Recent content by Mad Cow Rebel
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ODST helmet Pep build
Well, I know it's been awhile but I am really taking my time to get the shape right. I am also adding a guiding system to the vacuum former and I got a random orbit sander which I now feel is essential to pep builds. Hang in there, good things are coming.- Mad Cow Rebel
- Post #30
- Forum: Halo Costumes and Props
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ODST helmet Pep build
So I've started work on the visor buck. And am wandering how to proceed. My plan was to fill the back with plaster of Paris, grind the away the paper to create deeper undercuts and then after bondo paint it with rustoleum heat resistant paint. done. That was the plan. I am now...- Mad Cow Rebel
- Post #29
- Forum: Halo Costumes and Props
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ODST helmet Pep build
So, after doing 2 more pulls on my former, I've realized that Lining up my frame with the box is causing problems. Namely misalignment and creating webbing. So, I've made a plan. I'm going to add guide rails and a removable heating element made from a cannibalized toaster It will work. Trust me- Mad Cow Rebel
- Post #28
- Forum: Halo Costumes and Props
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ODST helmet Pep build
Huston, we have vacuum. Finally. This was a quick test to confirm that it is air tight with warm plastic. I know I did not get enough sag, I was using a heat gun; let's call it a proof of concept- Mad Cow Rebel
- Post #27
- Forum: Halo Costumes and Props
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ODST helmet Pep build
Started on the frame. Am using Bill Doran's video as a guide here: if anyone is interested.- Mad Cow Rebel
- Post #26
- Forum: Halo Costumes and Props
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ODST helmet Pep build
PETG arrived! Visor fits the 8X10 sheets so next update should be building the vac former- Mad Cow Rebel
- Post #25
- Forum: Halo Costumes and Props
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ODST helmet Pep build
Started to contour the back of the neck- Mad Cow Rebel
- Post #24
- Forum: Halo Costumes and Props
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ODST helmet Pep build
Visor removed. Ready to be turned into a buck for vac forming- Mad Cow Rebel
- Post #22
- Forum: Halo Costumes and Props
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ODST helmet Pep build
Started to grind away the high spots and warped areas. Bondo is not far away!- Mad Cow Rebel
- Post #21
- Forum: Halo Costumes and Props
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ODST helmet Pep build
yes that is the main reason I wanted to seal it. Those fumes are strong. but any padding recommendations? I am looking for something that is not a good insulator and preferably not too spongy?- Mad Cow Rebel
- Post #19
- Forum: Halo Costumes and Props
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ODST helmet Pep build
I am now wandering what sort of coating I can put inside to cover the fiberglass. I was thinking about a few coats of black rustolium but if anyone has any thoughts I am open to suggestions- Mad Cow Rebel
- Post #17
- Forum: Halo Costumes and Props
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ODST helmet Pep build
started laying the fiberglass and used up the last of my resin so off to get more- Mad Cow Rebel
- Post #16
- Forum: Halo Costumes and Props
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ODST helmet Pep build
Well now we're back to square one because as it turns out the mat was cheaper and you get a lot more of it so I will start as soon as the resin cures- Mad Cow Rebel
- Post #14
- Forum: Halo Costumes and Props
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ODST helmet Pep build
ok thanks! I'll try out the mesh then- Mad Cow Rebel
- Post #13
- Forum: Halo Costumes and Props