Halo ODST Rookie Helmet

[chiefwannabe20]

Hey Guys!

First time threader long time fan! I'm looking at building a ODST Rookie helmet and was looking for any tips for a first time user? So far i'm fairly certain i'll use cardstock to start with but where to go from there? Are there certain methods that are better for beginners that still result in a high detailed helmet?

Plus any links to high detailed step by step instructions on how to build one would be awesome!

 

[Gallard]

Something good to do is start with some easier models then work your way up in detail. NZTK has a medium or low def odst rookie helmet out that a lot of people have done amazing work on and theres Rundown's ODST rookie helmet. Both helmets are located on the Halo Pep Wikia. And I think that should be fairly good info for you right now, and it'll just be easier to get info when you get to that point.

If you need any more help just post questions and anybody will be more than glad to help!

 

[kupokitty]

Here's a couple of tips:

GO SLOW. Rushed armor tends to look....poopy.

HAVE FUN! Don't stress over little mistakes. Sometimes you can turn said mistakes into battle damage or something entirely different!

Use bondo, clay or something that will get you smooth armor. Nobody likes lumpies.

Don't be dumb around X-Acto knives and everything else involved with prop building. We don't need you to be that guy that injures himself out of a random moment of brainlessness or decides to inhale fiberglass dust.

If you have a bit of warping, it could still be fixable.

Read the instructions on the cans.

 

[chiefwannabe20]

I'm going to go with the NZ-TK rookie helmet that i got of the Halo Pep Wiki, how do i make sure i scale it correctly in pepakura designer 3 so that it will fit once made? Another thing i forgot to ask about is where could i buy a pre-made visor from?

 

[this is haji]

if you're new to building things, Pepkura would be the best way. I've looked at most models and non them offer all the detail.

If you want to make it look nice, keep in mind that pep model should serve as a base. You brush the helmet with resin and fiberglass the inside. Next, you can go with scuplting clay or automotive body filler (What most people use).

The best way to describe how it works, the way you apply body filler is very similiar to spreading frosting on a cake. Use reference photos to apply the body filler in a rough shape of what you're trying to make. It wont look pretty till you start sanding.

Primary tools you will need

Dremel tool with a set of bits
A electronic palm sander
sanding mouse
bunch of sand paper and sanding sponges
primer and paint of choice


---- Edit-----

buy visors? you will have to contact a member thats making them. If you're interested i have extra plastic left over to make more. Email me at jbutchwell@yahoo.com if your interested

 

[Gallard]

If you can get a friend to measure from the top of your head to the bottom of your chin wit a straight ruler (Measure in cm then add a 0 at the end in the height tab) then add 2 or so cm for your padding and there you go! And about the visors I think sme people on the 405th will sell them I'm just not sure who sells what. And I wouldnt worry about the visor until you get there.

 

[kupokitty]

Sean Bradley sells ODST visors.

 

[chiefwannabe20]

Awesome thanks! Going to scale it now and buying the cardstock tonight! Now i'm getting agitated cause i wanna start building now!

 

[Gallard]

Haha i know how you feel!! Starting a pep is always fun! (except the tiny pieces )

And remember when youre working that if you mess up cutting or gluing a small bit tha didnt take much time u can always reprint those 2 or so sections and fixing it instead of having a messed up little part.

Have fun and make us proud with your first pep!!