Genji - Overwatch Foam Cosplay Build
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LeClubNerd
Well-Known Member
Fantastically clean build. Love it. Is that contact cement in the sauce dispenser? I tried that and it dried out quite quickly despite being sealed well how long does yours last like that?
STEALTH
Sr Member
Hey Thanks! Yeah, it's contact cement in a Ketchup squeeze bottle. Mine comes with a cap. So it's holding up really well. If I didn't have a cap, I'd just put some clear tape over the opening.
SirWulfgaar
New Member
I seem to have trouble myself using thicker foam sheets when it comes to gluing. I always seem to have to bevel my edges in the direction the bend to make sure the final piece comes out correctly. Do you do anything special to compensate for the thickness of your material? Because the work I saw was just gorgeous man. Major respect.
STEALTH
Sr Member
Thank you
I still bevel my edges. Nothing wrong with you doing that. It's a must depending on what you're doing.
I don't think I really do anything special. I haven't really had any problems with cutting those bevels on 1/2" and 1/4" foam.
STEALTH
Sr Member
So I sanded the seams, filled them with "Kwik seal" caulking, sealed with pva glue/water mix, primed with acrylic primer from an airbrush,
mixed the matching dark grey and silver colors and airbrush painted the foam helmet in acrylics.
All that's left is a clear coat, some tiny bit of weathering and the visor lights.
mixed the matching dark grey and silver colors and airbrush painted the foam helmet in acrylics.
All that's left is a clear coat, some tiny bit of weathering and the visor lights.
Optimistic Geom
Member
Nice video, your Genji helmet is looking top notch. Really well put together I can barely make out the seems.
STEALTH
Sr Member
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kialna
Sr Member
I just realised you ARE the guy that follows me on IG. I'm stupidly honoured and flattered. As for this helmet; it's nice and clean! Bevel cuts while cutting the pieces out is something I've been doing too and it's so much easier than doing it afterwards I've found.
Also; it's not just easier to work with contact cement, it also saves you burns.....
I have a nice one on my thumb now when I tried to secure a strap.
Edit: I see this was my 1200th post !
Also; it's not just easier to work with contact cement, it also saves you burns.....
I have a nice one on my thumb now when I tried to secure a strap.
Edit: I see this was my 1200th post !
STEALTH
Sr Member
Thank you very much! Definitely loving the contact cement these days.
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