Strenthening Methods

[Spartan M07]

does any one know any strenthening methods other than fiberglass and resin. ive seen aobfrosts hot hot glue method that sounds very promising but if there is any more ways i would like to find out

 

[Macattack64]

You can use urethane plastic, poured into the model.

 

[Spartan M07]

hey thanks. ill look more into that

 

[Fabrice]

You can also use wood glue (the white one). It will take several layers and patience to have a good result. It's simplier but it will never be as strong as fiberglass + resin.

 

[pooper]

The urethane plastic method Mac mentioned is a great way to strengthen your pep pieces. Here’s a video tutorial from the great Jedistumpy on how it’s done.



http://405th.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=17609&st=0&p=279776&#entry279776





I used the hot glue method on my first suit. Some other members also use one or two cans of spray on truck bed liner.



Hope this helps.

 

[Macattack64]

I actually used the plastic method recently. I'll see if I can get some pictures about it too.

 

[kensai111]

As pooper mentioned smoothcasting pepakura is a viable option... Archille wrote a whole step by step tutorial with lots of pictures over at the 405th Source: http://405th.com/?p=574



No one thinks of us.. *sadface*



Cheers,

Kensai

 

[Macattack64]

All the tutorials they have are for Helmets. They need to get one up for body parts. I'd do it but I just finished plasticing my body pieces I needed to.

 

[jmoulton11]

i add a small amount of putty on the inside of my pieces after i fiberglass and it gives the pieces some extra strength and durability.

 

[Unbadass]

If you have not made your armor already you can use my method. I still have more to do on it but the funds are limited.



My link

 

[Spartan M07]

hey unbadass i read your forum and your gorila glue method sounds really good. i just have one question, where can you buy it?

 

[Macattack64]

You should be able to get it at any kind of hardware store for sure. I'm not sure for other places.

 

[Spartan M07]

thanks mac ill go look around