fdileague
Well-Known Member
Starting with the pep proto that I downloaded from Home | Pepakura Costumes I just wanted to get a basic layout and size it properly for my son's head before I went to foam. I used foam from my local auto shop and I found these 6mm foam sheets at Michael's.
I like to deconstruct the paper in larger forms to reduce the amount of seams (noticeable in the cheek and mouth pieces).
almost done with the helmet. Before I continue I wanted to do a fitting with my son to make sure it will fit on his head.....
facepalm
It did not fit. I forgot to size for the thickness of the foam and came up about a half inch short on the dome. I had to take everything from the mouth above apart and rebuild the thing again.
After the rebuild and before I add the finishing touches I wanted to make sure the thing fit. Now it's time for the venting details in the cheeks and mohawk and the ear antenna. I also wanted to cover up some odd seams with some added detail pieces that also give it some more cool angles.
The flash washes it out a bit but you can see I added a second detail to the mohawk. Added mostly because the pep file has some collision issues. I also wanted the brow to end on a block piece rather than merge into the ear flaps. I also added a bit of depth to the eyes by adding a little angle piece in front. I like the additions. I know it changes the original helmet, but they did serve a function by covering up some weird seam/collision issues.
I like to deconstruct the paper in larger forms to reduce the amount of seams (noticeable in the cheek and mouth pieces).
almost done with the helmet. Before I continue I wanted to do a fitting with my son to make sure it will fit on his head.....
facepalmIt did not fit. I forgot to size for the thickness of the foam and came up about a half inch short on the dome. I had to take everything from the mouth above apart and rebuild the thing again.
After the rebuild and before I add the finishing touches I wanted to make sure the thing fit.
Now it's time for the venting details in the cheeks and mohawk and the ear antenna. I also wanted to cover up some odd seams with some added detail pieces that also give it some more cool angles. The flash washes it out a bit but you can see I added a second detail to the mohawk. Added mostly because the pep file has some collision issues. I also wanted the brow to end on a block piece rather than merge into the ear flaps. I also added a bit of depth to the eyes by adding a little angle piece in front. I like the additions. I know it changes the original helmet, but they did serve a function by covering up some weird seam/collision issues.
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