Fallout NV Veteran ranger cosplay build

[GilliGen]

Don't get me wrong, i loved it at that time, still do as it is my first ever prop build, i was 15 at that time, so this was like 8 or 7 years ago. Bit yeah, comparing it to this one doesn't do it.
Also do you have a topic for your build of the helmet so you can pm me as i would like to see some updates

 

[GilliGen]

Alrogut, here are some fresh photos. I added some few pieces which gives it alot of detail. Front filter and the left one didn't look right with printed pieces, so i decoded to scrap that and just add steel mesh, looks much better imo.

 

[zapwizard]

One of the cleanest builds I have seen yet. Good use of materials.

 

[GilliGen]

Alright, im kinda stuck on two things and need someones advice on it. First, any recommendation on covering the inside of the helmet with something, i've tried EVA but it's awful for it... Second one is strapping system for attaching it to my head, i'm bumping my head on a wall with this one and can't figure out how to do the strapping. Any advice is appreciated, thanks in advance.

 

[PlanetAlexander]

What are you wanting the inside to do? Be durable, comfortable?
If there's only a little bit of room left inside it, you can line it with some sections of soft foam padding (I'm sorry, I can't remember the specific foam I'm thinking of, but a really light foam). If there's a lot left you could possibly create a frame out of EVA foam and then line it with the lighter foam.

 

[GilliGen]

Well i want it to cover all the fiber glass and bits of everything, there is alot of room inside of it also so it yeah it needs to fit my head without moving while wearing it.

 

[MoeSizzlac]

Well i want it to cover all the fiber glass and bits of everything, there is alot of room inside of it also so it yeah it needs to fit my head without moving while wearing it.

Easiest thing to use is foam like this (Amazon.com: Foam Padding 1/2 Inch (sold by Continuous yard ): Arts, Crafts & Sewing) I used this for both Iron Man and Mandalorian

Another option I have used in the past with success is the inside strapping of a hard hat (https://www.amazon.com/MSA-Plastic-Nylon-Fas-Trac-Replacement/dp/B00OGR4OUK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=MSA+Plastic/Nylon+Fas-Trac+III&qid=1584969656&sr=8-1).
I used this in my predator mask and Dark Helmet.

 

[he4thbar]

If you have fiberglass cloth/matted the inside. I would suggest doing a RONDO over it. (fiberglass mixed with bondo autobody filler. this creates a layer of strength and also covers all the nastiness of the cloth/matt. Then take a dremel and sand down the sharp pointy bits.
But what MoeSizzlac said is good for fitting as well. I used airsoft padding and upholstery foam for fitting.

 

[GilliGen]

Both of you thank you for the suggestions, im looking into that sponge pading for the inside, however im also experimenting with eva pading but a little bit different as seen in the picture below...

 

[GilliGen]

So i kinda figured it out at came up with this, doesn't wiggle on the head and it's comfy to wear, since im not gona jump or do some extreme stuff with it i'd say its strong enough.

 

[JPH]

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So i kinda figured it out at came up with this, doesn't wiggle on the head and it's comfy to wear, since im not gona jump or do some extreme stuff with it i'd say its strong enough.

GOOOOAAAALLLL!!!

Thank you, this was inspiring

 

[GilliGen]

Glad i could help out someone

 

[GilliGen]

Heres another one with the lenses on, i love that nobody can see inside while i can outside.

 

[MoeSizzlac]

This looks so good! Well done on the inside as well.

 

[he4thbar]

Heres another one with the lenses on, i love that nobody can see inside while i can outside.

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What did you use? Icon props visor sheets?

 

[GilliGen]

Actually it's just regular plexiglass bent with a heat gun and the red is a one way mirror film found on ebay

 

[PlanetAlexander]

How good is the visibility in the helmet, and have you got a link to the mirror film?

 

[GilliGen]

I tried taking a pictures as best as i could, basically looking from the inside you get this redish color, but it's perfectly clear
Edit: i can't find the link anymore, however if you just type one way mirror film you'll get a ton of results, but you might also try Amazon.

 

[JPH]

Actually it's just regular plexiglass bent with a heat gun and the red is a one way mirror film found on ebay

The following idea has been stolen. In the event of an actual emergency, local area Emergency Response team would have been activated. But they haven't been, I just bought some on amazon.

 

[GilliGen]

I started with some painting finally, I decide to go with a desert type brown color instead of a regular one i saw on most builds, so i guess this will look more like the desert ranger variant available in -game with NCR stencils on it.