Here we have the basic central 4 base layer segments all which have been cut out of fruit box cardboard and bent over my knee so that they are convex

Here we have the basic central 4 base layer segments all which have been cut out of fruit box cardboard and bent over my knee so that they are convex

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Hot glue the 4 segments together.

Hot glue the 4 segments together.

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Then measure and cut out the 6 side segments, starting at the top and work your way down the side. It is easier to glue a segment in place and then m

Then measure and cut out the 6 side segments, starting at the top and work your way down the side. It is easier to glue a segment in place and then m

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Work out the shape of the base layer and cut off the excess card.

Work out the shape of the base layer and cut off the excess card.

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Using paper, work out the templates for the top layer segments, allowing a 10mm, gap between them and then transfer them onto card.

Using paper, work out the templates for the top layer segments, allowing a 10mm, gap between them and then transfer them onto card.

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Cut out pieces and bend them like the original base layer

Cut out pieces and bend them like the original base layer

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Hot glue segments to the base layer and cut out any battle damage etc.

Hot glue segments to the base layer and cut out any battle damage etc.

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On a new piece of card, draw around the body of the shell, marking out the shell edge and strap holes

On a new piece of card, draw around the body of the shell, marking out the shell edge and strap holes

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Hot glue shell dome supports and then hot glue the shell body to this.

Hot glue shell dome supports and then hot glue the shell body to this.

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Cover the entire body with newspaper pieces and a 2:1 pva:water mix and let that dry overnight.

Cover the entire body with newspaper pieces and a 2:1 pva:water mix and let that dry overnight.

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Side shot to show curve of the shell

Side shot to show curve of the shell

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Undercoat the shell with a mixture of whit green and yellow acrylic paint.

Undercoat the shell with a mixture of whit green and yellow acrylic paint.

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Paint Burnt Umber in the 10mm, gap and in any cuts etc. the segments are then dry brushed with brown, green and yellow acrylic paint for the highlight

Paint Burnt Umber in the 10mm, gap and in any cuts etc. the segments are then dry brushed with brown, green and yellow acrylic paint for the highlight

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Once the acrylic paint is dry, apply one coat of water based Dark Oak varnish.

Once the acrylic paint is dry, apply one coat of water based Dark Oak varnish.

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TMNT style SHELL

A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle style shell build out of cardboard
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