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Make a Daft Punk Helmet

Make a Daft Punk Helmet
Don't even dare read this Instructable unless you have read Volpin's Daft Punk helmet tutorial first. If you're satisfied with sub-par, stay on this page. If you want perfection GO READ HIS RIGHT NOW.

This instructable shows how YOU can make a Thomas Bangalter Daft Punk helmet. I watched a lot of youtube videos about making helmets like this, and this site was a big help:
http://www.thedaftclub.com/

Here is a video of it in action:
 
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A helmet of some sort, generally a batting, skateboard, or some other rounded helmet
Cardstock
a Printer
Masking Tape
Elmer's glue
2 Aluminum Cans
Fiberglass Resin I used Bondo Fiberglass resin jelly
Bondo
A sanding implement Like sandpaper, or a powersander, or something like that
Silver Spray Paint
an extra visor for a safety mask for the visor
Spray on window tint to make the visor black
The Paper Files download them here: http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=5f31918b5d7318337069484bded33bcdee851c20c3cd01fa
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May 23, 2012. 3:14 AMsupermau5 says:
You are a legend my friend!! only place i could find a pdf of the helmate, it didnt need papakura (i cant get it im on a mac) thank you soo much!
Apr 18, 2012. 8:42 PMDj.CrazyBananaMan says:
How much are all the supplies. i have the helmet and the visor but how much for the other supplies
Aug 7, 2011. 5:58 PMasenn says:
How long does it usually take to build one of these helmets?
Feb 11, 2012. 2:46 AMbubot17 says:
i made mine in 2 weeks -_- and i had class from 9am to 6:30 pm :D

Im from the Phillipines :D

the only thing that took me too long was the lower visor and the visor itself, i didn't know which part should bend where and how to stick it together. :D

I put my portable and flexible neon lights as replacements for the LED. it was a lot easier :D

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Hope the Neon thing will make your Daft Punk Helmet easier to install lights :D
Dec 26, 2011. 7:12 PMBraisedDuck says:
the visor u could probably make and shape out of plexiglass, no?
Nov 28, 2011. 11:00 AMFolis 500 says:
Just for those of you (Like Me) who were confused with the "Spray On Window Tint" , you can use "VHT Night-Shades". it is a spray on tint for tail lights. Apply lightly!
Sep 20, 2011. 1:43 PMdclary says:
i realize no one has gotten on here in a good while but i'm having trouble downloading the PDF for the ears. all the others worked fine though. it seems that i don't necessarily need it though. can someone confirm this please. thank you.
Oct 3, 2011. 2:36 PMhstahl says:
i think it matters what browser you use, on Firefox it wasnt working for me either, but on Google Chrome it cam out fine
Sep 5, 2011. 4:42 PMBlackway says:
1. How much of the resin jelly & the bondo is needed?

2. With using a skateboard helmet for it, how did you get the chin straps off and did you leave the layer of padding-type stuff in or did you take it out?

3. With putting the visor in, did you put bondo/resin jelly around it to secure it in place, or was it not altogether neccessary?
Sep 5, 2011. 6:58 PMBlackway says:
Thank you so much for responding (I'm hoping to make one of these in time for Halloween this year)!

Also, after you made the helmet itself did you put in an LED array/setup in the visor ? I'm asking because I was considering doing that and wiring a couple small mini-speakers either in the ears or in these two holes near the back of the skateboard helmet.
Aug 3, 2011. 6:16 PMwzhang1 says:
The pieces of cardboard shapes from the PDF as you have said is for Pro Members, correct?
Jul 27, 2011. 5:36 PMJBowmanDIY says:
where can i get the black visor thing from? I'm not buying a 250 dollar gas mask for a piece of plastic XD
Jul 6, 2011. 1:59 PMBlackway says:
Where can I find the spray on window tint?
Nov 25, 2010. 5:49 PMdj serf says:
Why do I need to bondo it after it is all together with fiber resign?
Jun 13, 2011. 9:34 AMMad78 says:
Bondo is a must if you want to make it really smooth. It will also make it stronger.
Oct 2, 2010. 2:52 PM! xD ! says:
Very great instructable! Could you help me out with the paper-folding part? I cant figure out how to fold the side parts that connect the top and bottom visor. Thanks! -xD
Oct 8, 2010. 5:01 AMtoasty87 says:
yah I'm having the same problem with mine.... Help is greatly appreciated!
May 22, 2011. 4:09 PMvtheawesome says:
hey ive looked at the pitures and i still dont get how you make the parts that connect the top and bottom visor
Oct 8, 2010. 2:56 PMtoasty87 says:
hey It's fine I figured it out! helpful instructable
Oct 10, 2010. 10:04 AM! xD ! says:
Could you explain it to me? I still am having trouble with it... haha, thanks!
Oct 19, 2010. 9:14 PMtoasty87 says:
ok you don't attach the lower vizor to the mouth/chin area instead make sure that the bottom of the visor is connected with the side pieces on the appropriately sized end, this tricky. attach the visor to the chin with masking tape and you should be good! I know I didn't do well at explaining it but Ill post some pics within the week
Feb 1, 2011. 6:51 AMBraisedDuck says:
instead of usin a bike helmet..............i used a cheap construction site/diy helmet. its WAY cheaper and comes with the notch XD
Dec 24, 2010. 6:58 AM2505brian says:
can you see out of the helmet?
Nov 21, 2010. 1:26 AMMrCoolDudeGuy says:
I don't have live in the US. So I can't buy bondo. But I got a thing called Plastic Padding Fiberglass (Body) Filler. I really hope it will stick to paper. Acctually I use photopaper. I works perfectly. And I also have a sanding machine, so I think this will go perfect:D
Nov 6, 2010. 5:16 PMjohncorfee says:
I'm gonna try and make one of these, but it looks really hard to do.
Oct 28, 2010. 11:07 PMthelastwitnessreed says:
The chrome-effect paint makes a helluva difference. Way better than Rust-Oleum.
Oct 23, 2010. 11:38 PMthelastwitnessreed says:
Just a question. About how tall is your visor, the actual plastic one? Mine is two inches, and the visor seems to be very loose in the helmet. Am I supposed to built it up with bondo?
Sep 27, 2010. 3:16 PManarbiter9 says:
Now make the other one!
Jun 23, 2010. 12:21 PMhellonfire30 says:
ok so i bought the fiberglass resin but i have no idea what 1/2 inch thick to 3 inch strip of hardener means so im probably gonna mess upbut who cares. im gonna do a small part now and then do the rest after a while. I also bought 320 grit sanding paper but no sanding block but ill find something
Jun 23, 2010. 12:34 PMhellonfire30 says:
Oh yeah what do i apply the fiberglass resin with
Jun 24, 2010. 9:26 AMhellonfire30 says:
ok thanx yesterday i applied it but forgot to put on the ears but i only have a bit left and barely any hardener but itll do the only problem is it still smells funky
Jun 23, 2010. 8:02 AMhellonfire30 says:
im starting to think my printout is a too small but its too late now
Jun 22, 2010. 9:28 PMhellonfire30 says:
Well i finished the whole paper on gaps thing but it doesnt look as good as yours. First of all its huge. Tommorrow ill try making the ears and then ill try putting the fiberglass resin ittl take me anywhere from tommorrow to 3 days from now to buy the fiberglass resin
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