Pepakura First Timer Log (Stardate 19052011)

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Saggateron

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Ok so I just finished my first practice part, I used paper (yes i know terrible idea but the only thing I had at hand and PVC glue although the glue made the paper soggy) I made a single F/Para knee pad.

It was a bad one to start with because it was really lots of tiny parts and flanges!
Here is what I learned:
  • This takes lots of time,
  • This takes lots more time,
  • Use glue sparingly,
  • I applied the glue using an old pen tip to smear it on - worked great,
  • I used a pen to score the fold lines - another great idea
  • I assembled the parts in a sort of random order - have your pep model open while you work - helps loads

A question though this part is completely closed which means that the resin and fibregleass would ahve to go on the outside would that still work? Or would it need way more sanding after it hardened?

these are just my observations from my first practice run,
any tips are gladly excepted!
 
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