Thanks and that would be correct as well as bad pep on the back and getting stuff stuck to the tip of the left triangle part and having to saw it off. I tried with the paint to make it look like that was the effect of heavy battle damageIt would appear that you didn't glue the pep visor in at all, which leads to the brim of the helmet not being supported during hardening. Looks good for a first helmet thought! Onward and upward!
I have a 3d printer but it is not big enough.I would stay away from Pep as a first helmet... With the community offering raw casts, you're better off buying some, since it equals probably the same amount to build and paint one.
My first pep was a disaster from the beginning. Slightly got better, and ended up being able to fix problems with bondo more than building it in pep.
Also, use bondo. It is your friend. not trying to come off harsh, I'm just lazy at words
Another thing you might want to consider is saving up for a $300 3d printed XD
I have a 3d printer but it is not big enough.
also, I would have used more bongo and it would have looked better but I lack the patience skill and a power sander
Yes but it will take some work. I may try printing other pieces later on in the build.That sounds fair...
On regards to the 3d printer, can't you slice up the pieces? I sliced mine up into about 10 pieces. They've been glued, and reinforced, now they're being sanded.
I would stay away from Pep as a first helmet... With the community offering raw casts, you're better off buying some, since it equals probably the same amount to build and paint one.
My first pep was a disaster from the beginning. Slightly got better, and ended up being able to fix problems with bondo more than building it in pep.
Also, use bondo. It is your friend. not trying to come off harsh, I'm just lazy at words
Another thing you might want to consider is saving up for a $300 3d printed XD
I'm going to have to disagree with this. Pep is an awesome way to get into the costuming world, and helmets are great because they are symmetrical, roundish objects. A little time and patience go a long way. I did mine without any power tools (aside from a Dremel that I purchased near the end of the project), and the EOD you see in my avatar is the first pep I did. It just takes some research and perseverance to make amazing props.
As for the 3D printer... I'll agree with you there haha. It's definitely on the list of things to buy.
Ahhhh.....but warping can be minimized by using bracing pieces, like popsicle sticks taped to the inside with large flat areas and to bridge gaps to hold things in place while things cure......
thanks, I guess i'll try caulk but in case that does not work how do you shape hot glue?That is a hugely contested question with many answers. Hot glue: Pros, it fills in gaps and quick cure time; Cons, it's hard to smooth out, not impossible...just hard. Caulk: Also fills in gaps nicely easier to work with than hot glue; Cons, dry time is several hours until you can work w/ the piece and sanding is difficult as well. Joint Compound/Plaster of Paris: Pros, fills gaps easy to work with, smooths easily with sanding, takes paint; Cons, cracks easily when filling in foam gaps.
I'm probably missing few here and there and some other gap filling items, but my brain isn't working right now......
pep is great unfortunately I did not do the proper research first. but I have learned from my mistakes to research more in the future.I'm going to have to disagree with this. Pep is an awesome way to get into the costuming world, and helmets are great because they are symmetrical, roundish objects. A little time and patience go a long way. I did mine without any power tools (aside from a Dremel that I purchased near the end of the project), and the EOD you see in my avatar is the first pep I did. It just takes some research and perseverance to make amazing props.
As for the 3D printer... I'll agree with you there haha. It's definitely on the list of things to buy.
thanks, I guess i'll try caulk but in case that does not work how do you shape hot glue?
ok, thanks.Its best to shape the glue when it is still hot....I use either the side of a dull blade or an envelope opener. Another way is to use a hot knife and scrape the side smooth if the glue has cooled.
ok thanksust make sure it's the paintable flavor....if you get the one for bath/shower....your paint won't stick to it. Look for "Painter's Caulk".