Stage 1 – Form Paper Base

NOTE: This full tutorial has been moved to my new blog at http://www.otakuandfit.com/stealth-iron-man-mk-vi-cosplay-made-w-fiberglass-and-foam-tutorial/

Stage 1 – Form Paper Base

Pepakura Iron Man Helmet

Materials I used for this stage:

• 110lbs cardstock
• Graphtec / Silhouette SD Craft Cutter (formerly CraftROBO)
  

  Silhouette HD Craft Cutter (CrafRobo)

• Printer that can accommodate 110lbs cardstock
• Low temp hot glue gun + glue sticks
• Pepakura Designer
• Pepakura Viewer for Craftrobo
  

  Screenshot of Pepakura Software

Steps:

1. Find 3D model of the file you want to build. Google does wonders. The model I used for my Stealth Mk VI was made by robo3687. These 3D models will serve as a rough geometric base of what you are trying to build
2. Download required software to open and print your paper model. Software will show you how to glue pieces together to form the base shape of your model.
3. Cut 3D model pieces with Craftrobo
4. Use Pepkaura viewer to assist you in glue required tabs together
   

   Printed Pepakura Patterns for Iron Man Helmet

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