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

[@SKSProps]

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[@VeronicaRodriguez-vt1kc]

Hello, I love all your works, they are spectacular, but I have a question.I would like to know in what program you make the templates

[@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 😂

[@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!! 🙌🙌

[@casimons92]

One of the best cosplay prop creators on KZbin !

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!! 🙌

[@tomlopez4081]

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

[@SKSProps]

You’re welcome! 🙌

[@Magurae]

You start so slow and I tend to think I could work along in parallel, but then you pick up speed and create sections that I have to rewatch multiple times just to grasp the steps. Great tutorial and thank you a lot for the templates!

[@SKSProps]

That’s why I prefer to make long content videos vs TikTok or reels you can easily pause and rewatch to build at your own speed 👍

[@Mechamaniac]

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

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@shawnkarg3794]

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

[@SKSProps]

Thanks Shawn! Started the camo today! 🙌

[@ggarcia918]

are you ever going to release how to make the gears of war belt or release the templates? Love your vids!

[@rippera45]

This works for the Seegson Security Guards from Alien: Isolation, too! They wear a chest plate practically identical to the USCM version.

[@carlosmelendez8317]

I'm doing this because of Alien Romulus

[@SKSProps]

Shin armor video drops tomorrow

[@carlosmelendez8317]

@@SKSProps nice. I gotta find a nerf gun pulsenrifle tutorial

[@hornet232]

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

[@SKSProps]

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 🙌

[@blizatrex]

The armor looks really great so far.

[@SKSProps]

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

[@gruntkilla3894]

Got a floor full of foam right now with this build

[@SKSProps]

Fantastic! I’m working on the part 2 video

[@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

[@mprojectshomestudio]

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! 👍

[@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

[@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!

[@RealBenski3030]

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

[@SKSProps]

Thank you! More to come!

[@BuiltBy_K]

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

[@feffe4036]

Great vid. Got any files for the smartgunner armor?

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!

[@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

[@arkham999asylum3]

Hi,this is awesone!! but i have a question how do I know what measurements to use for someone's chest or height using the template?

[@SKSProps]

The pieces are modular and can be extended to fit a varitey of bodies. This armor is setup for people pretty close to 5'8" - 6' just like the original armor in the movie. But you can change the hieght and width of the templaate pieces to fit you

[@arkham999asylum3]

@@SKSProps Thanks so much.

[@JGDeRuvo]

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

[@SKSProps]

It’s mostly sewing and I rarely sew

[@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 🔥🔥

[@thecosplaynoobj3872]

This is going to be awesome!

[@SKSProps]

I hope so 😂 thank you!

[@amata415]

Holy! I’ve been waiting for this!

[@SKSProps]

Awesome 🙌🙌

[@amata415]

@@SKSProps I am inspired!

[@nachopoliciacientifica8751]

Hi master, i am buying all the components i need and i have some problems with the straps and parachute clips, you say 1'2 inch nylon strap but the clips you use in the video looks biggers than 1,5" i buyed them and are smallest than the space in the template, pleasse, can you say me the sice of the parachute clips you used in the video?

[@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!

[@karenritter2574]

Wyckedly awesome job

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!!

[@NikaCosplay]

great job! thank you for the video

[@SKSProps]

You’re welcome! 👍

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@Tianshanwarrior]

Awesome!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!

[@godzigla]

I am at the lamp hooks and the other pvc board doodads on the back. Did you mean to link to 6mm board? Cause. It is super thick, like a candy dippin stick for part L. Should it have been 3mm or 1/8 inch thickness??

[@SKSProps]

Huh, that page used to let you choose sizes 🤷‍♂️ it’s more like 2mm

[@godzigla]

Well. That is on me. Supah noob. This is my first attempt at recreating one of your templates. I am learning a ton. Back to the shop for thinner pvc board and thank you for the reply!!

[@godzigla]

And thank you for the template!! I am trying to make my sons colonial marine halloween dreams come true.

[@blitzboyslim6304]

I've been viewing the files is there anyway to sperate each section onto different print files ?

[@SKSProps]

Paper size doesn’t matter. Watch the how to print templates video

[@tombstone1970]

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

[@SKSProps]

Glad you like them!

[@onemancinema4642]

Outstanding!

[@SKSProps]

👍👍

[@onemancinema4642]

@@SKSProps We love ya brotha.

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 🙌

[@SlytherinReviews]

Perfect

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!

[@brooklynfernandez645]

How much foam should I buy?

[@SKSProps]

@@brooklynfernandez645 unless I state otherwise a sheet of each size should be fine

[@tk-eva72minis]

Nailed it❤🙌🏻

[@SKSProps]

Thank you! 👍

[@feffe4036]

These armor templates are awesome but im breaking my neck trying to find templates for the smartgunner chestpiece. Has anyone tried it? Im trying to wing it but the sides are making by brain bleed. :)

[@SKSProps]

the problem with the smart gunner is most of the armor is the support rig with just a few pieces added to the chest. so until you have a rig to support the gun you won't know exactly how much more you need to add

[@feffe4036]

@@SKSPropsthanks for answering. :) I might have been a bit unclear. Im not doing the whole rig, just the chestplate. Should be easy enough but info on dimensions are like non existant. The rig i have available already and will not make it out of foam.

[@Han-rk8de]

cool

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!!

[@michaelzajac5284]

I think both Aliens and Star Wars.

[@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!

[@MROC66]

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

[@SKSProps]

😂 you’re welcome!

[@shawnkarg3794]

OCP 001

[@mns188]

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

[@SKSProps]

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

[@destinycaptain247]

Qalpla’

[@SKSProps]

👍

[@metroidmania8833]

This will be my first attempt at USCM foam armor or ANY foam armor for that matter. I'm curious, how does one print the template out to the correct size with a regular printer?

[@SKSProps]

Watch the how to print templates video 👍 have fun

[@metroidmania8833]

​@SKSProps I was having fun the whole time until I tried making the pvc board clips. I work with pvc board all the time and I'm having such a hard time bending these. How are you not burning your fingers while heating up the piece? I made two already and they look like a blind person made them. I was working outside and the temp dropped down to the 40s. Maybe the pvc was too cold? I was so lost in making this I didn't even realize how cold it was.