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Renn Tel jetpack wip
« on: May 19, 2014, 02:15 PM »
So I probly jumped the gun a little... dont have much of my kit done. but I love a challenge, and, I want a jetpack. still needs resined and rondo'd. Here's what I have so far. roughly 21 hours of cutting and assembly.         only had 3 pieces left over, 2 that i just couldnt find where they went, and one is the reason the right side cap is shorter than the left.  more to come...

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Re: Renn's arena jetpack W.I.P.
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2014, 02:52 PM »
 :o thats a lot of paper  :o

But its looking cool  8)

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Re: Renn's arena jetpack W.I.P.
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2014, 04:50 PM »
Did you use tape?


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Re: Renn's arena jetpack W.I.P.
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2014, 11:00 PM »
Did you use tape?
yes, wish i hadn't, some of the parts kind of unavoidable i guess. but going to try glue next build.

:o thats a lot of paper  :o

But its looking cool  8)
thanks vod, that pic doesn't even show all the paper. just happy it is assembled.   :D

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Re: Renn's arena jetpack W.I.P.
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2014, 12:15 AM »
yes, wish i hadn't, some of the parts kind of unavoidable i guess. but going to try glue next build.

Glue is the best substance that I have found to use with pep files.

is this your first project?

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Re: Renn's arena jetpack W.I.P.
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2014, 01:50 AM »
Glue is the best substance that I have found to use with pep files.

is this your first project?
  First with pepakura. used WOF file for my helmet and gauntlet, but going to rebuild the gauntlet. still learning  :D 

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Re: Renn's arena jetpack W.I.P.
« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2014, 02:16 AM »
I've found superglue to be the best for pep, it dries fast, and when you apply the resin, it soaks into the paper, making it stronger.

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Re: Renn's arena jetpack W.I.P.
« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2014, 09:43 AM »
I've found superglue to be the best for pep, it dries fast, and when you apply the resin, it soaks into the paper, making it stronger.
    thank you for the helpful advise. next build will be with the glue. now hopefully i dont glue my fingers together lol.  :D

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Re: Renn's arena jetpack W.I.P.
« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2014, 10:56 AM »
I've taped the back side previously with mild success. Super glue is your best bet. Also, looks pretty good. Hopefully you finish it! I see many pep builds go south after the paper assembly.

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Re: Renn's arena jetpack W.I.P.
« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2014, 11:11 AM »
I've taped the back side previously with mild success. Super glue is your best bet. Also, looks pretty good. Hopefully you finish it! I see many pep builds go south after the paper assembly.
i have started the resin. using fiberglass mat to reinforce everything. top is almost done. Looks good so far. trying to restrain myself and work in sections.

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Re: Renn's arena jetpack W.I.P.
« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2014, 06:56 PM »
I used fiberglass resin and Rondo on the outside of my pep arena pack. The used filler foam on the inside.

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Re: Renn's arena jetpack W.I.P.
« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2014, 08:15 PM »
I used fiberglass resin and Rondo on the outside of my pep arena pack. The used filler foam on the inside.
  It was your jetpack wip that inspired me to build mine. I built a small inner suppor system with foam board, but was thinking of using the foam to fill it. I got the back resin'd today.

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Re: Renn's arena jetpack W.I.P.
« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2014, 10:40 AM »
  It was your jetpack wip that inspired me to build mine. I built a small inner suppor system with foam board, but was thinking of using the foam to fill it. I got the back resin'd today.

Very cool. Good idea on the inner foam board support.

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Re: Renn's arena jetpack W.I.P.
« Reply #13 on: Jun 09, 2014, 06:44 PM »
Nice to see another pep pack. My z-6 build is at the tipping point of completion. Just careful how much rondo you use. I used probably twice as much as I should have because I wanted it super sturdy and I payed for it in weight.

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Re: Renn's arena jetpack W.I.P.
« Reply #14 on: Jun 16, 2014, 09:10 PM »
Nice to see another pep pack. My z-6 build is at the tipping point of completion. Just careful how much rondo you use. I used probably twice as much as I should have because I wanted it super sturdy and I payed for it in weight.
  I am ready for rondo, I have kind of put this a side to work on armor, and soft parts hoping to get get back to work on my pack soon.

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