Recent content by jbfatcats

I forgot to mention the supply list to get to this point in the build. Even though this was a Power Ranger helmet the same list should apply. SUPPLY LIST: 1 Ball 1 large roll of masking tape Hot glue gun and glue sticks Super glue Card Stock or very heavy cover paper Bondo Fiberglass resin or...

I hope I don't get kicked out for this NOT being a Halo build. But I thought some of this might help other newbies like myself. If I'm not allowed to post, just say so I'll stop! It won't hurt my feelings. A tiny bit of history before I get into the details. For my nephew's upcoming 4th...

Yes and No on the pep files. I used one NOT designed for a human and I had to scratch build some. I just posted a little information about where you can find the file. Here's the link to the file: http://elsocraft.blogspot.com/ You have to be VERY creative to make it work. VERY! :-) It's...

Ok guys the Paper model I found is not really a true file designed for a human body. :-) But I'm making it work. So far I've been able to create the arm and leg parts from scratch looking a Buzz toy. The mask/helmet is straight from the file. I'll explain below. What I've done is cut my floor...

Reign and Tazzy, I've actually made 2 more Buzz Lightyear's BEFORE I realize there was such a thing as Pepakura. Buzz 1.0 was a total failure! I really didn't know what I was doing. I tried cardboard. It was so horrible I threw it out! Buzz 2.0 I actually finished. I'll post a link...

Thanks Ventrue, I'll pick up one of those bits this weekend. I'm not sure my set came with one. I did use the round grinder bit and it worked so, so well on taking off some of the little fibers around the edge. I'm really looking forward to getting the mouth and outer edge shaped down. Thanks...

Hey all, I've gotten my Buzz Lightyear 3.0 mask/helmet totally fiberglassed and the body filler work finished. It could probably use one more layer in the top and the chin to round it off even more. But I'm not sure that I will at this point. I need to move on or I could be stuck on this...

Oh ok! I didn't even think of using that! I'll give that a try! Thanks

Hey guys. First I do want to say I have looked through the forums. I have found many answers to my questions. However I still have one I need help on. I need to cut a bigger opening in my Buzz Lightyear helmet/mask. I didn't cut it before I resin and fiberglassed because i needed the...

I'm really new to this site so someone may have already mentioned this. I thought I'd leave this note about rattle can painting. In addition to trying to use the same types/brands of paint I learned that warming up the paint helps it to go on better and gives me less problems. It doesn't do...

Fantastic Suit I have a really quick question for you on your chest armor. I am in the middle of building what I'm calling Buzz Lightyear 3.0 (1.0 fail, 2.0 good, 3.0 fingers crossed!). The Buzz chest armor is VERY big and round like the armor in your suit. I was wondering about the inside...

This is SO awesome. I made my very first costume last month for my two year old's "2 Infinity and Beyond" Buzz Lightyear birthday party. I decide to have a "REAL" Buzz show up and bring his gifts to him. My Buzz 1.0 suit was OKAY. But I would love to go further...just for the fun of it. And...