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Convention Events and Programming => Cosplay => Topic started by: Drauska on April 19, 2012, 10:00:12 am
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Has anyone here ever used Pepakura files for making scaled up armor from 3D renderings of cosplay characters?
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I haven't used it yet, but after talking to some armor crafters out there (espcially in the WoW scene) I have decided to give it a try. Once I do I'll post my opinions and progress shots here to see if it can assist anyone.
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As soon as I finish this year's cosplay I will be buying the full version of the program and start out with small pieces. ;D I've seen pics of amazing cosplay using this method. Like Mecha suits and armor.
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Pepping can be difficult starting out, but once you get the hang of it it's fairly simple. I'm using it to make full Kamen Rider suits (or at least I will, when I get off my arse and get around to it).
There's more to it than just folding paper, though. Fiberglass, bondo, a metric f&@%ton of sanding, it can get pretty tedious pretty fast.
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Hey Commander^^
I think I might be up for the challenge. We shall see. ;D I'm hopping to use the method for my dream cosplay for 2013 if I can get some more fat off my butt.