Destiny Hunter helmet timelapse video

[MrAtombomb]

Hi All
I thought I'd share a timelapse video of how I put together a Hunter helmet from Destiny using a template designed for EVA foam.
Some of the things I like to do, which are different than what I've seen previously are as follows;

• Print my template onto adhesive paper, cut the shapes out and then stick the shapes to my foam before I cut my foam shapes out. This removes any distortion in the shapes that can occur when tracing around shapes using a Sharpie. To then remove the adhesive stickers I simply soak the shapes in warm water and they peel right off. Let the foam dry and you're good to go.
• I use Copydex glue, a contact adhesive much like Barge but without the toxic fumes. Copydex has a longer work time meaning I can leave my pieces several hours(even overnight) and they will still stick together. Plus with Copydex if I make a mistake i can prize pieces apart, remove the glue by peeling it off and then re-apply. No messing with respirators or hot glue guns here.
• I like to use a decent pair of sharp fabric scissors to cut my foam. I find it so much easier to complete the 45 degree or so angled undercuts using these scissors. I do, however, use my Xacto knife and metal ruler for the straight edges and the 'hills' and 'valleys'.

This video simply shows the putting together of the shapes so you can see which piece goes where, normally I would sand and dremel pieces as I go so that my finished result is smooth and sharp in the relevant places (I'll provide an update of the final helmet when it's finished).

I'm happy to share any knowledge or answer any queries on the process.

https://youtu.be/yuTvYphDoU0



Regards
Lee

 

[WhatTheFuu]

That was really great to see it all come together, I have several of your helmet templates I have been meaning to start working with and I think that was the push i needed. Thank you!

 

[MrAtombomb]

Good to hear you're looking to get motivated, be sure to share your results. [emoji1]

I managed to tidy up the seams, add some details and throw some paint on this helm. Check out the results.

Next up will be the Warlock Iron Companion Hood.

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[ubcs86]

I'm excited to see the Warlokc iron companion hood. A friend asked me to print one up for him, but the destiny STL generator just has the hi poly models available, leaving out all the cool details.

 

[WilsonUndead]

Hey, I recently bought and printed one of your hunter templates (and probably buy more after I finish this one!), but I'm curious how I will know how to assemble the pieces. Obviously you have some pieces labeled, so certain areas are kind of common sense as to what other parts they attach to, but once all the pieces are cut out and ready to assemble, how do we know what goes where?
I'm pretty much just looking for advice on how to assemble your templates.
thanks!

 

[MrAtombomb]

Hi WilsonUndead
The best way to construct most foam templates is to use the Pepakura Viewer programme and work alongside your computer, high light the various pieces and then rotating the 3d model to see how each piece connects.
Hope that helps.

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[MrAtombomb]

So the Warlock Iron Companion Hood is all done.
Made from 6mm thick EVA foam and some 2mm foam. Faux leather, silver buttons and leather straps to complete the look.
Video on youtube. https://youtu.be/PiWdFLE2bUQ
Why not check it out? Thank you.