Tribes Ascend Build - General

So I decided that I want to build armor again this summer and decided on Tribes Ascend's Blood Eagle Pathfinder. I've done a couple armor builds before like [URL="http://i.imgur.com/mS3ez.jpg"]Iron Man[/URL] and [URL="http://i.imgur.com/1Ud6G.jpg"]ODST[/URL]. You start off with a pepakura (papercraft) base. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/ttp8R.jpg[/IMG] You gotta to properly scale it before you print it or else you would end up looking like a bobble head. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/PDyxQl.jpg[/IMG] The process of cutting and pasting it together is a tedious job. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/BgRQtl.jpg[/IMG] Half way done. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/YeEbHl.jpg[/IMG] Side view .

You should go skiing in this once it's done.

I would love to wear this, while skiing

Made a detailed side view of it for future references. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/s0ZFZ.png[/IMG] I finished the pepakura model of it. Feels roomy. The model leaves a lot of room in the back. [QUOTE][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/QkSl2.png[/IMG][/QUOTE] This should give an idea.

are you SqueekinOrka from GA/T:A forums? [editline]12th May 2012[/editline] I saw some similar things there

His in game name is imMonkeyGOD so his forum name is probably the same.

That is sexy as fuck, shame it's not colored.

Hot damn... Winner for you, sir.

Any more picture updates?

A general question about that. When you cut out each piece are there flaps and such that they link behind other parts? Like how do all those triangular shapes and stuff end up being pasted together to do a 3d shape?

[QUOTE=Dirf;35960477]Any more picture updates?[/QUOTE] The papercraft is finished at the moment. I'm in the process of doing the fiberglass resin process which will harden the papercraft. With fiberglass, it gets pretty damn strong. I'll post pictures when I'm done with that. [QUOTE=Dr McNinja;35981230]A general question about that. When you cut out each piece are there flaps and such that they link behind other parts? Like how do all those triangular shapes and stuff end up being pasted together to do a 3d shape?[/QUOTE] It involves a lot of folding with many of the flaps consisting of valley folds (V) and mountain folds (Λ). This generally makes up the shape that you want. It's really hard to tell from my pictures but valley folds are represented by the blue lines and black for mountain folds. Here's a closer look [QUOTE][IMG]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-KpsZYSe62B0/T62PhvwdV2I/AAAAAAAAGcA/RenAzqGY3fg/s1142/IMG_0096.JPG[/IMG][/QUOTE]

Pictures ahoy! Check out the new shirt I just got. Slusho shirt! [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/RzbODl.jpg[/IMG] Alright moving on...this process is the fiberglass resin process which I explained before simply hardens the papecraft so I could actually do the later stages without crushing it. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/3dk5ol.jpg[/IMG] Here's the fully done papercraft model before the fiberglass resin part. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/mmDJsl.jpg[/IMG] Add some support as a precaution to prevent it from warping when I resin it. Better safe than sorry. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/RjKW3l.jpg[/IMG] So here's most of the stuff before I begin. Fiberglass Resin, Paint Brush, Cup, Gas mask, and the papercraft itself. It's important to always wear your gas mask when doing all this. I'm not exactly sure if resin fumes is toxic but it is foul so it's best to put it on regardless. The later stages you'll absolutely need it. Dust in your lungs is a big no no. Using fiberglass resin is very messy job. Remember to keep newpapers around, wear clothes you don't care about and wear disposable gloves. I usually just wear latex gloves. Made life easier than trying to get rid of resin off your hands for hours. Also, if you do have resin on your hands or any wear, avoid touching anything. That shit does not come off. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/1LiJxl.jpg[/IMG] Adhesive spray makes life easier to keep the fiberglass on the papercraft before I resin it. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/OqYN6l.jpg[/IMG] Fiberglass pieces all added into my model and ready to be resined. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/udVnLl.jpg[/IMG] Not much changed when I resined and fiberglassed it. It's just stronger. EXTRA NOTE: I resin the papercraft two times. First, doing one layer of resin on the outside. Second, attaching the fiberglass inside and applying one fat layer of resin. That's all for now and next stage is the fun part. Bondo! I'm gonna have a lot of fun with my Dremel again. If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask.

Just one question, how the fuck can you stand the fumes from Bondo?

[QUOTE=kepper;36011407]Just one question, how the fuck can you stand the fumes from Bondo?[/QUOTE] Gasmask or I just get used to it :v: It's been 2 years since I worked on something like this. Is it wrong the fumes gave me a sense of nostalgia?

Not at all. I often smell the ozone given off by arc welders, and the sounds, and I always get nostalgia when I smell/hear it.

I [I]love[/I] projects like this! I'll be sure to keep a close eye on this thread.

Update. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/phlqYl.jpg?1[/IMG] It finally stopped raining so I had time to work on my helmet today. Worked on the top and behind. Still WIP. 360 Photoshoot Time. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/xtS6Rl.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/k50P9l.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/ceVQQl.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/DVoLxl.jpg[/IMG]

Looking good, buddy.

Some progress. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/sYqdyl.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/C50Pvl.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/YNqpSl.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/zWfuNl.jpg[/IMG] Cut off the ear pieces to work on them later [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/ZcEGml.jpg[/IMG] Probably tomorrow [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/hh3L0l.jpg[/IMG]

Them helmets are awesome!

That's pretty awesome.

Protip: Never let your friends borrow your spray paint. They never return it. EVER. [QUOTE][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/fuWj7.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

Looking really nice!

[B]MINI-UPDATE![/B] Big pictures ahoy Well I got my spray paint back. So I could actually prime my helmet! [IMG]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7260/7417142868_45a7d31a88_b.jpg[/IMG] Primer is a good indicator where you need to fix like bumps and scratches. All I have left to do is the front mask part (saved the most difficult part for last) and the ears. Which I will do eventually after vacation. Now here, have some pics. [IMG]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7276/7417144254_7aa1ff05a0_b.jpg[/IMG] [B]GET OFF MY LAWN YOU DIRTY SANDRAKERS[/B] [IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8148/7417138144_76ef44d5e4_b.jpg[/IMG] [I]Gotta go fast with style[/I] [IMG]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7122/7417141308_9906946be7_b.jpg[/IMG] [I]The Helmet Trio[/I] [IMG]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7250/7417139710_a186fc54d5_b.jpg[/IMG] A challenger appears! My friend wants to make another helmet (we made a deadmau5 helmet together) [IMG]http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6051/6239983796_8bca20801a_b.jpg[/IMG] So cya guys in two weeks!

That ODST helmet is too fucking cool.

Looking really nice :smile:

Wow, those are too cool, loving the ODST one!

So, how strong is it? could you drop it without a problem or will it break? Also, I'm interested into getting in this, anywhere I should look to get started with making stuff like this?

Worked on it today. So far so good. [IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8149/7612664044_2153b009d9_b.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=Intoxicated Spy;36559028]So, how strong is it? could you drop it without a problem or will it break? Also, I'm interested into getting in this, anywhere I should look to get started with making stuff like this?[/QUOTE] Dropping a helmet constructed like this could crack the resin layer but it's unlikely to shatter or anything because of the bondo and fiberglass. It all depends on how reinforced his is, and believe it or not, the design itself. For instance since being completed, my mandalorian helmet has cracks forming on high stress points and points where the bondo is incredibly thin. I dropped the helmet once leaving little more damage than a crack. None of the cracks in my helmet worry me much. [IMG]http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r351/DeathKing83/IMG_8630.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r351/DeathKing83/IMG_863.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r351/DeathKing83/DSCN0825.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r351/DeathKing83/DSCN0821.png[/IMG]