Daft Punk Helmet for my little brother!

[mexicutioner]

very nice work. I really like the detail and effort you're putting into this.

 

[Crank729]

Thank you....and you have the greatest screen name ever.

 

[zanderwitaz]

Impressive work!

 

[qckslvr546]

I forwarded your thread to my friend who wanted to make a Daft Punk helmet for Halloween for his first build. Looks awesome

 

[sleepalot]

what a nice brother! wish my brother would make me some stuff!

 

[Crank729]

Thanks a lot guys. This helmet should be done in the next month. Almost there!

 

[rosskow]

Thanks a lot guys. This helmet should be done in the next month. Almost there!

"almost there" i dont know how many times i have said/thought that, im sure you'll get it done, myself, im not so sure about :confused

 

[Crank729]

Did some small work today, but work nonetheless!

I redid the mid seam today using a method from my Friend Pedro Aloha....Thanks man!

This saw cost me only 5 bucks at my local hobby shop.

I used a piece of .30 styrene to slowly inch the saw across a few times to form a perfectly straight and clean line. Worked like a charm. After I took the styrene off, I grabbed a piece of 200 grit sandpaper and inserted it into the channel a few times to make it cleaner. Here's the result.

Overall i'm really happy with how it turned out.

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This helmet will be done in the next month. I'm hoping to have it shipped by July 10th. I'm gonna miss tiny Thomas, he really has been a labour of love.

 

[Props n Stuff]

I'll be building my own helmets this summer, in the hopes of having them for Halloween. Are there any tips you could give me?

 

[Crank729]

My best advice would just be to take your time and know the materials you are working with very well. Patience is key.....and if you don't know how to go about something, just ask! They are thousands of incredibly helpful members here who know a lot more than I do, they would be happy to help.

Moreover, have fun! Helmets are a blast! Have fun on your builds.

 

[rosskow]

Where do you buy your styrene?

Very clean cut. Those kinds of jobs can what just finishes your build and that method as you said (looks like) it worked a charm. Ill have to take a mental note for future builds.

 

[Crank729]

I buy mine at a local hobby shop. Yeah , this method is fast and easy, took me ten minutes tops.

 

[Crank729]

DOUBLE POSTING LIKE A BOSS.

Did a TON of work this weekend, thought I would share.

I managed to carve out and repair the nose vents and I OFFICIALLY finished filling and sanding this helmet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It feels great to finally say that.

I also wet sanded the dome, and now all this helmet needs is some ear pucks, then some paint. This is getting exciting now guys, I might actually finish by my deadline!!!!

More coming your way, watch this thread closely!!!!!!

 

[rosskow]

:eek I'm watching closely, be great to see this completed.

 

[Crank729]

:eek I'm watching closely, be great to see this completed.

Thanks Rosskow, I can't wait to have it completed either!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!lol:lol

 

[trapdoors]

lookin real good!

 

[Xtremismrk7]

Cool I'm working on one too can you give me some tips

 

[Crank729]

Cool I'm working on one too can you give me some tips

Just take your time and have an extensive knowledge of how to use the materials you are working with. And If you don't know how to do something, Google is your friend.:thumbsup

 

[Crank729]

Roughly five months in the making.......Here it is....the finished sculpt, ready for paint and final fabrication.

 

[rosskow]

he has a moustache

oh, looks good though.