Metroid Prime Helmet (EVA FOAM, DIY)

[@emiwawawa]

thanks! i dont have access to a 3d printer but i need a prop helmet for my samus cosplay. been a while since ive used eva foam but im so stoked to try this out!

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

Your welcome! I think that link is dead, but you can find a pepakura file online by searching

[@FoamArmoryProps]

Ayyyye! Glad to see somebody using these old templates...

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

Did you make these back in the day? There great files, sometimes that pepakura sight has exactly what you need.

[@FoamArmoryProps]

@@theplasticundergroundprops1035 sure did! You can see the brand name right on the site 😉

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

@@FoamArmoryProps really? Im so sorry i dident even notice, ill add some credit for you on the video. That explains why they are so nice and work so well!

[@libardoluna26]

That's Fucking Dope! Looks really beautiful man!

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

Thanks so much! It was a fun build

[@Tek-Knight5592]

This is so helpful I'm gonna be Tek Knight next year for Halloween and his helmet is similar to Samus so this is a huge lifesaver thx a lot 🔥

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

Your so welcome! I'm glad I could help!

[@aisabila6167]

nice video bro :3 I love Samus

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

Thank you! Yes she has always been one of the best Nintendo characters!

[@michaeldarkwolf9726]

Excellent video dude. I'm glad you made it in real time, didn't skip any important parts, and didn't over saturate it with music without a commentary. Sadly something I see in most tutorials. I wish others would learn from your example and again Thank You!

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

Thank you for saying so! I always struggle with what to keep in the video, make them long form or short form. I try to use cool music, but low in the background. I appreciate your feedback and will remember this for future videos!

[@davidmarinucci3803]

Were did you get the foam template? I didn’t see a link to it.

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

There no foam template. There is a pepakura file that I used. But I don't see it online anymore. I can email it to you if you like. Message me on Instagram. The Plastic Underground props

[@summeroman2228]

Coolest helmet ever

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

Glad you like it!

[@Ricardio201000]

Where do I get the template for the parts?

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

Hey! I cant find these files online anymore. I have them saved on my computer. DM me on Instagram Or Facebook with your email and ill send over the pdo file!

[@Ricardio201000]

I hadn't seen the answer, sorry haha I already sent you a message on Instagram

[@FuegodeInfierno]

2:34 sorry i cant see those pieces on the template you shared, there's one similar but doesnt have a pointy end...are they somewhere else?

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

Everything is there. Maybe I cut them into different pieces. I can't remember. Message me on Instagram. I can help you out more with pictures. Same name as on here

[@frenchtheguy]

I clicked the link for the template but the site didn't work anyone know where/how I can get the template

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

Hey I just recently saw that this link was dead. There are pepakura files out there though. There the same just not split for foam. Try a Google search for metroid pepakura files. .

[@jetstreamwinds6072]

wish i had better markings for this template, idk which piece connects to what

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

If you look at the 3d modle on pepakura it will show you what goes where. I'm sorry there not labeled, it's kinda for people who have been using pepakura for a while

[@jetstreamwinds6072]

@@theplasticundergroundprops1035 every video shows what people know already or just the product out with no step by step tutorial.or 3d printers. Not everyone has those

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

@@jetstreamwinds6072 I know what you mean. I'm sorry about that. I did not create the template for this video but I do try to show every step of gluing the parts together in order

[@thomasmunch651]

I can't seem to download the template. It's trying to get me to add 3 different extensions. isn't there just a regular PDF somewhere?

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

Hey hey, as far as i know there is not a PDF of this. Is making you download pepakura? cause its a PDO file and thats the only program that can open that file

[@chasebelcourt649]

Hello, im trying to get the templates off of the website, how do you print them off on regular paper ? and without the whole model being shown on the left side as well. Thank you

[@chasebelcourt649]

hello, sorry ignore the last question I just downloaded the Papakura program. Now im wondering how I up the scale of the templates ? I have a very big head haha

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

@@chasebelcourt649 There should be an option to scale up by 10% in the option menu of pepakura. There is also a way to set the width and high but I never realy used that. So I belive if you go to file scale up 10% it will keep adding 10% every time you click on it

[@capixplay3476]

How many millimeters did you use Foam in this helmet?

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

I used floor matt Eva foam so it's 10mm and some 2mm what the foam for the detail parts

[@katieee_llyn]

Making this helmet for a school project- what do you use to glue the pieces together?”

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

I use Contact cement for all my foam builds, You brush it on both sides and let it dry for a few mins then stick both sides together, its basically a permanent bond! Google contact cement or look for it in the glue isle at walmart or any hardware store, i buy mine in a can but they have little glass bottles if you don't need a lot. Good luck with your project, feel free to send me pictures on facebook or insta

[@katieee_llyn]

@@theplasticundergroundprops1035 Thank you so much 🙏 hopefully it’ll come out looking cool and I’ll definitely post it. I have to add my own flare to the helmet (which I might play around with the color scheme of the helmet). My last question, if you don’t mind, is how do you know how big to make the template or is it already set to a good size to fit any head size?

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

@@katieee_llyn A different color scheme will look really cool, looking forward to see your personal flare! Ok so that pepakura file was small for my head, but i have a big head lol i would recommend before you print it to increase the size by 10%. make the top helmet piece first to make sure the size is good. There are ways to get sizing right buy trial and error is honestly quicker sometimes

[@katieee_llyn]

@@theplasticundergroundprops1035 Oh, gotcha! Thank you so much man 😭🙏

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

@@katieee_llyn You are very welcome! Glad to help. Happy building!

[@Empyre_]

great video by any chance do you sell these

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

Thank you! I have sold a few things. DM me on insta or facebook, The Plastic Underground Props on everything!

[@captskuzzbruh7087]

Hey there, if you can remember, how much did you scale the template up if you don't mind me asking? I'm planning on building this soon and i'm a fully grown adult male lol.

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

Oh man...I know it wasn't more then 20. I'd say maybe do 10 and print out the visor and just see if it's to small for your face lol I'm sorry it's been so long I don't have an exact for you

[@tubagus.a2159]

I play this game on gamecube

[@theplasticundergroundprops1035]

Very cool. There great games. One of my top 5 Nintendo games

[@matthewbarber6381]

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