Imperial Guard Helmet Skupilkinson's Pepakura

[Runtman]

Thanks! I've been rolling the neo-crusader idea around in my head too. Don't know if I'm quite up for it yet, but I have been pondering it, and would really like to attempt it at some point. I know I could do the mods. I gotta get this one done first, though. My wife would kill me if I started another one right now.

Haha yeah, finish this! Looks amazing.

 

[tbone9600]

Another update. Hooray!

After sanding everything smooth again, adding more glazing putty here and there, and sanding again (a couple of times), I finally shot a first coat of primer to get it all one color and show me where I need to work a little more. It isn't quite as bad as I had expected. Especially on the dome, I thought it was going to be horrifying. With a little more tweakage here and there I think I might finally get to start some actual painting. And now... More pics.

I got the primer a little heavy in a couple of spots but it'll be alright. I'm gonna be sanding it off anyway.

 

[Dead Eye]

man all that paper would drive me nuts... great build so far

 

[stormtrooperguy]

that's looking really great!

i may have to try this pepakura stuff some time. looks like fun!

 

[Skupilkinson]

Looking really nice T_Bone! I said it before but this is turning out so much better than I expected! Not because I thought you couldn't pull it off, just it looks better than I thought the design/templates would allow.

Well done buddy, I love it!

 

[tbone9600]

Just a quick teaser.

I got a little froggy yesterday morning before work and threw a quick, thin coat of paint on. I should have used a lighter gray primer. Being too cold to do any real paintwork it ran a little but you get the idea of how it's gonna look. I also found a couple spots that need a little minor work.

 

[Skupilkinson]

WOAH!!!

That! Is! Beautiful!!!

Outstanding work my friend!! And it's not even finished yet. You've done a remarkable job on this so far. I'd never have expected the templates to work so well. Your time in modding them to work better for you has truly paid off!

Well done!

 

[Dark GTI04]

IMG! That is amazing work. Awesome job!

 

[CombatBaby]

sorry to bring up a thread that's a couple weeks no replies...but this came along so far...i'm amazed at the care that you took getting that thing cut out and smooth.

and then hardening it up with bondo/glassing.

well done.

and it looks to be quite a custom fit

 

[tbone9600]

I found a few spots that needed a little work after i got the initial glossy coat on. So I've sanded, rebondoed, and sanded smooth again. I'm just waiting to get a warm place to do some real painting. I'm not allowed to paint in the house anymore. My dad is taking a break from remodeling a home a couple block away, but when he gets back to work on it and has a fire going, I'm gonna run over there and throw some on. I can hardly wait.

 

[Skupilkinson]

Looking forward to it buddy.

 

[rubenbender]

Realy a great job, all that folding line, WOW!!, WHAT A JOB!!!

 

[wolters]

Can't wait to see it in it's final paint..

excellent work !

 

[tbone9600]

Hey all. We had an unusually warm day here a few days ago and since I had done a little sanding I decided to throw another coat of primer on. I used light grey this time so the red should cover better this time. Still waiting on a warmer place to do the actual paint though. Here are some new pics.

I think it's nice to see it just one color again. Until I have something else noteworthy take care and most of all have fun.

T

 

[Skupilkinson]

***!!!!!! It looks so smooth now! Beautifully done T!! Be proud my friend, be proud.

 

[tbone9600]

Thanks! I have the day off Friday, woohoo, so hopefully my pops will be working on his house and have the heat cranked up. Once I get the paint on, I just need a visor to slap in. I think I even have a piece left that will fit. Keeping my fingers crossed that nothing happens that I have to take care of between now and then.

 

[Skupilkinson]

WooHoo! Looking forward to it mate.

 

[DeathtoToasters]

Wow......terrific!

 

[adonian]

Hey T-Bone, I'm bumpin' this thread to let ya know I just asked Skip so I can get this Pep file so I can start one of these too, I gotta Huge Melon on my shoulders, and seeing your mod, I will make one (or 2 or 3) too.

The plan is to make a standard red, a black, and the black/red variants, wow that's a lot, but I got 5 sets of Mando armor in the works and a Revan (THX Skip) in the works right now, whats a little more............

Any updates on your's? Got the visor and the armor yet?

Laterz

 

[Codika]

you got a good point adonian, how is your mando coming,hmmmm???? lmao

on subject: wow T this build is amazing seeing this in rl id never in a million yrs believe it started as paper,great work my friend!

and skip your templatesare amazing as always,nuff said