Re: My 1st attempt at a Pep costume.....SPACEMARINE

[crypto]

Re: My 1st attempt at a Pep costume.

Thanks all for the encouraging words .

To answer a couple of questions, I haven't got a chapter or Legion picked yet. I do have a few favs from both sides ie; Chaos and Imperial.

Plan is at this stage is to get it "skinned" and wearable first and then decide on a chapter/Legion.

Paper used is A4 200gsm paper, it is thicker than normal A4 printer paper but not too thick that it can't go through the printer.

Cheers,
Martin.

 

[bamboodia]

Re: My 1st attempt at a Pep costume.

I love the insane size of these builds. Clean work there too man, I like your method

 

[Phaleure]

Re: My 1st attempt at a Pep costume.

I love your idea to skin this rather then traditional finishing. I bet it helps keep the build lighter as well. I will have to put this trick in my toolbox for the future.

Excited to see more.

 

[Phaleure]

Re: My 1st attempt at a Pep costume.

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[crypto]

Re: My 1st attempt at a Pep costume.

Hey all, sorry for the lack of up-dates on this build.

Real life, family and commission projects have kept me from this.

But since I posted last I have been able to get a few things done.

Got the butt/cod section "skinned". No detail yet this will be done once I have decided on a chapter/Legion.

Made up inserts for the back of the knee and elbow areas. I used a non-slip rubber matting I found at the hardware store. I stuck 2 pieces on top of each other as the matting has holes in it.

In place on the leg.

In place on the arm.

Over at the Obscurus Crusade forums I was asked if I could show the scale of this.

Here's me in half the get up next to "Manny", he stands 6ft and the stand he's on is a inch and half high.

I tend to get distracted very easily, started cutting up foam and ended up with these.

:cool

 

[crypto]

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I needed to get some gloves to finish the arms off.

I purchased a pair of cricket gloves, didn't realize till I got them that one of the thumbs didn't have padding on it.

No worries.....where's my foam ?

I think the size of the glove is good.

A little paint and some foam to "bulk" out the top of the hand.

Yep...I'm happy with the scale.

Finished arms.

Till next time...............................

 

[Canobi]

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That's looking awesome so far :thumbsup

Have a look at this tutorial from xrobots, it's such a good idea, and it makes foam look great.

http://www.therpf.com/f24/how-plastic-coat-foam-costume-pieces-146539/

 

[Grave]

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wow, the difference from page 1 to page 3 is awesome. keep up the good work

 

[Phaleure]

Re: My 1st attempt at a Pep costume.

Your work is really inspiring, can't wait to see more.

 

[duke nukem]

Re: My 1st attempt at a Pep costume.

Great build here man, the foam is a pretty darn nifty idea!


And for the chapter, it has to be smurfs!

 

[crypto]

Re: My 1st attempt at a Pep costume.

Thanks for the kind words guys.

As for picking a chapter/Legion, I have one in mind now but I'll keep it to myself at the moment.

And no sorry ...wont be doing ultramarines (smurfs). :unsure

Ok..got some progress to share.

I had to rethink the split cod/butt idea, it wasn't working out the way I had hoped.

I joined the 2 halves back together...permanently. :love

Added the abs section to the cod/butt so it's all one piece.

Told you before I get distracted easily...messed around with my soldering iron and added some detail to the legs and arms.

Back on track...I finally got the pauldrons webbed and attached to the chest/back.


Here is where I'm at with the build.

Next to "Manny" for size comparison.

So I'll start "skinning" the chest and 2nd pauldron in the next day or two and start work on the backpack.

Cheers. :cool

Till next time..........................

 

[Grave]

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great detail!

 

[zookone]

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Looking good, the gloves were a great match

 

[crypto]

Re: My 1st attempt at a Pep costume.

Thanks guys.

A quick up-date.

I ran out foam so until I go track some more down, I made a start on the backpack.

I've made a frame/shell out of posterboard that I'll cover in foam and detail.

I also added some detail to the belt and buckle.

Till next time...............................

 

[crypto]

Wow....no love for the Spacmarine....should have put Ironman in the title perhaps. :behave

Anyways....been busy on this, well when I get the free time that is. :unsure

Been working on the backpack.

The vents at the bottom of the pack.

The pack.

Also finished all the foam "skinning" on the remaining pieces.

Here it is all together.

Well now all the "skinning" is done I'm able to start detailing the heck out of this now. :cool

Stay tuned..................................

 

[Ciwi]

Looks freakin' awesome! Well done.

 

[Vepo]

My mouth hit the floor ... amazing job so far. Can't wait to see the result of your paint job and the detailing.

So tempted myself to get the materials to make my own (Spacewolves of course)

Does anyone have a link to the location of the Space Marine pep files?

EDIT: Not to worry found them including the Bolter Pistol and Chainsword

Think I've got myself a little project to keep me busy for the last part of this year

 

[cavx]

WOW! I love the foam over the Pep idea.

 

[daninboo]

foam over pep! awsome! lolks great cant wait to see what you do with the paint.

 

[Grave]

that is looking great!