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    MLC's journey to becoming MC!

    I just had a chance to view your other outstanding work on helms and props,truley amazing!.My question is where are they sold? fan mags,ebay?
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    MLC's journey to becoming MC!

    Once again you just blow my mind!Your planning and attention to detail combine with your skill will truely impress. You would'nt have picked up your skills in the late 70's customizing cars and vans would you? PS. I hope you continue to post lots of picks as i can see so much technique that ive...
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    Molding / Casting a vest

    i love the part in the end when that red dude mows that little tree down,looks like you can really boogie in tose suits.
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    MLC's journey to becoming MC!

    Thats looking great.Im always suprised at the speed that some people can move through the project,i guess it comes with experience. Did you resin the outside as well or just resin and glass the inside.because from the pics. it almost looks like your adding bondo to the raw paper on the...
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    How do you apply fiberglass to the chest and crotch piece?

    The resin just brushes in,you can rotate the piece to see into those tight areas easy enough.it might pool in areas if you slop it on to much but that shouldnt be to much of a prob.There was a tip in one of the threads cant remember who,but they had a great idea that was spray a little adhesive...
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    Introduction (and some artwork!)

    Very nice pics.I like how the talent pool just keeps getting BIGGER :D
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    Halo 3 - Custom High Detail Models

    well i now consider you a GOD not the god but a GOD
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    Pepakura Tip

    the great thing for me is i have access to 44'' x100'' my next project will be to print it right onto plastic sheets. (hey, I am new to this forum and I downloaded a different version of the helmet for pep. Could you email me the version you have posted the pics for please. I have completed my...
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    MLC's journey to becoming MC!

    Man looks like you got it going on those are going to rock.
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    Torso and Fiberglass...

    Home Depot might have there own branded foam,i have seen Great Stuff there to.Home Hardware is a Canadian store but the product is made in the USA.Just try Low expanding (meaning it will expand 25% rather than 50 or 75%)keeping it dense. and more ridged.
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    Pepakura Tip

    Did you know you can reduce the amount of folds and increase the smoothnes of your pep project.? Here is a little something i found under Line style configuration,i hope the pics are self expanitory.
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    Finished armor for halloween

    here is a basic of my wiring.Total cost was about 8 bucks . Fan=had one Lights=dollar store led reading light (just used leds kept all micro switches and batterys that came with)4@$1.00 each Switches=one i had one i removed from RC car Battery and charger(including car)=$4.00 salvation army...
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    Torso and Fiberglass...

    Foam brand name is Wheather Shield its a home hardware branded product its about 8 bucks for 12 0z can.I think the key is its low expanding foam making it more dense and its not to be used on window frames because it can bow windows.i belive Great stuff comes in 2 flavors cant remember what i...
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    Torso and Fiberglass...

    I would not glass the outside.If you want glass only on the inside then 2-3,if you want to make it rigid and lightwieght i used 1 layer of glass then i sprayed with weather shield low expanding foam it cured harder than great stuff foam.You have to be carefull not to load it up or youll be...
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    Finished armor for halloween

    1 (nice! thats minteenus (but wheres your visor +its a bit big for you head) how much was it all?) The helmet was the first thing started so i wasnt to acurate on scale but i had put to much work into it to start again.The cost?well lets just say i spent way to much.because i tried many...
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