Warren Colvett
New Member
Hi All,
Ok, so I have been considering trying to make a helmet for a bit, but think I am going to try to dive in within the next couple of months and give it a shot. I've read all the various methods (pepakura, building forms for paper mache, foam, etc.), but wanted to get opinions on what would be the best route to jump into this. It's a Power Rangers helmet, I would like it ridged (so no foam) and be able to sand/shape it to a perfectly even surface for painting, and to be able to stand the test of time with showing the proper amount of care to it. I was looking at the Instructable about building a form and using paper mache to fill it out, but wasn't sure about how fine a surface you can get with it, and if you can get flat straight surfaces like around the visor portion (the example on the page was a little uneven) and am not sure how durable the mache option can be. So anyway, I would love some opinions on the best way for a noob to try this out of the gate without spending a fortune... Also, I don't want to buy a pre-made helmet or a kit, want to learn how to do it myself properly.
Any help appreciated...
Ok, so I have been considering trying to make a helmet for a bit, but think I am going to try to dive in within the next couple of months and give it a shot. I've read all the various methods (pepakura, building forms for paper mache, foam, etc.), but wanted to get opinions on what would be the best route to jump into this. It's a Power Rangers helmet, I would like it ridged (so no foam) and be able to sand/shape it to a perfectly even surface for painting, and to be able to stand the test of time with showing the proper amount of care to it. I was looking at the Instructable about building a form and using paper mache to fill it out, but wasn't sure about how fine a surface you can get with it, and if you can get flat straight surfaces like around the visor portion (the example on the page was a little uneven) and am not sure how durable the mache option can be. So anyway, I would love some opinions on the best way for a noob to try this out of the gate without spending a fortune... Also, I don't want to buy a pre-made helmet or a kit, want to learn how to do it myself properly.
Any help appreciated...
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