My First Pepakura Build xx Noble 6's wrist

[Muted]

Oh my. This build took me about 5 days. Longer then I thought it would. Anyway, let me start by introducing myself.

Hi. I'm Muted.

Okay. I had done a whole load of research before joining the 405th and buying my card stock. I decided it was a good idea to start with something easy, so I tried Noble 6's wrist.
I didn't realize it would be so hard.

Anyway, here are some pictures of the fruit of my labor:

Doesn't look to hard? Take a look on the inside.

Anyway, what do you think? I thought it was quite nice really.

I can imagine that a helmet is alot easier? Maybe I'm wrong.
Constructive criticism is highly appreciated.

Muted.

 

[SoaringAlex]

this isn't the wrist. its the shoulder. but it looks cool anyway

 

[Draakjuh]

Isn't that the shoulder?

though it looks pretty good for a first, a bit rough but i see you didn't cut the mountain and valley folds a little, that makes a big difference !

but you'll get better by time.

 

[Muted]

What do you mean by cutting the mountain and valley folds?

 

[chefwurm]

What do you mean by cutting the mountain and valley folds?

He means like slide an X-ACTO knife over it to make an indention for a nice, clean fold. At least I hope that is what he is saying.

 

[Draakjuh]

He means like slide an X-ACTO knife over it to make an indention for a nice, clean fold. At least I hope that is what he is saying.

yeah that's what i meant, i could have explained it a little better i guess. but yeah ^^

 

[Muted]

Oh, okay. I guess that's better than using a pen, then?

 

[Darkrider9]

Oh, okay. I guess that's better than using a pen, then?

I think a pen works easiest and fastest. I think it's too easy to slip with a knife while scoring or cut all the way through. I like using pens much better.

 

[SoaringAlex]

i use a very dull pocket knife it cuts the top layer and makes good folds, works better than a pen.

 

[Toacrabman]

Really you would think most of the helmets are harder, and they usually are, but some of them are extremely simple.

-H3 RECON: I built 2 in 2 days.

-Halo reach Pilot: pretty dang easy to pep., but it has a big visor that must be vac formed.

-Halo reach security: Easy, but the visor is hard to do.

 

[Muted]

Thanks guys. I'll keep this in mind for my next helmet.

 

[RedDrone1]

hi there!is it possible for me to ask some questions?im looking for fibreglass resin and unfortunetly in south africa we dont have home depot.can i find fibreglass resin in a similar hardware store

 

[Matronoke]

well the resin seems very popular to me. it should be easy to find. if not, u can always order it online =P

 

[CoolC]

Oh, okay. I guess that's better than using a pen, then?

Here is a trick. Put a cardboard underneath the pepakura pieces when you score your pen over the lines. The cardboard will buffer the lines and help folding a lot easier. I still have the same cardboard that I used last year. Or you could also use a rubber cutting mat.

Might I suggest using a good sharp scissors than a X-Acto knife to cut? Trust me, I completed 4 sets of armor just using a pair of scissors with rubber handle.

 

[Disturbed1]

hi there!is it possible for me to ask some questions?im looking for fibreglass resin and unfortunetly in south africa we dont have home depot.can i find fibreglass resin in a similar hardware store

If you have a walmart it should be in the automotive section..
And in reply to the pictures...That has got to be the brightest pink I've ever seen!