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hi i wanted to ask how to put eye lenses on my Rios army of two mask

and how to resize the pep mask size in the program ,every time i want it big it says resiz the printer and when i do it doesntt happen
 
Hey guys, i've searched everywhere I could think of and haven't been able to find a pep file for it already. I was wondering if perhaps anyone had a file for the hobby horse from Alice: Madness Returns?
If so, you would be my hero. :)
 
I'm not sure if this is the right thread but does anyone know where I could get a pep file for the Boushh helmet? I've seen pics of one but don't know where to get the actual file.

thanks!!
 
Hey there, Im new to Pepakara and I saw the movie made for the Ironman MK 7 armor, and the info for the 507th, I am requesting the security code so I may unlock the files.
 
Hey there, Im new to Pepakara and I saw the movie made for the Ironman MK 7 armor, and the info for the 507th, I am requesting the security code so I may unlock the files.
Password information in the first post...
 
Hey gang. Newbie with Pepakura here. I want to do an Ironman Mark III helmet. I got the software and the files, I'm trying to figure out the scaling and piece layout on paper, and I just wanted to be sure I'm on the right track here.

The attached image shows the piece placement with several of the larger pieces spanning multiple pages. Scaling is set at 1.52, which I am told is correct for someone 5'-10" to 6'.

I assume the parts layout is correct, and that larger parts must span multiple pages. Do I assume correctly?
 
I assume the parts layout is correct, and that larger parts must span multiple pages. Do I assume correctly?
Yes & No. Designer has a tool to allow you to split or join sections. you can split large sections so they fit onto one page, however, it usually isnt worth it. if an item is just slightly larger than the its usually just better to rotate it.
 
Yes & No. Designer has a tool to allow you to split or join sections. you can split large sections so they fit onto one page, however, it usually isnt worth it. if an item is just slightly larger than the its usually just better to rotate it.
thanks. with your post and a google search on how to use the rotate feature, as well as zooming in, I think I got it.
 
thanks. with your post and a google search on how to use the rotate feature, as well as zooming in, I think I got it.

You'll probably want to also use the select+move feature (same menu) as well for starters, to adjust your pieces after rotating. The join-disjoin feature will allow you to split pieces up to fit to a page size, but that's a bit more complicated. Turn on 2D MENU>Check Overlapping Parts while you're adjusting to keep from stacking parts on top of each other. If you goof up on a part adjustment on the 2d side, you can cntrl-z to back up through your last few changes. Good luck!
 
I got a question, after I import the chest pdo to the cod pdo to check the heigh but I can not moving the imported parts, how could I move them
 
I got a question, after I import the chest pdo to the cod pdo to check the heigh but I can not moving the imported parts, how could I move them

To rotate the view, hold the right mouse button down while in the 3d view box. Moving the mouse will spin the pieces.

You cannot move the imported parts independently, i.e. move the cod closer or farther away from the chest piece. Those changes would have to be made outside of Pepakura (in modeling software, etc.)
 
When working with these Pep files do you normally just print with typical 8.5x11" paper? or do you need a specialized printer?
 
When working with these Pep files do you normally just print with typical 8.5x11" paper? or do you need a specialized printer?

You don't need a special printer. You can print Pepakura files on all different kinds of paper sizes by changing settings in the software. The two most common sizes are letter (8.5x11) and A4. A bigger concern would be the thickness of paper you are trying to work with. Foam templates can be printed on regular old office paper, but if you are building from paper (such as thicker card stocks) , your printer may or may not have problems handling it. I print on #110 cardstock with a regular Epson and HP without too many problems, but you'll have to experiment with yours to be sure. Good luck!
 
Re: iron man pep question

I'm new to the world of pep and I'm sitting here with a table full of cut out pieces and I have no idea where to start. It's hard to identify which piece goes where.

Any suggestions on where to start? low or high numbers first? I'm spending half my time just finding two pieces that match.

I just completed my first Pep file, Boba Fett's chest armor. I started from the left side and worked my way across. You can find where each piece goes by clicking on the 2D pieces and they will highlight on the 3D.
 
Hello, I want to make a paper IM helmet that got colors, could you show me how to add color to the sharkman pep file before I print it?
 
I wear a size 8 1/8 hat, nothing off of the rack fits my melon.

how do I figure out if I need to alter the file to fit my large head and, if I do, how do I go about altering the file?
 
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