nobel 6 helmet and orbital amour for 2

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methadome666

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Midwest Regiment

• Oct 3, 2013

• #21

Right yeah I was thinking maybe paint or plastidip? have you ever seen or heard of papermache being used as a sub for fiberglass?

Also sorry for no update today I got sidetracked and didnt get anything done today.

 

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Mastur Grunt

New Member

• Oct 3, 2013

• #22

Your son's suit is going to be so cute, I can only imagine what it will look like completed. Good luck, and read as many of the stickies as sanely possible, It really helps.

 

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methadome666

Jr Member

Midwest Regiment

• Oct 3, 2013

• #23

Thanks man I actually was able to find a thread about using papermache as a hardener but no pic on it so I am still really doubtful about it I would hate to hurt my work so far.????? Idk I will probably use resin and wash it and trying sealing it with some thing less fumey

 

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methadome666

Jr Member

Midwest Regiment

• Oct 4, 2013

• #24

The worst part of making a suit for a baby.... its so tiny..

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GenericCola

Jr Member

• Oct 4, 2013

• #25

methadome666 said:

Right yeah I was thinking maybe paint or plastidip? have you ever seen or heard of papermache being used as a sub for fiberglass?

Also sorry for no update today I got sidetracked and didnt get anything done today.

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If you're looking for a substitute to fiberglass resin, some people prefer a product called AquaResin. It's non-toxic, so it doesn't create harmful fumes, but it is a bit more expensive. I wouldn't try paper mache for a number of reasons, though. It's soppy and will likely warp your pep, firstly. Secondly, it's not very durable. If you want an alternative to using a resin, I would try using either liquid plaster in a similar fashion to the way most people use rondo, or plaster sheets, which are applied in much the same fashion as fiberglass sheets, except that you wet them with water instead of polyester resin.

 

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methadome666

Jr Member

Midwest Regiment

• Oct 4, 2013

• #26

Sorry for no pics to night but UPDATE: the back of the torso is nearing completion. I'll be posting pics in the morning of todays work, and crossfingers the whole torso complete tomarrow night.

 

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methadome666

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Midwest Regiment

• Oct 5, 2013

• #27

Small update finished both the back towers now to finish the back.

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methadome666

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Midwest Regiment

• Oct 5, 2013

• #28

Update for end of today underestimated how much was left on the back side of torso. So that is what I finished today and starting the front tomorrow. Hope to get torso done tomorrow.


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got the back done and front is now started also one of the forearms is finished

 

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methadome666

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Midwest Regiment

• Oct 6, 2013

• #29

here is an update for today guys really happy finished back and forearm, also chest has a good start definitely have torso done tomorrow.

Let know what u guys think so far, also my wife did the forearm was her first pep ever. So its a family affair now.

 

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methadome666

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• Oct 6, 2013

• #30

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Chainsaw ninja

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• Oct 6, 2013

• #31

I'm impressed with you creating such small armor, but don't forget to make sure it'll fit!

 

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methadome666

Jr Member

Midwest Regiment

• Oct 6, 2013

• #32

Chainsaw ninja said:

I'm impressed with you creating such small armor, but don't forget to make sure it'll fit!

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So true I have test fits as parts start to take shape lookin like I may get 2 years out of suit everything is fitting with I little room to spare. This is my second torso I have made first one got scrapped was way to small. It was more action figure size.;D thanks for the support man.

 

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Chainsaw ninja

Jr Member

• Oct 7, 2013

• #33

No problem you're doing some impressive work! Hope to see some updates soon

 

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methadome666

Jr Member

Midwest Regiment

• Oct 7, 2013

• #34

Chainsaw ninja said:

No problem you're doing some impressive work! Hope to see some updates soon

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I will have new pics up tomarrow I have the chest completed back and front are now one. The legs and sholders will be done in 2 days then time to fiberglass it all. My goal is to fiberglass everything by this weekend and start bondo and shaping.

 

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methadome666

Jr Member

Midwest Regiment

• Oct 8, 2013

• #35

Hey there sorry for no pics of amour today but I am had some tech difficulties with my computer to tablet communications.... but I did finish the torso and will be posting the pics asap. On a higher note i did some family holiday things aka carved some pumpkins..so tho it is not amour hope you enjoy this off topic update and pics.

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methadome666

Jr Member

Midwest Regiment

• Oct 9, 2013

• #36

Finally the tech gods have shown me the light. Lol but really here are the pics of the torso as one peice

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methadome666

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Midwest Regiment

• Oct 12, 2013

• #37

Ok guys so here is the deal I just statred a new job. So now I am more busy then ever. But none the less I am make progress and as long as weather permits it I will hope to fiberglass all of my son costume parts, I have decided that I am to go with shin gaurd style ounting for the shin and forearms, without the backings just do to he is under a year old and want it to be a comfortable as possible for him. And easy for him to walk in.

 

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Dorvack

Jr Member

• Oct 13, 2013

• #38

I would strongly recommend that you add a surface curing agent to the final resin layer inside your child's helmet.

Even if some resins are dry to the touch, they may not be fully cured and may still be toxic.

 

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methadome666

Jr Member

Midwest Regiment

• Oct 13, 2013

• #39

Yewh its going to have a foam padded interior and I am experimenting with idea to reduce the resins hazardous fumes.

 

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methadome666

Jr Member

Midwest Regiment

• Oct 13, 2013

• #40

here are the shins for my sons suite they are about 7" tall a little long for him but should work as everything is a little big to get hopefully two year of use out of the suit.

 

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