If you're not sure what Pepakura is, it is simply a program that takes a 3d model and makes it into a net so that the 2d parts can be printed, and assembled in real life. Now that you have got everything, Lets Begin!Īll over the internet are 3d models, some in Pepakura form that are craving to be made. Harbor Freight->Thinner foam that bends easily, has a hatched pattern on the reverse side Lowe's-> Thicker foam that doesn't bend as easily, very durable and has a hatched pattern on the reverse side Home Depot-> Thinner foam that bends easily, has a diamond pattern on the reverse side. And of course.the foam! I typically use EVA foam from three retailers which are all a little different in terms of composition. Hot glue & Glue gun (I prefer one with low/high temperature setting so that you can quickly join parts and avoid burns) A knife (carpenters or hot knife, or even a scroll-saw)
Here is a list of needed materials for foam armor. For the purpose of ease, I will be showing pictures from both suits to help show how a suit of your own might be made. Due to a few requests, I have decided to make a fairly detailed tutorial for my foam armor. This is my suit create last year from foam, Its my second suit of armor and I am currently working on my third.
