all honesty. And I really love how you did the ammo counter, especially the reload counter that you actually have to reload instead of simply pressing a button. Nice.

lol funny vid, never saw that one before

As for the ammo counter, I had gotten that from a 405th member who does circuit board work lol I'm hoping my plan works as I drew it out. Should work :confused

 

[tubachris85x]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 15JAN2011: Seamless visor/DONE PAINTING!

Oh yea, one thats really ticking me off right now. Those LED cap/covers that I ordered were delivered and signed for last week by whoever works at the mail distribution room. What I can't seem to understand is why they haven't passed it onto my company's SGTs, and everyone else has recieved their mail from over the weekend, but somehow, a small package from UPS gets held back?

Handed the "proof of delievery" info to my PLT. SGT and he's gonna look into it. They better get it to me, regardless of what it is, it's a federal offense to withhold mail..

 

[Letum]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 15JAN2011: Seamless visor/DONE PAINTING!

Oh yea, one thats really ticking me off right now. Those LED cap/covers that I ordered were delivered and signed for last week by whoever works at the mail distribution room. What I can't seem to understand is why they haven't passed it onto my company's SGTs, and everyone else has recieved their mail from over the weekend, but somehow, a small package from UPS gets held back?

Handed the "proof of delievery" info to my PLT. SGT and he's gonna look into it. They better get it to me, regardless of what it is, it's a federal offense to withhold mail..

That video is a movie called Bedtime Stories, Its funny as hell.
Anyway,
Check this out, My Fiancee ordered a package from Maryland. Some tuning software for his DSM. He ordered it and it added the 3 day ship package just because he wanted it sooner. Well. The company sent it out that next morning, and tracked it all the way here, and suddenly it got "lost" on the 3rd day. He contacted the owner of the software and explained the situation. The owner was furious. Contacted UPS, and they found the package and for some unknown reason decided they were going to ship it back to Maryland, saying that they didnt know where the end destination was. EVEN THOUGH ITS PRINTED RIGHT ON TOP OF THE PACKAGE. So now finally 14 days later, hes received his package. And there is something wrong with it.
So your not the only one thats having issues with UPS mail. It might not be just the delivery room's issue. It may be that UPS is screwing up again. I dunno. But hey. Just to let you know so you dont get completely flabbergasted lol.

But again that could be completely irrelevant to whats happening to you. :confused

But either way I hope they make it to you soon. Its dumb either way that you dont have them yet. Especially because you paid for them.

 

[tubachris85x]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 15JAN2011: Seamless visor/DONE PAINTING!

Well not much to update on here. The package containing the last pieces I need are officially lost somewhere. Thanks Ft. Huahcuca mail room.

Anyways, I've been doing some more fumbling in regards to the padding. I'm thinking about making several layers:

First layer will be either a liner or direct foam padding. This will be what contacts the raw resin and will act as a filler as the helmet is still "big." I want to have a somewhat professional-ish liner to cover the raw resin and to cover around the majority of the visor's raw edge, to cover up the hot glue and whatnot

Next layer will follow with the motorcylce liner I purchased, and ACH padding. I've decided to go back to them since I feel that it will provide that realistic touch. I only have the greyish colored kind, but I can dye/paint them black with acrylic paints.

Still gotta be able to install the lights though. I'm kinda pissed that the package got lost and I was not able to finish the helmet how I'd like to, but I'm going to have to re-order more of the caps and have them sent back home, where I'll be before the month is over.

I've also been throwing a simple idea in my head too about how to turn the lights on with out having to reach into my helmet. Since I have open slits on the sides of the helmet, I was thinking about getting a small strip of styrene or metal even and combine with the lgiht's shell to basically "extend" the swith to through the slot, internally, so I could be able to just tap the strip from the outside activating the lights as I feel fit.

IDK, makes sense in my head, not really a major upgrade though.

 

[thorssoli]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 15JAN2011: Seamless visor/DONE PAINTING!

You could always install a tilt switch so the lights come on whenever you cock your head to one side...

Which box is missing?

 

[tubachris85x]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 15JAN2011: Seamless visor/DONE PAINTING!

You could always install a tilt switch so the lights come on whenever you cock your head to one side...

Which box is missing?

Hmm..thats actually an interesting idea! LOL Could see myself getting some neck pain after awhile :lol

I'm missing a box? What box? What's in the box?

 

[thorssoli]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 15JAN2011: Seamless visor/DONE PAINTING!

The package containing the last pieces I need are officially lost somewhere. Thanks Ft. Huahcuca mail room.

That box?

 

[tubachris85x]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 15JAN2011: Seamless visor/DONE PAINTING!

That box?

Oh the package? Yea, it was the LED covers from a manufacturer. They were (will eventually) going to be the external covers for the lights on the helmet.

This is the source that BlueRealm linked me, the same he has for his helmet. Very accurate

 

[soloknight6]

Re: Halo 3 Master Chief WIP UPDATE: 15JAN2011: Seamless visor/DONE PAINTING!

Oh the package? Yea, it was the LED covers from a manufacturer. They were (will eventually) going to be the external covers for the lights on the helmet.

This is the source that BlueRealm linked me, the same he has for his helmet. Very accurate

This is looking Great! I have a helmet that could use light covers like those. Could you PM me the source?