DP Thomas Helmet [Part 1 - Papercraft, Resin and Fibreglass]

Before I knew it, I was falling into robot hell... Those shiny buckets are way too cool not to make.
I decided to go for the papercraft+fiberglass+resin+bondo method a lot of people use for cosplay helmets.

I started exactly a year ago (complete coincidence) with a papercraft base, pattern courtesy of Dung0Beetle. I'd done a lot of papercraft when I was younger, so I had the experience but was rather out of practice ;o;

I cut some cardboard pieces to correct and reinforce the shape during the resin coat.

I decided to use polyester resin since it was the most available, but it also meant the fumes were far from healthy... Since this was being done during the stormy mess that Scotland is during winter, I had to do it in the loft and keep the roof hatch open overnight.

After curing...

 I put it on my desk lamp to take some photos and accidentally got some very artful shots by illuminating the inside 'o'

Fiberglass time. It must have around 4 layers I think... a few extra around some more fragile parts. 

This post is getting pretty long, I'll continue it in another.