Hello! Link inside to my intro post and video.

[Terrag Shugo]

EDIT- THIS IS MY WORK IN PROGRESS THREAD WITH PICS AND VIDS-


http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/...urself/page280

I've read some stickies, watched a few videos, read as much as I can...but I'm missing a little info on how to go about my next step. Any info you can share would be great. I am also including my work in progress of my Carter helmet build with pics.

Thank you.
T.


(edit update)- I have watched and read ..A TON..of vids and threads on this site since I posted this originally. I have a pretty good grasp on what I'm going to do, how to do it and what I'll need. I'll still be relying on the members of this site to chip in once in a while with a little guidance. Thank you again. T.

[Scrub]

Hey, I just watched your video. Unfortunately, you're gonna have to get your feet a little wet! After you finish the pep work (which you have), it's off to hardening it with Bondo Fiberglass Resin. Yes, this can cause warpage, so you'll need to take it slow, and in segments. Watch this video and all of the parts that follow, it should give you a sense of what to do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obFJ-Qdrlig

[Terrag Shugo]

Hey, I just watched your video. Unfortunately, you're gonna have to get your feet a little wet! After you finish the pep work (which you have), it's off to hardening it with Bondo Fiberglass Resin. Yes, this can cause warpage, so you'll need to take it slow, and in segments. Watch this video and all of the parts that follow, it should give you a sense of what to do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obFJ-Qdrlig

Ahhh awesome vids. Thanks man. This is exactly what I need to see.

[Arioch]

Hey Terrag, be sure to use thin coats on the outside of the helmet with that resin. Do small sections at a time as well. After I had hardened the outside of mine, I then made a larger batch of resin and slushed the inside of my helmet. This hardened it up nice! It took a lot of abuse/pressure from the bondo/sanding phases.

I used normal copy paper to make mine, Im having a hard time finding cardstock around here. So if you used a thick paper and use thin coats, warping shouldnt be an issue.

You will definitely need spare brushes when you use resin btw.

[Terrag Shugo]

Hey Terrag, be sure to use thin coats on the outside of the helmet with that resin. Do small sections at a time as well. After I had hardened the outside of mine, I then made a larger batch of resin and slushed the inside of my helmet. This hardened it up nice! It took a lot of abuse/pressure from the bondo/sanding phases.

I used normal copy paper to make mine, Im having a hard time finding cardstock around here. So if you used a thick paper and use thin coats, warping shouldnt be an issue.

You will definitely need spare brushes when you use resin btw.

Ahh nice! Thanks for the intell my man. I appreciate it very much. I'm planning on knocking it out this weekend. I'll get some more vids up to show my finished, resin portion of production. Some of the stuff I've seen you guys do on here..is just fantastic.
Arioch, what kind of work/projects have you done?
Thank you again.
T.

[Arioch]

Most of the work Ive done has been more along the lines of auto body and misc crap with bondo and fiberglass.

I had been lurking here for almost two years before making my account, lol. The only costuming I have done is a clone trooper helmet mod.

Now I have started my ODST suit, Im putting my visor in today, then electronics and paint before moving toward the chestpiece.

The title is a little misleading, but here is my WIP thread -

http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/...rted-odst-helm

I have also made a (small) vac form table and a mother mold for the helmet which was fun, but also a headache. Not that hard though, Im just trying to keep my costs down by only spending 40$ or so on this at a time.

If you do make a mold, I would use something other than latex, it tends to get expensive if you want a thick mold.

BTW, your Fett work is bad ass. Im impressed with it, youre gonna make some great armor bro. Just the paint work you do would be enough to make any flaws virtually invisible lol.

Good luck, and if I hear of you with any problems that I had, Ill let you know how I fixed them, but Im not sure youll need much help once you get used to the new materials.

[Scrub]

Ahhh awesome vids. Thanks man. This is exactly what I need to see.

No problem, my friend! I aim to please

[Terrag Shugo]

Pic updates. Me getting ready to add my first coat of resin to the Carter helmet.


Lol going to have to get better lighting..and strike more iconic poses.

[Terrag Shugo]

First coat of resin







What do you think? Am I missing something? I wonder how much I should use, how many coats I should use and if I should do the inside or not...and just go the rondo route on the interior?

[Stormspirit]

wow thats looks sweet man hope to see more im currently peping my self some marine armor hope it turns out well as your is