Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed [Pic Heavy]

[krad2004]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

When you run out of this supply of resin, have you put any thought into using epoxamite?

I'd love to use any smooth on product but I'm in the uk and I'm guessing the shipping would be expensive to get it here. I'll have a look for an alternative

 

[Philthy Stache]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

Well when you put it that way....I could see where that could hinder getting specific resin's.

 

[krad2004]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

Well when you put it that way....I could see where that could hinder getting specific resin's.

Yeah. I find the uk sucks for such things lol.
The weather sucks too... especially because I want to resin my torso haha.

 

[krad2004]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

Well i made some progress last night on the helmet. It seems like it's the right size but as I'm doing the HD version, all the details are a right pain! I've been thinking of scrapping that and pepping a low def one and detailing it in the filler stage. What do you guys think?

 

[Philthy Stache]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

It really all depends on how comfortable you are with creating all the smaller details.

But if it were me, I'd stay with the HD version. Just because I'd want to be able to look back and appreciate the hard work done. Even if it meant the build would take longer, the extra detail would be worth it.

 

[Reclaimara]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

You should never give up! I hope the helmet will be perfectly scaled and you won't have to start again... because it looks great :B

 

[krad2004]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

Nah I'm not giving up on it. I did a bit more on it last night and it seems I've got the scale perfect. And I should have a little room for padding too.

Thanks for the advice and kinds words guys n gals

 

[krad2004]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

Hey all. Has anyone ever hardened a Flying_Squire HD mc helmet without the support peices on?

 

[krad2004]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

Progress has been made today....



Had a hard time putting the supports in so I may leave them out and make some supports for when I harden it

 

[Philthy Stache]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

I've never had the chance to build one yet, but I've seen some posts that have hardened without supports. You might want to see what you can do.

I hope you plan to put the paper visor in even if you don't put the other supports in.

 

[krad2004]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

Yeah definitely.... I want to see how far away the visor will be from my face. If it's too close.... it might mean a third build lol

 

[Philthy Stache]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

I'm sure if the helmet fits good now the visor won't be a problem.

 

[krad2004]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

I'm sure if the helmet fits good now the visor won't be a problem.

Think it is a bit too small....



I don't get it tho.... I measured the height of my head at 22 cm and I rescaled the height on the pep at 26.5cm to allow for padding....

 

[krad2004]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

Another 3 hours work....



I'm taking my sweet time on the jaw section

 

[Philthy Stache]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

Yeah, I'm thinking that size is still a bit too small for you. Might want to add 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 CM from ear to ear. And by adjusting just the width, it'll balance out the rest of the measurements. I'd say take it up a percentage, but I'm not confident in doing those kind of increment changes personally.

But keep in mind it really matters where you measure from when using the measurement tool, and where you measure yourself too. I've thought I was right on before with a piece from the measurement tool and when i went to put it up on me to test fit, it was no where near as big as I needed it.

And think of it this way...if you need to make it again you'll be an expert at how to assemble it.

 

[krad2004]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

Haha, that's true. Still gonna finish it tho.... and use it as a test piece

 

[ErMaC]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

Looking good so far mate. My fingers are crossed aswell

 

[krad2004]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

Thank you. Should have an update tonight

 

[krad2004]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

Is it me or does MC look kinda like a duck when his jaw section on his helmet is inverted???? Lol.

 

[Philthy Stache]

Re: Second try at Master Chief! Fingers crossed

Yup, you've finally cracked from the pressure. From that angle it looks tiny next to your hand.