Viking Helmet - First build

[HATTLER]

I started work on a How to Train Your Dragon inspired viking helmet; it's not technically a replica, I hope that's okay.
I wanted to post my progress on The RPF because without The RPF I wouldn't have the confidence or the know-how to build this :cheers Thanks

On with the build!

The inspiration for the design is a mix of
Ruffnut and Tuffnut from HTTYD and Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty

I started by modeling the helmet on the computer in 3D.

I flatened the shapes, sized them in Photoshop and then printed and cut them out.

Next I traced them onto cardboard and assembled the pieces pepakura style.

Then i cut strips for the metal bands and attached the horns.

This is the current state of the build, I'm still trying to get the horns positioned where I want them before i move to resin.

 

[spydrwebz]

awesome cardboard work and great reverse engineering skills

 

[spydrwebz]

they make little wooden circles used to fill holes in cabinetry that would look great on there.

 

[HATTLER]

Thanks!
That's a great idea. I've been wondering what I could use for the bolts; can I just glue them to the bondo? will that hold?

 

[SmilingOtter]

Pretty cool. I love that movie.

If you ever have a mind to do a steel version of the helmet itself, here's a pretty good tutorial that wouldn't need too much modification:

The Arador Armour Library

 

[HATTLER]

Just got this in the mail, gunna try it out for this project.

 

[spydrwebz]

Thanks!
That's a great idea. I've been wondering what I could use for the bolts; can I just glue them to the bondo? will that hold?

Id glue them onto the resin and then coat with a light coat of resin to seal it so its all one piece.

 

[HATTLER]

Okay, I'll do that. I definitely don't want bits falling off.

Thanks

 

[madmax]

Any chance of sharing your files?,my girlfriend would love this

 

[HATTLER]

I'm sorry. I'm not making this helmet for myself, and the owner wants their design to remain unique. :unsure