November 26, 2011

Skyrim Papercraft: Iron Helmet

Skyrim Iron Helmet Bastelbogen
My papercrafter cohort Brandon appears to have been busy this Thanksgiving holiday cranking out papercraft models from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. This iron helmet paper model is his fourth Skyrim papercraft to be released in the past two days. This particular helmet is the one the playable character is shown wearing in nearly all the publicity for the video game. The Pepakura PDO template for the helmet is available here.

19 comments:

  1. it looks like it would be cool to make but really hard

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  2. well i cant wait to build it but wont it just be flimsy?

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    1. Models built with cardstock can be surprisingly sturdy.

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    2. There are a lot of different processes you can do to harden it. I like using resin and fiberglass cloth.

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  3. http://9gag.com/gag/4141342 look at this, you use this papercraft as a base for this awsome helmet. it takes some time but it's worth it! :D

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    1. i've seen this post and made a helm,et for myself. it looks pretty epic!!

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  4. does anyone know how big it is if you make it from a4 papersize? please reply:D

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  5. Measured at the back of the helmet from the lowest part up to the top it is about 26cm (10.2")

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  6. I'm on mac, what application can I open the file with?

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    1. The file opens with the free "Pepakura Viewer" software from Tamasoft, which is not available for Macs as far as I know. You will have to get someone with a PC to open the file with the software and then export out a PDF file with a program like CutePDF if you want to open the template on a Mac.

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  7. Is there a way to get this so its not so lumpy (for lack of a better word) so I can print it then trace it onto wonderflex?

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    1. By "not so lumpy", you mean less angular/more smooth? Maybe if someone were really good at 3D modeling they could smooth out the original 3D model before unfolding it in Pepakura.

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  8. Where can I find the old version of this pdo? There were more elements.

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    1. Are you talking about this one? - http://www.propzone.be/freefiles/skyrimpep.pdo

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  9. what size I print tha helmet ? letter , legal , or tabloid ....................HELP u.u

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  10. you can paper mache it in the inside to make it sturdy.
    I did it last time i make the borderlands psycho mask :)

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