This helmet is exactly the same as my last attempt, but using the numbers and fold designators changes the shape and overall appearance of it dramatically.
Wow that looks like fun. I had better not show my son that site just yet. He has already been experimenting with making Iron man armour but at six his skill set is a bit limited. That is the sort of thing which really gets him interested. Sadly it is hard to find the hours in the day to sit and help him with his various projects!
Wow that looks like fun. I had better not show my son that site just yet. He has already been experimenting with making Iron man armour but at six his skill set is a bit limited. That is the sort of thing which really gets him interested. Sadly it is hard to find the hours in the day to sit and help him with his various projects!
It's a monster task Trix! I've been at it for hours!
Made some progress tonight. Only the top half of the faceplate to go.
RIGHT! Second attempt at the MkIV helmet. This time it looks much better and has a well-matched and symmetrical shape. A couple more minor alignment adjustments and it's ready for a couple of coats of resin on the outside.
Some problems along the way with a few glues. Tarzan Grip worked well. One Superglue worked well and another Superglue would not stick to anything but my fingers. I ended up finishing it with standard PVA wood glue. A little slower to stick, but the trick was to use vary thin layers of it.
I must admit I have been following your progress
I'm a closet nerd , at work I prtend to be a bogan sssh
It's cool , looks hard advanced origami , like it
I must admit I have been following your progress
I'm a closet nerd , at work I prtend to be a bogan sssh
It's cool , looks hard advanced origami , like it
David
At least you are an honest nerd David. Does it feel good to finally come out of the closet mate?
All shiny and wet with two coats of resin on the outside and one coat on the inside. Tomorrow it should be as stiff as a plank and ready for fibreglassing.
Last edited by bloodhound31; 23-08-2012 at 10:43 PM.
Second layer of body-filler sanded and shaped. One coat of dark primer applied. Once dry, a light sand all over will reveal all the low spots for filling in the next layer.
Each layer of body-filler and subsequent sand makes it rounder and more symmetrical.
