How to Make Colonial Marine Armor from Aliens - EVA Foam Cosplay armor w/ Free PDF Template - Part 1

I'm a huge fan of the Colonial Marine armor in Aliens! I always thought it was some of the coolest scifi armor ever created and now I want to make a set of my own! All of the armor is made out of eva foam so it is extremely light and takes paint really well. The video also includes Free PDF templates if you would like to make one too! Links can be found below for all of the foam, straps, tri glides, buckles, found in the video. Get ready for a Bug Hunt!
Shout out to @garagegeekpropshop for their help in figuring out some of the different armor details!
Colonial Marine Chest Template - www.sksprops.com/templates
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Products used in this video
Links-
HD-Foam - bit.ly/2NECyrU
HD-Foam Dowels - bit.ly/375zTPs
Foam Clay - bit.ly/2uR9pD5
1.5" Black Straps, Buckles Kit - amzn.to/4bit5zh
1" Olive Strap - amzn.to/3wC8hDI
2" Olive Strap - amzn.to/4bhVi98
Rocket Props "Bevall" - www.rocket-props.com
My favorite Mechanical pencil - bit.ly/3eUNxvP
Permablood - bit.ly/4bNcN1M
123 Blocks - amzn.to/3T9kl7S
Dirty Down Sprays - www.goblinshut.com/sprays
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Wood Burner - bit.ly/3AwpHgJ
Wood Dowels / PVC Pipes - Lowe's
Plasti Dip - bit.ly/3eZYzOk
Flexbond - bit.ly/2TDVDOM
Bob Smith Super Glue - amzn.to/45jP052
Super Glue - bit.ly/38zbAgn
Contact Cement - bit.ly/34dyQ0Q
Hot Glue Gun - bit.ly/2Fey6iB
Cutting Mat - bit.ly/2LJuo03
Heat Gun - bit.ly/3jobfoV
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Dremel - bit.ly/3fOCXmx
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[@SKSProps]

Check out more of my complete builds, walkthroughs, and HD-Foam at www.SKSProps.com

[@casimons92]

One of the best cosplay prop creators on KZbin !

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!! 🙌

[@Justrex01]

Sweeeet! Another set of armor to add to the display collection. I'm rapidly running out of room. **grins** I just love making nice clean stuff then getting it all dirty. It's fun. Thanks, Steve!

[@SKSProps]

You’re welcome Rex! And if you think you’re running out of room you should see my place 😂

[@shawnkarg3794]

I cannot wait to watch you paint it! Awesome job as always, Steve!

[@SKSProps]

Thanks Shawn! Started the camo today! 🙌

[@markpatton7431]

Liked and subscribed based on the thumbnail alone. I, too have been waiting for this build.

[@SKSProps]

Fantastic! Glad I could make this for the community!

[@mns188]

Thanks! I'm excited to see it painted. I'll definitely will build one!

[@SKSProps]

I can’t wait to paint it up and thank you for the support!! 🙌🙌

[@gruntkilla3894]

Got a floor full of foam right now with this build

[@SKSProps]

Fantastic! I’m working on the part 2 video

[@hornet232]

Great Build ... and good choice on picking Hicks. Can't wait to build it. Semper Fi

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!

[@blizatrex]

The armor looks really great so far.

[@SKSProps]

Thank you! Can’t wait to slap some paint on it 👍

[@Mechamaniac]

You've done a man's job sir. Bravo!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@RealBenski3030]

I’ve been waiting for this one! Great work!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you! More to come!

[@tomlopez4081]

For so many years I have been waiting for someone to make this video. Thanks a million

[@SKSProps]

You’re welcome! 🙌

[@amata415]

Holy! I’ve been waiting for this!

[@SKSProps]

Awesome 🙌🙌

[@amata415]

@@SKSProps I am inspired!

[@mprojectshomestudio5244]

Fantastic work as always man!! This will come in handy for a project me and a friend been wanting to do for a long time!

[@SKSProps]

That’s awesome to hear glad I could help you out! 👍

[@thecosplaynoobj3872]

This is going to be awesome!

[@SKSProps]

I hope so 😂 thank you!

[@robertcarey45]

Fantastic job SKSPROPS. I am looking forward to the second part.👍🙂

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!! Me too 🙌

[@robertcarey45]

You are welcome! I will stay tuned 🙌

[@MROC66]

Thank You!Thank You!Thank You!Thank You!Thank You!

[@SKSProps]

😂 you’re welcome!

[@NikaCosplay]

great job! thank you for the video

[@SKSProps]

You’re welcome! 👍

[@onemancinema4642]

Outstanding!

[@SKSProps]

👍👍

[@onemancinema4642]

@@SKSProps We love ya brotha.

[@karenritter2574]

Wyckedly awesome job

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!!

[@tk-eva72minis]

Nailed it❤🙌🏻

[@SKSProps]

Thank you! 👍

[@Tianshanwarrior]

Awesome!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!

[@WolfCreates69]

Love this!! Are you going to be doing the other armor pieces like the shin guards, ab plate, and helmet parts? Im doing a colonial marine costume for a con coming up in less that a month so thats why im asking.

[@SKSProps]

Yes but I not going to be done anywhere close to that timeline. I’m going to be out of town several times for conventions

[@Floki1313]

That looks really good. I noticed it's not that east to make a template. I'm trying to make one of a weapon I seen but can't find who has it for sale. Glad I Screen shot it

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! Yeah templates are the hardest part for some people but I enjoy the challenge

[@Floki1313]

@@SKSProps it's a larp weapon but I think it's unique look because of the type it is

[@randycheow4268]

Will you also build the Colonial Marine helmet, shin armor, shoulder lamp or Smartgun harness in the future?

[@SKSProps]

Eventually the abs, shins, and helmet No lamp or smart gun planned

[@SlytherinReviews]

Perfect

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!

[@JGDeRuvo]

Wish you would make the Mars EVA suit from The Martian!

[@SKSProps]

It’s mostly sewing and I rarely sew

[@joginator]

Cant wait to start this build! just need to get me some additional 10mm foam, only have 6mm laying around! Do u have a retailer in Europe or Germany?

[@SKSProps]

Unfortunately no my products are US based look at polyprops overseas. Not quite as good as mine but better than floor mats.

[@joginator]

@@SKSProps will do thanks!

[@joginator]

@@SKSProps I checked them out and they also have thos half round strips! how many meters of these do we need for this build? Thanks

[@tombstone1970]

thanks you for making all these wonderful videos...they are really helpful...and insightful.

[@SKSProps]

Glad you like them!

[@Ilovesp4ce]

this is so cool youre so incredibly talented! this might sound weid but do you think you could make like a template for the helldusk armor from baldurs gate i could pay you aswell (if its possible ofc)

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! Unfortunately at this time my own personal build log is very long and I’m not taking any public commissions I’m just way too busy

[@Ilovesp4ce]

@@SKSProps thats completely okay i totally understand youre so extremely good at this btw keep it up 🔥🔥

[@Han-rk8de]

cool

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!!

[@PlayerKingV]

Hi Steven, you make great content with this cosplay props! Would you mind sharing the name of the software you use to create the templates? I have this challenge in the company I work to make a cosplay and never done it myself, can I make Theoden armor in 5 days? =x

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! I don’t use software to create my templates they are all hand drawn on poster board. After they are drawn out I just scan them into my photoshop to trace them for the PDFs you all use.

[@PlayerKingV]

@@SKSProps Oh nice, thanks for the info!

[@thickmclargehuge4448]

question: is there a reason 'gap filler' was used and not foam clay?

[@SKSProps]

I had some on hand and hadn’t ever used it on a large project figured it was about time to use some

[@CasadoLotusBranco]

Friend, could you provide a link to a helmet template similar to the magneto. I need it urgently and I will be forever grateful ❤️

[@SKSProps]

I didn’t do a magneto helmet

I just finished repainting a Nerf rifle - this comes at the most opportune time.

[@SKSProps]

Got my nerf rifle on hand need to eventually repaint it 🙌

[@mns188]

Yes Yes Yes!!!! This is so cool!

[@SKSProps]

Glad you like it! Can’t wait to see it all painted 🙌

[@RetroFoamStudios]

Good armor, I wish this video came out 2 years ago because that's when I made my own for Halloween. Compared to yours, its super basic

[@SKSProps]

You’ve already done it once you could always remake it with a higher skill set again 👍

[@RetroFoamStudios]

@@SKSProps maybe, thanks for the inspiration!

[@shawnkarg3794]

OCP 001

[@kurtkyre]

I made a passable version of this back in 87 or 88 with two hard sided back braces and a pair of football pads 🤣😂😆 ! These are fantastic looking!

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! I hope the templates help lots of new marines join the bug hunt!

[@kurtkyre]

@@SKSProps Git some today! Moveitout! Moveitout! Moveitout! Absolute Badasses!

[@michaelzajac5284]

I think both Aliens and Star Wars.

[@destinycaptain247]

Qalpla’

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👍