I need some Guidance

[Nicholas Moore]

Yes. Here is a tutorial: How to Assemble Pepakura
Here is the armor files for EOD (located in the armory tab at the top of page.)
Halo: Reach - MJOLNIR Mark V - EOD


"cover the whole thing *on the inside* in strips of fiberglass"
The whole hardening process needs a well ventalated area to work with these products and also for sanding.
Here is a tutorial: CEREAL'S - Making Master Chief - ** A Step By Step Tutorial (My Way) **

ill probably do it outside

 

[Nicholas Moore]

Because if you do it on the outside.......you are going to ruin any small details. Leave the outside for the Bondoing......is that even a word?......The Bondo will still leave enough of the detail for you to sand down to the correct configuration.

Ok, what is “bondoing” if you don’t mind explaining?

 

[Dirtdives2424]

Ok, what is “bondoing” if you don’t mind explaining?

It's all in the step by step tutorial that PerniciousDuke posted about. It's automotive repair material that we use to fill dents and bump out areas in a helmet to get the correct shape or contour. Its almost like using a high strength Plaster of Paris or sheet rock compound to shape the helmet and then sand that down to smooth out.

 

[xXDashIVXx]

I would recommend when you do make this wonderful project happen, post everything you do so we can guide you and answer any questions you may have. My biggest advice for you is to learn, but don't spend all your time searching the I internet instead of getting it done. Second is wear the best safety equipment you got. Third, just do it! There are going to be times you will procrastinate, get lazy, rather look at other peoples work instead of yours, or just get stumped. I say just keep pushing through and never quit. Have fun and I wish you the best of luck

 

[Sean Anwalt]

Mountain folds: lay the paper flat, fold one edge down.

Valley folds: lay the paper flat, fold one edge up.

I'm terrible at descriptions.

 

[Nicholas Moore]

I would recommend when you do make this wonderful project happen, post everything you do so we can guide you and answer any questions you may have. My biggest advice for you is to learn, but don't spend all your time searching the I internet instead of getting it done. Second is wear the best safety equipment you got. Third, just do it! There are going to be times you will procrastinate, get lazy, rather look at other peoples work instead of yours, or just get stumped. I say just keep pushing through and never quit. Have fun and I wish you the best of luck

I absolutely will, I’m really excited to get started. Unfortunately, I can’t until my birthday in about 8 days when I turn 16 and can get a job to purchase the materials required. But I don’t think procrastination will be a problem. I’m mostly worried about just being patient with the pepakura assembly

 

[Nicholas Moore]

Mountain folds: lay the paper flat, fold one edge down.

Valley folds: lay the paper flat, fold one edge up.

I'm terrible at descriptions.

Will there be clear distinctions between mountain and valley folds on the paper?

 

[xXDashIVXx]

Will there be clear distinctions between mountain and valley folds on the paper?

One of the folds will be identified with dotted lines, the other with dashes. Usually it us self explanatory and you dont need to be too reliant on them (I have found atleast) patience is a virtue, and as long as you one everything up as close as possible, and dont rush through it, you will do just fine. TRIPLE CHECK YOU SCALED IT CORRECTLY AND ADD REINFORCMENTS so the helmet doesnt collapse a d dont let it warp. You'll do fine

 

[Sean Anwalt]

Yes... Sizing.

Add an extra inch or two for the thickness of the fiberglass and padding.

 

[Nicholas Moore]

I would recommend when you do make this wonderful project happen, post everything you do so we can guide you and answer any questions you may have. My biggest advice for you is to learn, but don't spend all your time searching the I internet instead of getting it done. Second is wear the best safety equipment you got. Third, just do it! There are going to be times you will procrastinate, get lazy, rather look at other peoples work instead of yours, or just get stumped. I say just keep pushing through and never quit. Have fun and I wish you the best of luck

I will absolutely do that. Unfortunately I can’t start until my birthday in a week, when I can then get a job to pay or the materials required. I’m not worried about procrastination on this, because I really want it. I’m really just worried about patience with the pepakura assembly

 

[Nicholas Moore]

Ok, so in the Bondo application process I only put it on areas that need to be flat and smooth, not just a coat on the whole thing?

 

[PerniciousDuke]

It all should be smooth so you would want to do the whole thing.


There's plenty to read between now and your birthday to keep you occupied.

I'd suggest reading people build threads as they usually contain a lot of helpful information.

Here's my Reach one. Duke's Custom Reach Suit Pep +photos!! *COMPLETE*

 

[GMer56]

Yeah, I’ve never worked with resin before, but I do hear about the fumes they emit. Any clue as to which type is better? Fiberglass resin or Epoxy resin? I’ve heard either can be used

Epoxy resin uses a different ratio of hardener to resin and is supposedly less toxic/oderless (I haven't worked with it but I'd prolly use a respirator anyway). Fiberglass resin is cheaper (at least at my local wall-mart) but you gotta get a respirator, work outside and only use a few drops of harder. My local hardware store (Aubuchon) recommended me a nice $35 respirator complete with filters.

Bondoing......is that even a word?

We can make it one: we have the technology!

 

[Nicholas Moore]

Epoxy resin uses a different ratio of hardener to resin and is supposedly less toxic/oderless (I haven't worked with it but I'd prolly use a respirator anyway). Fiberglass resin is cheaper (at least at my local wall-mart) but you gotta get a respirator, work outside and only use a few drops of harder. My local hardware store (Aubuchon) recommended me a nice $35 respirator complete with filters.




We can make it one: we have the technology!

So fiberglass resin is the basic option? And I believe I already have a respirator laying around somewhere

 

[xXDashIVXx]

So fiberglass resin is the basic option? And I believe I already have a respirator laying around somewhere

You need a high quality automotive grade one if you want to protect yourself. The white disposable ones wont do you any good. The $35 sounds a out great. As for bonding, try not to cover the whole helmet in too much, as you will make the mistake I made a d sand for days straight and still feel like your not close. Sand by hand. You can use an orbital sander if you want at the beginning but handstand the rest to get it the best quality you can without making mistakes. Also, dont bondo little holes and details. Save that for later

 

[Nicholas Moore]

You need a high quality automotive grade one if you want to protect yourself. The white disposable ones wont do you any good. The $35 sounds a out great. As for bonding, try not to cover the whole helmet in too much, as you will make the mistake I made a d sand for days straight and still feel like your not close. Sand by hand. You can use an orbital sander if you want at the beginning but handstand the rest to get it the best quality you can without making mistakes. Also, dont bondo little holes and details. Save that for later

Yeah, I meant I have one of the respirators with the filters and all on it. And thanks for the tip