Pepakura Files for armor making

[Drauska]

Has anyone here ever used Pepakura files for making scaled up armor from 3D renderings of cosplay characters?

[Maiku]

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.

[Drauska]

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.    I've seen pics of amazing cosplay using this method.  Like Mecha suits and armor.

[LtCommanderRichie]

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.

[Drauska]

Hey Commander^^

I think I might be up for the challenge.  We shall see.     I'm hopping to use the method for my dream cosplay for 2013 if I can get some more fat off my butt.