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Offline Drauska

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Pepakura Files for armor making
« on: April 19, 2012, 10:00:12 am »
Has anyone here ever used Pepakura files for making scaled up armor from 3D renderings of cosplay characters?

Offline Maiku

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Re: Pepakura Files for armor making
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2012, 12:54:25 am »
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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Offline Drauska

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Re: Pepakura Files for armor making
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2012, 06:55:27 am »
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.

Offline LtCommanderRichie

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Re: Pepakura Files for armor making
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2012, 03:01:01 pm »
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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Re: Pepakura Files for armor making
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2012, 03:46:32 pm »
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.