Does anyone still do cardstock builds?

[Drerunsit]

Hello, everyone. After a VERY long time away from the hobby, it seems like everyone is now doing either foam or 3D builds. It's a lot more difficult to find videos or even articles for builds that use cardstock.

I just finished putting together the Imperial Royal Guard (paper stage) and will start the resin coating later tonight.

Really, what I'm wondering is if I should just abandon this method going forward. Is there a particular reason that people aren't doing paper anymore (other than the obvious convenience of 3D printed models)? I'm trying to make a bunch of helmets going forward and want to get a feel for the best way to continue on.

Thanks!

 

[Leinads]

That sure looks impressive, even at that stage!

 

[division 6]

I'd say carry-on.
What ever works is the best option.

While 3d printers are getting better and more affordable not everyone has or wants one.
It's also more creative than pushing a button and having a machine spit it out.

 

[Darth Lars]

I thought pepakura had largely been overtaken by foam builds. It could be easier to make curves in foam, and the item being semi-flexible could be a desirable trait for cosplay.

 

[Drerunsit]

I thought pepakura had largely been overtaken by foam builds. It could be easier to make curves in foam, and the item being semi-flexible could be a desirable trait for cosplay.

Yeah, this is my assumption. However, most of the foam builds I've seen (even the really good ones) have a cartoony or polygonal look (even if ever so slightly). If it's possible to have the final product look like one from Hasbro Black Series (as an example), then I wouldn't mind doing foam. I also can't find a good guide on how to take a pdo file made for paper and adjusting the pieces for foam.