Looks nice, paper mache is good. Make sure its glue based. I did flour before its strong, but not good for a good finish.

You're off to a good start. I can't wait to see how you go about this.

Definitely a different approach to this. I wanna see how this turns out, and please be sure to explain some of the work you've done. others may be open to trying this approach.

I'm not gonna lie, when I first saw the title I wasn't very hopeful. But it looks like you've put some thought into this, I'm with Deranker, I want to see how this goes.

Are you trying to harden the helmet with paper mache by putting it on the inside of the helmet? Or are you trying to use it as a replacement for Bondo? Either way it oughta be interesting, but if you are in fact trying to harden the inside with it, then you may have a bit of difficulty.

I tried it before, and since gravity pulls all the paste down to the center of the helmet where the top of your head would sit, it tends to not dry very well there. Ya know, being on the inside of the helmet and all with all that running downhill. And of course, flour and water that never dries will lead to mold and mildew.

I'm interested to see this. Thought I'd just throw that up as a word of advice in case you are taking that route. Enjoy your build man, you're off to a great start.

What a clean pep model you've got there, I agree with Deranker also, if this turns out great others might even try this as an alternative

Quite the different approach. Will follow along to see how this turns out.

Hey thanks for the tips and advice everybody and Bishorzidi ive done a coating on the outside of the helm in paper mache, well my own version of paper mache any way. i rip up newspaper really small and glue each piece onto the helmet and build it up, that way it doesnt get to soggy and it doesnt tend to travel. anyway i've only done a couple of layers on the helm but it seems pretty strong. if anyone else attempts this then id advise around six layers of paper mache for most of the helm, and only two layers over detailed crevices etc. i've paper mached and painted the helm and erm added lights so here are the pics. if anyone has any questions then fire away

this is after 3 layers of paper mache and then one base coat of acrylic paint

next a thin wash of black acrylic paint and black detailing


to add a worn metal effect ive just used a permanent silver pen, and ive put in four 5mm leds with holders

(excuse the temp visor :P and ive still got to get the ribbed pipe for the front detailing)


ive started making the left arm in the same fashion but the forearm is quite angular as i made that out of card and so itll need more layers of paper mache hopefully it will work

Holy crap on a cracker dude! There is NO way this is papier mache (ATTN: GRAMMAR POLICE, that is spelled correctly!) This is too awesome! I'll be quite honest and say that I was on the same boat as p bro, but this turned out to be an AWESOME build man.. My guess is that in the near future, you are going to have to post some videos to youtube, to explain how you attacked this project.. Other who areattracted to the craft will find this to be very suitable approach to model making... I just have a question though; how sturdy is the whole construct? Seriously I am surprised and highly applaud your work my good man.

Wow this low cost build looks amazing. I have to try that sometime.

Wow. I must say. This is so not what I was expecting. I was totally anticipating a glop job of paper mache like has been seen before but this is actually very well done! I'm impressed! Great job dude!

It doesn't look like its paper mache! *Mindblown*

Wow, that is one of the best paper mache pieces I have seen! You are doing a really good job, keep it up!

Wow great work! Yes more pics please! And you will definately have to show us how you did this!