AntMan's Second Cardboard Scratch Build

10. Filler! This particular type is for filling holes in walls; US: Bondo Car Body Filler

One more quick question, you say that you are using "wall filler" but that the U.S.equivalent is "bondo". Bondo is a two part fiberglass filler yet it looks like you have a one part filler compound of some kind. Is it actually bondo I should try to use or should I use a wall filler, or spackeling compound? This thread is amazing! I have had it open non-stop now for four days as I created "Cheapo Fett v0.02b" and it is really coming along nice thanks to all your effort in typing this up!
 
Is it actually bondo I should try to use or should I use a wall filler, or spackeling compound?

I used wall filler, or polyfilla in the u.k. (dunno if it's the same state side) Imo this is the best match for cardboard. And it's a lot easier to work with and smooth down etc.

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When people make plastic/sintra buckets they use fiberglass or bondo.
 
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The detail put into this project is astounding, quite inspiring to others to build themselves.
Should stop searching all these different forums im creating too many projects for myself and hardly have time to do them :p
 
Found endless source of knowledge from this thread, gave me the courage to start my own build, gonna start working on the dome very soon =] You truly are an artists.
 
Let's cut right to the chase and continue where I left off:

Next, I cut out most of the "Dome Base" from the bucket, leaving an inner supportive ring of about 10 mm wide.

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This ring will keep the bucket in shape and will support the "Dome Form" rings ( pages 5+6 ) which I transfer to cardboard and cut out next:

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Also for these I cut out most, leaving a structure of about 10 mm wide and connect them to the bucket rim like this:

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I cut out a piece of the center top half to interlock into the other piece (with a drop of white glue)

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This is the glue I used:

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Hmpff! Now I have to go and prepare dinner since it is already a quarter to six. Darn DST! :angry

Oh well.... back soon! 8)

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do you think sobo glue will have the same result on this guy, I'm using your guide for our group build project, found it really helpful' just wondering if Sobo its a safe glue to use.

PS:Nice Getter 2 revoltech, I have the same one.
 
Hallo, I'm a Newbie here in this forum and have a question about the filler, again. Should I use a wall filler or Bondo for cars or anything else ? But I think, if I use a wall filler the dome becomes to wet and deforms, because I have to mix the powder with water. And if I use Bondo, I belive the dome becomes to heavy.

The next thing is, before I start painting I use a plain surface as possible. Does the sealing agent ( is this the "Gesso Primer" ?) plain the surface, or should I try to do a thin layer of filler all over the helmet and smooth it as possible as I can. Because cardboard has always a little structure and I'm afraid that this would be visible after painting. Can someone help ?
 
Hallo, I'm a Newbie here in this forum and have a question about the filler, again. Should I use a wall filler or Bondo for cars or anything else ? But I think, if I use a wall filler the dome becomes to wet and deforms, because I have to mix the powder with water. And if I use Bondo, I belive the dome becomes to heavy.

The next thing is, before I start painting I use a plain surface as possible. Does the sealing agent ( is this the "Gesso Primer" ?) plain the surface, or should I try to do a thin layer of filler all over the helmet and smooth it as possible as I can. Because cardboard has always a little structure and I'm afraid that this would be visible after painting. Can someone help ?

I went to get the cardboard today, its pretty sturdy so I wouldn't worry about using wall filler; as for the gesso I have worked with it and its a good primer for your painting needs( I used it for preparing canvas)I personally will use the ready made spackle, i have a bunch after fixing some stuff, it dries quicly and its pretty light, its called DAP CrackShot high prformance spackling paste.

hope it helps
 
Thank you cerberusrex25, I think I try both ways on a little piece of cardboard for testing.
And here is another question to AntMan :
How can you get so sharp edges on cardboard ? Here I used a fresh Hobbyknife. The straight lines are ok, but the curved....:cry:

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I do this in 3 or 4 Steps and very carefully...

The next question is:
What kind of piece is this and where on the helmet is it ?:

Ear1.jpg

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hey there. outstanding work! thanks a lot!:D

but what do you when you paint cardboard? do paint strait on the cardboard? i thought of using some sort of clear coat ("laquer" if thats the word) to paint over
 
How can you get so sharp edges on cardboard ?



What kind of piece is this and where on the helmet is it ?:


1stly curves are always gonna be a bit raggedy. just go over it like 10+ times. The slower you go/more times you go over it the better.


2ndly don't worry about those pieces.

that is what the curved surface of the ears looks like when layed out flat. You don't need to cut these out of card.


also I wouldn't use a powder and water mix wall filler. Use the stuff that comes ready in tubes, there's no danger of the cardboard becoming soggy that way.

and in answer to creon's question. When painting I wouldn't use a clear coat (not at first) . I just went straight in and used a white primer paint that said suitable for MDF. Anything that works on MDF or wood will work on card.

and there's no point trying to put a thin layer of filler on the whole thing. If you've worked carefully the best finish is achieved by painting primer straight onto the card.

hope this helps

- Tom
 
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Antman, I'm amazed at the fine work you have done on this tut. I have started mu bucket and hope it comes out as good as yours. looking forward to further steps.

Thanks
Richard
 
Hi! I'm new and have start to build one of the cardboard base helmet following your "process": very very very usefull and well done! I'd like to know where I can find the black material to make the visor? if ever u call it that...the T shape covering the eyes. After reading your comment about your helmet being too small,I start wondering a bit! I guess as long as it fit my head that's fine? I'm French and live in Canada and not familiar with inches & that's what the printer use...
 
I'd like to know where I can find the black material to make the visor? if ever u call it that...the T shape covering the eyes.
If the time is ripe for me to make the visor, i'll make it like this way:

http://www.darksidesithlord.com/my-costumes/shano-andora/the-helmet/creation-01.html
read Page 1 and 2.

I will use a tinting foil for cars and some plexiglass. The convenience is, you can use it outside in sunny weather and you are sun protected (most of this foils, anyway) :D

....so, i did some testings for filling with wallfiller and bondo. I prefer bondo.

.....and here my long way to the perfect dome (not finished yet)::facepalm
 
If the time is ripe for me to make the visor, i'll make it like this way:

http://www.darksidesithlord.com/my-costumes/shano-andora/the-helmet/creation-01.html
read Page 1 and 2.

I will use a tinting foil for cars and some plexiglass. The convenience is, you can use it outside in sunny weather and you are sun protected (most of this foils, anyway) :D

....so, i did some testings for filling with wallfiller and bondo. I prefer bondo.

.....and here my long way to the perfect dome (not finished yet)::facepalm

Hi Linusvanpelt, thanx for your answer.very interesting and usefull...the time to put the visor on is not came yet as I am building the dome right now apparently like u and with the same problems! anyway your tips for the visor are very interesting and I think I'll go for it...and for the second one about the bondo...great,can't wait to done all that! thanx and good building..
 
So, the next i wanna do are the arrows and the dent. But does anybody know where i exactly have to place these things. Have somebody of you measures?
 
this thread along with wizardofflight's templates have been a godsend and have likely made many a dream of owning fett buckets/armor come true, i know they have for me :D thank you both so much! i wish i could offer more help to the people above me who need it, but alas: i am still a costuming noob :) Good luck to everyone!
 
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