Anyone ever attempt a scratchbuild?

[Guest CyraxLionheart]

Hello!

 

I have been lurking on the boards for a little while, I am a member on several SW costuming sites. I am attempting to help a friend get a costume together for a Con; it will essentially be a loaner as he will be heading out for a deployment at the end of the year.

 

I have been working with Pepakura Models, Fiberglass, Bondo, etc; I was wondering has anyone ever attempted a Scratchbuild helmet?

 

I am about into phase 2 of the helmet. based off of a 3d model.

[Griffin-X]

Yep, I have seen several "home made" helmets using Pepakura.

[Guest Inferno]

I'm working on my first right now, It's scratch. I've been working on a blog to keep up with progress.

 

http://imgur.com/a/rJtcl

[Griffin-X]

Very impressive Steve...and welcome to the Bikerscout.net site btw!

[bjsavage7]

Welcome & good luck with your build.

[ukscout]

Looks good, just need to bondo the helmet and start sanding

 

I take it the visor won't go up?

[Guest Inferno]

Hey thanks guys!

 

Yes, it hadn't even occured to me when I started to make the visor go up, but I'm seeing that around a lot now. This my first build for the 501st so it's not too extravagant, I'm looking forward to finishing up the bondo though, messy stuff!

[Boba Leo]

Welcome Adam and congratulations for your build!!!!!!

 

Leo