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Roadkiller
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Hi and welcome to the 405th. There is a lot of information around, but I'd suggest you start by:
Watching this orientation vido:
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/15735-New-Recruit-Orientation-Video
Reading this complete Noob list:
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/14613-Complete-Noob-List
Reading this on how to use Pepakura to create the paper models:
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/1034-Tutorial-How-to-use-Pepakura-to-make-your-Mjolnir-Armor
Reading this on some of the forum's best practices:
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/27746-ATTENTION-NEW-(and-existing)-MEMBERS!-READ-THIS-NOW-PLEASE!
That's a start only. There is lots more reading required! Have fun learning!
Watching this orientation vido:
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/15735-New-Recruit-Orientation-Video
Reading this complete Noob list:
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/14613-Complete-Noob-List
Reading this on how to use Pepakura to create the paper models:
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/1034-Tutorial-How-to-use-Pepakura-to-make-your-Mjolnir-Armor
Reading this on some of the forum's best practices:
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/27746-ATTENTION-NEW-(and-existing)-MEMBERS!-READ-THIS-NOW-PLEASE!
That's a start only. There is lots more reading required! Have fun learning!
Roadkiller
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The reading is continuous 
But don't forget that at some point you will know enough to get started. Many of your questions will best be answered by actually building.
If you are a complete neophyte to using fibreglass, auto-body filler, etc, (as I was) I'd recommend starting with a straightforward project. Anything too complicated could be discouraging. A Mk V costume (MOZ's pep files are outstanding beginner pieces IMHO) or a low-def Mk VI (see the build in my signature block for an example). These are realistic beginner costumes for a NOOB and can be built in a reasonable amount of time.
But, in the end, choose a project and a plan that suits your skills, desired product and most importantly, will provide fun and a feeling of accomplishment.
All of which is my $0.02, and worth exactly that
But don't forget that at some point you will know enough to get started. Many of your questions will best be answered by actually building.
If you are a complete neophyte to using fibreglass, auto-body filler, etc, (as I was) I'd recommend starting with a straightforward project. Anything too complicated could be discouraging. A Mk V costume (MOZ's pep files are outstanding beginner pieces IMHO) or a low-def Mk VI (see the build in my signature block for an example). These are realistic beginner costumes for a NOOB and can be built in a reasonable amount of time.
But, in the end, choose a project and a plan that suits your skills, desired product and most importantly, will provide fun and a feeling of accomplishment.
All of which is my $0.02, and worth exactly that
I totally agree
But I would suggest to start with whatever costume you came here to build right away, doing something else just to learn can be counter-productive in terms of motivation. Most costumes have small and/or easy parts (my favourite example: Hand plates) that are quick and easy to build, do experiments on and not a big loss if you mess up or things don't work as planned. If you're a quick study, you can learn as you progress from easy to hard pieces within your project.
Roadkiller, I read fast but it will take me some time to catch up, thanks for the links to info, very handy. I have some auto body shop experience, filler and fibreglass are not complete strangers though it has been 20 odd years lol.
I went and downloaded a Reach Noble Six helmet pdo (looks sweet) and have just started hot gluing it together (and to my big cack handed fingers). I figure if I can handle that, I should be ok? I have since learnt the hard way and had it confirmed by the links you posted that the card I 3M spray mounted the paper too is 'a bit heavy duty' but as Im stubborn, its going together anyway. Less fibreglass!
I guess it will take some time to complete a suit with my workload and lifestyle but I'm not in a crazy rush. As for other parts required to complete a suit of armour, I'm just going to build what catches my eye rather than an screen/sprite replica. At least I'm not after a halloween costume ;-)
Ventrue, I'm a fairly quick study, Reacj Noble Six helmet already underway ;-)
Thankyou both for taking the time to point what must be another 'noob' in the right direction.
I went and downloaded a Reach Noble Six helmet pdo (looks sweet) and have just started hot gluing it together (and to my big cack handed fingers). I figure if I can handle that, I should be ok? I have since learnt the hard way and had it confirmed by the links you posted that the card I 3M spray mounted the paper too is 'a bit heavy duty' but as Im stubborn, its going together anyway. Less fibreglass!
I guess it will take some time to complete a suit with my workload and lifestyle but I'm not in a crazy rush. As for other parts required to complete a suit of armour, I'm just going to build what catches my eye rather than an screen/sprite replica. At least I'm not after a halloween costume ;-)
Ventrue, I'm a fairly quick study, Reacj Noble Six helmet already underway ;-)
Thankyou both for taking the time to point what must be another 'noob' in the right direction.
Roadkiller
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Excellent! Share some pics soonest.
I had similar "problems". But now that I've done some pepping with lighter cardboard, I'm actually thinking about going back to the heavier kind. I wasn't lying when I wrote in my project's thread that it's a pain to pep with, but that thinner stuff on the other hand produces really flimsy models.
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