Papper/Cardboard vrs Molding/etc (Help needed guys, thanks)

[John117]

Ok, One thing I am really thinking hard on doing is making my own MC armor. I have never done any of this stuff before, have no exp with fiberglass or epoxy, and to top it off, I have not folded to many paper planes in my time. I have common sense, and am academically smart, just not mechanical savvy or in this case, building savvy. (heh) I really want to do this.

I also want it to last a LONG TIME, and be resistant to the common weather effects, and not have to run away like a little girl when it rains.

Is there anyone out there that could help me out?

One way is to kind of answer the tittle of this thread. Which is better.

I am looking for information more then anything. Also, I am around 6'4'', skinny, and I am close to 19. Thanks guys!

Cheers!

-John117.

 

[Mobeus]

Well, you could at least give pepakura a small try to get the feel of it and see if that's an option before you exclude it completely

Plus, it will give you an idea of scaling.

 

[John117]

Well, you could at least give pepakura a small try to get the feel of it and see if that's an option before you exclude it completely

Plus, it will give you an idea of scaling.

Looks around, what the devil did you say? Did I exclude it completely? I can't seem to recall the nature of words in which the context of my post could possibly relate to me excluding anything. :lindsey:

I am always however looking to save some time. Thanks for the response man! :bard:


PS: Is it quicker to go pepakura frist, and then mold or something around that model? Idk :$ops:

Cheers!

-John117.

 

[Ironcobra3000]

If you cover the Pep Helmet in Fiberglass and paint and then put a protective clear coat on it, it'll be 100 percent waterproof

 

[Mobeus]

Well, you could at least give pepakura a small try to get the feel of it and see if that's an option before you exclude it completely

Plus, it will give you an idea of scaling.

Looks around, what the devil did you say? Did I exclude it completely? I can't seem to recall the nature of words in which the context of my post could possibly relate to me excluding anything. :lindsey:

I am always however looking to save some time. Thanks for the response man! :bard:


PS: Is it quicker to go pepakura frist, and then mold or something around that model? Idk :$ops:

Cheers!

-John117.

Oh, I never said that, I just said give it a try before you exclude it completely

And as a response to the PS: I would say it would be an easier task to do a mold out of pepakura, as then you'd get all the correct measurements, as opposed to trying to do it from scratch with say; clay

 

[John117]

If you cover the Pep Helmet in Fiberglass and paint and then put a protective clear coat on it, it'll be 100 percent waterproof

Yes, but how well will it hold up if I sleep in it? I tend to kick and toss a lot in bed.... (aka, how will it hold up ;-) )

Cheers!

-John 117.

 

[Ironcobra3000]

Fiberglass should hold up if you put at least a layer on the outside and inside, and maybe a second layer on the front, it'll help make it tougher, and if you plan on sleeping in it, Put LOTS of Padding/cushioning in it to make it comfy

 

[Mobeus]

If you cover the Pep Helmet in Fiberglass and paint and then put a protective clear coat on it, it'll be 100 percent waterproof

Yes, but how well will it hold up if I sleep in it? I tend to kick and toss a lot in bed.... (aka, how will it hold up ;-) )

Cheers!

-John 117.

Sleepy Chief?
Dedicated, eh? ^^
Listen to Ironcobra regarding the padding. Apparently he's experienced in the night-time helmet field

 

[John117]

If you cover the Pep Helmet in Fiberglass and paint and then put a protective clear coat on it, it'll be 100 percent waterproof

Yes, but how well will it hold up if I sleep in it? I tend to kick and toss a lot in bed.... (aka, how will it hold up ;-) )

Cheers!

-John 117.

Sleepy Chief?
Dedicated, eh? ^^
Listen to Ironcobra regarding the padding. Apparently he's experienced in the night-time helmet field

Its ok, I am sure he's not alone. ;-)

So paper really rules over plastic eh? What about painting. Is it harder on fiber glass? Will I lose detail on it?

thanks guys!

Cheers!

-John117.

 

[Ironcobra3000]

Well... it depends
Plastic is Good if you plan on making more then one set of armor, but Paper is a pain at first and you don't have to sculpt, make a mold, and then pour Liquid plastic, either way they can both be rewarding, Regarding fiberglass, just make sure its in a well ventilated area, those fumes are dangerous :eek

 

[John117]

Well... it depends
Plastic is Good if you plan on making more then one set of armor, but Paper is a pain at first and you don't have to sculpt, make a mold, and then pour Liquid plastic, either way they can both be rewarding, Regarding fiberglass, just make sure its in a well ventilated area, those fumes are dangerous :eek

But can be very rewarding to the mind too. :eyebrows:

But on a serious note, what did Adam use?


Cheers!

-John117.