How to Make Starship Troopers Armor out of Foam Free Templates Starship Troopers MI Cosplay Tutorial

I'm a huge Starship Troopers fan! So,when I kept getting messages about Helldivers 2 I figured why make generic armor from a Starship Troopers knockoff just go for the real deal. In this video I show how to make the chest armor worn by the mobile infantry. 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 your own! Links can be found below for all of the foam, straps, tri glides, buckles, and jacket found in the video. Do your part and join the mobile infantry today! Service guarantees citizenship!
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#starshiptroopers #helldivers2 #evafoam

[@SKSProps]

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

[@slammerjaxlive]

I've been following you for a while and always enjoy your videos. I buy supplies from your website and have been tooling along for about 1 year now, trying to replicate some of your work with mixed results :) . I was wondering you could do a Alistor Staff? Its from Hazbin Hotel , and he is the main character. I've found a few diy, honestly not very good, and can't get it right on my own, I just suck at being original I guess. I watch all your videos so hopefully you'll do one before halloween so i can try to reproduce it for my grand daughters costume in october. Thanx a ton for your content, I really enjoy your videos.

[@turalmage]

Best builder on the internet for those of use who need guided instruction. Plain and simple yet easy to make things personal. Thank you, really.

[@SKSProps]

Glad I can help I really appreciate the feedback!

[@patrickkavanagh7371]

Correct, I did the Batman chest and it came out amazing off his tutorial.

[@arghjayem]

Can also be used for cosplaying as Alliance soldiers from the Firefly tv show !

[@nickdavis5420]

Oh yeah !

[@coopervanbonn7525]

Yes!!

[@DieBrennnessel]

Lol

[@alexanderjosefsson4729]

One of the best resue of props

[@frigginresulrum]

Or the Galactic Space Alliance soldiers from Power Rangers Lost Galaxy

[@luger_Mann]

Im a starship troopers prop collector, I have stuff from all 3 of the live films including 2 full sets of armor, both a hero A grade and a B grade set of armor/gear, helmet and all and this is by far the best foam version of the armor ive ever seen. Not knocking the version from "heroes workshop" but this really does stand out, despite having original gear the only thing that stands out as off for this is the shoulders and everything else is genuinely great, even the color I can see this being passed off very well even from up close if you dont know what to look for on an original set, amazing job dude.

[@SKSProps]

I had a chance to buy a set years ago and didn't bacause of my daughters medical bills, so it has always been a passion project for me

[@luger_Mann]

​@@SKSPropsHey, man, I get that family comes first but for what it's worth your foam version really is the best version of the phone that I have ever seen (side note even B grade stuff these days is rather cost prohibitive)

[@HawkWorley]

Screen accurate is a harsh mistress! I love the detail you added, your strapping is on point.

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!

[@flaagan]

On those rivets you actually riveted in place, can suggest getting the 'extra long' rivets and adding rivet washers on the backside.

[@SKSProps]

Yeah I had 1/8" washers on hand and was going to add them but after a scrap piece test the plasticard held fine and with the additional glue and 2mm piece these are good to go. Plus I didn't want to but another box of rivets just for 4 extended barrels I'd never use again

[@mrbob0822]

I'm doing my part for the algorithm! Great build as always, Steve! Love the silhouette on this and how you went about the straps. I'm sure that's relatively comfortable to wear for long periods of time, especially with the hydration option.

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much! and yeah it's not to bad might have to go for the Planet P black shirt option for Dragoncon instead of the jacket

[@RafaelNaletto]

I am always impressed by how clean are your crafts, great great work!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you! 🙌

[@animeluver504]

I love watching these videos from start to finish even though I know I won't personally make most of these builds. I feel like I get so many useful tips and tricks though! It's also pretty satisfying seeing the process :)

[@SKSProps]

Glad you like them!

[@GamingDad63]

Your sneak peek pics at FB didn't disappoint. This build was just as clean as it looked. Nice one 🙂

[@SKSProps]

Much appreciated!

[@CaulderLeather]

This is awesome! That green really makes me wanna see a Stargate SG-1 cosplay with like some foam Ghould weapons. Scifi nerd, this touched my soul lol

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!!

[@Riceball01]

The Jaffa armor would be fairly easy to make using foam. I've toyed with the idea of making a set myself but I don't think I'd have the patience to do all of the detailing that goes into the armor. While all it would take would be to trace the designs into the foam then go over them with an Xacto and a heat gun, there's just a lot of it to do. But it is ideal for making from foam and the screen used pieces were cast from some form of castable foam material.

[@i.am.adrian]

Watching this made me want to go rewatch Starship Troopers for the umpteenth time! Looks amazing, I hope you'll do the helmet and maybe the rifle too. I would definitely love to be a part of a Mobile Infantry squadron at DragonCon!

[@SKSProps]

Helmet in the works prob not the firearm because youtube kills my reach on those builds

[@ctirons]

Going to be using your instructions for my own, thank you so much for such a comprehensive guide!

[@SKSProps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shawnkarg3794]

OMFG, Steve! This was absolutely genius! I will for sure be grabbing the templates for this. Thanks for another amazing gift to the makers!

[@SKSProps]

You are welcome! and Thank you very much!!

[@dragonslyer74]

Sir you are an officer and gentleman for this. It's epic😮 Starship troopers is an all time favorite of mine too now we just need a helmet lol rock on sir!!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@patrickkavanagh7371]

Rad man!!! I remember my buddy bringing the dvd over years ago, batshit fun movie.

[@robr3939]

I've wanted to do this for ages, the patterns are amazing!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!

[@FissionCreations]

Oh my god. Hope to build it one day. Thanks a ton for such detailed video

[@SKSProps]

You're welcome!

[@Dragonmage967]

This is awesome, would definitely love to see a helmet and rifle build to go with this!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@marcuswestphal1220]

Will be making this once my odst cosplay is done! This is my favorite book besides doom!! Hope that starship troopers extraction game is well recieved so this gets more traction!

[@screwball69]

I really hope you do the helmet as well, one of my favorite movies

[@SKSProps]

Mine too!

[@airsoftshirley2703]

I’ve been using the Evike starship trooper armor and have always wanted to try and make my own, this will definitely help with improving my cosplay more

[@SKSProps]

Awesome! Glad I could help!

[@ItsJGonzo]

What an awesome channel to stumble across!

[@SKSProps]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@alexortiz4786]

Dude I think it looks better than movie

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! I appreciate it 🙌🙌

[@aemiliyo9809]

Beautiful! Maybe do some of the guns? The Morita variants of course, but the E-pulse from SST2 I don't think I've ever seen.

[@Universal_exports87]

Bro you are a legend for this. Thank you!

[@SKSProps]

you're welcome!

[@Its_Straw0]

I love watching your content. Especially the borderlands video's. Keep up the great work 😃

[@SKSProps]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Janus_Icon]

This is excellent, amazing work!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you! 🙌🙌

[@Jechidat_Oketz]

Nice, cant Wait for more Starship Trooper Gear.

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!!

[@donaldlokken1955]

Wow. An amazing build and an excellent results. I will definitely use the templates to make a lot better armor than what I tried to make armor myself. I had a lot of thinking about my armor for how to wear it, what I wanted it to look like, can it be functional to my body, how can I make it attachable and detach it. I got inspired for my next project from watching the video.

[@SKSProps]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mikemurphy8412]

Definitely wanna try this build..

[@SKSProps]

Go for it! 🙌

[@hawkeye40778183]

Great video. I'm a huge Starship Trooper fan. I will be using these templets. It would be really cool to see you make the helmet out of your HD foam.

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! Be sure to follow my instagram to keep up to date on my current builds and see work in progress pics

[@zdendasubrt]

Amazing! Good job! You are genius

[@DJ_Blaker]

That turned out amazing! Love it! ❤ Went to order some HD Foam... But shipping to Canada almost triples the cost of the foam. Wish you had a Canadian distributor!

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! We might be working on a distributor up north if it happens I will let everyone know

[@DJ_Blaker]

@@SKSProps that would be amazing!

[@christianchokie7734]

Your works are all amazing

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@prodeous]

another awesome tutorial. I think the best line you could have used was "would you like to know more - watch these tutoraiisl" :) But dam, each of your tutorials easy to follow and i kepe learning new thigns. Much appritate you sharing your knowledge

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much and you are welcome!

[@db7314]

Awesome work as always dude 👍

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@phillipwiles5581]

Great video as always and it's a bit of a twofer, since the show Firefly reused Starship Troopers armor for the Alliance solders, just with bits repainted purple.

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!

[@comedyoferrors9470]

Thank you! I've been wanting to make this for years, but budget restraints always kept me from it.

[@SKSProps]

You're welcome and have fun with the build!

[@JGDeRuvo]

Would love if you could make the Martian EVA suit from The Martian. It would be a great build!

[@SKSProps]

That’s 95% cloth and I rarely sew

[@Justrex01]

That looks badass, Steve! One of my favorite movies as well, though not as good as the book. I think Doc Heinlein would be proud. Looks like I need to order some more foam. Your dragon head cleaned me out of materials. Oh yeah, I don't think anyone would really believe you were a maker if you didn't have a bandaid on you somewhere. *grins*

[@SKSProps]

Thanks Rex! Glad you like the build and have fun with making yours. Yeah usually some super glue can fix most cuts but this one was pretty deep

[@stubbierpuma5426]

This is sick, you should do Yura’s hat from Elden Ring

[@theredravenworkshop3037]

Great video and build.

[@SKSProps]

Thank you! 🙏

[@TempleGuitars]

Wow, you're really doing your part.

[@SKSProps]

Yes I am!

[@DonPatrono]

WE MAKING IT OUT OF KLENDATHU WITH THIS ONE BOYS

[@SKSProps]

On to Planet P! 🙌

[@Ghost_SniperAirsoft]

The two pouches around 23:03 are airsoft ones. So what you need to do is Weave the back strap under the second and 3rd Horizonal strap to keep it from moving up and down on smaller sized belts, Or in this case armor. If the Pouch moves upward change the order you weaved the back side of it, starting with the 1st ( on the pouch itself)and than over the armor's belt and under the second strap on the back of the pouch. Should be solid at that point. :) PSsss I play airsoft.... Make it Airsoft BB proof and it would sell like crazy!

[@nickdavis5420]

Love it but more iconic to me is the heavy cartoon suit also rip in peace robot .

[@SKSProps]

I am shocked how many people haven't read the book which is the origin of power armor that Warhammer was "inspired" by

[@rizzyDaCreature]

Deff going to make this🙌🏼

[@SKSProps]

🙌🙌

[@ruatipao1298]

I love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing them. Just one question… what do you use to draw the templates onto your foam? Is that a mechanical pencil, or is it a pen, or a very thin marker?

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! a pencil I have a link for my favorite in the video description

[@jeroenromarius7150]

I love this. Will be making a first try to make this. No experience with the material, so little noob question. Why do you heat treat the parts before gluing? Best from the Netherlands!

[@SKSProps]

heat sealing the foam closes the pores and smooths the surface getting it ready for glue. Have fun with the build!

[@tonyc.1376]

Hey Steven. Loved the video, I found it super helpfully (I have never even touched eva foam before, but I really wanna do this). Question: I'm a 6'2 240lb guy with a bigger frame, how should I go about adjusting the measurements? I'm not sure how to measure myself to make the armor fit, I would love some advice for this, especially for the helmet because I got a big head on me. Thank you.

[@SKSProps]

Hey, maybe scale it up 5% but the armor itself adjusts pretty well based off of the straps that are attached. For the helmet I also have a large head so you might not have to scale it if you do maybe 2-3%

[@haytroid6499]

Awesome! Now its time for the helmet!

[@SKSProps]

Follow my Instagram for updates and work in progress pics on my future builds

[@justincease1124]

I would love to see you make a Paz Vizla build even if it's just the helmet

[@SKSProps]

I don’t plan on doing any more Star Wars props until they can fix what’s going on, it’s a complete mess currently. But my buddy Odin makes did the helmet several years ago.

[@justincease1124]

@SKSProps I follow Odin also thanks for responding

[@garysmith7286]

Great video

[@SKSProps]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@xj770HUN]

Awesome! I might i make it too! Thank you! :D

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! and Have fun!

[@supermodestmouse]

amazing work! :)

[@SKSProps]

Thank you! 👍👍

[@waresgarage8590]

think you should make the helmet they have it would look great with that setup

[@lenuhgooyen5741]

YOU ARE THE BEST FR FR! I LOVE YOU

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! Glad I can help! 👍

[@JohnnyRico-t3l]

Would you happen to sell the ones you make? Looks really good.

[@blizatrex]

This is really great. The bugs don't stand a chance.

[@SKSProps]

Thanks man!!

[@robertcarey45]

Awesome job. This pattern could also be used, to make an Urban Rehabilitators ( from Robocop 3 ) cosplay.

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!

[@robertcarey45]

@SKSProps You are welcome.👍🙂

[@lokiwartooth1138]

This thing is Soo clean. The professor is in session.

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!

[@destinycaptain247]

I would love to see this done with Klingon armor from Star Treks TMP to VOYager.

[@SKSProps]

That would be going back to the original costumers at conventions right there

[@rb4863]

Well no wonder the Mobile Infantry casualties were so high! Their armor is nothing but foam and plasticard!

[@SKSProps]

But they looked great while being hacked to bits 😅

[@spartan117gw]

What did you use for the pants

[@SKSProps]

LA police gear pants on amazon until I can find someone to custom make some

[@SoulPrototype01]

Amazing work, i really hope you do make a helldiver armor ouo' it be awesome

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!

[@ItsJGonzo]

That’s so dope!

[@eyesinthedark]

What would be the chance of ah helmet build to finish the look?

[@SKSProps]

Started yesterday

[@eyesinthedark]

@@SKSProps cant wait to see it!

[@SundayySlyfox]

I'm doing my part

[@SKSProps]

🙌🙌

[@1fosters]

I would like to know more

[@SKSProps]

🙌🙌

[@josray2557]

I'm not even into SST but that is legit af.

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! 👍

[@guardianangelarf]

amazing!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you! 👍

[@gruntkilla3894]

❤❤❤❤❤ I'm making this so fast

[@SKSProps]

Have fun!! 🙌🙌

[@thickmclargehuge4448]

he's doing his part

[@SKSProps]

I'm trying!

[@bu55c]

Love it!

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!!

[@bu55c]

@@SKSProps you always come up with highly detailed patterns but easier to use.

[@guyver6622]

Cool.😍

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!

[@thickmclargehuge4448]

question: i see in the video you use surebonder hot glue and was wondering in your opinion do you feel it could be used as an alternative to contact cement in builds? i ask cuz i don't have proper ventilation at my apt for contact cement use

[@SKSProps]

In my opinion no it can't replace contact cement. However that being said if that's all you can use that's all you can use. Also notice most of my builds I use superglue not contact cement. The cement is only used in very large or heavy wear areas. Otherwise 9/10 times I will use bob smith super glue

[@212caboose]

VERY nice!!

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!

[@tyronleung5276]

Fun fact this star ship trooper armor was reused in sabans power rangers lost galaxy like the suit astronima / karone wears the outfit of jessica priest in spawn was used in sabans power rangers in space

[@lonestarr_sixer9554]

just need now to make the combat helmet

[@SKSProps]

be sure to follow my instagram to check out what i'm working on next 👍

[@cakyas1849]

tentu aku suka😊

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!!

[@thAdmakesstuff09]

thats sick

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!

[@frigginresulrum]

For the rivets, how were they taken apart so that only the body was left? Just get a pair of pliers and pull the mandrel out? Edit: Nevermind, I just threw them into a vice and hit them with a hammer

[@SKSProps]

@@frigginresulrum yup that’s what I did

[@TimothyGumm]

Adobe Reader is no longer supporting poster print as an option. I’m using a Mac. Does anyone have a work around for this?

[@jennglow4647]

Cool 😀

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!

[@HannahM-zv4vn]

These vids are amazing! Would you pretty please do a helmet for Adam from Hazbin Hotel? 😁🙏

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! I rarely ever take requests I just don’t have the free time and my own personal build list is massive

[@HannahM-zv4vn]

@@SKSProps Thanks for the reply! Totally understandable!! It's just hard trying to find good ol' foam builds when everyone is using 3D printers these days lol. Keep up the amazing work!!!

[@Mregalado1982]

New to prop making here and I’m trying to get this done in about a month. How realistic do y’all think that is?

[@SKSProps]

You should be fine. Plenty of time to work and fix incase of a mistake. I already did the hard part figuring out the template

[@Mregalado1982]

@@SKSPropsthank you very much sir. I’ll be sure to give credit and tag you once I’m done.

[@pixienyx]

It's perfect

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!

[@gustonzimasheen]

1:00: MEDIC!!!

[@jarchambault69]

If you wanted to make this for a 3XL person what would you scale it up to? 125%? 1505?

[@SKSProps]

Hard to say because a lot of the length can be achieved by adjusting the straps. I’d say at least 115% then extend the sides on part D to fit around you

[@EvilChicken25]

Awesome!!! This looks like it would also work for a Solid Snake from MGS1 cosplay.

[@aprilblackregentart6647]

Welp, this is going on the "to-do" list lmao. Will you be doing the helmet?

[@SKSProps]

We'll see. The problem is making it so most can put it together. I have had to realize not everyone can build like I can especially when it come to compound curves

[@aprilblackregentart6647]

@@SKSProps Completely understand! This is still a very generous start on your end. I was checking out the jackets on that website!

[@FitraNoveChannel]

Can you make helldivers helmet sir? B-01

[@SKSProps]

I’m making a starship troopers helmet next. But no I don’t have any plans for anything helldivers. Just not a big fan of their overall armor designs.

[@OtisMcNuttIII]

Fun fact. The armor worn by the Mobile Infantry in Starship Troopers was repurposed as the armor worn by the Soldiers of Terra Venture, the Space Station that was central to the plot of Power Rangers Lost Galaxy.

[@SKSProps]

That's why I mentioned Firefly and Power Rangers at the end of the video 😅

[@davidlegault2047]

The armor was also repurposed for the Alliance forces in the series Firefly.

[@jakerowsell8752]

How many 6" and 10" sheets do you need for this?

[@SKSProps]

Unless I state otherwise in the video it’s always 1 sheet of each

[@themainman2827]

I bet a foam armor gives more protection than the armors seen in the movie.

[@SKSProps]

and if not it's definately more comfortable 👍

[@lokiwartooth1138]

When did we create the template

[@christianchokie7734]

Green Goblin Helmet please😊

[@robertantezana6576]

For Liber-Tea!

[@lokiwartooth1138]

Al’s rhythm needs words.