VoidRunner
New Member
Hi All, again I turn to you for advice on a little mishap, and maybe the answers will help others.
I've been making good progress on constructing the Mark VI armour by taking pepakura patterns and transfering to 5mm foam. There have been some rough learning moments for cutting and sticking it all together but the base is looking good.
My problem now is I just started working on the shoulder sections and they're in essence just odd shaped boxes, completely enclosed boxes. While I didn't think that was a problem, 5mm is the thickest foam I have and I found that it feels very flimsy and bends inwards when heat sealing the foam.
The pieces aren't entirely closed up at the moment as I'm looking for ways to strengthen the boxes before I fully close them, especially as the shoulders are probably high stress areas, I don't want the piece to collapse, tear, or more likely, I'm expecting the contact adhesive to give way.
What is a good way to fortify these pieces?
My thoughts so far are:
• Expanding foam,
• Stick more foam inside to try and hold the shape
In hindsight I could have used thicker foam, though maybe the problem would remain.
I appreicate any advice and suggestions, or even how you made these pieces and securely attached them.
I've been making good progress on constructing the Mark VI armour by taking pepakura patterns and transfering to 5mm foam. There have been some rough learning moments for cutting and sticking it all together but the base is looking good.
My problem now is I just started working on the shoulder sections and they're in essence just odd shaped boxes, completely enclosed boxes. While I didn't think that was a problem, 5mm is the thickest foam I have and I found that it feels very flimsy and bends inwards when heat sealing the foam.
The pieces aren't entirely closed up at the moment as I'm looking for ways to strengthen the boxes before I fully close them, especially as the shoulders are probably high stress areas, I don't want the piece to collapse, tear, or more likely, I'm expecting the contact adhesive to give way.
What is a good way to fortify these pieces?
My thoughts so far are:
• Expanding foam,
• Stick more foam inside to try and hold the shape
In hindsight I could have used thicker foam, though maybe the problem would remain.
I appreicate any advice and suggestions, or even how you made these pieces and securely attached them.