Making a Helldivers 2 Cosplay - EVA Foam

[@Heroesworkshop]

Hi everyone. Since this is a re-upload and it's therefore doomed upon arrival, comments and likes is the only way to help it reach a larger audience. Thank you - Stealth

[@tunabob8216]

Making this for my Halloween costume, great step by step process. It’ll take me awhile, but I’m excited! I’ll send results when it’s done!

[@Heroesworkshop]

Please remember to watch the beginner tutorial and apply what you learn to the templates for this costume . This isn't really a step by step. So watching the beginner tutorial to learn the concepts is crucial. Good luck

[@JacobyDourgarian]

Hey man, I’m doing this to, just with different materials, best of luck with your democracy spreading!!

[@vickyjevry6110]

​@@Heroesworkshop Pakek aplikasi apa saya mau cobak saya pemula

[@DJ_Blaker]

So nice to have a fur buddy right by your side as you created that masterpiece! Got to love pets! ❤

[@Heroesworkshop]

I love having him around supervising lol

[@willemzimmer9865]

This is by far the best Helldivers EVA cosplay I've seen so far!! Please make a step by step!

[@Heroesworkshop]

I’ve already built the costume. So I don’t have time to do that again. You’re supposed to follow the beginner tutorial I mentioned and apply the techniques learned to these templates.

[@docogg50]

Just bought your template, scaled it down to 1/4 size to fit my 7 year old, and we are going to have so much fun this Halloween!!! I uhhh...may also be making one for myself if I can hide the extra foam rolls I bought from my wife and convince her it was just leftover scrap...what's that dear? Oh, sorry, just...uhhh...fiddling around on KZbin!

[@Heroesworkshop]

Oh wow! I wish I could see it.

[@elaraasteroidtowner6596]

Post the picture. !! How did it turn out !

[@cyvilious3923]

Rewatching your videos is nothing new for me! Love your work, can't wait to see what you dive into next!

[@Heroesworkshop]

I appreciate it very much. Thank you 🫡

[@baneintherain]

I love the smell of Liber-tea in the morning! Great video.

[@Heroesworkshop]

It tastes like freedom

[@todddorey6492]

Love how all of you are doing this armor now that the 2nd game has launched when we have had ours since HD1 on PS3 and Vita was a thing... XD Dunno why this game picked up so much traction now, but I always freaking loved the Gen 1 armors and capes. Just find it funny how everyone appreciates these armors now... Hopefully with cosplay and the games becoming more popular, this continues to grow.

[@joegluntz]

Hey Stealth - my son and I made this for his halloween costume, and he's planning to wear it to Fan Expo late November. He loved working on this and wearing it on Halloween. We've never done foam cosplay before and couldn't have done it without this video and your core tutorial. I'm hooked, and want to do more cosplay now. Thanks for all the work you put into this content!

[@Heroesworkshop]

That’s awesome to hear Joe! Please post your work in the “Cosplay Builders” group on Facebook. You’ll see my logo when you search for it.

[@grinner1105]

FINALLY! NEW MAJOR ORDER UPDATED!

[@Heroesworkshop]

🫡 Time for the enemy to taste some more freedom

[@grinner1105]

@@Heroesworkshop For Democracy!

[@SpIcethea]

Wish I had contact cement/contact glue that effective in my country

[@themadformers]

This cosplay turned out great, keep up the good work!

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thank you, Jim

[@bigfloppa5000]

tried two other templates and this one seems to be the best by far. Thank you so much for your helpful content

[@Heroesworkshop]

Glad it helped!

[@GregoryHaynes]

I thought I had De Ja Vu. Great build. The Hell Diver is a cool one. Glad to see you back to making Cosplay again!

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thanks for checking out the re-upload. I appreciate it

[@StudioZ_]

This is awesome! I really have the urge to build my own Helldivers Armor now. I might try to make the drone helmet myself

[@Heroesworkshop]

Sounds good 👍🏻

[@ParisitaGG]

I've been looking forward to this video! I already bought the helmet on your page but now I'm going to prepare everything, thank you. ❤

[@Heroesworkshop]

Awesome to hear! Good luck with the project.

[@rizkyrix5932]

Alright, I'm going to start this week and will try to accomplish it in less than 5 weeks from now on. still hella COOL EVA cosplay!

[@Heroesworkshop]

Have fun with the build!

[@PatrickNerdu744]

Ministry of Hobby is proud of you man!

[@Heroesworkshop]

Hahah I like that. Thank you

[@HynMayProductions]

This was amazing ❤ Thank you for making this! ❤️

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thank you for watching and commenting. It means a lot to me.

[@NealHoltschulte]

Bless you, your template, and your materials list, but could you tell me which specific paints you used and what (if anything?) you used as a varnish after painting? Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

[@Heroesworkshop]

Watch my beginner tutorial and other videos. I use the same materials for everything I make. It's always the same. I didn't use a varnish on top of this costume. It doesn't need one. Only for shiny things.

[@NealHoltschulte]

@@Heroesworkshop Will do. Thanks.

[@Mightyops2015]

I want to become a helldiver for Halloween and this is cool

[@brianwallbridge1083]

I am going to comicon in south africa on the 26th of September and I'm building this for my cosplay! I watched your tutorial and ive been rewatching it over and over while cutting my foam. Thank you very much for your great advise!

[@Heroesworkshop]

Have fun with the build!

[@silentraven4450]

I’m going to the same comicon in South Africa and prolly going to try to make this same cosplay. I’ll be going on the weekends though, but it’s still funny that we’re going to the same one. 😂 P.S. really great build overall. Can’t wait to make it since this is my first time making a cosplay.

[@Ardwins]

there you go, thanks to ya i'm able to continue my project !!! (fr your cosplay is insane and so does your tutorials)

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thanks for checking it out and commenting 🙂

[@Ardwins]

@@Heroesworkshop btw, do youhave a full video somewhere to help us during the process ?

[@pnutjellybuttr5898]

As I said in the original, amazing quality and detail! Loving the suit and the bug blood splatter.

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thank you for checking it out again!

[@thet00nl1nk3]

Looks so good! Love the bug splatter

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thank you! A lot of people were asking me to add Bug splatter on my IG/FB updates when I was building the armor. I would've regretted not doing it.

[@Joseph.A.Creations]

Another great build bud. Good thing you had your Supurrvisor to help.

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thanks so much, bro. He's always there to watch and make sure to sleep on my templates and foam.

[@Gernamur]

Looks awesome. Good job!

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thank you!

[@blizatrex]

An awesome build. Well done.

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thank you!

[@ringslingerken]

Fantastic work! Love your content!

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thank you for checking it out and commenting!

[@susdroid8169]

Yo, thats amazing!!! Have a great day and may the force be with you!

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thank you for watching!

[@susdroid8169]

@@Heroesworkshop Thank you for making this amazing costume. FOR LIBERTY!

[@Heroesworkshop]

@@susdroid8169 For Liberty!

[@JoeyStrombolli]

Commenting on the reupload for the algorithm, let's go baby!

[@Heroesworkshop]

I appreciate it. Thank you

[@GamingDad63]

And he's back :) Good to see.

[@Heroesworkshop]

Indeed 😎👍🏻

[@RavenTheVelociraptor]

Back for a rewatch!

[@Heroesworkshop]

Welcome back 😊

[@wonkatar2813]

You could maybe combine the ODST with a helldiver suit to make a pretty cool mashup

[@Heroesworkshop]

I agree! I have the ODST suit parts as well

[@wonkatar2813]

@@Heroesworkshop im actually in the process of making one for holloween, im using a 3D printer to make the helmet and the signature chest piece from Reach. I was thinking of taking the Helldiver body armor and adjusting it so the ODST piece fits with it

[@luzghar3247]

i don't have the budget to make this cosplay but its my dream to make a helldivers 2 cosplay...hope that in the future i could make one

[@prodeous]

Impressive work as always, and happy to see you back. Also am I the only one who while watching your video is smelling the glue and paint? hehe

[@Heroesworkshop]

Lol. I can still smell the glue and paint from here

[@TheSuperRunner]

Awesome build

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thank you 🫡

[@WasanthGamerzs]

This suit incredible seeing helmet and armor you making cosplay for helldrives 2 suit looks real become hero life 😊

[@Heroesworkshop]

I'm glad to hear that you liked it :)

[@WasanthGamerzs]

Yep 😊

[@maliqazri4989]

I'm gonna try make this FOR MANAGED DEMOCRACY!!

[@Heroesworkshop]

🫡

[@chartruth]

Spectacular!

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thank you! 😊

[@izzysan4013]

welcome back bro

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thanks.

[@SpIcethea]

impressive

[@KillerTacos54]

Killed it man

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thanks, brother 🫡

[@fandal]

Sweeter the second time! :)

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thank you for checking it out again. I appreciate it so much 😊

[@jacobfranklin9313]

I’m doing my part!

[@Heroesworkshop]

I appreciate it very much. Thank you

[@Tianshanwarrior]

Very cool and nice kitty

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@nightskiescitylights569]

WOOOOOO YEAAAAH BABY!!!!

[@Heroesworkshop]

I appreciate you commenting again. Thank you 👍🏻

[@ragesecho]

solid must see video :D

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thank you

[@rickywhyte7601]

I’ve watched this video several times

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thanks, bro. I appreciate it.

[@herocrazycosplay6876]

Fantastic work, truly one of democracy's finest👍

[@Heroesworkshop]

I appreciate that. Thank you 🫡. For Super Earth!

[@thesiol8488]

Hello again my brother. i just bought the templates and already scalled the pieces to my own size started printing the templates of the torso and i noticed some small pieces that fill some holes between larger pieces are outside the printing sheets. Also noticed this with large thin pieces that connects the bigger parts of the torso, am i missing something or does this have something to do with exploiting the foam thickness as you said in your beginner tutorial? Thanks in advance.

[@Heroesworkshop]

That’s right. The foam thickness will account for the thin pieces off to the side. You should rewatch the beginner tutorial to confirm.

[@ulfhugud]

hell yeah!! ♥

[@Heroesworkshop]

🫡

[@Scarmaster5504]

what sizes for the upholstery, i am building and need exact measurements, also is there different measurements for a 13 year old teenager?

[@Heroesworkshop]

You measure every part to your specific body proportions. There isn't a set scale. I explain this in the beginner tutorial.

[@itsagundam79]

Looks awesome! Just curious, why pdo and not pdf files?

[@Heroesworkshop]

Because that's how I've been building and teaching for over 10 years. Check out my beginner tutorial. You can build more advanced things if you learn to build with foam and pepakura designer/PDO's.

[@Headphones1775]

Thanks for this! Working this build as a costume for my 12 y/o. We have the Pepakura template and most materials. We've also been watching your other video that has more detailed instructions. For this project, what foam thickness do you recommend?

[@Heroesworkshop]

Hello. I used 8mm for most of the whole build. Smaller thickness for details.

[@zero714ful]

nice video 👍👍, are you planning to do others armors of hell diver 2???

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thanks. I really like the other armors more but I probably won't be making any others anytime soon. Maybe one day.

[@thesiol8488]

impressive work. Might buy the templates to build one myself. also, what is the contact cement and plasti dip used for? did you apply some kind of primer to the EVA foam before the acrylic paints?

[@Heroesworkshop]

Watch the beginning of the video intro again. I mention the beginner tutorial. It’s on my channel and also on website. These questions are answered there.

[@thesiol8488]

@@Heroesworkshop thanks, gonna check it out

[@t1xan155]

@Heroesworkshop Thanks you! I just saw the dimensions thickness 6 for helmet 8 for armor. If I correctly understand, it's high density Eva foam ? I have one last question. I am making a list of all the things on the Amazon to be sure it won't be very expensive. I am sure it is written on the template. But how much Eva-foam is needed in general? The sizes of the sheets on your table that you cut out. I just want to know before I buy the template and stuff.

[@Heroesworkshop]

Yes. It’s high density foam. They usually sell it in big sheets. I’d get 2-3 rolls. If you need more just get more from Amazon. I usually buy it as I need it. Good luck with the build.

[@raysampang9304]

This turned out amazing! Definitely want to give this a go! Do you have a video on how you attach your armor? Like how did you keep the pauldrons and shin guards in place? A combination of velcro and buckles?

[@Heroesworkshop]

I just use velcro. I use contact cement and place one piece on the shirt and pants and one on the armor piece that needs to be attached. That's about it. Then to keep the shin and bicep snug, I just use an elastic strap.

[@Heroesworkshop]

If you look at my Batman 89 armor, what I do there is basically what I do for every costume.

[@raysampang9304]

@@Heroesworkshop Awesome thanks so much! And I suppose the gauntlet is the same as well just using velcro on the sleeve? And you're able to just slide your hand through the opening?

[@Heroesworkshop]

@@raysampang9304 I can slide my hand through no problem. Where you're building things, you can trim things as to fit you. I scaled the parts to my body but I always modify certain things to help fit better. Like taking a strip out of a forearm or inner thigh etc.

[@raysampang9304]

​@@Heroesworkshop So I tried to make the helmet today and hit a snag. I followed your tutorial on scaling in pepakura and since this isn't a fitted helmet, I made sure to get the right measurement for the width of the actual opening but it drastically changes the height of it and now the helmet is way too long for my head. Is there a way to individually scale the height, width, and depth or does changing one dimension always affect the other two?

[@fernandosaltos826]

dude this is amazing! I wonder tho, aprox how much Eva Sheet did this whole thing take?

[@Heroesworkshop]

I'm not too sure. I have large stock of foam. So, I don't really pay attention. Sorry 😐

[@jimdaniel9356]

How do you curve the helmet?

[@Heroesworkshop]

Heat gun. Watch my other videos and beginner tutorial.

[@kaionnull909]

This is going to be my new Major and/or Personal Order from super earth. For democracy...

[@Heroesworkshop]

🫡

[@GameGod77]

Was looking for HD2 cosplays and this is one of the first videos that came up in the results. Do you sell these by any chance?

[@Heroesworkshop]

I only have the one I made in the video. I won't make anymore as I move on to the next project. I just build cosplay KZbin videos.

[@majaw4858]

Yeah

[@Heroesworkshop]

Yeah

[@squeak83uk2]

Whats the material for the visor please?

[@Heroesworkshop]

I linked it in the description: Visor Material

[@blade6568]

Looks great.

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thanks

[@elbolger4064]

Hello, I'm very new to this so sorry if this is a stupid question. About how much eva foam did you use in this build. Btw this is by far the coolest helldiver cosplay I've seen, love the termnid goo.

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thanks. I never count how much foam I use. I just buy a bunch of it at a time. Sorry.

[@elbolger4064]

@@Heroesworkshop no worry's, thanks:)

[@JoeyStrombolli]

For the algorithm and for democracy!

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@Scarmaster5504]

Is there a direct amazon list, or anyone who has made it, do you have a list

[@Heroesworkshop]

There’s literally one in the description of the video and the blog post. Use some initiative.

[@Scarmaster5504]

@@Heroesworkshopi saw that but when i clicked on it, it went to just a general search and didn’t show any exact foam or size, same with the others

[@herald1953]

hey i've been wondering what model/type of shirt used in this? and also, is it possible to do this without heat gun since all you gotta do is follow that papercraft shape?

[@Heroesworkshop]

You need a heat gun or at least a hairdryer to shape the foam. The shirt I used is a tactical combat shirt.

[@MrDraquo]

Question for you Stealth, how do you keep your helmet's visor from fogging up on you? I was just wondering about that. Great job on the build, by the way 😁👍!

[@Heroesworkshop]

Hey. I suggest cutting openings in the actual vents and adding a fan in each vent. One brings in fresh air and one brings out hot hair. You can buy cheap small electric cooling fans.

[@velcor]

I didn't find what was the upholstery foam was for. Just to prevent direct contact with arms and legs?

[@Heroesworkshop]

Padding for helmet to keep it snug and from wobbling around on your head . It's optional. You could also just use the Eva foam you already have.

[@velcor]

@@Heroesworkshop Oh I get it now. I was going through the video back to back and wondered why I didn't see it. Thanks for the quick reply!

[@vickyjevry6110]

Peke aplikasi apa ia? Saya mau coba ❤

[@-MrAdventurePants]

Hello I started making this as my first ever foam build and I’m having a hard time getting the things to stick together. I don’t know if it’s because I suck at cutting or if my contact cement is not working but it all falls apart after a couple seconds I want to finish this project but I’m really discouraged right now do you have any advice

[@Heroesworkshop]

Are you waiting for the contact cement to get tacky? Or sticking the parts together right away? Also, what contact cement are you using? What brand?

[@-MrAdventurePants]

@@Heroesworkshop oh I didn’t know I had to wait I’ll see if that works, also if the cuts don’t line up exactly is it going to mess it up

[@terryturtle3494]

What kind of size paper do you usually print this on, I know its construction paper but is it a specific size?

[@Heroesworkshop]

Go and watch the beginner tutorial. I mentioned it in the beginning of every video. You clearly are new to this.

[@emanuelt.1885]

Hi, what Brand of Acryluc Paint did you use for those props?

[@Heroesworkshop]

I use whatever brands I can find on amazon. I’m not picky. “Heavy body” type paint works best if you can only hand paint in your work space. It’s what I use now. So that it doesn’t take many layers to get coverage.

[@emanuelt.1885]

@@Heroesworkshop thanks a lot, I selected Plaid since it has a nice variety of colors, your opinion is much appreciated

[@taylortrujillo4508]

How would you recommend scaling the pattern down to a smaller size?

[@Heroesworkshop]

You need to watch the Pepakura beginner tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaXTZYWMfcmZrJosi=5zCkIupWNTB-4gnP

[@Heroesworkshop]

You have to scale each part to your own specific body proportions.

[@skinnyscouter]

How many sheets of paper did you use for the template?

[@Heroesworkshop]

This can be answered when you build it and see how many needed in the pepakura designer software.

[@ironladyerimuth]

Question - I'm tryna make this armour, but instead of bug splatter I wanna have scorch marks from Automaton lasers. Any idea how I could get that effect? (Also, how do I size the helmet? I made it by sizing the bottom opening to the width of my head, and when I made it out of paper it came down to my shoulders 😅)

[@Heroesworkshop]

Follow the beginner tutorial on sizing. For it to be that big, you're unfortunately doing something wrong. Also, be prepared to rescale parts. It's how it goes with building anything. Always expect to build it twice at times.

[@hollysummers6255]

I wanted to make this cosplay, and I'm following along with your guide video, but when I was looking at the model I noticed that the neck opening of the helmet is *very* small compared to the width of the helmet in general. When I measured my head width, it was the same as yours, so I was wondering what scale you had the helmet at? Did you have the width of the opening be 6.5 inches or did you make it smaller because EVA foam is a bit flexible? Or is the Pepakura file sized to you so I should use the default?

[@Heroesworkshop]

I'd use the default scale and see how that goes for you.

[@Astra_Agnon]

Will 5mm foam be enough for the helmet?

[@Heroesworkshop]

I’d use at least 6mm or it’ll be a bit flimsy.

[@Paranormal-xl8ud]

What size did you use for the Eva foam for the chestplate, 5mm or 7mm?

[@Heroesworkshop]

It was right on the screen.

[@Paranormal-xl8ud]

Oh my bad, I skipped the start right to the building, but great cosplay

[@wovenwyvernwarriors9859]

Is it possible to do without heat shaping?

[@Heroesworkshop]

You need to heat shape with this way of building. It's important to get the proper shape. What's the issue with it? You can even use a hair dryer to heat up the foam if that helps.

[@t1xan155]

But what thickness need to be eva foam and what type?

[@Heroesworkshop]

Watch the video I mention it and also watch the beginner tutorial video I mention at the beginning of the video.

[@t1xan155]

​@@HeroesworkshopThanks you! I just saw the dimensions thickness 6 for helmet 8 for armor. If I correctly understand, it's high density Eva foam ? I have one last question. I am making a list of all the things on the Amazon to be sure it won't be very expensive. I am sure it is written on the template. But how much Eva-foam is needed in general? The sizes of the sheets on your table that you cut out. I just want to know before I buy the template and stuff.

[@ryubn]

just out of curiosity, are the templates design for a unique size? Like, i'm 1'85cm (i think that's like 6'0-6'1 or so), just to know if I should adapt something of it

[@Heroesworkshop]

Did you read the product description on the listing for the files? Did you watch the beginner tutorial mentioned in this video/embedded on every listing on my website? Your answers are there.

[@VAC2010]

FREEDOM PET

[@GideonGore]

Is this floppy after you made it or not? I’m trying to decide if I should do this or 3d print it. This way is way cheaper but if it’s super floppy and doesn’t feel great I would probably 3d print it

[@Heroesworkshop]

The suit holds its shape. Did you not see me moving it in? The foam is dense.

[@GideonGore]

thank you. I did see you moving in it but I wasn’t sure if it would hold up very well when walking or running around. Do you happen to have a price estimate?

[@juanguillermoroman8201]

For democracy

[@mikieswart]

commenting for democracy

[@Heroesworkshop]

Thank you very much 😊

[@Gaelic-Spirit]

It has a lot of bug blood, but what it needs to be realistic is more human blood

[@Heroesworkshop]

No. It’s PERFECT the way it is. I’m not Listening to some random clown on how to improve my costume. Get lost.

[@aldairgutierrez4906]

Do you need me to like, comment and leave the video in the background so your video of a beautiful craft does better? Aye-aye, captain 🫡

[@Heroesworkshop]

Lol Indeed. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Slabri]

can you explain how you made the green (bug blood) please? GREAT ARMOR BTW!

[@Heroesworkshop]

I used green paint