Ok, So i've been lurking on the RPF long enough to think I have what it takes to start a thread on my latest build. Also, seeing as how
http://www.therpf.com/f24/gray-fox-cyborg-ninja-costume-wip-153954/
has a head start on me, I decided that now was a good time to start documenting the progress in-real-time.
Reference:
What I have so far:
I started with a mugshot with a ruler to get the scale right:
Then scaled in AutoCAD and imported to my favorite cad package and went to work over the weekend to produce this:
When I was happy with the cad version, I exported a STL file, unfolded in pepakura and assembled:
Here's a test with the lens and an LED light just for the coolness factor.
Then I did the fiberglass thing.
(note: people write this step here as if it's no big deal... well, let me tell you something: IT IS)
I made a couple of mistakes in the pep phase resulting in an uneven geometry at some places, so I decided to cover the outside and then work with that instead of the inside like most people seem to prefer doing. Also, right now the fit is a wee bit snug, so I don't mind the extra thickness for when I cast it.
I've already done my first 2 layers of bondo/sanding but haven't taken any pictures yet.
Stay tuned!
PS. Since I'm new here, I just want to take a few seconds to say thank you to the whole community for posting your builds and writeups. It's because of you guys that I've learned what I know so far. Needless to say, the knowledge base here is HUGE and I'm really thankful that people share it freely. (Some times I can't get over the fact that the world is all like... connected... thanks to the internet, man...)
http://www.therpf.com/f24/gray-fox-cyborg-ninja-costume-wip-153954/
has a head start on me, I decided that now was a good time to start documenting the progress in-real-time.
Reference:
What I have so far:
I started with a mugshot with a ruler to get the scale right:
Then scaled in AutoCAD and imported to my favorite cad package and went to work over the weekend to produce this:
When I was happy with the cad version, I exported a STL file, unfolded in pepakura and assembled:
Here's a test with the lens and an LED light just for the coolness factor.
Then I did the fiberglass thing.
(note: people write this step here as if it's no big deal... well, let me tell you something: IT IS)
I made a couple of mistakes in the pep phase resulting in an uneven geometry at some places, so I decided to cover the outside and then work with that instead of the inside like most people seem to prefer doing. Also, right now the fit is a wee bit snug, so I don't mind the extra thickness for when I cast it.
I've already done my first 2 layers of bondo/sanding but haven't taken any pictures yet.
Stay tuned!
PS. Since I'm new here, I just want to take a few seconds to say thank you to the whole community for posting your builds and writeups. It's because of you guys that I've learned what I know so far. Needless to say, the knowledge base here is HUGE and I'm really thankful that people share it freely. (Some times I can't get over the fact that the world is all like... connected... thanks to the internet, man...)
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