Cylon helmet pepakura
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 10:47 am
I decided to start this as a new topic to keep you updated on my first attempt at a pepakura build of the bazooka joe cylon helmet, I originally posted here viewtopic.php?f=80&t=1376
First attempt (mostly just taped together from very light card - 160gsm)
The famous 'Pumpkin Cylon' project I found at http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article ... onOLantern
The second attempt which is all glued together with 300gsm card and upscaled to 104% using the inkscape program as I couldn't find the .pdo files from bazooka joe. 104% is a little big, I could of done it to maybe 102.5 or 103 but I'll live with it!
I used foam sheets I got in a art's supplier in Dublin for the structure parts on the inside. They're a lot neater and easier to work with than the cardboard below. The down side is the glue I was using won't stick to it well so I used hot glue as well.
Card board structure on the inside which I wasn't happy with. Also loads of tape!
The pumpkin cylon eye project next to my modified 18 LED one in my box of tricks! I made it on broadboard just to test it and it works fine but will make it so it will fit inside the helmet when everything else is finished.
If I had to start again I would defiantly use a different glue, the one I have you might be able to see in the picture was just something I had lying around the house and is really good but takes a while to set. I read using a water based contact adhesive is best so I'll keep an eye out next time I'm in the builders merchants.
First attempt (mostly just taped together from very light card - 160gsm)
The famous 'Pumpkin Cylon' project I found at http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article ... onOLantern
The second attempt which is all glued together with 300gsm card and upscaled to 104% using the inkscape program as I couldn't find the .pdo files from bazooka joe. 104% is a little big, I could of done it to maybe 102.5 or 103 but I'll live with it!
I used foam sheets I got in a art's supplier in Dublin for the structure parts on the inside. They're a lot neater and easier to work with than the cardboard below. The down side is the glue I was using won't stick to it well so I used hot glue as well.
Card board structure on the inside which I wasn't happy with. Also loads of tape!
The pumpkin cylon eye project next to my modified 18 LED one in my box of tricks! I made it on broadboard just to test it and it works fine but will make it so it will fit inside the helmet when everything else is finished.
If I had to start again I would defiantly use a different glue, the one I have you might be able to see in the picture was just something I had lying around the house and is really good but takes a while to set. I read using a water based contact adhesive is best so I'll keep an eye out next time I'm in the builders merchants.