TheMarzRover
New Member
First off, Hello, kind 405th members! My name is TheMarzRover, or my real name, Trenton (or Trent for short. You can call me by any of them.) I am 13 years old and i am a pretty big fan of Halo 3 and other Xbox 360 games. But what has drawn me away from actually playing the games is the idea of making props from Halo. I find it a more tangible hobby or skill. I can actually grasp something once from a game and make it into reality with a skill like this. It's a wonderful opportunity and a privilege to have this skill and hopefully be an expert at it someday. It is an honor to be a member of the 405th to me. You guys are so talented! And that is what i am seeking, to be as talented as the many 405th members.
Next, i would like to tell you about my first (real) project. I am building the Mark VI HD pepakura model by Flying Squirrel. Now, you may think this is a large step for a "noob" like me, but i made a previous helmet. (The Smooth Mark VI helmet by DF4L. I'll upload pictures below.) So, i am somewhat experienced, though i do think i did a bad job on the old helmet. But, now that i have patience for this skill, i am ready!
So, here i am with questions, and you 405th members with answers.
Question 1- What type of glue do you guys recommend? I used hot glue on my first helmet, but i thought it doesnt give you any time to fix your mistakes when gluing. Then, i used tacky glue, too, but it was just sticky and messy (TWSS!!!) And somewhere i heard school glue works good, but im afraid it will be like tacky glue. i also heard superglue, but i think it will be the same as using hot glue.(no time to fix your mistakes!) What do you guys recommend?
Question 2- This is about safety precautions when fiber-glassing. Do i need to use a $50 dollar respirator or can i use the small white one that i just put over my mouth? (i also saw someone use a rag for it, but im not sure if thats very safe.)
Question 3- Alternatives for fiberglassing. I heard smoothcast 300/320 is a good route if you wanna save a few braincells. But how much does it cost and would the trial kit work for just one helmet? Any other ways to do it i would like to know.
Those are all of the questions i can think of right at the moment.
And, i guess that is all. Thank you, 405th members, for reading this. I'm really excited to begin to be part of such an awesome community! I've read some stickies on pepakura and other things, and they sure are a great help. Now, i've got my pens, xacto knives, scissors, rulers, and glue. So off i am to begin cutting out the pieces!
See you guys later.
-Trent
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For those of you who wanted to see my previous helmet, here's the pics:
front
side
you guys may have noticed my discontinued Master Chief Armor Shirt from the Original Bungie Store!!!
Next, i would like to tell you about my first (real) project. I am building the Mark VI HD pepakura model by Flying Squirrel. Now, you may think this is a large step for a "noob" like me, but i made a previous helmet. (The Smooth Mark VI helmet by DF4L. I'll upload pictures below.) So, i am somewhat experienced, though i do think i did a bad job on the old helmet. But, now that i have patience for this skill, i am ready!
So, here i am with questions, and you 405th members with answers.
Question 1- What type of glue do you guys recommend? I used hot glue on my first helmet, but i thought it doesnt give you any time to fix your mistakes when gluing. Then, i used tacky glue, too, but it was just sticky and messy (TWSS!!!) And somewhere i heard school glue works good, but im afraid it will be like tacky glue. i also heard superglue, but i think it will be the same as using hot glue.(no time to fix your mistakes!) What do you guys recommend?
Question 2- This is about safety precautions when fiber-glassing. Do i need to use a $50 dollar respirator or can i use the small white one that i just put over my mouth? (i also saw someone use a rag for it, but im not sure if thats very safe.)
Question 3- Alternatives for fiberglassing. I heard smoothcast 300/320 is a good route if you wanna save a few braincells. But how much does it cost and would the trial kit work for just one helmet? Any other ways to do it i would like to know.
Those are all of the questions i can think of right at the moment.
And, i guess that is all. Thank you, 405th members, for reading this. I'm really excited to begin to be part of such an awesome community! I've read some stickies on pepakura and other things, and they sure are a great help. Now, i've got my pens, xacto knives, scissors, rulers, and glue. So off i am to begin cutting out the pieces!
See you guys later.
-Trent
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For those of you who wanted to see my previous helmet, here's the pics:
front
side
you guys may have noticed my discontinued Master Chief Armor Shirt from the Original Bungie Store!!!