Its begun. My first armour build starting with MKVI helmet from Flying squirl

[ste has]

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Day 2 & have cut out all pieces. Solid working at it since yesterday. So much so, that I have lost sensation in my right thumb & have managed to build the base at the rear. Gonna do some more tonight when the kids hit the hay.

 

[walasy36]

WTG ! i did also start with the helmet but i think i will be working on my arms and shin`s

walasy

 

[Carpathia]

Yes!! Another Halo 3 build! Good start. Don't neglect the internal support structure. It's absolutely essential in order to maintain the helmet's proper shape. I usually start with the crown of the helmet and work my way to the opening, but if this direction works, then go with it.

I look forward to more!

 

[ste has]

Think I'll go for the chest next after this, then the cod get the big stuff outta the way first, plus I can hang the rest of the armour off em when its done.
Good luck

 

[ste has]

Thanks for the advice carpathia. Wow that's a pretty damn good paint job on yours. You might hear from me later for some advice on that, awesome job.
Steve

 

[Ember1]

I didn't do the supports and it came out perfect

 

[Carpathia]

I didn't do the supports and it came out perfect

Have you resined it yet? If so, and it didn't warp, you got lucky. I give advice from personal experience as well as observations I've made over the years. I've seen a lot of these helmets get ruined (two of my own) because the builders didn't use the supports.

Try to avoid contradicting sage advice.

 

[ste has]

I think puttin the supports in is the way for me. Prefer prevention is better than the cure. I'm gonna take every precaution.

 

[JonnyQball79]

Looks really good, real clean looking pep work. Can't wait to see the progress

 

[Rancid Musk]

Great progress. Keep it up. Don't make the mistake I did. When you resin it, install the paper visor in addition to the supports. My helmet came out ok but the chin moved up on me cuz the paper visor was not supporting during resin.

Your pep work is nice and clean.

 

[ste has]

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Day 3:
Last nights efforts & things got a little more challenging but nothing a bit of filler wont sort out later on. Thanks for the comments and advice guys. Its all very welcome

 

[ste has]

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Day 4:
Put some solid work in for the most of today. Just the visor & some odd bits. Its not perfect but I,m proud all the same

 

[Rogueblood]

You should be proud of it man, looks great!

 

[Carpathia]

Looking very good!

 

[foxleader]

"i think it's time he got his award hery"- rvbr vic.

and the award is the best thing ever feedback.

 

[ste has]

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Hey guys.
Sorry its been a week. Been a little busy. But have managed to pep my sons helmet as well. Gonna have to knock up some supports for this one as none where with the file.
My helmet is completely pep'd now & also ready for the resin coat. Just awaiting the fibreglass to arrive, courtesy of your friendly neighbourhood Ebay.
I took your advice on this one Carpathia & started with the dome first. Much better. Thanks again & thanks for all the positive feedback guys your awesome.

 

[ste has]

Also while I'm here. Can anyone recommend a site/ Thread, to get decent reference pics from.
Regards
Steve

 

[Kinggoobero]

Also while I'm here. Can anyone recommend a site/ Thread, to get decent reference pics from.
Regards
Steve

Google it bro, that's the best thing to do. Go onto google images and make your search for larger images and just browse for what you need and save it to a folder.

 

[ste has]

Google it bro, that's the best thing to do. Go onto google images and make your search for larger images and just browse for what you need and save it to a folder.

Yeah already done that, just wondered if anyone knew of any really detailed pics specifically.

 

[ste has]

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Outside resin coat Number 1 applied to both helmets & just as I'm typing this the courier has arrived with my Fibre glass matting. Good timing fella. I decided to re-enforce the inside of the brim & visor housing by gluing in wooden skewers to create a hardened edge, seems to of worked for now.

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Daniels helmet also hanging upto dry.