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I can't stop making things. internet introvert

[iso-didacta]

Hey so not really a question or anything; just wanted to say you are an inspiration to me. Your art and cosplays are absolutely incredible and make me wish to create my own Marathon cosplay in the future, your Recon is seriously incredible. I understand dropping from twitter cause its incredibly draining and awful to be on.

Its always really exciting to see other Marathon cosplays, if you decide to pursue it- I hope you have fun! its challenging but really rewarding.

And thank you- it's taken me over a year to get to this point with Recon but I'm happy with how she has turned out.

[iso-didacta]

[iso-didacta]

heads up

[iso-didacta]

i will never forget when my ODST cosplay blew up on my old twitter, and some guy left a comment accusing me of being a fake halo fan for attention(huh?).

the comment was deleted like ten minutes later, after they probably scrolled through years of my posts speculating on foreunner lore and realized that i've been obsessed for an obscene amount of time.

[bergkonia]

that one dead drop codex entry... bungie when i catch you bungie...

[iso-didacta]

the design for blackbirds leggings have been updated(scaled better) for weeks now, but I've been procrastinating on sewing the magnet snap connections for the knees

[databuffer]

//: ZEUS CLASS

featuring @isodidacta’s Mjolnir design

[iso-didacta]

how did you get the chinstrap on blackbird's helmet to look so accurate?? its amazing

thank you- the chinstrap is a thick sheet of foam(cut into shape) with a thin sheet of foam wrapped around it, to make it appear smooth.

The chin and visor both attach to the helmet with magnets.

(picture below the cut)

[iso-didacta]

obsessssed with your work on recon!! would you ever consider selling 3D stl files??

thank you!

I get this question a lot- I'm honestly not interested in selling my files because I'm unsure of legality and the taxes would be annoying.

I'm not comfortable giving it away currently, in fear others would sell the model as their own. But I might reconsider making it available for free in the far future when demand dies down(?).

It was my first 3D model I made specifically for printing. As a result the quality is incredibly poor, on the interior especially.

[iso-didacta]

what did you use for your rookie cosplay?

Materials/programs/processes?

I can't link it directly but I have a document on my Linktree labeled "Q&A" with commonly asked questions with links to the Etsy shops I purchased resources from.

lengthy explanation under the cut

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Printing:

My cosplay for Rookie is mostly 3D printed using the P1S Bambu Lab printer and regular PLA. The STL files and visor where purchased from Etsy.

I took my measurements and scaled everything in Bambu Studio. For my process there's a lot of trial and error, other Halo cosplayers use Armor Smith for scaling, but I haven't tried it.

Sanding:

For a smooth surface I used Dupli-Color FP101 primer to fill the layer lines on the raw print. I sand the surface back with a detailed sander, and repeat the process until the surface is completely smooth. For a respirator I used the X-plore 3500 Respirator Mask(with Gas/P100 cartridge). Do all spraying and sanding outside and away from others.

(You can't be too aggressive with sanding and linger in one spot for too long, the PLA will begin to melt from the heat caused by friction)

(Off topic, but the playlist on my Linktree is practically the only thing I listen to for sanding and painting to stay awake)

Painting:

I'll use Dupli-Color spray paints and matte topcoat to get the base color. Once everything is dry and odorless, I'll refine details with Tamiya water-based model paints inside with open windows.

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The hip plate /crotch plates / ab plates and inner thighs are made with foam.

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its a lot of information and a lot of recourses, it took me over a year to gather all the materials I would need.

[iso-didacta]

Black Bird