HOW TO: Halo Reach ODST Costume ( PART 1 : Helmet )

[@dart_the_diver]

me in 2016: i'm going to do this me, as 2019 is about to come to an end: okay lets actually do this now

[@ShyGal_Lilly]

lol same!

[@chemicalauthor]

Im going to try this starting January

[@womblecoffee9457]

I’m starting now

[@chemicalauthor]

@@womblecoffee9457 Im working on the chest right now good luck

[@Graham.556]

I just 3D printed the suppressed smg 1:1 scale

[@siming_photo3983]

that moment when u saw this video and thought it was easy and try it ur self and struggle to cut though the foam with a new blade

[@Farmsy__]

Try scissors my dood.

[@siming_photo3983]

nah dud use pliers

[@Farmsy__]

+MrChocopie sure why not

[@christyyork4207]

goasts adventures

[@PikachuODST]

I finished the whole thing and I'll say right now. THE BEVELING.

[@AndrewDFT]

THIS TEMPLATE IS NOW FREE - See link in the description box. ......... Have Fun =)

[@IceNija]

Thanks for making the template free. For printing out the templates is letter sized paper fine?

[@epidemicrage4337]

Can we use a hairdryer instead of a heat gun ?

[@IceNija]

@@epidemicrage4337 Having used a heat gun the heat is much more stronger and it heats up faster, but a hair dryer should work just fine but be sure to heat the foam longer.

[@THEGREATMOLINA]

What thickness of foam did you use

[@rustbucketprops5973]

Thank you soooooo much 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@AndrewDFT]

2023 Update - This tutorial was made 6 years ago & since then the world of cosplay/ materials has advanced dramatically! 3d printing has brought a new era of high quality props/ cosplays so ODST helmets can be made/ found for cheap prices out there in the world should you want to go that route for you helmet =)

[@sentinelcreations6010]

And now I know why my helmet is bulky as fck .. I used 10 mm foam... Equal to about 1 inch .

[@THEGREATMOLINA]

@@sentinelcreations6010 i just checked 12.7 millimeters is equal to 1 half af an inch

[@THEGREATMOLINA]

The highest size of foam I can find is 10mm

[@Arukandi]

I know, but its pretty cool to do it yourself and also my printer isn't large enough.

[@sarkismine7059]

I keep rewatching these videos because I plan to make my armor/armors some day when possible, but I just can’t say enough that this man deserves so much respect and love for showing us all how to do this and even going out with explaining everything so well and even making a whole page on the armor

[@AndrewDFT]

WELCOME/ BUILD NOTE: These tutorials have been simplified to allow beginners to build the costume. SIDE INFO: The Helmet on mannequin is a $250 cast helmet not EVA foam. The one Ive created is a simple yet effective one to allow Beginners in costuming to create. see part 10 for assembly and other techniques - please enjoy and have fun! How to Visor is in Part 10

[@destinyforeveryone3659]

Super worth the wait bud!! Thanks so much !!

[@brudon55]

Omg the legend is back I love you andrew

[@SWATDRUMMUH]

...i waited for this my whole life... :O

[@michaelgoss4996]

hey andrew i was wondering since your doing alot of tutorials lately after you've finish this series could you please do an iron man suit out of eva foam series if you can. also could you give me a link to the store you get your eva foam from because the stuff im getting is a bit weird and when i cut it it makes it rough and weird i am cutting it with a sharp knife i need some tips

[@nighthawkjc13]

since you're doing tutorials, could you do some destiny stuff? doubt you'll reply or notice but it'll be cool if you did.

[@alexz1341]

would be dope if the military based a design off the odst armor a full motorcycle style helmet with Google glass built in headphones and oakley visor shatterproof then Kevlar armor the intimidation of seeing a soldier in full gear would fuck with the enemy

[@NinjaTyler]

john doe my friend does some of that now, he works on helmets for fighter pilots and they basically are putting Google glass type tech into them for basic huds, the future is now, and you can get full functioning Master Chief motorcycle gear.

[@alexz1341]

NinjaTyler the masterchief helmet isn't that great buddy had one it broke first time he dropped it and is your friend military

[@NinjaTyler]

john doe he's not military but contracted by them, his last job was helping design wings on space ships, in his spare time he's a mad genius who's a huge halo geek, and has 3d printed entire suits of armor, with lights and crazy tech all inside them like fans, speakers and 2 way radios and magnets, it's crazy, give him time and money and he's could make just about anything.

[@alexz1341]

its not impossible to build a suit only 2 problems bigger helmet means less field of view and having a full face helmet makes it hard to breath and 2 it would cost a shitton of money to make

[@Dan-lu5qd]

From what ive read, they dont give fully enclosed combat helmets to soldiers cause it may limit theyre performance in tight urban spaces, BUT a helmet like the one the marines use and google esque glasses would work

[@Jas_117]

Thanks a lot for making an odst costume! I've always wanted one so now I am making one

[@turdblaster923]

Did it turn out good?

[@JPmax4ever]

yeah did it?

[@gangsterringostarr2840]

Has it turned out any good?

[@TheWIldGoose27]

I can’t get the file to load on my phone on adobe and it says it’s corrupted can anyone explain

[@Jas_117]

@@turdblaster923 it turned out amazing and has won me an award!!

[@davidhines7196]

I found that tacking the templates down with small thumb tacks is extremely helpful

[@matarese2868]

David Hines thanks for the info, I'm making his scout trooper cosplay build that seems really helpful

[@rorymccheyne9166]

Im making the odst and for the more fiddly parts I use clothe pins They are easier to take out

[@Supermario0727]

Don't you get holes in the foam?

[@ClaireDuhLune]

@@Supermario0727 Yes lol tape works better imo

[@alien0967]

Alright, I have pretty much made this whole set, thanks to these amazing tutorials and templates, and one thing I can say is this: everything else you could just get away with making it once and calling a good enough. If you have the resources you should definitely make more than one helmet. On my third helmet, I finally have one that looks personable and is very solid. Also, another tip, just with the templates in general go into the printer settings and scale things if the pieces come out not fitting right. My first helmet was the original size and it was too big to stay stationary on my head. I scaled the templates down to 90% of their size on my third one and now it fits me perfectly. For the rest of my armor, I have scaled it down to 75% - 90% depending on the piece (I am a small person lol) and the set is now very fitted and overall looks better on me and feels more comfortable to wear.

[@maskedfox5800]

hey how much foam did you end up using for one set of armour? just a rough estimate would be fine

[@ericbosler5844]

Finally giving this another go after my first failed attempt 4 years ago. Lets hope I do better this time

[@nd2092]

He needs to do more halo armors

[@BattyNo]

How'd you do?

[@ericbosler5844]

@@BattyNo Actually going quite well so far. Can't work on it more than like once every two weeks with college tho

[@potatokilr7789]

It all makes sense now... Thanks for the tutorial! And respect for making the template free! F

[@zelot113]

Andrew! i would like to say it is people like you who make art a reality, alot of people in this world would love to make these kinds of things but have no one to teach them, yet you take the time and show that something so amazing can be made simple its really awesome and i applaud you sir keep on making these videos i bought me a odst helmet and am going to make the armor myself. thank you again dude!

[@AndrewDFT]

Most welcome Diego =D Ill continue to make when there are people like you who enjoy it =)

[@austinschmuck7814]

i am going to be starting a odst costume tomorrow wish me luck Edit, anybody that sees this comment, look at the end of this comment thread.

[@rolo2179]

Austin Schmuck good luck

[@stall_]

how'd it go

[@Jas_117]

Good luck

[@senpaiimax9148]

How'd it go?

[@Alex-fl6fj]

We need to know please come back to us!!!

[@generalgrievous5589]

I love that you are redoing this tutorials, I'm getting the stuff to make it I've already got the shins. Keep it up!

[@amartya000]

Hello There

[@corporaldogmeat2020]

Never thought Grievous would be thanking someone...

[@briickwallstudios]

How do u make the visor

[@TheCitedAviator]

Thin clear bendable plastic

[@theoriginalnoob7545]

you can use bike visors, plastic sheets ive even seen somone use a coca cola bottle. you have to cut the plastic with the template just like you would do with foam and the just slot it in. there are tutorials on how to make ODST visors but it may just be quicker to look at reference pictures and see all the bends in the visor yourself. (you dont have to use plastic i think there are other materials but i used that as an example)

[@SkilledTubeMC]

^ yep and to make it have that reflective one-way-visibility look you can use a motorcycle visor insert, which is a thin piece of film that can be placed on the inside of your visor

[@faisalhussain603]

Vacume forming

[@maddie5900]

a good option is to buy a cheap motorbike helmet visor the colour you want and use that.

[@cheesecake7142]

I would like to see you also do a Star Wars arc trooper armor would be cool

[@FreddyFazbearsSFM]

what do you use to do the visor?

[@Farmsy__]

He covers it in EP 10. Plastic folders, like that ones that store paper. I got mine from officeworks

[@FreddyFazbearsSFM]

Dropbearownage Oh thank you ;D I'm gonna check it now :D

[@TheWIldGoose27]

I can’t get the file to load on my phone on adobe and it says it’s corrupted can anyone explain

[@kadesoutherland3648]

normally a clear plastic sheet. they're just under 2$ at hobby lobby. sorry i'm a little(4 years) late.

[@723-h8g]

Kade Southerland Better late than never lol

[@TheDylanJoyce]

How to huh? I guess you could say that for some of us: The answer was simply out of our.....REACH!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH GET IT??? ....please kill me

[@ryezuh]

Death by fighting waves of covenant 😂

[@eeveeaaa4177]

*Gurp*

[@maxmiliandealy9839]

+green flame I don't think that works anymore.

[@ryatt9365]

HA!!!

[@ryatt9365]

Lol.

[@plambert71]

I found your channel through my 10yr old who is convinced he wants to be Master Chief for Halloween this year. Your vids and pdf's are amazing. My many thanks to you for this.

[@AndrewSSGSS]

Who's watching this even tho they know they won't do this?

[@Skullythebean]

yo

[@zombrine34]

Me lol

[@lisamcmullen650]

Andrew SSGSS me

[@drpeppero3]

i bought the pdf...gonna start soon.

[@JesusChrist-sd9vp]

I was watching anime and ended up here

[@w.wilkins1490]

I would just like to thank you for the free pdf of your patterns. I downloaded them, and modified them to make fabric Tactical Harness's for my son and his friends to attach their 3D printed parts to. The patterns really helped and I appreciate your sharing them. Keep on creating!

[@dylanv.4970]

You're a life saver Andrew. Was gonna break my wallet commissioning a resin helmet but is so much better!

[@Powerhungry5000]

I just wanted to say thanks for making so many of your templates available for free! I’m finally gonna try foam after years of half finished pepakura builds.

[@A2goddess]

I hope the PC version of reach that we could fully outfit out Spartan into a odst marine

[@WillBuildsThings]

I'M MAKING THE SUIT!!! The Fact that this is FREE is awesome!! Would not have NEVER gotten into this hobby if it wasn't for your channel. You just earned a loyal subscriber. Headed to a Spartan Gathering event tomorrow with my helmet.

[@ryanborchert8389]

this is pretty cool. I'm getting ready to start on my own armor build from your templates, and I hope it works out good.

[@ralsei1140]

How did it work out? :D

[@ryanborchert8389]

@@ralsei1140 never got around to finishing it sadly. still learning the basics of armor crafting and my first attempt with the helmet did not go well....

[@ralsei1140]

@@ryanborchert8389 sorry to hear that :(

[@saucylot3235]

Thanks for the tutorial. I am going to be buying the EBook and making this for Supa Nova next year. Will be my little project on my school holidays.

[@foxhound5199]

Hay Andrew DFT great video, could u some time make a video on the DMR Rifle which u were holding at the start

[@anthonyaversa6799]

Starting it finally! I’ve loved this build for years. Wish me luck!

[@ANW1127]

Good luck!!

[@moose9114]

hey what thickness foam do u need? i’m not sure if he said it or not.

[@NN-pz7bg]

How tall of a person is this scaled to, I myself am 5' 6"

[@TheTipsyDragon]

Still love how i started off building your suits to now becoming a award winning competitive cosplayer now help others with their start in cosplay

[@kakes3253]

I'm just going to do this to introduce myself like this at my graduation

[@jacobwolfe5568]

Thank you. I've been wanting to make an ODST suit for a few years. Ok definitely buying the book think for this.

[@murredaone6687]

Finnaly, love you man. this will be my first cosplay

[@dastigergott8976]

ever since i was little i was obsessed with halo but mainly ODST, and ive always wanted to make one of these! thanks for showing us all how! my dream is about to come true finally

[@maunanua6773]

Do u know what foam they use

[@randocalzonian4756]

Wow, I haven't audibly squealed seeing a video in my sub box in a while. Thanks, I needed that.

[@UltraMarine22297]

Anyway you could make a video explaining how to make a helmet out of a cast?

[@thebastard890]

If you're ok with losing the helmet, make it out of the foam (No visor, but add-ons are needed) then bury the helmet (with a piece of foam sticking up out of the sand) in moist sand, then pour molten metal into the foam piece sticking up, when done you should have a caste helmet with the previous piece of foam now being a chunk of metal, grind this piece off. I haven't actually tried this but I saw a vid on it, it was called casting metal from foam or something like that, it's a lost foam method I think. There are also ways to keep said foam tho

[@jackofall9553]

@@thebastard890 its called sacrificial casting, and it works best with easily incinersted materials. EVA foam isnt the best for it, and ive heard that it might even not work. Ive never tried it tho so go ahead.

[@itsmrlester]

I got a sick cosplay, the shin and leg pieces are perfect for this

[@davidwu1586]

Hi Andrew, what size/thickness eva foam should we get for this?

[@salzwurst3026]

Hey sorry but I want to build the suit to and wondering witch thickness I should use. Did you find any good information on the thickness?

[@RedCoatForever]

I used 10 mm and it worked fine

[@RedCoatForever]

@@salzwurst302610 mm best bet

[@Kolbjorn24]

Thank you soo much for posting these tutorials! I have been wanting to do ODST armor for a very long time and now that we have a step by step process, I think my first set of foam armor is going to come out great! Thanks for the great videos! Keep it up!

[@JangotheHunt3r]

What should I use to make the visor?

[@TheRaptorsClaw]

I was hoping someone in the comments section would know :(

[@JangotheHunt3r]

***** I bought the pdf after I had posted the comment. Any other suggestions though?

[@JangotheHunt3r]

***** Thanks man, now I can have the mirrored effect!

[@chrisphipps2943]

+Ethan what size should it be

[@pradiptajw]

look at it in the part 10 of the build

[@bigdbarnie7732]

Cant even explain how much i love you for these videos.

[@OutplanetStudios]

+Andrew DFT How much EVA foam is used for your build overall? Just bought the template and I'm not seeing an estimate.

[@Atherenn85]

OutPlanet Studios I've done the helmet, chest, shoulder, abs, and arms. I'm up to 6 2'x2' sections.

[@OutplanetStudios]

Atherenn85 Your timing could not have been more perfect! Thank you!

[@Atherenn85]

OutPlanet Studios no problem. I do recommend keeping all scraps till end. Will help save on waste.

[@OutplanetStudios]

Atherenn85 thanks for the tip!

[@NuclearTzar5074]

What was the foam you got? I am having trouble finding a decent piece of it.

[@Spartan-zg6sh]

I have wanted to make an ODST costume for a while. This is going to make it a hell of a lot easier!

[@infinite6339]

Does anyone know how I can make the insurrectionists guys arlout from Red vs Blue. He appears to have a different style ODST helmet

[@halonut96]

I find this series very helpful, I'm bad at making stuff like this and I've wanted to attend my local convention for a long time now as an ODST, hopefully I can soon, also maybe you can get a head bust around the size of your head to curve the pieces instead of free handing it for a more accurate build

[@reothadh8569]

What kind of EVA foam do you use?

[@caboose4750]

Reothadh Eva foam tiles, you can find them at some shops, for me I found some at Clark’s rubber

[@greatoldb2091]

@@caboose4750 which mm ? On the side pls

[@orlandoschaffer5318]

Got my money all saved up to get some Eva foam rolls at the new Michaels that’s opening up near me! (yes they are bringing Eva foam to all micheals soon but ones that opened up newly just got some)

[@doctorlunarous5747]

Hey, ever thought about doing a Colonial Marine?

[@clonecam117thefilthycasual6]

Count Lunarous THIS

[@5nanometers]

Their helmets looked so cool Too bad we have plastic boys in Halo 5 now

[@kitlolyt]

but your props are great they're super accurate and you're just a great guy to listen to your tutorials are easy and just keep making those tutorials I really like them

[@FasiSnuffly]

Would you be able to do a video on how you get the armor to strap/velcro together and on your clothing underneath?

[@AndrewDFT]

sure will, Thats part 10 =)

[@sergioc4691]

My first ever cosplay helmet and it went pretty well!

[@ericballard928]

yo Dude can you put the original helmet desighn for the helmet in the costume behind you and maybe how to make the visor for it or where you got it

[@AndrewDFT]

Its incredibly hard to even get foam to look like the helmet behind me sadly, That one is a proper molded and cast resin helm. Hence why the helmet had to be simplified to achieve something beginners could make, soz

[@shibainews9968]

can you make halo reach emile's helmet.

[@dannyridler9478]

Shiba inews good idea

[@monsterdna904]

danny ridler you would need to use a different material. Casting is used for the helmet behind him and would probably be needed for Emile considering the dome would be difficult

[@TheTipsyDragon]

there are older videos he has made showing a different way to make the odst helm or others helms and armor but its not easy to use and takes a lot of time

[@Elkrid665]

Dude that's dope. Been a Halo fan since a kid, and also started prop making. This is very helpful man. I appreciate it.

[@DangerousPancake]

Either you've got a small face or I've got a big head XD The vids are a great learning tool though, thank you for the simple test detailed design and vids!

[@blazeheartyt]

How much EVA foam is needed, how thick is it, and where can I get some?

[@renemerida4274]

can i have a template for just the helmet

[@ZalkDrives]

I wish I had it too, I want just the helmet for now, as I already have enough materials to make it, I just really need that stinking template right now! Eh, I plan on buying it in a few weeks anyways.

[@nerd_world8919]

i actually really like the shemagh/scarf you have with the suit

[@camdenjackman6889]

it's Halo 3 odst not Halo reach odst

[@Machingan]

Camden Jackman it's the odst from halo reach campaign

[@tyjowashere197]

Camden Jackman Reach also had ODSTs in it.

[@jrockhardest]

Camden Jackman it's called halo 3 recon

[@stephensboys6711]

Camden Jackman there is ODST in reach.

[@sirchryslerofthephaeton1232]

Machingan I prefer halo 3 odst,the visor is a bit sneaky and reach’s visor looks really light

[@Maikilivs]

Just bought the PDF and am excited to build!

[@LULU_Z_SEA]

I've watched the video one million times. I've downloaded the fucking templates i followed instructions but i'm so fucking shit at doing anything that the helmets looks like a fucking rock. Fuck this shit I just wasted $50 on foam, tolls, templates and all this other bullshit give us more information especially for the fucking magnum god damn. How am i supposed to know what type of foam it is. The sizing and everything else. GIVE MORE INFORMATION!!!

[@LULU_Z_SEA]

Man, Fuck this bullshit...

[@danielheady2786]

This would be great for Halloween and for just playing outside with your friends but by god that'll take a long time to put on and take off

[@shadowric0636]

Yelp just finished the helmet today, thanks for the help Andrew dft.

[@capsularjerxis]

For me I will said thanks I had previous works with forma and he makes everything simple well explain save my time and my kids understand every single step we are building this now I had his file for a long time in my computer but now in the crisis that we have is the best escape to keep the kids busy and is fun please stay at home and stay safe please

[@Fedithan]

Thank you so much for this! I wanna get into making my own stuff eventually, and I was in love with the Titanfall one from before.

[@braedenbabcock8245]

dang Andrew you deserve more subs you are the best halo artist iv seen on YT

[@Jx2pose]

Thank you! This was EXTREMELY helpful

[@AlejandroRodriguez-ch6nq]

The legend is alive!

[@FastestGunNJ]

At least you're doing well. I will continue to support as long as you continue to produce good content.

[@meantcabbage711]

This is a great tutorial. I really wanna try this and it seems simple at least for the helmet

[@glockparaastra]

If there was a super like button, I would hit that. Good job! Looks awesome!

[@MikeS-um1nm]

I couldn't help but giggle a little at around 5:30 when he said he didn't want to cut his cutting mat! It reminds me of a day when I was walking with my umbrella and it started to rain, softly at first, and it was kinda' nice, so I didn't bother with the umbrella. It started raining a little harder, not too bad, and I passed a guy on the street with HIS umbrella opened and he said: Why don't you use your umbrella?" and I said: "I don't wanna get it WET!" I swear that's a true story!! (ahh... I really crack myself up sometimes.)

[@mjstege6881]

Does anybody know where to get the kind of foam he used?

[@vcong9703]

Search up Eva foam 8mm is pretty good

[@trikcen5329]

I’m going to be making/customizing a suit of mjolnir armor soon and I’m gonna use your helmet, shoulder and chest plate design to make the suit look a little more cool/intimidating.

[@Sajasta]

hey Andrew, just asking......how thick is your eva foam for this build? Thanks man, cool builds👍

[@caboose4750]

Starting tomorrow, wish me luck Edit: it turned out great!

[@Christioni96]

Do you have pictures up? I'm planning on making mine, I have everything I just haven't started yet lol

[@caboose4750]

Sorry no, it’s somewhere gathering dust in my garage

[@yapfloptheunquenched1452]

I'm glad your back love your videos

[@101ST_HELLJUMPERS]

Thanks man been wanting to make a sniper odst cosplay outfit and you've helped me thanks

[@Chrissy_Lives]

Definitely doing this in quarantine

[@TimsModelTrains]

Really cool, when I get paid might buy your "e-book" and have a go at making the Helmet.

[@QuestionRealityMedia]

Thank you so much, We are going to make a few for the office here at Question Reality. might even see them on stream! keep up the good work

[@vincentfanning8406]

Just made the helmet today. Thanks bro.

[@MondoSchizo]

Thank you so much for making it free!

[@supernovaa7222]

I've finally gotten around to building this...

[@MikeS-um1nm]

Came out pretty cool!!

[@Yo4thesha]

i love how you teach us i will sub but have to ask, why are you selling them if your showing us how to make it?

[@corv3tte695]

IT'S BACK!!!!!!!!!!!

[@randocalzonian4756]

Thank you SO MUCH! I've been waiting for this forever!

[@mr.p9597]

How many square feet of foam is required for the whole set of armour?

[@NerdyAsFox]

Amazing! I'll definitely start this when I get my hands on more foam :).

[@SpazSpartan57]

How many total mats do you need to make for the full suit of armor Mats are 2 by 2 feet right?

[@kero_drago]

What foam thickness do you use for all your props and cosplays?

[@doctorpen9097]

Just got 2 quick questions. First of all, are there any ways to heat the foam without using a heat gun? Secondly would doing a bondo coat over this (similar to pepakura) work out well?

[@armandohidalgo6899]

Yes! Thanks man I have been I. Need of a odst helmet now I can make one thanks to you!

[@juliejoyce5474]

Me and my cousins are making the helmet right now. We are using templates and it's so difficult!ant wait for the end

[@toxicwasp4675]

That is one BADASS! Looking DMR

[@RTVAirsoft]

The stuff you make is so awesome

[@republiccommando4041]

A long time coming but its time to start my suit

[@ferhernandez3171]

Wow! Estoy impresionada, gracias por esplicar paso por paso. Creo que lo are y se lo regalare a mi esposo quedara fasinado!