Jynx Knight
New Member
JF I am having an issue with the unfolds because the pieces overlap pages and the borders are not outlined so how do I know where to cut when combining multiple pages together?
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cavx
Master Member
I am sure JFcustom could answer this better, when I printed out my Pred Bio, there supposed to be lines that allow you to line up the pages. I obviously didn't check this setting and didn't have them on my pages. So what I did was to over lap the pages to the points where the lines of the template matched and taped them in place. I was then able to cut out the parts and lay them on the foam for tracing.
Kirk0
Active Member
JF, these Stormtrooper files are great and make for a really simple and quick build!
I've decided to create a build thread for this one as I've not seen many Foam Stormtroopers done.
I've made a lot of progress in only one day of building (2days if you count cutting the templates)
http://www.therpf.com/f79/quick-foam-stormtrooper-armour-build-200623/
I've decided to create a build thread for this one as I've not seen many Foam Stormtroopers done.
I've made a lot of progress in only one day of building (2days if you count cutting the templates)
http://www.therpf.com/f79/quick-foam-stormtrooper-armour-build-200623/
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DoubleFace
New Member
Hello, I've just read through your first post and I probably found the best foam builiding guide out there. I want my costume to be ready before 21st of March 2014 and even though I don't have either children or full-time job (still studying), I think with my skills it will take some time to complete my Iron Man MKVI armor, so speed-building method is something for me.
But I have one question. How much centimetres is required to add to my height to achieve perfect-fitting armor? I'm 184 cm/71 kg and adjusted scale to 187 cm person, just in case. I decided to start with something little, like fingers. And after I made foam parts, only thumb fit perfecly. Other felt either too thight or couldn't put them on at all. And I know I wouldn't put them on bare hands, most likely glue them on a glove, along with palms and knuckles. Is there a way to avoid this? I don't want to waste either foam or paper making over-sized or too small parts.
Oh, and thanks for a tip where to buy foam. Now I'm using 2x1m EVA 5mm thick foam, but I paid for it 40$ plus shipping, while in Decathon 1,4x0,5 6,5 mm thick fitness mat (which is i guess also EVA foam, but less dense) cost just 5$. And It's available in red, so it will be easier to cut parts out of foam. Cutting parts traced by black marker on a black foam is a pain in the butt.
But I have one question. How much centimetres is required to add to my height to achieve perfect-fitting armor? I'm 184 cm/71 kg and adjusted scale to 187 cm person, just in case. I decided to start with something little, like fingers. And after I made foam parts, only thumb fit perfecly. Other felt either too thight or couldn't put them on at all. And I know I wouldn't put them on bare hands, most likely glue them on a glove, along with palms and knuckles. Is there a way to avoid this? I don't want to waste either foam or paper making over-sized or too small parts.
Oh, and thanks for a tip where to buy foam. Now I'm using 2x1m EVA 5mm thick foam, but I paid for it 40$ plus shipping, while in Decathon 1,4x0,5 6,5 mm thick fitness mat (which is i guess also EVA foam, but less dense) cost just 5$. And It's available in red, so it will be easier to cut parts out of foam. Cutting parts traced by black marker on a black foam is a pain in the butt.
Ragz
Active Member
JF,
Thanks for the great files and all your hard work is appreciated!
Any chance you have or know of foam files for Scout Troopers? I have complete files for regular pep, but would rather create out of foam (Trying to get 2 scouts done by Fan Expo Canada in 2014).
Thanks again!
Thanks for the great files and all your hard work is appreciated!
Any chance you have or know of foam files for Scout Troopers? I have complete files for regular pep, but would rather create out of foam (Trying to get 2 scouts done by Fan Expo Canada in 2014).
Thanks again!
Jynx Knight
New Member
I tired this still not seeing how to connect them without roughly guessing where to cut
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I think I figured out a way if I connect the lines at the corners with a ruler I can draw a line to help with connecting. Hope I scaled this right will be posting pics soon hopefully. Thanks JF.
Dadpool
Active Member
that looks great... id keep it pink and make my wife wear it lol
JFcustom
Sr Member
Watch this, from 0:00:20 to 0:01:50, this is the answer you're looking for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLZLUTeyKVY
mickc22
Active Member
Just out of curiosity I resized this to a 1800mm tree, yikes! that is all!
cavx
Master Member
JF, these Stormtrooper files are great and make for a really simple and quick build!
I've decided to create a build thread for this one as I've not seen many Foam Stormtroopers done.
I've made a lot of progress in only one day of building (2days if you count cutting the templates)
Darn that red sock
itookadooku
New Member
I wanted to do the Hawkman but really got off on the sizing. I thought my daughter still looked so cute in it though.
First attempt wasnt to bad, had alot of trouble around the eye area, plus alot of glue clean up to do.
Should I leave the size alone? I increased that build by 10%, hindsight I should have maybe stepped it down.
BRDencklau
Well-Known Member
That's adorable.
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Jynx Knight
New Member
Just watched the video good to know for my next build. Almost done cutting out the foam pieces then on to the building.
Jynx Knight
New Member
So after about five hours of cutting I realized you have to flip the template when tracing it on the patterned side of the foam. So needless to say everything is on opposite of where it is supposed to be. Guess its time to start over
JWMines
Well-Known Member
i was just staring at your build which looks really cool and then I was like what's holding that up 0.o :lol
