DP-Guy Manuel, in progress

[NoxRocks]

Alright. I've been lurking for awhile, and pepped a few things, but I'm not really sure if I have the right size yet on this helmet.

This is dung0beetle's model....and it's a super simple piece to pep so far, so I won't be too sad if I have to redo it. I'd also like to make a shout out to MrPinski...his build is what prompted me to get my butt in gear. His Guy helmet is nothing but motivation!

I don't know if I should go ahead and finish the pep of the helm, or save myself some time and rescale it. I've never done anything after a pep so far(other than foam, see below), so I'm not sure exactly how much room I'll need when I apply the rondo on the inside. It's currently at a 280 height, which I felt would be about right being that I'm 5'8".

I also have a MC helmet pepped that was scaled horribly wrong. (First pep ever, and it was a doozy) It currently collects dust in the basement.

Also a SMG that I pepped, and warped all to heck when I filled it with expanding foam... Not entirely sure if it's salvageable. I used a dremmel to get the lines back, and sanded the heck out of it to get it somewhat flat again. Oh well, I can't learn if I don't try :cool

 

[Bexi]

The smg may not be salvageable... you could try using sliced files to build weopans, they're fantastic. You basically use the cardstock as templates and transfer the patterns over to 1/4 in thick wood or foam then you glue all those pieces together. It's way easier if you know your way around a bandsaw.

Second note, your pepping looks great so far!

 

[strangeranger]

I am looking for some finished project photos from sliced files, is there a good tutorial for wood?

 

[NoxRocks]

The smg may not be salvageable... you could try using sliced files to build weopans, they're fantastic. You basically use the cardstock as templates and transfer the patterns over to 1/4 in thick wood or foam then you glue all those pieces together. It's way easier if you know your way around a bandsaw.

I had a fear that the smg warped a little too much. I guess it'll sit next to the MC helmet in the basement for now =P

Second note, your pepping looks great so far!

Thanks!


I think I'm going to finish the helmet and see how it goes. If it's too small I'll just pep another.

 

[silvershadow]

Looking good so far, nice to see someone else taking a crack at a DP helmet. Pep looks clean so far. Just take it slow when you get to the visor so it stays symetrical.

 

[NoxRocks]

Finished everything but the front visor and quickly realized that it's a bit too small.

Bumped the height from 280 to 286. Hopefully that little bit works out. If not, more pepping!

 

[Murnhead]

Nice pepping! Think you could PM me the link to the file? I'm currently working on a Thomas helm by the way