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Build A Helmet With pepakura
Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 11:14 pm
by superdudeman64
I'm getting my resources together but haven't been able to find a good helmet that won't cost me a full paycheck. My sister in law suggested using a pepakura pattern and casting it in resin. Has anyone experimented with this before or know of an approved pattern?
Re: Build A Helmet With pepakura
Posted: Mon May 22, 2017 3:47 am
by stripes
In my experience, most pep files either don't have the correct dimensions nor the smooth lines to meet admission standards
Re: Build A Helmet With pepakura
Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 2:07 pm
by Greggvh
I also think if you added up all the cost of the resin, fiberglass, bondo, sandpaper, paint and LOTS of time. It may be a wash to just purchase a helmet.
Re: Build A Helmet With pepakura
Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 3:31 pm
by dwdj75
Greggvh wrote:I also think if you added up all the cost of the resin, fiberglass, bondo, sandpaper, paint and LOTS of time. It may be a wash to just purchase a helmet.
Absolutely ! I have built a few helmets over the years, and I actually have tried to build a pep guard helmet. Was never satisfied with the final result. Plus it is a BEATING with sanding, and bondo, and sanding, and bondo, and sanding ... (infinite loop)
Amazon has the Ruby's for a decent price and if you don't like it you can return it !
Re: Build A Helmet With pepakura
Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 4:00 pm
by dwdj75
Also, let me add that if you are wanting to make a pep, then mold and then cast it. You are looking at a lot more than if you just bought one out right.
I want to say I paid from Smooth-On :
Rebound 25 $190.00
Onyx Liquid Plastic $90.00
And I did not have a distributor in my area so add $30.00 shipping ...
