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- S922
I'm almost finished how much I intend to do with my trial project and decided I needed to overcome my own criticism and put my work on here. First, as I said this was a trial project. This piece is not something I can wear, and I used several different methods in each stage to figure out what I liked/didn't like, worked/didn't work etc.
The file I used was Robogenesis Normal Def. Mark VI Helmet found here.
During the pep phase, I initially was actually squeezing the glue onto the cardstock as lightly as I could. That wasn't useful on really small tabs, so I switched to spreading some on a scrap piece and using a paperclip to spread it on the tabs. That worked, however for my real build (an ODST I hope to have done by next August) I have switched more to using crafts/popsicle sticks as they're just easier to work with than the paperclip.
I then resined and fiberglassed the piece leaving fiberglass off of where I intended to cut later. I purchased a Dremel from Amazon and some cutting bits from Home Depot and cut out the visor section as well as where I intend to put lights when I test electronics. This process was pretty straightforward. Some things I'd note: I ignored the suggestions to wear a respirator which because I was doing this outside was not a huge problem, but I have since bought one that I will use in the future. Also, I know it's warped. This is something I did not worry about as all I cared about was the process and determining what tools and materials I would need/want to purchase.
I didn't pictures during the bondo phase partially because I forgot and partially because it was such a frustrating part that I was about ready to throw in the towel. However, I got through it by deciding after I glossed over some of the details to not worry and just figure out what I would do differently next time. I've since watched more people's WIPs and watched tutorials and have learned a lot more. One mistake I made early on was applying too much bondo. Also at times I got some into details that I didn't notice until later making it harder to fix.
I applied a few coats of green paint; the above is from the first coat. Initially I was going to use a vacuum tube or rig something similar to do the pieces on the front sides, but decided to skip it as I really want to get started and focus on my ODST, so I simply moved on and painted a couple of areas black. I purchased Jim McRea's Hex Visor Material from Easy. I cut it a bit and hot glued it in place the other day. I'm not worried about the hot glue showing, but I plan on doing a different rig for my ODST so it will be much cleaner.
The only other thing I intend to do is put some lights in and figure out how best to wire something. Other than that all my attention now switches to making my ODST happen. I want that to look amazing at Chicago ComicCon in August.
The file I used was Robogenesis Normal Def. Mark VI Helmet found here.
During the pep phase, I initially was actually squeezing the glue onto the cardstock as lightly as I could. That wasn't useful on really small tabs, so I switched to spreading some on a scrap piece and using a paperclip to spread it on the tabs. That worked, however for my real build (an ODST I hope to have done by next August) I have switched more to using crafts/popsicle sticks as they're just easier to work with than the paperclip.
I then resined and fiberglassed the piece leaving fiberglass off of where I intended to cut later. I purchased a Dremel from Amazon and some cutting bits from Home Depot and cut out the visor section as well as where I intend to put lights when I test electronics. This process was pretty straightforward. Some things I'd note: I ignored the suggestions to wear a respirator which because I was doing this outside was not a huge problem, but I have since bought one that I will use in the future. Also, I know it's warped. This is something I did not worry about as all I cared about was the process and determining what tools and materials I would need/want to purchase.
I didn't pictures during the bondo phase partially because I forgot and partially because it was such a frustrating part that I was about ready to throw in the towel. However, I got through it by deciding after I glossed over some of the details to not worry and just figure out what I would do differently next time. I've since watched more people's WIPs and watched tutorials and have learned a lot more. One mistake I made early on was applying too much bondo. Also at times I got some into details that I didn't notice until later making it harder to fix.
I applied a few coats of green paint; the above is from the first coat. Initially I was going to use a vacuum tube or rig something similar to do the pieces on the front sides, but decided to skip it as I really want to get started and focus on my ODST, so I simply moved on and painted a couple of areas black. I purchased Jim McRea's Hex Visor Material from Easy. I cut it a bit and hot glued it in place the other day. I'm not worried about the hot glue showing, but I plan on doing a different rig for my ODST so it will be much cleaner.
The only other thing I intend to do is put some lights in and figure out how best to wire something. Other than that all my attention now switches to making my ODST happen. I want that to look amazing at Chicago ComicCon in August.
