My 1st Project

Dax79

Member

• May 22, 2012

• #1

So, I stumbled across this site and had to join. I'm a Silent Hill cosplayer but have two other projects in the wings.
Dead space
Halo Reach.

So I have desired to blog my Reach project.

I used the fibre glass resin, great stuff but smells really bad! I added filler and sanded it for three hours by hand... The gave up and got an electric one... Still had problems, so desired to add panels over the top to hide my mess.

So now a question. I want to cover the "art" paper that is on the helmet, with a transparent paint to give it a solid and shiny look. Any ideas?

Yeah I have loads to do. I put two fans within and get my visor on Friday.

Dax79

 

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Aster Tea

Jr Member

• May 22, 2012

• #2

I hope you used a respirator while using the fiberglass resin! You shouldn't be able to smell it if you did. You don't wanna hurt yourself. D:

I would suggest using a bit more of that body filler to smooth it out some more and use a dremel or other rotary tool to get the fine details in.

 

Dax79

Member

• May 22, 2012

• #3

Oh yes I did! Still stank!!
Yeah I think I used the wrong filler. I'm also building the rest,

I will take my time this time adding the resin. As it was my 1st time using resin I freaked out as my brush began to harden in 20 mins!

I have decided to, like in reach online, to add different bits of armour. So If I were to bump into another cosplayer ( yeah right.... I live on a island 9x5) I won't clash lol

 

Dax79

Member

• May 23, 2012

• #4

Size matters

A couple of shots to show size! What you guys and girls think?

Like???

 

Saber

Active Member

Pacific Regiment

Member DIN

S028

• May 23, 2012

• #5

Very nice work so far!
Have you installed padding yet?

-Alexis

 

Dax79

Member

• May 23, 2012

• #6

Yeah, and fans. Adding my "search lights" Friday. I have room at the front for my power pack, this will also help with the weight.

 

Frozensnot

Well-Known Member

Pacific Regiment

Washington

• May 23, 2012

• #7

Its looking good so far. Keep it up!

 

Dax79

Member

• May 23, 2012

• #8

Thanks, I'm at work now 'scouting' the building for 12v battery cables/conectors. Wish me luck!!

 

Dax79

Member

• May 23, 2012

• #9

It's transparent coat

So I have added ( unsure at 1st) a clear enamel paint to the lid. I'm sat watching it dry hoping the moisture does not destroy the art on top!

If all works out I should have the bottom of the helmet finished tomorrow. If all works out! What you think?

 

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DagothDraal

Member

• May 23, 2012

• #10

Great work! Same postion here lol

 

Dax79

Member

• May 24, 2012

• #11

#update

Slowly getting there.... Missing some vents for the front, really looking forward to my visor tomorrow!

The clear enamel has done a great job! It gives it a shine, not bad!!

Next thing, on a Nobel 6 helmet where do I put my search lights?

 

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goboy3133

Active Member

Australian Regiment

• May 24, 2012

• #12

Looking really good so far! I can't wait to see what It looks like finished!

-goboy3133

 

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Road Kill

Sr Member

Pacific Regiment

• May 24, 2012

• #13

that looks really good for a first helmet looks like your pep was clean and it looks like your helmet fits you perfectly =D great job
good luck and can't wait to see it with the visor

 

Iron Monger

Member

• May 24, 2012

• #14

Great work. Also nice choice of location for the fans. They may even make your voice sound broken up?

 

Dax79

Member

• May 24, 2012

• #15

Thanks, I may add a voice changer to the front but I just want to get the whole suite done then I will work on my voice and the last details.
I do need to find a good Under Suite, any ideas? Good price good fit?

 

Dax79

Member

• May 26, 2012

• #16

Problems!!!!

I put the visor in, during the process i lost to much card at the front. :angry
I had to pull out the front, start again. its done with lights but I feel its not good enough so......... after about 18hours of work, I may just start again with the helmet

Its the only way to learn.

Stop.

Start again.

 

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cancerslug

Jr Member

• May 26, 2012

• #17

that looks great man! Im digging and thanks for sharing. Im also curious (not to jack the thread) the red pyramid costume in yout avatar did you use a pep file for that?

 

Dax79

Member

• May 26, 2012

• #18

It looks ok in a dark room

So here is the Helmet as it looks in a dull room....

I have put two lighs in the sides.

In a night club this will look good but in the light of day, not so good.

Any ideas on how to tidy it up?

 

Dax79

Member

• May 26, 2012

• #19

Hi,
No I made that PH a few years back. I posted a load of videos on Youtube building it.

Have a look!
I will build a PH PEP next year as i'm too busy with my Noble 6!

 

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Dax79

Member

• May 26, 2012

• #20

Added textures to visor

Ok, so things were not looking so good 6 hours ago, but after a good look around I found a mouse mat and chopped it up. I added the mat to the front.

So this helmet is now based on the Mark V (b) but it (To a fan) is not correct.

Anyway what do you think?