custom recon helmet WIP (PIC HEAVY)

otaku for life · Jul 12, 2012

hey guys i finally got around to uploading my recon photo's.
mind you this was my second pep ever! its gonna look...not so great.

i severely messed up the visor area and had to improvise

Also I HAVE never used a dremel until this project , So forgive the sucky detailing.
I didn't want to follow the typical recon detailing..that and i suck at it...So i added my own.

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thanks for checking it out and give you opinions!
note: i already started paint.

UPDATE! primered, base coated, and now on to clear coat! will post pics tomorrow.

DONE!!!!!!! so happy T_T

LOL! i got to "trigger happy" with battle damage and overdid it, way over did it >_>....oh well i am really happy with how it turned out so far, especially since it's my first helmet! please comment and give me your opinions.

im having difficulty with the visor, i am in the process of cutting out a 2 liter bottle and gonna cut it out and see if that is a bit more manageable

TheL337destroyer · Jul 12, 2012

The overall pep looked really clean and the helmet is really smooth. But whats up with the visor? You like cut it out ??

Road Kill · Jul 12, 2012

really awesome helmet man, it looks really smooth =D keep up the good work

otaku for life · Jul 12, 2012

TheL337destroyer said:
The overall pep looked really clean and the helmet is really smooth. But whats up with the visor? You like cut it out ??

i am a complete noob with the dremel and so i messed up big time when i was cutting the excess fiberglass, completely went off mark. so i had to cut the visor out so big T_T

DocDailey · Jul 12, 2012

Otaku,
Keep your expectations easy and positive. You are working with a new media and are developing new skill sets. I wish I thought of doing some of the detail work you intuitively already have done. Your imagination is good and your skills will catch up quickly. Complete this helm. You'll cherish it when you're doing prof. prop work in a few months/years!

otaku for life · Jul 12, 2012

DocDailey said:
Otaku,
Keep your expectations easy and positive. You are working with a new media and are developing new skill sets. I wish I thought of doing some of the detail work you intuitively already have done. Your imagination is good and your skills will catch up quickly. Complete this helm. You'll cherish it when you're doing prof. prop work in a few months/years!

thanks, i just finished putting the base coat on and looks pretty good for my first helmet.

i have a lot of imperfections but I'll turn those into battle damage from bullets/shrapnel and the likes. i was gonna attempt the full armor but i just lost my job and gotta keep what i have left for an xbox and Halo 4 haha.

otaku for life · Jul 17, 2012

quick question, i have no money for supplies maybe enough to buy some resin...i heard that peped pieces start to fall apart if you don't resin and strengthen them..is this true? i was thinking of making my chest piece and maybe the shoulders, then put them to the side until i get my supplies in order.

drack · Jul 17, 2012

otaku for life said:
quick question, i have no money for supplies maybe enough to buy some resin...i heard that peped pieces start to fall apart if you don't resin and strengthen them..is this true? i was thinking of making my chest piece and maybe the shoulders, then put them to the side until i get my supplies in order.

Once you have your piece PEPed add a coat of resin to the outside then this will stop it from being crumpled by mistake, stop any of the pieces falling apart and I found with my unresined parts that were left for a few weeks moisture warped the card.
Tom.

otaku for life · Jul 17, 2012

drack said:
and I found with my unresined parts that were left for a few weeks moisture warped the card.
Tom.

thanks and does anyone know if i have to add bondo to my chest piece and other parts? if not where do you guys apply bondo?

drack · Jul 17, 2012

otaku for life said:
thanks and does anyone know if i have to add bondo to my chest piece and other parts? if not where do you guys apply bondo?

Check this these videos http://www.405th.com/showthread.php...-Chief-**-A-Step-By-Step-Tutorial-(My-Way)-** They are the best tutorials out there in my opinion, Ben Streeper also does a series of vids but cereals are the most resent and his work is awesome.
Tom.

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