Ironman Foam Builds (info added on page 1 for foam builds) Update on helmet.
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DesertFare
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Jesus almighty...you sir, should LIVE in the damn elite section o3o
I don't mind at all. Who could criticize work this good, even if it's off the main topic? I remember when they released a video of the suitcase armour scene from Iron Man 2 online... I watched it over and over again. I couldn't get enough. So yeah, I'm happy to see this build. I guess I also posted a Thor build of my own, so I couldn't really complain about other people doing it. Avengers Assemble!Thank you guys I thrive on your support, trying to keep the standards up as I know some members prefer us none Halo builders to post else where (seen a couple of negative comments out there. Although I will be doing a master chief after this build). So for those that just appreciate the build no matter what it is here is a pic that has had me buzzing all day long in work
Seeing the pieces apart is cool, but it always gets me more excited when I see them together.
drack
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Thank you so much for your coments guys! By the way Jonus hopefully I will have pics of me wearing the build soon, I am close to that stage of the torso build now. Got a couple of bits to sort before I commit to attachment though.
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So I got all the bits out in the work shop drying ready to work on attachment. I was looking at images in work yesterday and comparing them to my build so far. The reality of the helmet size is much different to the CGI models. If you look at Robert Downey jr in the suit he must have the smallest of heads. So to compensate I am going to bulk out my chest a bit by making a foam under frame that I will Velcro on first then put the top over it. Hopefully this will balance out the disproportionate head.
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So I got all the bits out in the work shop drying ready to work on attachment. I was looking at images in work yesterday and comparing them to my build so far. The reality of the helmet size is much different to the CGI models. If you look at Robert Downey jr in the suit he must have the smallest of heads. So to compensate I am going to bulk out my chest a bit by making a foam under frame that I will Velcro on first then put the top over it. Hopefully this will balance out the disproportionate head.
Iron Monger
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.... Heres a scotch on me Tony... This is unbelievable! (Says the Ironman nerd with an arc reactor tattoo on his chest.) Look forward to the next lot of pics.
Also I am not sure if anyone has posted this, but has anyone thought of or attempted to make the suitcase version of the suit.... (as a suitcase). I have seen the one posted below on ebay but it costs a bit. I would love to build one instead. Any keen pep gurus out there wanna unfold this?
Also I am not sure if anyone has posted this, but has anyone thought of or attempted to make the suitcase version of the suit.... (as a suitcase). I have seen the one posted below on ebay but it costs a bit. I would love to build one instead. Any keen pep gurus out there wanna unfold this?
Thank you guys, your comments keep me going, without um I slack off
The image I have been working on from the start didn't have the best shoulder pads so had a look around for inspiration and this image held the key to the answer.
The eyes need some work as not lighting up in the middle very well. I think I will go for the lack of a good view option and have the L shaped slits under frosted perspex to see out of.
Not ideal but will look much better and I doubt I will have the helmet on much if I am moving around a lot.
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Got the eyes the way they should be. I cut off latex glove fingers and slid them over the perspex. Stuck the LEDs behind um and they light up just right. Will cut new eye windows (perspex bits) a bit smaller so I can see under them. Wont be the best view ports but will look much better. Once I get them right will glue the face plate back in place.
Very well done, when we think we saw it all it is always something new coming up.
I woud like to ask you if you can do a tutorial how to do the eyes please?
Keep it up
drack
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I will get a tutorial of how I did the eyes in the next week Ziffa.
I got hit hard with long shifts this weeks so not had any time to do any work on my IM build. I messed up and burned a hole in the face plate, GGGRRR!! So due to anger problems I have left it alone till I am ready to chill and get back on it
I do how ever have a little build that you halo lovers will like that have started while getting ready to get back to the IM build that I will update you on next week (10 days off work as of right now!).
I got hit hard with long shifts this weeks so not had any time to do any work on my IM build. I messed up and burned a hole in the face plate, GGGRRR!! So due to anger problems I have left it alone till I am ready to chill and get back on it
I do how ever have a little build that you halo lovers will like that have started while getting ready to get back to the IM build that I will update you on next week (10 days off work as of right now!).
drack
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Shame I don't live in the US. I would love to turn up as Iron Man at comc-con with you all suited up as Thor and if we could get a hot Black Widow in on it then I would sell my right nut too
fpsjoker444
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very very impressive i like it alot
I will get a tutorial of how I did the eyes in the next week Ziffa.
I got hit hard with long shifts this weeks so not had any time to do any work on my IM build. I messed up and burned a hole in the face plate, GGGRRR!! So due to anger problems I have left it alone till I am ready to chill and get back on it
I do how ever have a little build that you halo lovers will like that have started while getting ready to get back to the IM build that I will update you on next week (10 days off work as of right now!).
Thanks a lot drack and keep it up with the great work you are doing
Sorry to hear that hope all is okay now at work
RaideR6672
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I messed up and burned a hole in the face plate, GGGRRR!! So due to anger problems I have left it alone till I am ready to chill and get back on it
I know how that is all too well. Just recently got moving to fast on my build and warped my helmet badly. I was quite irritated that I had to chill for a few days. With as good as everything is turning out, I have no doubt that you will be able work this one out. Everything is looking great!
Shame I don't live in the US. I would love to turn up as Iron Man at comc-con with you all suited up as Thor and if we could get a hot Black Widow in on it then I would sell my right nut too
Well then good news! I live in Canada! We're practically the same colony:rolleyes
But seriously, your Iron Man next to my Thor would make it look like my costume was made by a child.
Masterkiro34
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That is foam?! How do you manage to cut and make it look so crisp and clean??Here it is
All made but now I am gonna head down stairs and start learning how to do finer detailing with the soldering iron. I can not mess that bit up or its almost start again.........:angry
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