I'll probably make another video in the future going over the template and how I got the suit itself from the template. But for now check out my overview video of the suit. There is a lot of info about what I did that can help.I see the template, but I'm new to making armor. Does this have any instructions?
Hello, I'm glad you liked the armor!Hey ! First I would like to say that your armor looks really good, it allowed me to convince my friends to make one with me . But there is a thing I would like to know : how much foam did you approximately used for the complete armor ? Knowing this would allow me not to buy too much or not enough foam. Anyway, thank you very much for sharing the files .
Hello, So after I coated the inside of the helmet with liquid plastic and let it dry, I just covered the outside with a type of wall putty I got from Lowe's. I had to sand it down and reapply putty a few times, but I eventually got it smooth enough. I then just painted over it, and lastly installed the visor. Hope this helps, but you can check out my video in which I cover all the armor pieces including the helmet.hiya thanks for the templates, how did you manage to make the helmet so neat, did you coat it in some kind of sealer first? ive tried to make a similar kind of project before but i can still see my lines that ive cut out through the spray paint? is there anything you recommend to use? im just not sure what the best materials are to use to acheive the best finish.
i used an instant filler paste to fill my gaps in but could still see marks through the spray.
Secondly, are all the templates the correct size ready to print out when you open them in pepakura?
Hello, The gauntlet is a fairly simple piece, I haven't covered it directly just yet, but I made a video going over all of the armor pieces individually. It might give you a better view of what it looks like.hey loves the files however I am only using to the arm pieces for my costume (Jedi) however I am struggling with putting them together could you show me close up picture of your arm pieces thanks
Hello, I'm glad you liked the armor!
The foam I used came in a roll that was pretty long. I used a lot of it, I would say 1 and 1/2 rolls of this stuff, it was quite a lot. I think it was this one that I linked here:
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There are similar ones out there so maybe look around for some if you can't find it. Hope this helps.
You're doing it right,however you have to find the side pieces of the back (highlighted on the picture). I don't want to misguide you but I think you're looking for those side panels to attach to the rest of the back files on your picture. I hope I could help with this!Hi, first can I say these files are a blessing, I am reall enjoying making mine. However I am currently making the back and I just can’t figure out how it’s all gonna fit together. I’ve attached some images. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks JoshView attachment 1296971
Thanks for make a foam helmet! I know that is one thing that a lot of people want over the paper/resin builds.Thanks for the answer, it helps me a lot.
For the helmet, I didn't want to make a paper one and then cover it with resin or things like that so I unfolded a pepakura file for foam, i'm posting it here if anyone wants it.
It's my really first foam unfolding so some parts may not be made the best way but I hope this will help anyway.
I'm first going to make one out of really cheap foam to check if the size is good, then i'll probably make a tutorial about it with eva foam because some parts can be a bit tricky and it could be really helpful for those who are not used to foam builds.
Hey Josh! Glad your enjoying the templates.Hi, first can I say these files are a blessing, I am reall enjoying making mine. However I am currently making the back and I just can’t figure out how it’s all gonna fit together. I’ve attached some images. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks JoshView attachment 1296971
I'd love to see the finished helmet!Thanks for the answer, it helps me a lot.
For the helmet, I didn't want to make a paper one and then cover it with resin or things like that so I unfolded a pepakura file for foam, i'm posting it here if anyone wants it.
It's my really first foam unfolding so some parts may not be made the best way but I hope this will help anyway.
I'm first going to make one out of really cheap foam to check if the size is good, then i'll probably make a tutorial about it with eva foam because some parts can be a bit tricky and it could be really helpful for those who are not used to foam builds.
Thanks for the answer, it helps me a lot.
For the helmet, I didn't want to make a paper one and then cover it with resin or things like that so I unfolded a pepakura file for foam, i'm posting it here if anyone wants it.
It's my really first foam unfolding so some parts may not be made the best way but I hope this will help anyway.
I'm first going to make one out of really cheap foam to check if the size is good, then i'll probably make a tutorial about it with eva foam because some parts can be a bit tricky and it could be really helpful for those who are not used to foam builds.
First of all,you're a real inspiration,I don't know if I said this before,but your armor is one of my favorites out there.Hey Josh! Glad your enjoying the templates.
For the back, you'll need to bevel a lot of the edges of the pieces to make the backpack section stick out more like I showed in my video. I'll make another video soon going over the templates and how they fit to the foam.
Your armor is looking great so far!
Thank you! I remember searching endlessly for foam templates myself in the past and I was unable to find very many. I really enjoy making costumes and I want others to have fun building a suit without having to make a whole template from scratch. And yeah, feel free to share any templates or remix them however you want.First of all,you're a real inspiration,I don't know if I said this before,but your armor is one of my favorites out there.
Second,can I share the foam version of the helmet you used for your costume?
Here is the pdf version of the file I've shared,hope it helps.is it possible for you to change that unfolded into a pdf file
Thanks so much for the template. Do you think you could provide images or number it so I could put it together? ThanksHere is the pdf version of the file I've shared,hope it helps.