The PEPAKURA question thread - PLEASE READ RULES IN FIRST POST!

[The Armorer]

Ha ha armorer beat me to it LOL

:lol haha! you got to be a quick draw poster on here when there's a question to be answered lol, you're answer is more thorough though

-The Armorer

 

[Blaxmyth]

Ice cream tubs are also great for making custom spatulas for spreading bondo. Cut them with straight, convex and concave edges. They don't have to be very curved along the edges as you can flex them as you apply the bondo. Works as effectively as any bought spatula, plus you can make them to suit any particular project.

 

[IAteMyJawa]

How do you scale Pepakura? The Ironman suit I'm doing, I made the abs 165 mm high (which is my stomach height) but the width turned into 3 inches. I don't think I could wear 3 inch abs...any response is helpful. Thanks.

 

[Lord Magneto]

Thanks guys. Yea I might be spreading it too thin. I have this big hard plastic dish I've been using for mixing my bondo. So no liquids that anyone uses.

Maybe I should try disposable spatulas or the ice creme tip

 

[Lando]

What is a good Resin to use?

 

[laellee]

What is a good Resin to use?

There are cheaper and off-brands that you can track down, but for just resin I would just go with Bondo 404. It's fairly easy to find (auto parts stores, etc.) and you know it'll work for you. There are a lot of others out there that will work, but in the end I can get a gallon of 404 off of Amazon for right over $40 (and with Amazon Prime shipping is free). It will likely be a couple of more bucks at a local store, but you should be able to get it at Autozone/Pep Boys/ Carquest/ etc.. My local ace hardware even carries it.

 

[Lando]

There are cheaper and off-brands that you can track down, but for just resin I would just go with Bondo 404. It's fairly easy to find (auto parts stores, etc.) and you know it'll work for you. There are a lot of others out there that will work, but in the end I can get a gallon of 404 off of Amazon for right over $40 (and with Amazon Prime shipping is free). It will likely be a couple of more bucks at a local store, but you should be able to get it at Autozone/Pep Boys/ Carquest/ etc.. My local ace hardware even carries it.

Thanks.

 

[Rjames112]

Hi there,

I've got the 3d models of the Chinese Dagger from the game but am having an issue converting them for use as a pep file. The model file is a 3ds Max file ( but right now when I pull it into PD3 and unfold it I end up with a lot of faces, all of which don't fit together in any reasonable way: imgur: the simple image sharer

I am sure it's because of the prep I am doing prior to pulling it into PD3 but I am at a loss as to how to bring the faces down to a reasonable number for building. I'm self taught and very early on in my learning when it comes to PD3 and 3ds Max/Sketchup so I could use some guidance please

 

[TheOrdner]

Heres my PM to Fierfek, but then I discovered this thread

Hey Fierfek,

first of all I have to say.. You're awesome, bro!
Iam trying to build a full Stormtrooper Armor out of your Pep files. I printed them out with an increased scale of 10% (Iam a bit.. huge..). But then, after pepping 2 or 3 pieces there was a question. Are the files, the different armor parts, scaled to each other? I mean, if I increase the shoulderbell by 10%, does it fit to a 10% increased bicep? Or have i to manully measure every bodypart and type the measuerments?

Hope for an answer
And sorry for my bad english

Greetings

Ah yea, Iam talking bout these files.
http://www.4shared.com/office/PNDuzy...fold_by_F.html

 

[The Armorer]

It's best to scale for every piece (unique pieces, right and left sides should be the same, unless you work out on one arm/leg only). I don't know why someone hasn't answered your question before me though :/

There's plenty of tutorials on scaling, if you need help finding any of them, just post here, and I'll get some links up when I can.

-The Armorer

 

[UNeedMead]

I cant have pepukura cause i own a MAC. Is there anyone that has the Mark 8 pdf so i can print them for a 5'11 male? Please help me with this!

 

[iTerminator]

In pepakura, for example the mark 4 iron man forearm. where there's parts (on all armours though) that have pieces that sit underneath the main frame... like layers... does that make sense? i was wondering how you go about doing those layers underneath? i hope this makes sense! thank you...

big noobie here

 

[laellee]

In pepakura, for example the mark 4 iron man forearm. where there's parts (on all armours though) that have pieces that sit underneath the main frame... like layers... does that make sense? i was wondering how you go about doing those layers underneath? i hope this makes sense! thank you...

big noobie here

Hopefully I'm following you? Do you mean the undersuit parts that can be seen at areas like the shoulders, elbow bends, back of knees? If so, there are a few options that people have used. Some people don't do anything, except wear maybe a bodysuit underneath. Others (Jackieisrockin and his Iron Patriot off the top of my head) have taken the time to make pepakura models of those 'underlayers' that can be built in foam (or paper I guess) and then used to fill in those openings.

 

[iTerminator]

Hopefully I'm following you? Do you mean the undersuit parts that can be seen at areas like the shoulders, elbow bends, back of knees? If so, there are a few options that people have used. Some people don't do anything, except wear maybe a bodysuit underneath. Others (Jackieisrockin and his Iron Patriot off the top of my head) have taken the time to make pepakura models of those 'underlayers' that can be built in foam (or paper I guess) and then used to fill in those openings.

For example see the highlighted part of this forearm? Theres a piece that does sit flush with the rest - it sits "underneath" like a layer or a ridge type thing. I'm not sure how you would attach those pieces. Would you just cut out a whatever shaped size you want and stick it underneath? Maybe a smaller piece of foam half the size so its not so bulky underneath or would it not matter? Sorry for the stupid question im just having a bit of trouble understand how all these pieces actually stick together. thank you
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[laellee]

For example see the highlighted part of this forearm? Theres a piece that does sit flush with the rest - it sits "underneath" like a layer or a ridge type thing. I'm not sure how you would attach those pieces. Would you just cut out a whatever shaped size you want and stick it underneath? Maybe a smaller piece of foam half the size so its not so bulky underneath or would it not matter? Sorry for the stupid question im just having a bit of trouble understand how all these pieces actually stick together. thank you
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No worries.
(Sorry if you already know some of this information, but just to cover the basics) In paper pepakura, the walls of those inset areas around the edges(sometimes only a few mm tall) are all made and glued in. With foam building, it's usually easier to just glue in a piece behind the opening, creating the illusion of that depth. A drawback of this is that your recessed area will only be as deep as the thickness of your top foam layer, so you may have to add layers under the top one to make your recesses deeper. Hopefully that makes sense without some handy pics.

 

[iTerminator]

No worries.
(Sorry if you already know some of this information, but just to cover the basics) In paper pepakura, the walls of those inset areas around the edges(sometimes only a few mm tall) are all made and glued in. With foam building, it's usually easier to just glue in a piece behind the opening, creating the illusion of that depth. A drawback of this is that your recessed area will only be as deep as the thickness of your top foam layer, so you may have to add layers under the top one to make your recesses deeper. Hopefully that makes since without some handy pics.

Awesome thank you very much for your help! I will give it a shot

 

[bushybrush]

Hello, I'm new. I've dug through seven pages without finding an answer. I decided to post. Forgive me if it has already been addressed.

I am embarking on my first pep build with foam. I have the pep viewer, but not the full program at this time. I have full understanding of the method thanks to your many great tutorials. However,

I need to scale a file to fit my 5'2" frame and my hubby's 5'7" bod. No idea how to do this. Thanks!

 

[The Armorer]

Without Pepakura Designer you cannot scale models, viewer is easy to 'view' pepakura models, and can print the models, but you will have to get the full version 'designer' to modify or scale pepakura models.

You don't have to buy the license for it, you can get by with just using it free, but without purchasing the license ($38) you won't be able to save. Also, there is a lot of tutorials about scaling. Follow the below thread link down to the post where it says "tutorials" either one of them will have videos/links to tutorials on how to do this. (and while you're their, if you needed any help finding a file, it's probably there as well .

http://www.therpf.com/f24/noob-field-guide-pep-costuming-175679/

-The Armorer

 

[bushybrush]

Without Pepakura Designer you cannot scale models, viewer is easy to 'view' pepakura models, and can print the models, but you will have to get the full version 'designer' to modify or scale pepakura models.

You don't have to buy the license for it, you can get by with just using it free, but without purchasing the license ($38) you won't be able to save. Also, there is a lot of tutorials about scaling. Follow the below thread link down to the post where it says "tutorials" either one of them will have videos/links to tutorials on how to do this. (and while you're their, if you needed any help finding a file, it's probably there as well .

http://www.therpf.com/f24/noob-field-guide-pep-costuming-175679/

-The Armorer

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

 

[jarrett]

I am new here and am sure the patterns Im looking for are here somewhere,I just cant seem to find them.
I'm looking for the TDK leg patterns for foam. Please be gentle and not rip me too hard for not being able to find them. I know noobs are kinda looked down on! LOL

Thanx in advance.