Need Help On Pep Folds

[xsuspectmammalx]

im new to 405th and using pepakura i have no idea how to do the folds on pepakure what ive heard is that the blue lines are valley folds that are folded like a V and mountain fold are the red lines well [that are folded like a mountain] what i under stand so far is that i need to print me pep files on 110 llb cardstock cut them out then look at the piece on pepakure viewer and folow the folds is that all i need to know to start working on my helmet also my dad is a mechanic he has lots of stuff i can use to make my mask better if u have any ideas on anything i should add plz tell me



what do u mean by scoring dont u just fold on the lines plz tell and give example of scoring and thanks for help so far



my pepe files have straight black lines and and - - - - - lines what are the right folds and some pelaple color them in pc before printing to make eaiser how do u do that theys are my main questions plz anser guys









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[ArktosPendragon]

The folds that look like this --------- are mountain folds, these you fold down like this /\. These -.-.-.-.- are valley folds which should be folded to look like this \/. Welcome to the forums!

 

[Boba Fett]

Yeah, but make it with a pen. It really doesn't matter which colors you use, al long as you keep it consistant.

 

[Shade88]

But make it with a pen...

And a ruler, to make straight lines.

 

[mroreo123]

I prefer scoring with a small pizza cutter, no pen. And no ruler, cuz I'm crazy like that.



EDIT:

I also pretty much ignore the dash styles because I pre-color the fold lines before I print them out. Valley folds colored green and mountain folds stay black.

 

[mattmann1]

Yes generally - - - - - is mountain (^) and -- - -- - -- is valley (V) but you should always check it on the pepviewer first because it is not always that way. Also I would always try different scoring methods out and see what works for you.

 

[xsuspectmammalx]

what do u mean by scoring dont u just fold on the lines plz help

 

[Boba Fett]

scoring makes the lines easier to fold. read the stickies. Crackhead09 has a great video.



(and Iceman29 I think... both are stickied)

 

[Sithslayer78]

Here ya go. (both are stickies in a relatively obscure forum, I really don't blame you.)

http://405th.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12558

http://405th.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2043

second is missing pics but still useful.

sup.

 

[xsuspectmammalx]

I prefer scoring with a small pizza cutter, no pen. And no ruler, cuz I'm crazy like that.



EDIT:

I also pretty much ignore the dash styles because I pre-color the fold lines before I print them out. Valley folds colored green and mountain folds stay black.

if u can plz send me the file u used to makeur helmet it would really help since u already colored the mountain and valley folds it will make it eaiser for me if u can send it to me at suspect_soldier@live.com

 

[Nobody]

Make sure that you score, I run the back side of my x-acto blade along the line before I make the fold.

This ensures that you fold is exactly on the line.

Good luck

 

[xsuspectmammalx]

Here ya go. (both are stickies in a relatively obscure forum, I really don't blame you.)

http://405th.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12558

http://405th.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2043

second is missing pics but still useful.

sup.

the second one stickie u posted on my topic has no pictures like u said but is has a picture of a example of mountain and valley folds that is my main problem i need somebody to plz post a pic on my topic or send it to suspect_soldier@live.com i really need a good example

 

[amancue]

I either use the back of my x-acto, when I have to manually cut,.. or just use the craftrobo's setting for scoring

 

[Jason0]

I personally use my x-acto knife, to cut and score just make sure to go lighter when scoring. As for Craft ROBO would you say it is worth the money?