Hello, fellow costumers! I remember making my first post in September about helmet complications. So obviously, my EVA foam build didn't go so well. And after months of brainstorming and focusing on other parts, I have decided to go the thin cardboard route. This is by no means a screen-accurate build, so I'm going to go very low-budget on this Boba Fett helmet. Due to clumsiness and overall safety, I will not use Bondo filler or any fiberglass resin. I have seen a few tutorials where people use either lightweight spackling paste or wood filler for the dome and seams, then seal it with polycrylic sealer. What I came on here to ask is:
1. Which would work better between wood filler and spackling paste?
2. Could Mod Podge also work as an alternative to the polycrylic sealer?
3. Could layers of paper mache work to strengthen the helmet before filling and sealing?
4. Should I fill the inside of the helmet with whichever filler and Mod Podge as well?
Some tips would be awesome! Also, the same questions apply for the jetpack build! Thanks!
1. Which would work better between wood filler and spackling paste?
2. Could Mod Podge also work as an alternative to the polycrylic sealer?
3. Could layers of paper mache work to strengthen the helmet before filling and sealing?
4. Should I fill the inside of the helmet with whichever filler and Mod Podge as well?
Some tips would be awesome! Also, the same questions apply for the jetpack build! Thanks!