Where do I find the blueprints?

[Streetmedik]

I saw about making HALO stuff on http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Halo-Armor/step2/Get-blueprints-from-these-sites/ The website said to get the blueprints here. But I can't find them. Possibly because I am clueless and dont know how to find them. Can someone help?

 

[Dreadnaught]

There are no actual blueprints, as such. This will get you pointed in the right direction for the pep files http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/26285-All-in-One-Halo-Pepakura-Pack .

You won't be able to read the files unless you have downloaded the Pepakura program.

Those two are the very first steps in getting your practical stuff started. However, you need to get a drink, and maybe a snack or two, and block out a huge chunk of time to read the stickies. There are a lot of written tutorials that the experienced people have put up for everyone to see. Some of the tutorials are video, too, so you can better see what they're talking about. I took the time to go through them and believe me it is a lot of information, but well worth it.

 

[Roadkiller]

Hi and welcome to the 405th. There is a lot more to do than just getting the "blue prints". There is a lot of information on the 405th forums to help you out, but I'd suggest you start by:

Watching this orientation vido:
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/15735-New-Recruit-Orientation-Video

Reading these threads about the materials required:
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/14613-Complete-Noob-List
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php...k-How-Much-Will-This-Cost?p=486480#post486480

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 how to "scale" your paper creation to fit you:
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/25588-How-to-Scale-Your-Armour-Tutorial-V.2

Downloading this "All in One Pepakura" package to work with:
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/26285-All-in-One-Halo-Pepakura-Pack

Reading these on some of the forum's rules and best practices:
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/11045-Forum-Infractions-Warnings-and-Offenses
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/27746-ATTENTION-NEW-(and-existing)-MEMBERS!-READ-THIS-NOW-PLEASE!

Watching many of these helpful videos made by 405th members:
http://pepvids.cz.cc/

Finally, there is no doubt you will still have questions. However, if you are serious about completing a costume, please consider joining the mentoring program. Here, experienced builders will be happy to provide one to one help with your build (Note that they will expect you to have studied the information in the
links provided above):
http://www.405th.com/showthread.php/30138-405th-Mentor-Programme-2.0

Again welcome to the 405th!

 

[Streetmedik]

Thanks for the replies!!!

I never expected replies.so fast!! thanks. I am going to give it a try, and may be crying out for help. My goal, at this point, is to make the helmet. I have a motorcycle helmet that I dont use.. If it looked cook, like the HALO helmet, I might actually wear it.

 

[lordzoabar]

Now while that would be a really awesome project, you have to remember that what we make should in no way be considered actual safety-ware... A motorcycle helm is A LOT stronger and more durable than A few layers of Fiberglass, and You should never wear your suit on a motorcycle or as protection in paintball or airsoft matches... They just don't hold up and you could seriously injur yourself. That said, I'm not telling you not to try and convert an old helmate into something cool... Just reminding you to practice caution and stay safe.

Welcome to the 405th!

 

[Streetmedik]

I do not intend to cut up the helmet, but, to use it as the "core" and modify its appearance by adding the pieces to its outside. Just dont know if i can do it or not.

 

[lordzoabar]

ok, that in itself shouldnt be too big a challenge... just scale the MC helm slightly larger than the motorcycle helm and you should be fine

 

[Toacrabman]

Its usually bad to start with "I just got here why cant i get blueprints", people need to READ.

 

[IndyMogul]

If you want the tutorial for the Halo Armour, Check out my channel on Youtube, IndyMogul

 

[Streetmedik]

That video is where I got the idea to mod my bike helmet into a HALO MC helmet. I have watched it quite a few times. Partly to see the making instructions over and over, and partly because the girl in the video is quite lovely!!!

 

[Streetmedik]

Toacrabman, I am sorry for being new at this. Perhaps if I were as wize as you in these things I would not need to ask for help.

 

[Arioch]

Most people get here, make an account and ask questions about how to do it. Then they hear about the stickies in the noob forum, lol. This is normal. At least you didnt demand help, info or for anyone to sell you things, lol

Welcome to the 405th!

PS - If Im not mistaken, and I bet Im not.... the girl in that video is SkullCandyGirl.

 

[Toacrabman]

Well now that you found out, we wanna see a W.I.P. thread, no matter what question you have about a build, someone here can answer it. Thats what I love about 405th.

 

[Streetmedik]

I will post work in progress as I make some.. still trying to figure out the scaning.. to make it fit around the outside of an existing helmet. And, yes, i saw the tutorial on scaling. But I am not scaning to my head, I am scaling to a helmet. I giess I have to print the 16 pages of stock, build it, then decide how much to scale from that size to endup with the correct size to fit on the helmet. However, any of you that have experience in this want to offer a few bits of knowledge.. I would appreciate it.

 

[dung0beetle]

I will post work in progress as I make some.. still trying to figure out the scaning.. to make it fit around the outside of an existing helmet. And, yes, i saw the tutorial on scaling. But I am not scaning to my head, I am scaling to a helmet. I giess I have to print the 16 pages of stock, build it, then decide how much to scale from that size to endup with the correct size to fit on the helmet. However, any of you that have experience in this want to offer a few bits of knowledge.. I would appreciate it.

You need to figure out how big the donor helmet is. You can use calipers to measure it. Here's a tutorial (of sorts) showing how to make your own.

 

[Streetmedik]

PS - If Im not mistaken, and I bet Im not.... the girl in that video is SkullCandyGirl.

All I know is that whoever she is, I wish someone that talented and attractive lived near me... and was single!...

 

[AkumaHanta]

hello. Im fairly new here. I downloaded Pepakura Viewer 3 and then I used the link for the 405th Pep Pack but for some reason it wont allow me to open any of the files or even show them anywhere on my computer as being downloaded. can anyoe give me any tips?

nevermind. for some reason its there but my computer is only wanting to try and use paint to open it but not Pepakura

 

[ventrue]

hello. Im fairly new here. I downloaded Pepakura Viewer 3 and then I used the link for the 405th Pep Pack but for some reason it wont allow me to open any of the files or even show them anywhere on my computer as being downloaded. can anyoe give me any tips?

nevermind. for some reason its there but my computer is only wanting to try and use paint to open it but not Pepakura

You need to install Pepakura Designer. Emphasis lies on "install" and "Designer". Pepakura Viewer lacks a couple of essential functions you will need.

Also, please pick one of the Help! threads in the Noob Forum for questions like this. You revived a really old thread for your question. This is called "necro posting", you'll find something about it in the rules.