Dewdus Maximus Mark VI helm/Reach Body Armour Build (Pics)

[Dewdus Maximus]

Hello all! I'm new to armour building, but hopefully the pictures I'll post will depict what you all consider good work! I look forward to everyone's feedback!

I obviously still have plenty of work ahead of me...I'm waiting for my respirator and other supplies to ship to my house, then I'll start resin/fiberglass of the exterior and interior. Let me know what ya'll think!

 

[Toja]

Very good, excellent work to continue so

 

[RTGCBT]

If i may offer some advice? It isnt necassary for you to have a respirator to work on resin IF and i stress IF you are working out in the open and have one or two fans to blow the fumes away from you going. So if you cannot stand the wait and wish to work o nit some i say try this but do be careful and always have fun. (Never take my advice fully for i only offer from experiance and the fumes may affect you more so than they did me, All kinds of things factor into it, hence this is only a suggestion not full instruction.)

 

[Spitfire22V]

If i may offer some advice? It isnt necassary for you to have a respirator to work on resin IF and i stress IF you are working out in the open and have one or two fans to blow the fumes away from you going. So if you cannot stand the wait and wish to work o nit some i say try this but do be careful and always have fun. (Never take my advice fully for i only offer from experiance and the fumes may affect you more so than they did me, All kinds of things factor into it, hence this is only a suggestion not full instruction.)

I have to disagree, and insist that you ALWAYS wear a respirator when working with resin or other toxic materials, even if outside, and even with moving air to carry away the fumes.. It's not a matter of the fumes "affecting" you. They're bad for you whether they actively make you feel bad or not.

Case in point:

To get back on topic: looks like you're off to a good start. I really like that Mark VI helmet model you chose. It's nice and smooth, and easy to make while still looking good. It's the one I ended up using for my suit. Keep up the good work.

 

[Dewdus Maximus]

Thanks for the feedback and compliments guys! As I said, it's my first time building an armour suit, so I really do appreciate the feedback! Unfortunately, it's now a waiting game for me until my supplies ship to my home. I'll post more pics of progress when I'm able to start back up again.

 

[Dewdus Maximus]

Sorry for such a late update on my armour construction efforts, guys...school has been an absolute hindrance and annoyance for me lately. That aside, I DO have some progress pictures, and plan to take and share more as I progress into bondo and paint! Here's what I have thus far (will start bondo this weekend) after resin and fiberglass!

And finally, glassed the interior of the helmet. As LongShot and I have discussed prior to this posting, I did indeed use too much resin. However, the added weight will not bother me in the least, especially since the majority of excess is centered around the visor place-holder. Regardless, I'd say it went pretty well...save the messiness of fiberglass mats when they splinter and get everywhere!

I'd also like to share my ideas regarding the visor:
1) I could attempt the double-visor trick like most everyone else does. Simple enough...order a second visor, cut according to images of the MK VI helmet, seal the two visors together to prevent fogging, and finally install the "double-visor" into the helmet.
2) Rather than go through the mess of having to cut solid plastic in the proper shape, I'm seriously considering instead using bondo on the visor place-holder to mold/sand the absolute picture-perfect image of the MK VI's visor's design. After molding the perfect replication of this design, cut the place-holder out (as per regular standard) and use it as a mold with plexiglass and a heat gun. The place-holder would be solidified and sturdy enough for a mold and heat gun, so the plexiglass would make a perfect replication of the bondo'ed design. Then, once the plexiglass cools, use spray-on automobile tint to give it a black tint/sheen.

Thoughts? Any feedback is greatly appreciated!