Redzxv
New Member
Hi, I'm Redzxv from the Netherlands!
Beforehand: English isn't my first language so excuse my spelling errors. lol
This is my first time posting a thread and working with foam, I had no prior knowledge of working with EVA foam.
But I wanted to try since it looked fun! I enjoy crafting things even though I'm not really good at it. Practice makes perfect right?
For now I'm focused on getting better at working with EVA foam, cutting techniques and gluing (because my seams are a mess lmaoo)
If you have any advice on how to improve on those things, or well, any other things, feel free to leave a comment.
I'm using zealotops unfolds for the pattern.
Right now I'm just building the helmet with 6mm foam, In the future I might attempt a full suit build. But for that I need to be more confident in my foam work.
I'm considering this a test run and a HUGE learning experience before attempting another build. So i'm fine with the imperfections.
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LAST WEEK: First I needed to transfer the pattern onto the foam. I saw some tips using pins to keep the paper in place with helped a ton!
It took me several hours to cut the patterns out and transferring them onto the foam.
LAST WEEK: The actual top part of the helmet was taking shape and I was actually proud of myself of even crafting a decent piece!
Some of the seams weren't lining up perfectly and I used too much of a bevel on some parts.
LAST WEEK: Glued the back piece and the top piece together. The indents on the top part of the helmet were a nightmare to construct.
There are a few gaps near the seams in some spots, figured I can later fill them up with some spot putty or foam clay.
TODAY: After the top part and the back I started on the jaw part. The vent(?) parts were really hard to construct with 6mm, so if I make another attempt in the future I might go for 4mm foam to get more detail in and an overall cleaner look. Still some gaps showing in some spots because of my messy cut lines.
TODAY: Glued the jaw piece and the rest of the helmet together and it's looking a bit wonky. That might be because I haven't finished the ear pieces to give it more stability. But it's actually starting to look like a helmet! So far it's definitely a case of "trust the process" lol Later today I'm finishing up the ear pieces If I feel like it.
I also got a rotary tool yesterday so I can start cleaning some edges up. So far I've already learned a lot while constructing!
That's all for today! I'll update once I finish the ear pieces.
If you have any advice/tips or whatever please share!
I'm looking to learn from this helmet build so I can make my next helmet even better.
Beforehand: English isn't my first language so excuse my spelling errors. lol
This is my first time posting a thread and working with foam, I had no prior knowledge of working with EVA foam.
But I wanted to try since it looked fun! I enjoy crafting things even though I'm not really good at it. Practice makes perfect right?
For now I'm focused on getting better at working with EVA foam, cutting techniques and gluing (because my seams are a mess lmaoo)
If you have any advice on how to improve on those things, or well, any other things, feel free to leave a comment.
I'm using zealotops unfolds for the pattern.
Right now I'm just building the helmet with 6mm foam, In the future I might attempt a full suit build. But for that I need to be more confident in my foam work.
I'm considering this a test run and a HUGE learning experience before attempting another build. So i'm fine with the imperfections.
----------
LAST WEEK: First I needed to transfer the pattern onto the foam. I saw some tips using pins to keep the paper in place with helped a ton!
It took me several hours to cut the patterns out and transferring them onto the foam.
LAST WEEK: The actual top part of the helmet was taking shape and I was actually proud of myself of even crafting a decent piece!
Some of the seams weren't lining up perfectly and I used too much of a bevel on some parts.
LAST WEEK: Glued the back piece and the top piece together. The indents on the top part of the helmet were a nightmare to construct.
There are a few gaps near the seams in some spots, figured I can later fill them up with some spot putty or foam clay.
TODAY: After the top part and the back I started on the jaw part. The vent(?) parts were really hard to construct with 6mm, so if I make another attempt in the future I might go for 4mm foam to get more detail in and an overall cleaner look. Still some gaps showing in some spots because of my messy cut lines.
TODAY: Glued the jaw piece and the rest of the helmet together and it's looking a bit wonky. That might be because I haven't finished the ear pieces to give it more stability. But it's actually starting to look like a helmet! So far it's definitely a case of "trust the process" lol Later today I'm finishing up the ear pieces If I feel like it.
I also got a rotary tool yesterday so I can start cleaning some edges up. So far I've already learned a lot while constructing!
That's all for today! I'll update once I finish the ear pieces.
If you have any advice/tips or whatever please share!
I'm looking to learn from this helmet build so I can make my next helmet even better.
