Ok, so I first started with pepakura and just plain computer paper and managed to make one helmet. I tried strengthening it with paper mache but that didn't work to well.
So my next idea is this: I have some large, flat, semi-thin cardboard pieces from work (I work at a grocery store). I want to print out the blueprints from pepakura designer minus the tabs and transfer them onto the cardboard (possibly cutting them out and gluing it onto the cardboard). After that I think if I put the armor together with duck tape and then reinforce with fiberglass and bondo that it will be strong enough.
What do you veteran guys think? Has anyone tried this and had success? Failure?
Also, I was thinking that I could stop by a fabric store and find some sponge material that I can line the helmet and other pieces with. Yay - Nay?
Any help is appreciated! Thanks guys.
So my next idea is this: I have some large, flat, semi-thin cardboard pieces from work (I work at a grocery store). I want to print out the blueprints from pepakura designer minus the tabs and transfer them onto the cardboard (possibly cutting them out and gluing it onto the cardboard). After that I think if I put the armor together with duck tape and then reinforce with fiberglass and bondo that it will be strong enough.
What do you veteran guys think? Has anyone tried this and had success? Failure?
Also, I was thinking that I could stop by a fabric store and find some sponge material that I can line the helmet and other pieces with. Yay - Nay?
Any help is appreciated! Thanks guys.