WIP - Master Chief Helmet

[MisriahArmory]

I'm building this off a Pepakura base (found on the 405th) of the helmet. Credits goes to Flying_Squirl for the files.

I added fiberglass, and I'm currently adding Bondo to smooth things up and to add details

Please give some comments!

 

[pisani]

Yeah I started something like this. I workes my a** of and then the helmet was twice the size as my head.:lol It would fit a spartan super soldier.:lol I also made an Assault Rifle out of cardboard. It is really cool.:cool I'll post pick of it when I get my camera fixed.:unsure

Anyway awesome helmet keep up the good work!thumbsupthumbsup:thumbsup

 

[MisriahArmory]

Thanks

Yeah Pepakura can be really hard to scale correctly, depending of the file you choose. ^^

 

[pisani]

I'm going to try to make a recon helmet. I heard it was easy because it's only 18 pages of pepakura. I just need to look up on the 405th to scale the pepakura so I don't have a huge helmet. :unsure

Also what is your name on the 405th?

 

[MisriahArmory]

I'm really original. It's LastSpartan ^^

 

[pisani]

Oh. I knew that I was just testing you.:lol

 

[MisriahArmory]

And what's yours? ^^ Pisani isn't used

 

[pisani]

Mine is Surfer

 

[pisani]

Oh and about that Recon helmet thing I won't be starting it for a while because I'm going to sculpt Sam Fisher NVGs out of clay and mold and make a latex pair. Maybe even sell them but I doubt it.:rolleyes

My forums just a few down.

 

[H1rg0n]

I used Pepakura to build the Halo Helmet....WAY to big....used the program and scaled it down by 10% and built a new one...looks to be the right size.

Just some info for those wondering how much to scale it down.

 

[MisriahArmory]

Yea Scaling can be really hard. For the file I used, I unfolded it myself, so it is the right size.

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No update to show really, I just filled some of the pinholes on the left cheek as well of starting to bondo the other cheek.

 

[H1rg0n]

Did the same thing for the hand plates and shoulder pieces. Look to be proper size also.... 10% is the way to go.... with my height of 6 feet.

 

[MisriahArmory]

Okay. I just bought molded handplates

What's your 405th username?

 

[H1rg0n]

Havent been on there in almost 2 months but i believe it is the same name i use here

 

[MisriahArmory]

Right jaw almost done with the shape. Have to smooth it up.

Same for the right top

The left jaw with a quick black coat.

 

[MisriahArmory]

Woops, forgot this pic

 

[MisriahArmory]

New pics with black paint. It's smooooth !

 

[BlindSquirrel]

Yea Scaling can be really hard. For the file I used, I unfolded it myself, so it is the right size.

Great progress!

Pepakura question: I make my models the right size in 3D but they always come out small from Pep. I end up trying to resize them when I print. Is there some trick to scaling in Pepakura?

 

[MisriahArmory]

That's not me who did the file initialy, but I believe you have to set a scaling rule with you import the model into Pepakura (I don't know for sure).

I used the scale for a 6'1" person, and it fits pretty much like it should do.

Thanks for the kind word, that's what push me to continue.

EDIT : And I believe the world units you use in your 3D program aren't the same as the ones Pepakura uses. Once again, not sure.

 

[MisriahArmory]

(Was 'bout time!)

UPDATE TIME

Not yet finished, but almost. Some wet sanding, spot puttying and floating faces.


All pictures from start to finish are available here

http://portfolio.aftershockcreations.com