My Hayabusa Helmet/ Armor Thread

[Roxas 56]

I decided to go with the resin and fiber glass instead of the Smooth Cast because I already had it and I have a limited time to make my armor so I need to work as fast as possible. I'll have some update picture asap.

 

[sirblood]

I've never tried pouring the extra resin to fill in hard to reach spots. I usually use the hot glue method. Pouring extra resin in there would most definately strengthen the horns.

Harder to reach spots is where using fiberglass cloth (as opposed to matt) comes in handy as its more flexible.

If the rest of your armor turns out as nicely as your helm you will have one nice set of armor there.

 

[Jessmo]

Awesome work on the pep stage!

 

[Roxas 56]

I've never tried pouring the extra resin to fill in hard to reach spots. I usually use the hot glue method. Pouring extra resin in there would most definately strengthen the horns.

Harder to reach spots is where using fiberglass cloth (as opposed to matt) comes in handy as its more flexible.

If the rest of your armor turns out as nicely as your helm you will have one nice set of armor there.

That's exactly what I thought. And thanks for the compliment!

 

[Roxas 56]

I had an awesome idea for the visor! I'm going to measure to see if it fits, but I remembered that I have an extra pair of snowboarding goggles laying around somewhere. They have an orange lens I could just trim them.

 

[SPARTAN II]

You know what? That's a great idea, Roxy!

I think that would probably be the best option for this particular build, considering how small the area for the visor is. Obviously, for a regular Mk VI it wouldn't work, but yeah... good thinking there, girl. I for one am interested in seeing how that looks

 

[Veritech017]

One of the nice things about the Spartan helmet permutations is that most of them have easily acquirable faceplate/visor pieces. The exception being Security, EVA, and ODST.

 

[Roxas 56]

I'm almost done with the resin step and I'll have some pictures for you guys tonight.

 

[Roxas 56]

Here are some pictures of my helmet after the resin and fiberglass stage:

Now that I'm done with that. I need to do a little sanding to get rid of sone rough spots and drips. What do I do after the sanding?

 

[222notforu]

After you sand alittle bit, then you Bondo
Their are some Tutorials on the Youtube Video Forum.
Make sure you don't use too much Bondo , you have to find the Just Right amount ;D

 

[Roxas 56]

I can't really add to much more stuff on to it because it's getting a little heavy. What's the purpose of the bondo?

 

[Roxas 56]

After you sand alittle bit, then you Bondo
Their are some Tutorials on the Youtube Video Forum.
Make sure you don't use too much Bondo , you have to find the Just Right amount ;D

I can't add to much more stuff onto it cause it's getting a little heavy. What is the purpose of the bondo step?

 

[Keegan]

Love the Gir Shirt!

Your off to a great start, good luck!

 

[sirblood]

Well, the bondo step could also be called adding puddy step. Its used to help shape the piece. For instance you want something to be more rounded, but it needs to be higher in the center, then you would add the puddy to raise it up. Once it dries you can sand it and some people add a final coat of resin over the puddy, but since you are likely going to give it a couple coats of paint you don't 'have' to add more resin to it.

since Bondo is not only a resin its a brand name that has a LOT of products... by "adding bondo" I believe they ment adding filler or puddy.

 

[darkm2021]

nice work

looking forward to see how fiber glassing goes

 

[Veritech017]

The fully finished costume will end up heavy. This is true of all armor costumes unless you go with cardboard.

Proper weight distribution and ventilation will help out enormously.

 

[HaloFreakX]

Hmmm... South park is fun ehhhhh?

 

[docbytes]

Very nice work, Glad to see the female ranks kicking alil a**. Really great work, can't wait to see more.

 

[Roxas 56]

nice work

looking forward to see how fiber glassing goes

Fiberglass pictures are on page 2.

 

[Roxas 56]

Well, the bondo step could also be called adding puddy step. Its used to help shape the piece. For instance you want something to be more rounded, but it needs to be higher in the center, then you would add the puddy to raise it up. Once it dries you can sand it and some people add a final coat of resin over the puddy, but since you are likely going to give it a couple coats of paint you don't 'have' to add more resin to it.

since Bondo is not only a resin its a brand name that has a LOT of products... by "adding bondo" I believe they ment adding filler or puddy.

So it's not exactly necessary to use it?