For smaller items this consists of just a hand full of pieces needed to be put together and can be done in an evening, larger models can take thousands of pieces and many lifetimes to assemble (not really but it can feel like it). You can then coat that paper in a hardener of some kind like resin or Bondo, or just leave it as is if it isn’t going to see much abuse. For those who don’t know, and don’t want to click the above link, Pepakura is a system that takes 3D models and breaks them down into shapes on a flat sheet of paper (or foam) that when glued together will make that 3D model in real life. Originally we talked about possibly building it out of metal but I had recently had to get stitches in my hand so I decided to try something that would allow me to plug away at it while sitting in my house instead of my shop. I have been a fan of Gears of War for a long time, so when my friend came to me in 2011 and asked for help building a suit of armor from the game Gears of War 2 that he could wear to a Halloween party I was excited to jump on the project.
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