alecgates15 said:
So I have most of the chest area finished and I started on my torso when, oops, it doesn't fit over my fat head. I scaled it and everything, what now?
Also, I might need to make the helmet's size right in between this new one and the one above.
EDIT: OR I could cut the collar and secure it together with velcro.
Please do not double/quad post, use the "EDIT" button on the bottom right of each of your own post to edit it.
I see you have edited this latest post, why didnt you just edit the previous one?
The torso is not supposed to fit as-is. You need to cut it around the neck area into 2 parts, then find an attaching method, like adding velcro or straps to connect them together when it's done
Anyways, I think you should re-make the helmet. If you have a bigger helmet it will make you look taller and the helmet will really stand out when a full costume is done.
You need to remember that you are adding in visors and padding + fiberglass (or whatever hardening method you choose).
The fiberglass will take some space, the visor will in most cases go "inwards" a little too. And if you add thin padding it will not be as comfortable or snug as with thicker padding (you might feel the fiberglass and it wont hold as snug).
Ventilation is also a problem, if you have a helmet which is too snug, your visor will keep fogging, your noggin would need some air too so that you dont sweat too much on a hotter day.
Good luck on the project.