HOW TO: Halo Reach ODST Costume ( PART 2 : Chest )

[@AndrewDFT]

=D Did not expect so many people to be interested in this series it caught me off guard So im stepping up production =D Each video will now be uploaded 2 days apart =D Thank you everyone

[@ArmoredGamingZ]

The pdf file, does that contain templates for the entire armor, or is it a separate pdf file for each part?

[@AndrewDFT]

The pdf contains: Costume materials, tools/ supplies info - bonus tutorials - and yip full costume set of all the scaled templates =) Whole pdf is 69pages long providing 2 scaled size set of the templates (adult and child )

[@TheGoldenODST]

yaaasss!!!!

[@michaelgoss4996]

ive got a question with the helmet visor im having a bit of trouble is there any way for you to make an instructional video

[@ArriveAlivePro]

I just found your channel. Just in time because I wanted to start making a Halo spartan cosplay. Sadly I'm looking for more of a Halo Reach armor look, but I'm still watching your videos. I've learned so much and will definitely be using eva foam for my build. I am tempted to pick up your pdf file to try this for a first attempt.

[@operatorkonijn]

As always a well laid out and clearly explained tutorial, well done. When i can finally afford/get around to doing my own ODST costume these are the videos i will use. 10/10

[@luwicki97]

Same here.

[@ethanmangum6393]

sameer

[@TheHaloMegaMan19]

Hey I know it’s been 5 years but I’m curious if you did it because I plan on doing it

[@fumpus3714]

@@TheHaloMegaMan19 bruce it's been 5 years

[@shutg6075]

you subtly remind me of chris pratt

[@Zichago]

Essentially; Cosplay Chris Pratt, if you will.

[@qasa2545]

I see it

[@wesley_931]

After 6 years of waiting Im finally working on this and got the chest done.Really enjoying it

[@ThebigZ1353]

Working on it for halloween, bit how did it go for yours

[@wesley_931]

@@ThebigZ1353 its a interesting one, i reccommend 8mm thick foam, just a little easier to work with. Also depending on how often u work with it, it takes some time :)

[@ThebigZ1353]

@wesley_931 cool, I'm already a bit too deep into it so I kinda have to use 10mm😅 I bought about 12 sheets of those foam mats.

[@MrKrimson]

just woke up from making my helmet and was about to clear my work station then I saw this lol and thx andrew

[@prophouse5368]

Bought the pdf right when it came out, and have finished a trial version of the helmet that's made out of cardboard to make sure the sizes are good, and already another part :D Thanks Andy

[@femviking1]

Currently building my ODST cosplay...because of your awesome videos! Thanks!

[@AndrewDFT]

Super cool mate!! I hope you enjoy the making of it and it turns out awesome!! =)

[@FasiSnuffly]

I'm extremely anxious for the next video already. I attempted you're halo marine and was really happy with everything you did in via the pdf/tutorials. good work man!

[@turns2112]

Props to you man. Your final product is top notch and it is evident in the video that you enjoy making these. Bought the templates and having tons of fun with it. Thanks!

[@BlueCamoflage]

Loving the videos, Just started on the helmet from the last episode

[@Wrihno]

Going to buy the guide today, and foam and a new table for my workshop tomorrow. God I've never been this excited over a cosplay. Love the series, keep it up! =D

[@StinkiSlinki]

dude im so glad u made these videos, im artistically challenged and tried making an armor set in 2014... and yeah it was a mess, gonna get your template and try again!

[@molarpumpkin702]

at the end of this series of the ODST armor you should build a silenced smg. to go with the armor

[@neo6796]

silenced pistol would be nice too

[@nolanshuey2512]

just finished building the Helmet today!!! Got something new tomorrow

[@lancercaptainspadez6306]

did you do your visor man!?

[@nolanshuey2512]

Lancer Captain Spadez Building the Visor as we speak lol

[@lancercaptainspadez6306]

cool cool is the tutorial on it in this video, I haven't seen it yet connection probs

[@nolanshuey2512]

Lancer Captain Spadez no there isn't it's pretty easy. I talked to Andrew and he said to use Acrylic Folio

[@player7props791]

This is awsome! I used the base shape for the spartan chestplate I use in my videos! And im making a second one with my brother!

[@loneydolly]

This is amazing! Definitely happy I stumbled upon the tutorials

[@jetx2599]

Will you be going over how to paint it?

[@Morgan-bo1mr]

Just watch stuff on painting in general, hes showing us how to use the templates he made and nothing else.

[@ethanknight2136]

Nice, sharp blade

[@Morninqstar]

Your work is awesome, very inspirational.

[@rachelbrown5283]

of course we are im just downloading it from etsy right now it is so cool great desighn

[@douglasmccray5600]

yo dude this is a dope diy. Im just now picking up cosplay so this is very helpful as I am a major halo fan. I cant wait to try this out. thanks and keep up the good work bruv!

[@kertenhello9]

you are amazing!!!! Thank you so much for this series! It's sooo helpful!!!

[@reddog5725]

hey can you use a hairdryer instead a heat gun

[@wrath-2187]

No xD

[@joshuaharvey3631]

Hi Andrew! I watched a lot of your videos a few years ago but I never did anything about it. You showed up in my recommended again because of Halo Infinite and I found this. I have a question for you. Have you ever, and would you recommend applying fiberglass over this suit to make it more durable and shaped? I think that would give it a really cool effect but I've never done anything like this and I'd like to get an expert opinion.

[@Spartan-oq1yw]

almost expected this to be a model so happy it's not :D thank you so much :D

[@Mapo_Dato_KJ]

+Andrew DFT Where can we find the EVA foam boards/plates/tiles? I especially like the one you used for this video with a textured (is it called knurled?) diamond surface.

[@christopher-odst8030]

search in Google and phomi Eva and after there you go to images you look for some black mats from Amazon basics they are the same as those in the video@Mapo Dato KJ

[@ShyGal_Lilly]

You sir, are amazing, the templates must have been difficult to make

[@-i_give_up_studio-6905]

Awesome vids and I love halo, keep up the good work

[@muddrinker4810]

damn it my foam pieces are not as big now i need to look around and hope i find bigger ones

[@thegamer-cv1bg]

This hallowween will probably be fun if the person that is doing has all ingredients

[@jangofettjr1237]

Would love for you to do a Spartan cosplay tutorial

[@kalyxgilbert4373]

Will you be showing us how to paint it?

[@danielhigginson7750]

I’m very upset 😭 I should have realized your templates aren’t made for 6’3” guys so now I have armor I made and doesn’t fit

[@JesusChrist-sd9vp]

How do you take it off tho Screw it im doing Velcro

[@erickphillips2850]

haven't been this early since the dawn of time.

[@kopfjager6833]

xD

[@OrangeGasCloud]

Will it fit a 169cm tall person

[@teewalmsley8329]

Now, this is probably going to sound like an odd question, but how would you recommend making adjustments to provide more chest space? I want to use this template for my own Mandalorian but I do feel like it would be rather snug around the chest

[@louwrensbol2893]

where did you get the foam

[@bearlybearable3521]

Legit any hardware store

[@SarahLproduction]

I love your videos! Great work! Keep going!! :p

[@thrawn69]

I wish I could just order this from you preferably like the colors Rookie had in halo odst

[@mrguy3407]

you got to choose rookies colors

[@Ramazvous]

i cut the bottom shoulders of and added felcrow to it so it straps on

[@leludallas1419]

Love your videos. So clear; and easy to follow. Keep up the great work! PS. Are you from Australia or NZ? I'm a kiwi.

[@TROOPERTREK1917]

thank u

[@sebastiandelahoz1910]

Hi friend, how are you doing? It would be great to see how you would do the Halo 4 suit I would like to see how you would do it, it would be great.

[@kolmanbeck290]

can you make a tutorial on how to make a halo spartan chest

[@sikwhiskey9746]

So I'm planning on doing this for Haloween. I'm a small person(around 5 foot only weighing about 100 lbs) and I was wondering if these templates would work for me. And If they won't, what could I do make them Fit.

[@wardennightshade3871]

I like odst helmets.

[@sk8ingjohn]

What is the best thickness of EVA foam to use for armor like this?

[@jamesrussell1599]

John Odland 1.1-1.3 mm for the base/ larger pieces than where will be pieces you will half and if you want you can get sheets of 2 mm for extra details

[@dart_the_diver]

how big is that foam? mine is too small

[@sigma-S085]

This is amazing and I want to make this...but one question...how do I make a chest peice for a girl? XD

[@PugnaciousProductions]

TheGoldCat123 Well, you would just make room for it, make it curve a bit to get around the problem of the breasts, depending how big they are.

[@CaptainMaverick-rx9ok]

Did you actually make it? How expensive and hard was it?

[@npc6817]

No need to do any alterations, unless you have a very large breast size it will just cover them fine, chest armor is usually unisex. If you're actually trying to get that boob armor effect rather than being worried about a good fit then you should modify the chestplate instead, just bend it over your knee to give it a rounder shape and maybe add some foam spacers on the underside so that it won't sit as flush with the base chest armor.

[@valenxia9517]

Nice

[@capabartz7380]

You doing Spartan next

[@bumblebarq]

The surface of my EVA foam mats are too small for the larger pieces. Would it be acceptable divide the chestplate into seperate pieces and then glue them on? Or should I just buy larger foam? Thanks in advance. EDIT: I ended up doing the former and so far so good.

[@jaydenleo5794]

How many pieces of foam do you need for the entire thing

[@Snowmanbutternips]

NICE!

[@stevebutler9965]

i bought this templae and printed it out to the specs of 1.8 and the chest doesnt fit me what do i do???????? the templates are the maximum size on A4 paper DX DX somebody please help

[@tyers5496]

do you think the suit could work for a titanfall costume?

[@robertomeza3444]

U are great

[@elmochodeldiabloproxy6695]

what's the thickness of the materials ?

[@pizzapie9853]

Sick!

[@chaosinternational3584]

Reminds me of a Roman Hamata, a Lorica Segmentata of some sorts.........

[@mattgranberg5639]

Is it hard to fit it over your arms since you glued the side seams together instead of using elastic or velcro?

[@saracruz1624]

make the ODST backpack

[@emersongutierrez]

Hi Andrew i buy the book and i want to know how many sheets of foam you use for the suit, i live out USA and also know the size of a sngle sheet. Thankyou

[@jamesmoralo1391]

I'm a begginer and this is my first half build, can someone help with my visor, I'm messing up on the helmet and thinking of buying one, any ideas?

[@xXpkedXx]

Do you have to use size a4 paper? I only have my letter size card stock paper

[@jacobsanada5235]

how much foam do you need?

[@joziahvandermeer2145]

Did you ever find out?

[@darrengarfoot6842]

how many pieces of foam do i need?

[@nerrad1301]

How much of each item will we need?

[@lapperdapper]

What thickness of foam is needed? 3/8inch or 1/2inch or does it not matter?

[@patrickquinn3833]

Hi how do you get the templets for this doesn't show up on ur link for me

[@hoerthproductions2521]

What thickness foam did you use? You

[@craigchrist3857]

Andrew man is having trouble fitting the chest templates on to one bit of foam when I flip it it overhangs on the other side i posted a pic on you'r FB so you can see

[@albertgore7435]

How thick were the foam pads that you used? I bought some that looks like it’s about 1.5 cm and I’m wondering if that will be too thin-thick.

[@louwrensbol2893]

Oké thanks

[@Wicky_Boi]

Any suggestions on scaling up the armor? I fit the height of the base templates but I am a bulkier person, so I need a larger chest size and possibly larger ab plates.

[@cymax3476]

How many slates of foam did you use ?

[@nasalies499]

this is so helpful!!!!!!!!!!!

[@isaacstaley3981]

do you print it actual size or fit to paper

[@operatorgriz]

How much money is this hole costume to build?

[@rorarity7282]

Where can I find the templates

[@d3lta58]

Is the thickness still half an inch

[@TheHaloMegaMan19]

Anyone know how tall he is so I could use for reference

[@rexkowalski9704]

Where do you get eva foam?

[@xonashyy5757]

Is that foam expensive?

[@crazybros9664]

Where do I get book

[@thelostgamer1179]

What is the name of the tool?

[@fracturedart6346]

Hello Andrew...Is this chest armor a good fitting for someone 5'8" in height please? Thank you in advance.

[@bvlnci]

where do you get all your foam?

[@MAYHEM99GAMER]

Hey Andrew I need some help. When I am hot gluing the pieces together they are not staying together. Would the problem be the foam or the glue or the hot glue gun

[@hipswitch7]

Try using a stronger glue

[@reecelieux6667]

how tall are you

[@noahbraden4466]

How much for you to make one for me?

[@UnicornstalkRGaming]

I know he probably doesn't read these, but does he have a shop to buy all the pieces?

[@drunkleopard8249]

Would I be able to use this for airsoft (if I can would I feel the pellets) or is this just for photos

[@BirchPig]

the foam will dent up and catch a few pellets but the energy of the hit will not go through.

[@landsman420]

well you could customize your armor and make it more stable, then you should be fine

[@eeveeaaa4177]

i found some steel plates that would do the trick but it is heavy and impractical, tanky kind of look i must say

[@thepaladingamer4060]

Yes but I would make sure the bbs don't go through

[@xx_b4rr3l_xx]

Drunk Leopard Just buy a nerf gun and then you'll have much less pain if any when being shot

[@nates9536]

Would a hair dryer be sufficient to heat the foam? Heat guns aren't all that expensive but I'd rather not spend the money if I don't have to

[@mountain_man1432]

Nathan Stevenson indeed. I actually used a hair dryer rather than a heat gun to give my radio bezel in my truck a nice camo finish with cast vinyl. it worked great

[@C0medySeniorz]

It will not. the hair dryer would more destroy it then heat it up.plus it wont get hot enough

[@CiroAngelus]

How do I print the pdf?

[@Mitch_Hunt_]

the link doesnt wokr plz help

[@BrokenRecordProductions]

For all the materials needed, what’s the average cost for all of them?

[@JesusChrist-sd9vp]

@Mace-Inator $10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

[@itshermit5749]

what if I'm smaller than it? do I add patting

[@jshepard4658]

Have you tried the children's size?

[@charlie_play_live3272]

yay!!!