Halo 4 DIDACT Build

[EvilFX]

Been a while since I posted anything (mostly because for the last year I've been making the same damn things over and over again) but now I'm finally taking a break to make something for myself, The Didact from Halo 4.

Still in the early stages of the build but the helmet sculpt is almost done. Just another day or two to smooth it out a bit and prep it for molding. I'll try to post updates here at least once a week as I have some noticeable progress to report. If you want to see daily progress check out my facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Evil-FX-Props-Armor/305941566119243
I'm also doing (almost) daily live cam feed from the workshop if you want to tune in and watch me make a mess and cuss a lot. I Plan to live stream the entire build, start to finish over the next few months. Evil-FX on USTREAM: Prop and Armor Making with Evil FX. Costume, Props, Mass Effect, Halo 4, Didact, Sculpting, Molding, Casting, EVA Foam, Silicone, Latex...

Here is the latest progress photo and video.

Video Link: Halo 4 Didact Costume WIP Day 6 - YouTube

 

[Tom Walker]

Damn, that's a good sculpt! Good job :thumbsup

 

[Biskt]

Fantastic. MOAR!

 

[Camaro91]

That helmet looks fantastic, I've never seen anyone tackle the Didact yet. Good Luck and keep up the great work!

 

[tuskentrooper]

Subscribed!

 

[Shade88]

And just the other day I contempated taking on the Didact... Then I remembered that I don't have the proper skillset for making the Didacct, but I am glad to see someone does.

 

[ParadoxJane]

It looks awesome.

 

[EvilFX]

Day 10: Most of the Hand detailing roughed in now. Still need to do a lot of smoothing and correct some symmetry issues but should be ready to start molding in a few days.

 

[Camaro91]

The hands look killer!

 

[BkrevWlevqe]

Aw man, that looks smashing!

 

[The Armorer]

It's amazing! I'm just in shock how awesome your skill is!

-The Armorer

 

[350zTuner]

WOWWWW. This is awesome! Ill be following this for sure!

 

[tubachris85x]

That's sick man! I've thought about the idea of doing an un-helmeted Didact before!

 

[EvilFX]

Helmet Sculpture completed. Starting on the molds for in the next day or two. I'll try to get some good photo's of it before prepping for molding.

Here's a quick 360 video of the Finished Didact Helmet Sculpt:
Halo 4 Didact Helmet Sculpture - YouTube

 

[Tsabo Tsaboc]

This is INSANE, your work turned out beautiful. I envy your sculpting skills.

 

[The Armorer]

Its...A-MAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-Seth

 

[Alpha Proto]

The helmetis woneerful!
Great symetry!
What is your secret?

 

[EvilFX]

The helmetis woneerful!
Great symetry!
What is your secret?

Thanks,...No real secret, but having good evenly flooded light with no shadows casting on the sculpt, a set of calipers and being anal retentive is all very helpful.

 

[EvilFX]

updates: Completed the Helmet sculpture, Got the mold made and done a few test pulls of the helmet. Need to trim, sand and start doing some paint and lighting tests.

Completed Helmet Sculpture:

Helmet mold Jacket in Rebound 25:

Fiberglass 2 part mother mold:

Raw test pull cast in SmoothCast 300:

 

[EvilFX]

Took 4 attempts before I got a pull with a uniform thickness throughout the casting. An even thickness was necessary to be able to cut and later install clear panels and lighting effects. Gotten about 80% of the lighted areas cut from the helmet so far using a hot knife, the rest will need a dremil with a very small detail bit to remove.

Interior view of the helmet:

Still needs to get a good sanding, but most of the lighting ports are cut out:

Shot of the helmet illuminated from inside (Proof of concept, final lighting will be yellow)