Recent content by caddyman

I would recommend a good set of black mechanics gloves. Usually they have a leather in sole in the palm that gives you a rugid military look. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-rhino-xtremez-kevlar-work-gloves-heavy-duty-size-med-great-for-mechanics-/221326529230 What do you think of these?

It is that 405th I see pulled up on your computer. I really can't get off this website haha. Good looking projects man.

As I was reading your thread I was trying to figure out what the heck ever glass filler was. Then when you explained it had fibers in it, it clicked with me. Either in the autobody industry or maybe just in the south we call it "kitty-hair" haha. With that in mind I might try some of that when I...

Morkar, What pep file did you use for your helmet. I love the detail thats in it. Very impressive pep work by the way!!

Thanks man. What I should've took into account was the fact that I have an abnormally wide head :/ haha. I've got one of my thighs pepped out I just have to size it because I have fat thighs too. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to do that yet cause I'm at home and I left it back at my dorm...

Thanks guys. No update today other than my under suit came in. I ran into another problem with the helmet. I checked the fit when the pepping was done, fit great. Was a little small on the ears though. Now after glassing it, it feels like my ears are being cut off every time I put it on. I'm...

I have seen his work. The title of "best armor builder around" is definitely undisputed!! I've seen some of his tutorials and he is very thorough. I must have missed his explanation of rondo though. I'll take a second look sometime soon.

Could anyone please post a link to video explaining how to mix and apply rondo. Preferably the "slush coat" method I have been hearing about. A detailed explanation would also be greatly appreciated.

Guess I'll have to stick to my auto parts store grade mat:angry. Made in America my butt!! lol

Update: Alright ladies and gents of 405th if you have the time I would like to have a heart to heart discussion. I need to know before I move on to body work if you guys think this helmet is ready. Let me warn you the images you may see could be graphic to some people. viewer discretion is...

Thanks for the tip about latex glue. I was thinking about hot glue but now it just hit me. Lycra melts…

What kind of mat are you using? Yours seems way more tightly woven than the stuff I used. It seemed like I had little fiberglass strands every when I was done.

Thanks for the tips guys. surprisingly I had zero warping and trust I made sure it didn't lol. I would say they were probably about 1x4 inch pieces I was working with. Yeah I have to say, I am not the most efficient when it comes to using resin.

You see this _/-\_. That is my hat, and it is definitely off to you that is for sure!! Keep trucking brother it looks amazing!!

Well guys this is it. After countless hours of skulking around 405th's website and seeing all of you guys doing such an amazing job I was inspired to finally build my own. Got all the pep work done. Sorry for the lack of in progress pics. What can I say I got excited. 10 hours and one...