Pepakura Strengtheining?

[Rorschach semaj]

What is the best way to prepare your pepakura models for strengthening?



Is it just fine to apply the resin on regular printer paper, or will you need to attach some type of reinforcement, such as cardboard prior to the resining process?

 

[stick83]

dont use esin your useing paper if your using paper then go buy modge podge its like resin butnot a strong put 3 light coats and then like a paper mache coat with one, that is wut u should be oding on a paper pep.

 

[Rorschach semaj]

Can I resin over this 'modge podge', or is it too water soluble? I like resin... resin is my friend.

 

[stick83]

haha i dunno you could maybe neve3r tried. i only had because i did a test in paper maybe but the resin might not stick verywell. but... the podge maybe strong enough to do a fiberglassss innside as long as you sit it so it wont warp that could work

 

[Rorschach semaj]

Cool... who in the west (preferably Alberta) sells this stuff, and what is the approximate price?

 

[stick83]

i dunno i live in ontario soooo if you ahve walllmart then go thereand a mediaum i thin was 10 i got it like 2 years ago so i have no clue but they have matte nad gloss finish.

 

[Rorschach semaj]

Ok, I can check Wal-Mart. Thanks.

 

[stick83]

npo and i have a tut on it under my topics to help you. and pm me if you have any other questions.

 

[kensai111]

Just a heads up using regular flimsy printer paper is going to be a super pain to keep from warping (dare I say impossible?), I suggest remaking whatever you plan on resining with cardstock. Resin the outside, fiberglass the inside 2-3 times, bondo the outside and start sanding, prime it, paint it.



Cheers,

Kensai

 

[borge 009]

can i just use resin without the mat or cloth? is resin hard enough to reinforce the pepped parts?

 

[MIRAGE]

can i just use resin without the mat or cloth? is resin hard enough to reinforce the pepped parts?

NO it will be to britle with out the mat,,,

 

[S1l3nt V1p3r]

Resining without fiberglass is like making a concrete building without rebars. It will be weak and crumble.



Also, use 110lbs/220gsm Cardstock. You will experience minor to no warpage if you use it.

 

[Rorschach semaj]

110lb cardstock, resin out fiberglass in, bondo, sand, prime and paint... Thanks guys!

 

[Rorschach semaj]

Can I just use a fiberglass repair kit for the fiberglass resin? I can get that stuff at a nearby Rona.



And what about 'regular' resin... I can't seem to find that stuff anywhere. Tried WalMart, Home Depot, Rona, nothing.

 

[HaloGoddess]

Can I just use a fiberglass repair kit for the fiberglass resin? I can get that stuff at a nearby Rona.



And what about 'regular' resin... I can't seem to find that stuff anywhere. Tried WalMart, Home Depot, Rona, nothing.

I actually bought my fiberglass resin at an auto parts store. Have you checked at an auto store? The stuff you are using to strengthen your armor is the same stuff to repair the body of cars.

 

[Rorschach semaj]

Fiberglass resin is like half the price at Princess Auto than at Rona, but I still can't find any of the 'regular' resin.



And, do I apply the 'regular' resin first, then add a few coats of the fiberglass stuff?

 

[Xtreme TACTICS 101]

Quick FYI-You don't have to resin the piece before Fiberglassing it. I did that with my first fiberglass job, and there is no warping to speek of. The trick is to leave the more important support struts in, then add some fiberglass to the main stress points in the piece. for helmets, that always around the visor. Then, once thefiberglass and resin is dried, simply remove all of the support struts, and go from there. its worth it, and saves plenty of time.



Either that, or simply go the Smooth-cast 300/320 way. They sell that stull here in Canada. But, I highly recommend if you live near the USA/Canada border, buy it from the US. Unless a store that has it is close by (within driving distance), but from the US. Its far cheeper.



Also, I have found Resin and Fiberglass in the following stores in Canada:



-Canadian Tire

-Wal-Mart

-Home Hardware

-Almost any Auto parts/Autobody store

-If you have a Tecx. Program at your school, you can grab some scrap fiberglass from there for free. Just ask the teacher first.



Good luck with the armour.



Cheers!

 

[Rorschach semaj]

Hm... so what you're saying is, I can use just fiberglass resin if I use support struts (like dowls[?]) to support weaker areas?

 

[Rorschach semaj]

I GET IT NOW!!!!!



Ok, at first I was under the impression that there were more than one type of resin BUT NOW I GET IT!!!





Cover the whole piece in 'fiberglass' resin, dry, then put more resin on the inside and while the resin is still fresh put a fiberglass cloth on it I UNDERSTAND NOW!!!



Now where do I get the cloth for cheap (in Western Canada, Alberta)?

 

[kensai111]

I GET IT NOW!!!!!



Ok, at first I was under the impression that there were more than one type of resin BUT NOW I GET IT!!!





Cover the whole piece in 'fiberglass' resin, dry, then put more resin on the inside and while the resin is still fresh put a fiberglass cloth on it I UNDERSTAND NOW!!!

Sorry, just getting back to this topic, yeah regular resin = fiberglass resin. Sorry to confuse you.



Same directions apply: 1-2 coats of resin outside, fiberglass the inside 2-3 times, Bondo the outside, sand it smooth, paint it with primer, paint it.



Cheers,

Kensai