That largely depends on how you build it. Either way, if your shipping service is anything like mine, your main limitation is going to be volume and not weight. The whole set just won't fit into one package, and if you split it into two or more packages, weight isn't going to be a problem.
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That largely depends on how you build it. Either way, if your shipping service is anything like mine, your main limitation is going to be volume and not weight. The whole set just won't fit into one package, and if you split it into two or more packages, weight isn't going to be a problem.
Hey, need some help, i'm in the UK and i'm wondering what plastic is best to use for my Daft Punk Guy helmet?
So far i have gathered that some people use PETG plastic sheet in their oven and then vacuum form it, however i'm unsure if this is the best i can use?
Nevermind bought PETG, but is it safe to put in the oven for a few secs to vacuum form it? =p
So far i have gathered that some people use PETG plastic sheet in their oven and then vacuum form it, however i'm unsure if this is the best i can use?
Nevermind bought PETG, but is it safe to put in the oven for a few secs to vacuum form it? =p
SPARTAN 051 Kurt
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I'm kind of stuck on how to put padding in my helmet... It's sad i know 
BlueFreeze128
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Hey! I have a question about materials. I've visited the Halo Costuming wikipedia page and i was wondering if there are any materials that they don't list down that i should use for a Halo Costume build. I know there are other experienced costume builders so i wanted to know if they used other materials in their projects.
I'm kind of stuck on how to put padding in my helmet... It's sad i know
There are several options that I've seen used and have used several myself. If you have the money, you can buy the padding that goes into a motorcycle helmet and line your helmet with that. You can also use foam and cut it up and lay it on the inside until it fits your head properly. I just cut up some regular foamies that I had extra to install in my iron man helmet. It wasnt too comfortable, but there wasnt much room inside the helmet for padding anyway.
Spitfire22V
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I'm kind of stuck on how to put padding in my helmet... It's sad i know
When it came time to padding my helmet, I also wasn't sure how I was going to do it. However, I slowly but surely figured it out. I used EVA foam mats, and cut them into shape piece by piece, doing a lot of test fitting. You just have to figure out where you need padding, and then cut out a piece of foam and try it out. It's not that bad. Carlino's advice is spot on.
Other than cardboard, resin, hardening material of choice, Bondo, paint, and some foam and straps, there aren't many required materials. But the beauty of this hobby is that you can practically use any material to help make your armor what you want it to be!
BlueFreeze128
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that's it? wow my list just reduced by a ton lol thank you!!! ^_^
Hey 405th just wanted to say this is the best site for DIY. so many helpful builders that are willing to share their knowledge. keep up the great work everyone!!!! i look forward to great builds
i was wondering anyone that made builds live in apartments cus i got no room for projects. my apartment is on the third floor and i have roommates and i do not want to take a chance in coating my helmet in the bathroom. i read the warnings like brain damage is a possible effect if not proper gear is used and im afraid i might kill my roommates. im afraid the smell of resin will stick around the house. where i live only provides parking space and was wondering if its safe to leave helmets/armors freshly coated in resin.
i look forward to great buildsi was wondering anyone that made builds live in apartments cus i got no room for projects. my apartment is on the third floor and i have roommates and i do not want to take a chance in coating my helmet in the bathroom. i read the warnings like brain damage is a possible effect if not proper gear is used and im afraid i might kill my roommates. im afraid the smell of resin will stick around the house. where i live only provides parking space and was wondering if its safe to leave helmets/armors freshly coated in resin.
Sidewalker4961
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Welcome Thrasher. I made a set of ABS clonetrooper armour while in residence at university, so some armour work is certainly doable in confined spaces. However resin and fiberglass are not "indoors friendly." The fumes certainly are hazardous. My recommendation would be to find a friend with a decent sized garage. Once you've created your pepakura, do your resin work in the garage.
yea i was thinking of that but who LOL. thanks for the advice good thing cus i wouldve gave my roommates brain damage. do you happen to know how much resin i would need for an iron man helmet? is 16 fl. oz. (473 ml) enuff just for the helmet?
It should be enough but you never know. each person requires different sizes of each piece and some pieces call for more resin. But the good thing about resin is a little can go a long way.
ohh okay thanks RTGCBT. ill buy 2 of those just in case im short
Darkrider9
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I just bought the $9.99 4shared 1 month subscription. Is this service recurring or will it shut down after one month, because I only needed it to get MissingSpartan7's database, and I don't want to be charged $9.99 every month.
ninjareaper
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I'm going to this convention soon and i'm going to bring a battle riffle and i was wondering is there any way to put it on my back with out magnets, cause i have some medical equipment that will get messed up because of it.
BlueSol
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Hey guys, so I just bought some plasti-dip today for my foam pieces I've been building. I'm just wondering, can you just pour the plastic onto the pieces instead of dipping them? I just can't imagine getting a giant tub of it for my chest piece. Any threads related to this process that you know of would be helpful, I searched to no avail. Thanks in advance!
BlueFreeze128
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I realize i've posted in this thread but i need some input on something:
I'm going to make a full armor suit and for an undersuit i was going to buy a morphsuit. However, i am a girl and so i was wondering if it would be a good idea or if there are any better suggestions,
I'm going to make a full armor suit and for an undersuit i was going to buy a morphsuit. However, i am a girl and so i was wondering if it would be a good idea or if there are any better suggestions,
VIzardErebus
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SERIOUS QUESTION
I need help trying to figure out if either of these methods are cheap and easier, and any other opinion is open freely to me.
- Using paper mache to harden and bondo body filler for detail. +fiberglass
- Using Bondo hardening and detail products (aka body fill and resin) +fiberglass
- Using smooth-on to harden and bondo body filler for detail.
- Using Smooth-on to harden, and for detail( also can you detail with smooth-on?)
Any answer would be great, and a guess-stamated cost of either of them would be fantastic. I just dont want to jump on one, when someone could be doing it better and cheaper. THANKS!!!!!
VIzardErebus
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A morphsuit is great, but think, does ur armor fit you or is it really loose. If it is loose, the suit would work, but you may need to wear something thick to wear the armor is able to move slightly. You want a firm fit, which is what i assume you want, so you can buy it. they also sell black jumpsuits and you could wear maybe jeans and a T under it if your armor is loose. You could also you foam, and cut the details of the under armor out and stitch it into the suit to wear the armor fits snugly. either way, this is just my opinion. hope it helps.
Paper maché is cheap, easy and harmless, but the results are usually pretty crappy, detailing is difficult, Bondo may not work well on the resulting less-than-rigid base and the whole thing is totally pointless if you want to fibreglass the model anyway (I assume that this implies the use of resin, otherwise using fibreglass makes little sense).
Bondo colloquially refers to the body filler, which isn't a material you can use for hardening because it's too viscous and provides limited strength without fibre reinforcement. You can make Rondo with it, but that has certain drawbacks and again is not really necessary if you want to fibreglass the model anyway.
Smooth-On is a company that makes many products, and many of those can be used to harden a model. Epoxies and urethanes are both more harmful than the methods above, using them for detailing may be possible if you use additives (cotton flocks, microballs, etc.), but using a prefrabricated body filler like Bondo would be easier.
IRONBLOODEDCROW
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Has the -UA/Base Security Shoulder .pdo - been posted yet....i cant seem to find one if one has been.... going to work on my wifes armor in a month or two also i need the headband thing for the air asult helm and cam looking attachment if anyone knows where i can find them
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