Hi all, it's been a while.

Well for those of you that don't know what pepakura is....google the mother. It's basically a free little program that allows you to download 3D models from the webz and it splodes them out so that you can print them out on some cardstock, cut them out and build them like the original model. It's time consuming, does my head in but I love it. I've joined another forum whereby they discuss pepakura and how to strengthen it to make usable items. I decided to devote the next however much of my life and build a full scale Master Chief costume, just because I can. If you're at all interested just type in pepakura and halo into google and I"m sure you'll find the forum I mean as well as links to all the relevant models etc. Some of the stuff that some of the members have made is nothing short of jaw dropping. There's folks on there now building Arbiter suits, Halo weapons etc. I'm not exactly what you would consider into cosplay but this project just appealed to me on so many levels. I love the idea of scratch building things.

To explain this in a very much abridged version:

1. Print out the pepakura item on cardstock
2. Cut the pieces out
3. Score and fold the pieces
4. Glue the pieces together using hot glue or a similar medium
5. Cover the piece in fibreglass resin
6. Fibreglass the inside of the piece
7. Sand the piece on the inside
8. Apply auto body filler ot the outside and carve/sand details in
9. Paint
10. Add electronics/lights etc.
11. Fix mounting points and buckles
12. Wear.....and be a massive geek :)

...and that list is for every single piece. I'm working on the Master Chief helmet right now. It has 20 pages of bits to cut out and each page is taking me roughly 30 minutes to cut out. Each page will them take about 20 minutes to score and fold. The actual helmet will take about 3-4 hours I'm guessing to glue.

Here's a couple of pictures of the pepakura pieces for the left arm and the Halo assault rifle I'm building.







Sorry this might seem like a lame thread and a slide night at nanna's but I wanted to explain what I've been up to.

I fibreglassed some more of the bicep piece today and the assault rifle is nearly completed. I just need to put some dowel and a barrel in it and resin it up. I'll post a pic of the helmet when it's done. I've also built an Iron Man helmet which I'm not happy with.



I'm going to rebuild it before I resin and fibreglass it.

Another 405th member eh?
Welcome to the group.

I started a while back but my master chief armor is on hold.

Have fun getting the scales right :P

Ahhh nice to see someone else is a member in here. I have scaled everything spot on so far except the space diaper (pelvis). That needs to be slightly bigger thanks to my fat arse.

That's pretty cool, but...

Take note that by wearing it, you'll look like a complete nonce, and probably end up spread all over the 'net in some funny pic with a derogatory caption.

Wondered where the frak you went man,. Good to see you again. :)

Oh yeah, I'm fully aware of that. Thing is though, there's dozens and dozens of people with Master Chief suits now and the great thing is your head is in a helmet ensuring relative anonymity. Hell I'll even post one up with a lol/fail/cheezburger quote.

I'm thinking of when it's done, using it at charity events, children's hospital etc.

Oh and great to see you Middy! :)

What, like all the stormtroopers out there?

Thing is, there's a following/fanbase for everything.
This would be one of them.

great at anime/popculture expo's... or the next Atomic live perhaps.

Hypergumby needs a new tag...

"It's all right Ma'am, I'm from the Internet!"

You could start a business.
Childrens / adults theme parties.
Seems to me you're spending a lot of time and energy -yes I understand you enjoy it-
making these things, but once you've got the method down it would be more efficient .
Earn and have fun, seems like a win !

Man, I don't even have the patience to run a race longer than 5k or even play campaign mode in Total War.

I'm always impressed by this kind of focus and concentration.

How the fuck do you pick Master Chief over a Stormtrooper?

Poor form :P

Does it help that I'm also a member of the 501st forum? A forum for stormtroopers?? After Master Chief the next costume will be a stormtrooper.

Am I redeemed?? :P

Yes.

Terror Australis Garrison ftw.

That's not the forum you're looking for! *waves hand in front of your face*

...actually yes it is :)

Nice...looks like a lot of work.


I'll just stick to my new 3D printer though :P.

aww bru, I thought thus wud be ebout sum tewn un new zelund

I just wanted to say ..... OMGs...IRONMAN!!!!

You and moofactory could well be gay lovers.

I'ma bookmarking this thread :D

I've been working on a Boba Fett helmet at work recently. Saw an article on Instructables, found out about TheDentedHelmet, and I've been slowly forming it up. Fuck yeah :D

I think theres pepakura files for that on the site too :P

Making stuff out of paper is awesome. But I don't have the room in my house to start making more things! I am nearly finished my Unseen University, and my bff also brought back some gorgeous paper dogs from Korea which I'm making with my niece.

Keep posting pics so we can see your progress... looks awesome so far!

Not even the slightest bit lame man - freaking cool if you ask me!!

I've wondered for ages how people made those suits or even how you'd get started making one. I have the graphic design skills but zero ability/knowledge about crafting one and here you are letting me know the answer to that question.

Absolutely freaking cool! Make sure you keep the nanna slides coming :)

Something I should mention to those that happen to dabble in 3d modeling.
This is where the files start out.

starts as a 3d model.. pep breaks it up for printing with tabs and numbers.
Its like a build by numbers.

print it, cut it, fold it, glue it, resin it, fiberglass it, sand it, paint it..

you get something like what this guy did:



Anything that you can model in 3d you can make life size.
or BIGGER :P

I was thinking on making a car body kit at one stage.
You want some conceptual designed furniture, PC case, vinyl toy, art installation... anything ffs.
pep it.

This solves the problem of trying to sculpt something then casting etc.
For prop builders or people interested in prop/costume building.. this is a good start.


Oh and heres my old ones:

These are low polly mesh versions for scale testing.

1http://405th.com/forums/index.php?act=Atta...ost&id=6460
http://405th.com/forums/index.php?act=Atta...ost&id=6495
http://405th.com/forums/index.php?act=Atta...ost&id=6494

Once scale is correct then the high def models are used.

Freaking AWESOME.

I'll never have the time to play but I love checking out the results. Keep em coming!!

Wow dude, impressive. You've made the chest and the helmet. Those suckers are the shit to model. Very lo-def pieces though. I've decided to go some lo-def and some hi-def to make the suit.

Here's the link to my build. I'm doing a build blog, more for my own sake than anyone elses.

Hyper's Halo build

I have some more fibreglassing pics to put up but will wait until I get them all smicko first. I just did the bicep and it's slightly warped so I need to re-coat it and shape it some more. Then I'll do some filler and add some details.

yeah those were just for getting the scaling right.
I went through 3 chests, 6 forarms, 4 boots and alot of other re do's to get my scales right.
I didnt get to the high def yet.

Do you need a scaling thread?? I made up an excel spreadsheet with the equation built in to scale mine properly. It's worked out in inches v scale in pepakura. If you search in the n00b forum for scaling you should find frizzlefry's thread which is great or alternatively abrant3's scaling equation works too. I made my pelvis and is was WAY too small though based on the equation so that will be hit and miss. Oh, and there's also some "smooth" builds of the armour now too. Which means way less cutting and folding. I personally like the clean lines and edges of some of the other pieces.

Smoother pepakura