Halo Reach Jorge Build

[millislim]

WOW! how much was that saw? :love

 

[Tyr]

Wow - this is extremely clean foam work Tyr.
Can't wait to see this painted !

Thanks for the compliment.
I think I'll wait on painting until I have the rest of the suit assembled.

WOW! how much was that saw? :love

$119 + roughly $10 for tax
Shop Skil 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw at Lowes.com
Despite the bad reviews I haven't had a single problem with it. Although I've only used it on the foam and a little bit of MDF.

 

[bluebeetle91]

really love the work keep it up

 

[Tyr]

The pack is done for the time being:

I need to finish my model of Jorge's chest armor before I close off the back so that it will interlock with the chest itself.
I'm also contemplating making one of the rear panels into a hatch so that I can store the battery packs for the lights/cooling fans on the suit.

I'll be coating with Plasti Dip and painting after I have the rest of the suit assembled.

 

[clancampbell]

Incredible! I'm utterly gobsmacked!

Rich

 

[Snowmageddon]

This looks excellent. Impressive work. Have you decided what to do about the gun?

 

[Tyr]

This looks excellent. Impressive work. Have you decided what to do about the gun?

Thanks.
I will most likely just build the rifle from styrene and PVC.
I may do another version later with functional internals.

Here is my 3D render of the rifle that I will be converting to CAD for my build:

Wire frame:

 

[Snowmageddon]

Have you considered the Nerf Stampede? It's got an all electric trigger so with a bit of soldering, you could place the trigger wherever you need it to be.

 

[Tyr]

Not much of an update but I assembled one of the knees last night:

My model that I used for templates:

The piece seen within the lower recess is a support strut for Pepakura thus not used for the foam piece.

I've also decided to create a tutorial on using a scroll saw for foam builds as I know of at least one person that has been inspired enough by my build to buy a saw for their own work.
I should have it up by tomorrow morning.

 

[Megus23]

Awesome backpack foam build so far, can't wait for the scroll saw tut!
Keep up the good work!!!

 

[antcarb]

nice glad to see someone making this,nicest one yet

 

[Grave]

what blade do you use for the saw? im guessing that it cuts smooth.

 

[Gorgot3000]

can't wait to see it finished !

 

[Tyr]

The second knee is built:

Now to get started writing that tutorial.

 

[raultumba]

perfect !!!

 

[antcarb]

thats bad ass stuff right thier

 

[Kris Lyssara]

This is looking incredible! Curious, are you planning to construct the chestplate and backplate as one piece like most people do, or are you going to use clips or buckles for it? I'm considering using either side-release or top-release buckles like you see on backpacks and messenger bags to join the two parts when I finally build my armor.

 

[Tyr]

This is looking incredible! Curious, are you planning to construct the chestplate and backplate as one piece like most people do, or are you going to use clips or buckles for it? I'm considering using either side-release or top-release buckles like you see on backpacks and messenger bags to join the two parts when I finally build my armor.

I will most likely split the pieces beneath the arms and then use side-release nylon buckles to connect them.
It just seems like it would be a lot easier to get in and out of that way as opposed to trying to put it on like a shirt.
I'll have to wait til I have it assembled to officially decide though.

 

[Dericrw]

Your work is definately inspiring. When working with the foam, do you have to modify the pep files? Do you score the edges to get the clean fit that's in your work?

Thanks,

Derick

 

[oculus1857]

I'm so proud of my little saw:

I think I need to plan my part layouts better to turn a huge pile of scraps into a small-medium one.

I knew I needed a scroll saw for something. I'm really liking how this is coming along. Look forward to more. Gives me so many ideas it's not even funny.