My foam Model (Warning 56Ks!)

[Ironcobra3000]

ok, so recently, I've been working on my Helmet project, I've gotten the basic outline of the Helmet, I know I was limited in Supplies, so I grabbed a few foam blocks, and carved out the rear of the helmet:
Side View:

Back View:

Bottom View:

Top view:

and this all the foam I carved :eek

Thats it so far, now I Know it looks like total crap since I used Styrofoam, so I was thinking, could I cover the entire thing with bondo Body Filler when its done? Then work out my details with that? Remember, this is JUST a Model, the final product is going to be made of Hard Fiberglass and Resin

 

[dallis]

Hey Ironcobra, you are on your way and kickin a**.

Keep up the good work!

Fixed, when posting please use proper spelling and grammer.

-Doom

 

[Doom]

Hey! Looking good! At first I couldn't make out what exactly what was what, but then I saw the back and I knew you had good progress.

Can't wait to see more!

-Doom

 

[Ironcobra3000]

btw, I have the Jaw piece all cut out, now I just have to shape it ;-)
Can I cover everything with bondo body filler though? just to work out the details before I brush on my rubber?

 

[optimusaint]

yes. you can spread bondo really easily, and then CHEESE GRATING is a must. itll get everything to a good form, which will allow you to save a lot of time on sanding.

 

[Damien]

you may want to carve out a place for your noggin

 

[Ironcobra3000]

Will the body filler eat the foam? and by cheese grating... you mean with an actual cheese grater?

 

[optimusaint]

Will the body filler eat the foam? and by cheese grating... you mean with an actual cheese grater?

no it wont eat the foam. yeah its an actual cheese grater, but its not for food. its made by Bondo (and other companies) for use in body work. there's a flat one and a curved one.

http://www.tptools.com/p/2329,186_Body-Filler-File.html

 

[Sean Bradley]

It's called a sureform plane.

Available at any hardware store..

 

[Ironcobra3000]

ok guys :mrgreen: , I'll make sure to pick up my foam dome to shape the head and such ;-)

UPDATE!!!!
The jaw piece is basically finished, I got pics, I know that a Few things are off, but once I cover all of it with bondo and smooth it to shape, those problems will be solved, and I also know its too small inside, which will also be fixed once I complete once I cover it with bondo! anyways, here's my update pics!!!!


Front view:

Side view:

Back view:

Top View:

I know its far away, but that because my camera's Flash can cause epileptic Seizures :/


The back piece and jaw piece together:

I also picked up my Fiberglass Respirator. Still need to get the bondo and foam :/ STAY TUNED