Pepakura Experiments

So someone told me about this program that takes a 3D model and converts into a paper-craftable object. Apparently people have been using the program to make Iron Man and Halo armor by printing out the pieces on thick cardstock, and then either using them as templates for foam or constructing them and fiberglassing on top of them.

Being mildly insane, and eager to try new things involving 3D modeling, I used the program to print out a simplified version of a skull I'd previously made for something else to test out the process. The program is called Pepakura.

 I did this despite the fact that I don't have any cardstock, or glue, so the construction is really shabby using printer paper and scotch tape. Also, I put it together inside out, which at first I thought would just look nicer, but then towards the end I realized it was a bad idea. This is what it looks like right now. I ran out of tape, and the teeth are so annoying small I might just be done.

Considering all that I feel like it turned out okay... if I used this method to make props or something it would definitely have to be an under-structure and its only really usefull for medium sized objects or details. Any detail smaller than my thumb isn't really happening. But hey, maybe F&T will want some armor made this way or helmets, or some weird magic statue. Who knows.