So after dropping GB off at daycare I came home and got setup to start glueing my pep together.
Glue gun, cut out pep, iPad with tab index spreadsheet.
The first thing I realised is that I should have done a test run on something small. I had never used this glue gun before and it took some getting used to. That said, my first section came together nicely.
First section glued
The second thing I learned is that I should have pre scored and folded my pep :- Some sections would have been a lot easier had I done that first off, but I thought that not folding the pep would give me rounder lines, which it did, but it also made lining pieces up a little harder.
I started scoring the pep pieces with my scalpel. I think this is where the 300gsm cardstock really helped, I was able to lightly drag the blade across the card without fear of cutting all the way through.
300gsm card is your friend!
Things went a lot smother after that little realisation. The crown of the helmet has a couple of dips and bumps in it especially where I didn’t line things up right.
Crown complete, now for the sides.
The keen eye will notice I’m missing a cheek piece. I didn’t realise until after I’d take the photo and after I’d tried to glue the bottom edge on. I’m quite happy with how it is coming together.
Bulk of helmet done, now just the detail
All done and re-enforced with supports. Next step will be resin the outside then fibreglass and resin the inside.
Finished!
So off to Bunnings I go!
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