Invest in a hot knife, it cuts through EVA like butter leaving clean lines!What I found works really well for closing up the back of the helmet on a DFT pattern is to cut it to size before gluing it in. If you are building the adult template, I have found that the end space is approximately 2.5 inches +/- in width where the top meets the back of the helmet. By cutting off the excess material that he leaves on the pattern then measuring 2.5 inches it should help significantly in tying in to the side pieces. From there I usually measure about 3.5 inches on either side of the top piece then try to match up the curves. Once measurements are in place, one smooth cut front front to rear, a little bit of shaping, and the piece should "slot" right in. Of course, this all depends on using the templates as is and it they haven't been scaled at all.
Hope this helps.
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looking good, id recommend taking the visor back out so you can paint it thoughHeck Yeah. Helmet 2 is done.
use some 320 (or 220) grit sand paper to bring it down. or low as you need to go. Then you will have to probably re-apply some plasti-dip. I did this in a spot or 2 with my leak seal but luckly the chest plate covered over it..I have a problem everyone. I sealed the helmet and chest piece with Plasti-dip, but on some parts it dripped and has bubbles. What can I do to fix this issue? Clearly I applied the plasti-dip to heavily. Is there any way to fix it that does not involve peeling it all off?
I’ve only got 400 grit, will that work fine?use some 320 (or 220) grit sand paper to bring it down. or low as you need to go. Then you will have to probably re-apply some plasti-dip. I did this in a spot or 2 with my leak seal but luckly the chest plate covered over it..
edit: just make sure you use 320+ grit before re-applying
I want to say they will, Going over with a light pass should be enough to get the coverage you need though. But it's your choice if you're willing to risk it, I can't say i've done that before.Right so i’ave sanded down parts of the armor, and the bubbles have gone, just little circles in its place. Will these circles show up in painting?
I think i’m Going to sand it down best I can, buy some more plasti dip, then paint over it. Since most of it will be painted black, I doubt many of the bubbles will be seen.I want to say they will, Going over with a light pass should be enough to get the coverage you need though. But it's your choice if you're willing to risk it, I can't say i've done that before.