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Cylon Helmet Build in Leeds

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 4:59 am
by Chance1234
Hi

First post. I am having a go at building an original Cylon helmet using the files from bazooka Jo. This is also the first time I have attempted a paper build. Here is what I have learnt so far.

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Cutting.

It took us about three hours to cut out all the card using a craft knife. I found it easier to go through all the pieces of card cutting in one direction, then revolving the cards and cutting again in one direction. Took a long time to see results but feel this was quicker than cutting out each piece in turn.

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Choice of Card.

I used 150 gram inkjet card from WH Smiths. Two problems I am finding with this card. It is too thin and also it is quite porous.

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Glue

I work as a Jeweller and one of the things I pride myself on is not having any glue in my workshop. Furiously digging around old boxes I managed to find some mod podge from years ago. I started with this and it was a nightmare as it just soaked into the card and made bit of a mess. I managed to get from near by some elmers glue which worked well, but have some problems now where some pieces done with the Mod Podge are coming undone



Electronics

I only had 8 LEDs to hand but have done a quick test with an arduino to think about doing the larson scanner. I have only just started playing with an arduino and I amazed with the thing. I am hoping to come up with something that can do the scanner, sound effects and add some choose able voice commands


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End of Build Part 1

Not as neat as I had hoped, But confident that as long as I have a good enough shape for when it comes to skimming it, I will be all right - its just going to mean more sanding - probably a lot!

It is also a tad too small, but I want to get end to end on the build first so I can understand all the issues I am going to face

Next Steps

Add Left Cheek piece
Add Visor
Add Grill
Seal Paper
Reinforce with masking tape
Seal Masking tape
Skin
File
Add resin
Fibre Glass
Chrome
Electronics

Re: Cylon Helmet Build in Leeds

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 2:48 pm
by Cylon-Knight
Wow! Welcome and great start, Chance1234!
Looking forward to the next update.

Re: Cylon Helmet Build in Leeds

Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 9:36 am
by GoldCylon
That looks great. Great posting details also. Welcome on board.

Re: Cylon Helmet Build in Leeds

Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:23 pm
by rustycylon
neat project. :cylon:

Re: Cylon Helmet Build in Leeds

Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 3:56 am
by Jenne
Very nice :D good luck.
I'm curious about it.

Re: Cylon Helmet Build in Leeds

Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 1:25 pm
by Red Eye
Yeah, looks like a promising start to me.

Good luck with the rest and don't hesitate to ask any questions!

Re: Cylon Helmet Build in Leeds

Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2014 6:07 am
by Chance1234
Thanks for all the comments ,

I am currently working on the bottom visor piece and was wondering if anyone had any photos of the assembly there ?

Re: Cylon Helmet Build in Leeds

Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 6:08 pm
by FLIGHTLDR SERPENTINE
How'd it turn out?