Risu
Master Member
I was inspired at SDCC to finally start work on a project I've wanted to do for years, the new series Cyberman. After mulling over methods and cost for the last few days, today I won a voice changer helmet on ebay and officially kicked off the build. I also intend to buy Weaselfinger's helmet back when he has the opportunity to make more, but the rest of the costume will be made by me.
The pepakura files linked in another thread will be the base for the build, but I'm not sure if I'll use pepakura or foam to actually make the pieces. I love the ease of making raised details with foam but I don't like the sealing methods, I don't think they paint well at all, and I'd prefer the armor not be flexible. I've seen some foam that's pliable when heated but rigid once cooled, but unfortunately I haven't been able to track down what it's called or where I can get it. I'm also not sure if resin and bondo could be used on it without dissolving it. If anybody can point me in the right direction for that stuff or clue me in on the dissolving issue, it'd be much appreciated. I'm also looking for a way to mold some tubing for the undersuit and then cast it in a flexible foam.
As of this moment I don't have anything to show, and the build will take time. My planned completion date is the end of January. I'll be building from the bottom up, starting with the boots.
The pepakura files linked in another thread will be the base for the build, but I'm not sure if I'll use pepakura or foam to actually make the pieces. I love the ease of making raised details with foam but I don't like the sealing methods, I don't think they paint well at all, and I'd prefer the armor not be flexible. I've seen some foam that's pliable when heated but rigid once cooled, but unfortunately I haven't been able to track down what it's called or where I can get it. I'm also not sure if resin and bondo could be used on it without dissolving it. If anybody can point me in the right direction for that stuff or clue me in on the dissolving issue, it'd be much appreciated. I'm also looking for a way to mold some tubing for the undersuit and then cast it in a flexible foam.
As of this moment I don't have anything to show, and the build will take time. My planned completion date is the end of January. I'll be building from the bottom up, starting with the boots.