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[Renn]

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...

[Niabi]

  thats a lot of paper 

But its looking cool  8)

[TrooperJasher]

Did you use tape?

[Renn]

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.

thats a lot of paper 

But its looking cool  8)

thanks vod, that pic doesn't even show all the paper. just happy it is assembled.   

**Modified by Jaing for double post.

[TrooperJasher]

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?

[Renn]

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   

[TrooperJasher]

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.

[Renn]

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. 

[FreemanBanana]

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.

[Renn]

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.

[Solus Raam]

I used fiberglass resin and Rondo on the outside of my pep arena pack. The used filler foam on the inside.

[Renn]

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.

[Solus Raam]

  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.

[Drako Katora]

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.

[Renn]

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.

[Renn]

I am trying to get back to finishing this jetpack, have resin applied and sanding done. I think it is turning out decent. be awesome to strap a jetpack to my kit. when I complete my kit.    that is. dont think the sanding I have done, is done in this picture,

[Draarn Cetar]

Many props and respect, Vod.. I'd never take on something like this.  Good on ya!  Can't wait to see the end result!


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[Xyyyr Black]

VERY nice job so far! Love it!

[Guy'ikaab]

See previous responses.

Bloody awesome work, Vod.

[Jay Krayt]

You're doing a great job of this vod!! 8)

[Avidem]

Awesome work Renn. I seriously gotta get started on my gauntlets some time in the next week or so. Hopefully, They'll turn out as good as your jetpack.

[Renn]

thank you vode, hope to finish soon.      just have to be in the right mood for a project like this. that dread somthing is going to go wrong after coming so far with it. I have that kind of luck.   

Awesome work Renn. I seriously gotta get started on my gauntlets some time in the next week or so. Hopefully, They'll turn out as good as your jetpack.

  good luck on your gauntlets avidem, be patient and they will turn out great. I gave ones I made , and the helmet I was almost finished with. to my younger brother, who is starting a kit, so I am back to square one on my gauntlets and helmet.

[seugtai]

This is what I use when I pep. It's flexible as opposed to super glue which can be brittle and if you need to open pieces up to adjust them it's also much easier then supper glue. Just another option.



The jet pack is coming along nicely, great job! 8)

[Renn]

will have to try that on my next pep build.  super glue is a pain at times. especially when readjusting pieces. being new to building I am up for all options.

[Avidem]

That's the glue I bough for my gauntlets.