CyberPaddy66
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Do thinner layers and use the scuff paste afterwards, it's like a much smoother finish bondo
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Lord Magneto
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thanks I will try adding some thinner layers and look into that scuff paste
EyeofSauron
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also, dont bondo the whole thing everytime
if you have pockets, fill those, then sand
this will allways result in smaller holes, untill there are no more holes. i sanded my cap shield only with bondo and it is freakishly smooth
if you have pockets, fill those, then sand
this will allways result in smaller holes, untill there are no more holes. i sanded my cap shield only with bondo and it is freakishly smooth
The Ronin
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Any chance that the links in the first post could get fixed? Most of them take you to the hacker's mirror site. I tried to post something after looking through Stealth's foam tut that is linked here, and realized that I was on the wrong side when it told me I wasn't signed in.
drakeprimeone
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Hello all, quick question. I tried doing a search for this but turned up no results so I apologized if its been asked. Is there a portable app version of Pepakura? I don't have a printer at home. I could lug the laptop to Kinkos/Fed Ex but easier to just install one to my portable drive. Thanks in advance
There isn't an app version, unfortunately. What most people do is save the print as a XPS or PDF file, which I believe Windows Vista and 7 allow you to do. Basically, you do what you usually do :Ctrl+Print but click to change the printer and there should be said option: PDF or XPS. Then click Print and it'll ask you to choose a location or folder to save the print file. Then drag that to a USB and print it at Fedex
If you don't have that option however, you'll need to download a PDF converter.
EyeofSauron
Master Member
i just installed it on my phone, while using it as a external HD on my laptop. this way i can use it anywhere where there is a computer
propnoob74
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Hello Guys; I found a cool gadget at Walmart, for us the ones that we don't have access to a compressor or if we are using spray cans this is awesome, you can handle the spray cans easily and have better movement and less mess or save some money on gloves....
Take a look at it...
Walmart.com: Rust-Oleum Economy Spray Grip: Paint & Home Decor
Take a look at it...
Walmart.com: Rust-Oleum Economy Spray Grip: Paint & Home Decor
EyeofSauron
Master Member
Re: Rc pep help
now, look wherethe highest point of the chest armor is on masterchief. thats your measuring point on yourself. it might be somewhere around lower neck or something
then check the lowest point on master chief. now find that point on you. now you have 2 measuring points, that will give you the height of your chest piece
add 1 or 2 inches, so you have enough space for padding, and its done
basicly, look at the chest armor on the body of the character (lets say for example master chief)
now, look wherethe highest point of the chest armor is on masterchief. thats your measuring point on yourself. it might be somewhere around lower neck or something
then check the lowest point on master chief. now find that point on you. now you have 2 measuring points, that will give you the height of your chest piece
add 1 or 2 inches, so you have enough space for padding, and its done
Solochaser
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Using Pepakura
So I was speaking to a fellow member here about using his peparaku files and he said that you can alter the size on files. I thought it was only possible for the fully paid version. Being a noob I couldn't find the option in the program for it. Videos on Youtube showed non existant options on the free version. Could someone please show me how to scale a file?
So I was speaking to a fellow member here about using his peparaku files and he said that you can alter the size on files. I thought it was only possible for the fully paid version. Being a noob I couldn't find the option in the program for it. Videos on Youtube showed non existant options on the free version. Could someone please show me how to scale a file?
Nobby
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Solochaser
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propnoob74
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Solochaser...
The only way that you can size it is if you have the complete version of designer...send me a PM and I will give you something that will help you...
The only way that you can size it is if you have the complete version of designer...send me a PM and I will give you something that will help you...
propnoob74
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Also is there a tutorial on how to pad your helmets?
Godsmulligan
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I was wondering what the pros and cons were on paper vs. foam prep?
propnoob74
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Hey Peps!!!
I just wanted to pass along some information I found with the help of Shadowman...the product name is Gesso, this product can be applied to seal your foam costume (not to make it hard, use plasti-dip for that), anyways in other words it works like Bondo for foam, it is applied by brush and can be sanded to give the foam a better finish, they used this product back in the day to make canvas have a better texture to be painted on...Also it is flexible, tons of old masterpieces were rolled and put away and the paint still good with no cracks on them...
Thanks Shadowman fro bringing this up on his thread...
Cheers brothers!!!!
I just wanted to pass along some information I found with the help of Shadowman...the product name is Gesso, this product can be applied to seal your foam costume (not to make it hard, use plasti-dip for that), anyways in other words it works like Bondo for foam, it is applied by brush and can be sanded to give the foam a better finish, they used this product back in the day to make canvas have a better texture to be painted on...Also it is flexible, tons of old masterpieces were rolled and put away and the paint still good with no cracks on them...
Thanks Shadowman fro bringing this up on his thread...
Cheers brothers!!!!
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