a few of us have been talking about putting together an ODST squad.
Found a guy in America that sells reasonably priced vac formed armour kits, with a resin helmet. Were going to be ordering a couple of sets, and was wondering if anyone else fancys coming in on a group buy?

Price including UK shipping works out -
Full suit (armour, Helmet, Visor, Gloves) $495 USD
Armour and gloves (no helmet) about $350

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M/SGT Rich Hyatt-Dowling (Retd)

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I'm guessing, like just about any other bought costume, this is sized for midgets?

Any sizing/height-range guide for this?

Would like to, but really can't even begin to consider it this side of Christmas

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it'll fit any size i guess. All the armour pieces are separate, and attatch to a leather undervest. so you can just adjust them to sit right however tall you are

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M/SGT Rich Hyatt-Dowling (Retd)

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God this is tempting. Like Jon said, won't be able to even think about it until after christmas and with D*Con after that it will be a long shot.

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i would but same as everyone else not this side of xmas and especially when i started building mine

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I'm in for a set Rich as I said. Let ne know wether it will be this month or next mate.

Cheers

Darren

Actually, if we were to just assume that most people can't do it this month with Xmas coming up and said that the order would be in January then that might be better. Would probably make for a better sign up list anyway, do you think?

Skapunkninja
Friendlyskies 1 x full set (pending confirmation of helmet size)

Cheers

Darren

works out roughly £320 a set with helmet etc
i need to see what funds are gonna be like, so wont put my name down until i have a clue about funding etc

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Bleugh. I didn't even think about the helmet size.

That means I'm out for definite. Sorry guys.

after xmas is definatly the best idea. so hopefully the order will be made in January. it could take a month to get them all made, so hopefully he might even take a deposit until theyre ready, gives abit more saving time.

Skapunkninja -Just armour + gloves
Friendlyskies -1 x full set (pending confirmation of helmet size)
Nathan - Just armour and gloves

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M/SGT Rich Hyatt-Dowling (Retd)

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i could build one more to your headsize gareth

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Skapunkninja -Just armour + gloves
Friendlyskies -1 x full set (pending confirmation of helmet size)
Nathan - Just armour and gloves
Glenn - 1 x full set (pending confirmation of helmet size)

I hope to be selling a few bit off after Christmas , so should have some extra cash ..

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As I said before, I'm still on the fence about this. I really can't afford it but I really want to have an ODST to go with Bri's Master Chief. Damn money! The cause of all my woes...

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regarding the helmet size -
The guy says that his head is 24", and the helmet fits him with loads of room to spare for foam and electrics. Also says he's never had one returned because its too small.

he sent me a few pics of a squad in Singapore he's just kitted out -








one thing he did tell me though, is that in order to keep them cheap without loosing detail, they have been vac formed with fairly thin plastic. They can be worn like that, but its best to cover the backs with fibreglass to add strength.

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M/SGT Rich Hyatt-Dowling (Retd)

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That looks soooooo cool!

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I have one of those suit kits (so does Rex). I have finished the helmet, but don't
have the armor done (story of my life lately).




















The helmet has 2 visors, one blue external and a smoke/black internal which is removeable and held in place with velcro. The vents in the chin have screens in them, and the two spaces on the back I also cut out and added screens as well to help with venting. Still needs padding, but overall is pretty nice.

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How big is you head, Russ?

Now that is the Dogs bollocks. I'll have a think about it! =]

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Does he do anu other Halo Chaps.

I'd love to do a UNSC Soilder. =]

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as far as i know, he only foes ODST.
i can ask though if your interested

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M/SGT Rich Hyatt-Dowling (Retd)

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Yes definatly. Ether Master Chief or UNSC soldier would be good.
=]

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Sgt C. Kee-McParlin
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but we already have a master chief lol
i loved the master chief at NSC was damn impressive and all hand sculpted too.

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He only does ODST.
Can put you in touch with Master chief and UNSC soldier costume builders, but theyre not gonna be cheap!

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M/SGT Rich Hyatt-Dowling (Retd)

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Hey Rich

Can you check another measurement on his helmets for me please. It sound like the circumference will be OK for me but that said I was able to get my head into your current helmet but then had about 3 inches of the bottom of my face still exposed. Could you check with him how high the helmet is please?

Cheers

Darren