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Next I used the rondo technique as presented by Ben Streeper to harden the inside of the helmet. This portion was fairly easy, despite the dry heat that day which ruined a batch of resin, and thus one of my brushes. The little rectangle on the forehead is a complete pain to make, and I just flubbed it in the end.Īfter it was constructed, I applied a few coats of fiberglass resin to the outside of the helmet. That said, there was one portion that could use some work. This file is amazing, having the perfect mix of simplicity and detail. I decided to start with the helmet, since I need to have something impressive to show for my first efforts, right? I began the helmet by constructing it out of cardstock from a pepakura file made by RUNDOWN.
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While I may be currently studying in the land of the rising sun, I can still share the progress on my ODST Rookie costume.
#Odst pepakura how to#
Next time I'll cover how to scale your pepakura file, and techniques for constructing said file. It sets fast, and doesn't require much glue in order to provide a tight bond. For glue, any sort of superglue works very well. These can be found at any hobby store, such as Michael's. I was lucky and had a board used in chain restaurant menus to use, but any thick surface will work. Any sort of thick plastic will work as a surface. I was able to get half of a ream from Staples for $15, but you can probably find it cheaper if you're willing to look.įinally, on the paper materials angle, you will need something to cut the cardstock with, something to glue with, and a board to cut on. You can pick this up at most office supply stores. The commonly accepted best material to use is 110 lb. Normal paper, while possible to use, is not advisable. You can pick either of these programs up at Tama Soft's website. I personally suggest Pepakura Designer, as it will allow you to scale your file to fit your body.
#Odst pepakura full version#
Both of these can be downloaded for free, but you need the full version of Pepakura Designer in order to save any changes you might make. In order to read this file, you will need either Pepakura Viewer or Pepakura Designer. Remember to keep track of who made them so you can give them due credit when you post your work in progress! Browse around on the 405th website for files that are provided by the kind community members. Most importantly, you will need your pepakura file. You should probably also pick up a pair of safety goggles just to cover all of your bases. You can pick these up from any hardware store for about $20. It needs to be an organic vapor respirator in order to chemically neutralize the vapors from the resin and bondo. So protect yourself now, and wear a respirator. You will be working with resin and bondo at some point in your costuming career, and these things will kill you in 30 to 40 years. At first you will be working with just paper and glue, but even the glue can get kind of nasty when on your bare hands.Ĭontinuing down the line of safety, you will need to get an organic vapor respirator. If you're beginning with a pepakura file, you will need some plastic gloves to protect your hands. Remember that safety always comes first, and protect yourself accordingly. This first one will be covering some of the basic materials needed to make a costume.įirst off, you will need some basic safety equipment.
#Odst pepakura series#
I will be making a series of posts laying out some of the techniques and materials one could use to complete their desired project.