Note how the cod piece is cut larger than the pattern. (this will be more easy to understand as I post more steps) For this I will sometimes draw the patterns distorted, but more often I cut the foam larger than the pattern trace lines to allow for the distance and size that will be lost on the curve. For areas where the foam will curve or wrap around the body I have to allow for that on the patterns and elongate or extend the pattern. Using a light table, I then trace the 2nd half of the pattern onto the other side. I then fold the paper in half down the middle. To keep it as symmetrical as possible I only draw/sketch out one half of the pattern. Now I’ll cut it up and start tracing it onto the foam pieces.įirst I take measurements to make sure that I have the proper scale for the pieces. Paper pattern for Male Chest plate and Cod piece completed. (Note: Female color scheme may change numerous times prior to completion due to changes in mood, time of day, wind direction, etc. Posting the images I am going to use in case anyone else wants to use them.

I ended up installing the PC version of the game, even though I already have the 360 version because trying to get screen-shots off the Xbox is a complete pain in the ass. I am making a matching set, one male version and one female version.

I will update this blog every few days with my build progress on the N7 Armor from Mass Effect 2.