My Hayabusa Helmet/ Armor Thread

[sandyclaws4]

wow lookin very kewl it would look awsome with some security arms but idk if there is a file yet

 

[sirblood]

IF you don't already have one, you should consider going out and picking up a variable speed Dremel. They have accessory packages for them. I picked up the most expensive one theyhad, had all sorts of attachments and haven't looked back.

I would also suggest picking up safety goggles if you don't already have them. You can either use your resperator while using the dremel, or you can use a simple mouth/nose cover.

You will have to use a little caution with it, I would suggest using it on a lower speed to do general sanding, and ONLY crank up the speed when you are grinding away at large drips.

You may have to look around, but there's a 'snake' attachment for it also, will extend the end piece to make it easier to use with your armor.

Sanding block AND a can or two of compressed air help big time when it comes to sanding. The compressed air is also very hand for use with the dremel to clear what you are working on.

The dremel is a little messy so do NOT use it on carpet, either in the garage or an easy to cleal/sweep up workarea... the dust from the dremel will travel up to 20 feet away... just a fyi... you will be covered in dust if you use the dremel very long.

For cutting, make CERTAIN you are using reinforced cutting disks. cutting disks make it simple to remove pieces... ie visor or making vents. Just use caution, it can cut in a hurry... its real easy to overcut... so for delicate work, turn the speed WAY DOWN on the dremel so it just barely cuts

 

[GutterGrowl]

Your progress looks good! Keep up the good work!


Nice to see someone from near me. I live about 25 mins from Pitt.


I need to start working on my armor again.

 

[Roxas 56]

wow lookin very kewl it would look awsome with some security arms but idk if there is a file yet

I got the file already. It's on the vrogy website.

 

[Roxas 56]

Thanks for the dremil advice

 

[Roxas 56]

I've decided to get a dremil to make my work easier. Which one do you guys recommend that I get? And what features should it have?

 

[adventchildmatrix]

I've decided to get a dremil to make my work easier. Which one do you guys recommend that I get? And what features should it have?

most dremmels are the same

becareful triple posting just edit your last post or you might have the mods on your back about it

 

[Remraf]

A Dremel with variable speeds is preferred, so you can use for a wider variety of applications. Some can be bought in a kit with accesories, but whether you want to buy one of these kits or but attachments sperately depends what your needs are.

 

[Spartan 051]

they cost around $20 and $30 at the hardware store. I have one and its lasted me for about 6 or so years so they last for ever

 

[sirblood]

If you don't really use it very often get a corded one, rechargable ones aren't quite as powerful as regular ones. I bought mine at Menards. The difference between the cheap corded one and the expensive one... the cheap one is single speed... the more expensive one has an adjustable dial for faster or slower.

When it comes to sanding large areas, it willbe better to use the sanding block because its too easy to take off too much with the dremel. A trick that I did with bondo pits that wouldn't go away... used the dremel to make it larger so I could try more bondo on it. if the 2nd try didn't work I just modified it to be battle damage... If you can see the under paint under it, it looks really good...

 

[TH3 FETT MAN]

looks good hope to see more

 

[Roxas 56]

If you don't really use it very often get a corded one, rechargable ones aren't quite as powerful as regular ones. I bought mine at Menards. The difference between the cheap corded one and the expensive one... the cheap one is single speed... the more expensive one has an adjustable dial for faster or slower.

That's exactly the kind of stuff I wanted to know. Thanks!

 

[GutterGrowl]

Also, sometimes they sell larger kits with more sanding wheels, and ect. Keep an eye out for those, and you might want to check out harbor freight. They sell every type of tool you could ever want for very good prices.

There is one right by century 3 mall ftw.

 

[Roxas 56]

The good news is that I got the 300 series dremel yesterday. The bad news is that I can't use it until after the 8th because I have to go on vacation next week.

 

[Roxas 56]

Update Time!!!
I cut the chest piece in half so that I could put it on and I fiberglessed it.

Here are the inside views of the chest.

I used snaps to connect the 2 halves. Then I resined over them to blend them in.

I added flaps to the back half to connect them.

Then I hot glued strapping onto the underside so that the flaps remained flexible yet strong. Fiberglass would have just cracked for this system.

I'll have pictures of me wearing it by the weekend.

 

[Roxas 56]

I want to make a pepakura BR55 and I have no idea how to make it hard and durable since you can't exactly get fiberglass in it. What method should I go with?

 

[DutchDude]

I want to make a pepakura BR55 and I have no idea how to make it hard and durable since you can't exactly get fiberglass in it. What method should I go with?

you could resin the outside, then cut it in half and resin the inside. i'm not sure wether you should really fiberglass the inside, cause the pieces might not fit afterwards... you could also cut it in half and then slush cast it. but keep; in mind i'm just a noob and i could be terribly wrong

-DD

 

[S1l3nt V1p3r]

I want to make a pepakura BR55 and I have no idea how to make it hard and durable since you can't exactly get fiberglass in it. What method should I go with?

Use what paper comes from. ;D

 

[sirblood]

There's another way to harden the BR-55 that I haven't seen anyone mention yet. Instead of cutting it in 1/2... you could apply a double or tripple coat of resin to the bottom and cut out a hole in the top. Find something to prop up the BR and pour the resin in the hole. When you are done if you placed the hole right it will blend into the butt of the rifle. You will just have to make sure that the BR doesn't have any tiny holes the resin could leak out of.

It might be a bit easier to carve it out of a 2x8 or 2x10 though. If you are patient you can remove all the wood grains from showing through the paint. Apply a couple layers of paint sealant and a couple layers of clear enamel. Take a VERY fine sandpaper or emory cloth and sand it smooth. add more coats of enamel and repeat as needed. To see your progress you can either spray paint ir or add a coat of primer.

This is one I did over a single weekend:
http://405th.com/forums/index.php?showtopi...mp;#entry245390

 

[Roxas 56]

There's another way to harden the BR-55 that I haven't seen anyone mention yet. Instead of cutting it in 1/2... you could apply a double or tripple coat of resin to the bottom and cut out a hole in the top. Find something to prop up the BR and pour the resin in the hole. When you are done if you placed the hole right it will blend into the butt of the rifle. You will just have to make sure that the BR doesn't have any tiny holes the resin could leak out of.

It might be a bit easier to carve it out of a 2x8 or 2x10 though. If you are patient you can remove all the wood grains from showing through the paint. Apply a couple layers of paint sealant and a couple layers of clear enamel. Take a VERY fine sandpaper or emory cloth and sand it smooth. add more coats of enamel and repeat as needed. To see your progress you can either spray paint ir or add a coat of primer.

This is one I did over a single weekend:
http://405th.com/forums/index.php?showtopi...mp;#entry245390

So I should just pep it, give it some coats of resin and fill it solid with resin.