@TheBrandonliteyr I'm not sure with the details, I've never motorized one. If I were you I'd ask Zabana or anthonyle247, they have some really good videos.
@eagles454 Sure, if it's on the inside. If you have a layer on the outside that should be fine, any more layers and you'll have more sanding than is necessary.
Quick question, I'm making an NCR Ranger helmet from Fallout: New Vegas; do I cut out the eye holes before or after fiberglassing? I'm thinking it would be easier to cut them out before fiberglassing, but I don't want to screw anything up :P
Hi, love it, thank you for explaining this to me, i am going to be starting my 1st iron-man pepakura armor next week to have it done in time for NYCC. how long does it take? it wikl be my 1st ever
@xvorpsm It took me a year to perfect every stage of this type of armor building, but you could probably completely finish an Ironman helmet in a few weeks if you had the right amount of time on your hands. If you want to speed up this step just brush a thin layer of resin on the outside to seal the helmet then pour a few batches into the helmet and slosh it around to harden it. It's a little less messy and frustrating, though you'll have to use more resin to get the same strength.
@microwavabletofoo Just to check, you said about putting a thin layer of resin on the outside and a few layers inside to speed up the process without fiberglass. I assume that is with the hardener as well, right? And also, how durable does that make the pieces? Is it close to fiberglassing?
@ConSmith1807 Yes, you have to use the hardener every time you use the resin or else it wont cure. It's not as durable as with the cloth, but if you put enough in it, it can be just as good. you can also use a few layers of fiberglass and a few layers of liquid plastic from smooth on products to make it just as durable. The main difference is that the piece will be more prone to cracking if dropped since the cloth is what gives added structure to the resin, but it's must faster and not messy.
@microwavabletofoo Yeah, thought so. Shouldn't post comments when I'm in a braindead state. Dropping's not a huge concern of mine, but accidents do happen, and I was thinking of adding a layer of the Bondo body filler on top, so that should probably help. We shall see though...thanks for the info
@ConSmith1807 Bondo can crack if dropped too. You can use rondo on the inside to add structure and strength, but getting the mixture of bondo and resin is tricky sometimes and it uses lots of resin hardener.
@wolfcookieo9 They're all down, but if you send me a message with the files you want and an email address to send them to I'll get them to you as soon as I can.
@vue4u89 You don't have to, it just adds strength and makes it more rigid. If you just use resin it takes more and doesn't have the same strength unless you really pour it in there. I use a blend of techniques for hardeneing now, from making a sort of frame with the cloth and just using fiberglass for the rest to coating it with resin first and then a layer of plastic.
@1231231231231231able You put it on both the inside and outside, it's on the rest of my tutorials. I've learned now that putting it on the outside first is the smartest thing, then put it on the inside.
How would I be able to motorize the face plate?
TheBrandonliteyr 1 month ago
@TheBrandonliteyr I'm not sure with the details, I've never motorized one. If I were you I'd ask Zabana or anthonyle247, they have some really good videos.
microwavabletofoo 1 month ago
great video, wat did u use to make the helmet?
311architect 5 months ago
@311architect 110 lb cardstock
microwavabletofoo 5 months ago
lol i used polyurithane? could i just put the fiberglass over the poly?
eagles454 5 months ago
@eagles454 Sure, if it's on the inside. If you have a layer on the outside that should be fine, any more layers and you'll have more sanding than is necessary.
microwavabletofoo 5 months ago
Quick question, I'm making an NCR Ranger helmet from Fallout: New Vegas; do I cut out the eye holes before or after fiberglassing? I'm thinking it would be easier to cut them out before fiberglassing, but I don't want to screw anything up :P
mike123saf 7 months ago
@mike123saf I would cut them out after, it helps seal the helmet for resining and then just cut them out with your dremel tool
microwavabletofoo 7 months ago
@microwavabletofoo Alright thanks! I've finished fiberglassing / resining the helmet, but TBH I don't think I did a very good job :\
I guess I'll find out when I paint / sand it :P
mike123saf 6 months ago
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leandrosouza1004 7 months ago
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leandrosouza1004 7 months ago
Hi, love it, thank you for explaining this to me, i am going to be starting my 1st iron-man pepakura armor next week to have it done in time for NYCC. how long does it take? it wikl be my 1st ever
xvorpsm 8 months ago
@xvorpsm It took me a year to perfect every stage of this type of armor building, but you could probably completely finish an Ironman helmet in a few weeks if you had the right amount of time on your hands. If you want to speed up this step just brush a thin layer of resin on the outside to seal the helmet then pour a few batches into the helmet and slosh it around to harden it. It's a little less messy and frustrating, though you'll have to use more resin to get the same strength.
microwavabletofoo 8 months ago
@microwavabletofoo Just to check, you said about putting a thin layer of resin on the outside and a few layers inside to speed up the process without fiberglass. I assume that is with the hardener as well, right? And also, how durable does that make the pieces? Is it close to fiberglassing?
ConSmith1807 7 months ago
@ConSmith1807 Yes, you have to use the hardener every time you use the resin or else it wont cure. It's not as durable as with the cloth, but if you put enough in it, it can be just as good. you can also use a few layers of fiberglass and a few layers of liquid plastic from smooth on products to make it just as durable. The main difference is that the piece will be more prone to cracking if dropped since the cloth is what gives added structure to the resin, but it's must faster and not messy.
microwavabletofoo 7 months ago
@microwavabletofoo Yeah, thought so. Shouldn't post comments when I'm in a braindead state. Dropping's not a huge concern of mine, but accidents do happen, and I was thinking of adding a layer of the Bondo body filler on top, so that should probably help. We shall see though...thanks for the info
ConSmith1807 7 months ago
@ConSmith1807 Bondo can crack if dropped too. You can use rondo on the inside to add structure and strength, but getting the mixture of bondo and resin is tricky sometimes and it uses lots of resin hardener.
microwavabletofoo 7 months ago
What kind of paper do you use for the pepakura print out?
djmalfunction 8 months ago
@djmalfunction 110 lb cardstock
microwavabletofoo 8 months ago
i cant find the iron man pep files anywhere can you send me the link where you got yours?
wolfcookieo9 9 months ago
@wolfcookieo9 They're all down, but if you send me a message with the files you want and an email address to send them to I'll get them to you as soon as I can.
microwavabletofoo 9 months ago
do you need the fiberglass cloth? in some videos that i watch they don't use it..
vue4u89 10 months ago
@vue4u89 You don't have to, it just adds strength and makes it more rigid. If you just use resin it takes more and doesn't have the same strength unless you really pour it in there. I use a blend of techniques for hardeneing now, from making a sort of frame with the cloth and just using fiberglass for the rest to coating it with resin first and then a layer of plastic.
microwavabletofoo 10 months ago
@microwavabletofoo thanks! i just finished gluing everything together and was just wondering if i needed all of the materials...low on cash haha
vue4u89 10 months ago
do you have to put something on the pep helmet before you apply the resin? or can you just go right ahead and start painting on the resin?
xPhaze 1 year ago
@xPhaze Nope, just make sure it's sturdy enough or if it needs supports before you start.
microwavabletofoo 1 year ago
@microwavabletofoo thanks :). i'm about to put in some struts to help the helmet retain its shape
xPhaze 1 year ago
A WARNING TO ALL FIBREGLASSERS - ONLY RESIN THE OUTSIDE OF THE HELMET - DO NOT FIBREGLASS IT!
Redhotice54 1 year ago 2
@Redhotice54 oh,may i ask why, thanks?
heighv 10 months ago
@heighv You will lose all definition and will ruin the outside of the helmet.
Redhotice54 10 months ago
I actally went to a car shop suplies and discoverd that we can use mat or coat.
atsglo 1 year ago
dont you put it on the outside?? im going to wear mine, so isnt better to put it on the outside? Plz tell me witch one is better...
1231231231231231able 1 year ago
@1231231231231231able You put it on both the inside and outside, it's on the rest of my tutorials. I've learned now that putting it on the outside first is the smartest thing, then put it on the inside.
microwavabletofoo 1 year ago
cool
jtsummerproductions 1 year ago