DCUO FLASH (Armored)

[Vox]

I know there is/has been a 3D printed Flash DCUO cowl made/sold . . . but has anyone seen any pepakura models for a Flash DCUO cowl?

Pepakura is usually used for rigid objects like helmets and armor, since the very nature of the method is to fold/form the piece out of flimsy paper/cardstock and then strengthen it to rigidity with fiberglass, Bondo, etc. Cowls are typically flexible, both so that they easily conform to the face, and to allow for the natural range of motion usually required of one's head. Cowls conform to a person's face, and those features vary greatly from person to person (i.e. nose size, brow size/prominence, cheek bone placement, etc.). A pep file for a cowl, that would be rigid once strengthened, would probably only fit a small percentage of people. Sure, you could pep the file, strengthen it, create a mold, and then cast it in rubber, but that sort of defeats the purpose of creating a pep file in the first place.

If you want something rigid that will conform to the exact features of your face, then I would recommend looking for lifecasting services or materials (if you want to do it yourself with people you know to help). But a Pep file probably will not give you the result you want. The best one could do is probably create a front face plate like the flash, but even then I don't think it will conform in the way you'd like.

 

[CaptainMarvel]

Pepakura is usually used for rigid objects like helmets and armor, since the very nature of the method is to fold/form the piece out of flimsy paper/cardstock and then strengthen it to rigidity with fiberglass, Bondo, etc. Cowls are typically flexible, both so that they easily conform to the face, and to allow for the natural range of motion usually required of one's head. Cowls conform to a person's face, and those features vary greatly from person to person (i.e. nose size, brow size/prominence, cheek bone placement, etc.). A pep file for a cowl, that would be rigid once strengthened, would probably only fit a small percentage of people. Sure, you could pep the file, strengthen it, create a mold, and then cast it in rubber, but that sort of defeats the purpose of creating a pep file in the first place.

What about using foam (i.e. eva foam) over a head cast?

 

[Vox]

You mean heating and forming the foam to a head cast? That could work, but you'd need to use a thin grade of foam, probably no thicker than 4mm. You would probably still have to do it in pieces, or make very careful cuts to get the right curved shapes.

 

[DarklordShonen]

sorry for my English

what happen whit this project ??? was finish or still in development ???

 

[thestark42]

I've started working on it again......I've been using a hodge podge of misc. parts. Everything from batman arkham armor molds for the chest and shoulder armor, to Mass Effect arm and leg molds, and the iron man extremis cod piece. The way im doing it leaves a lot of gaps in the armor which i have something special planned that i wish not to share yet. Im using EVA foam for the build and then using Wood glue to seal it and the Smooth cast 65d for a hardener. I should have it done just in time for free comic book day.

 

[iKillGiants]

is anyone actually making this armor? or is it just sketches and ideas? looks awesome, hope someone actually starts it.

 

[RAFAEL]

yo tengo un archivo de la armadura sin desplegar pero no se como subir los archivos si alguien me ayuda

 

[DRAGONFIST5]

I've recently worked on a DCUO Flash armored suit for a Con and I think it is pretty much close to the original suit from the opening scene.

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I have made one for a previous Con event.

 

[DRAGONFIST5]

I have made one for a previous Con event.

 

[virg012]

Great suit! I am working on one now and have to ask about your boots. How comfortable are the motorcycle boots walking around?

 

[DRAGONFIST5]

Comfortable but I made the mistake to take a size smaller at the time but now it's the right size. Btw nice template you're working on!

 

[virg012]

I didn't have time to post pictures before Dragon Con but my armored flash came out the way I wanted. Thank you all for your input and I will also pay it forward.

Purse magnets (who knew?) were used to keep the plates secured onto the suit. These held them very securely and I never had a problem.
Motorcycle boots purchased cheaply on Ebay were used and I added a top foam part to add a little too the overall look and to partially camouflage the boot.
A patterned blinking led strip from superbrightleds was added to the side of the breastplate for a great effect.
The distressed paint job really took it to the next level, I highly recommend it