RoboCop Foam Build

[Dax79]

Top added!

So I have added a foam top to the larger helmet. When constructing the 'pink' helmet I tried to make it clean so that I should have less to sand. I'm using the smaller helmet as my 'test' helmet. Today I covered half with PVA and the other with polyurethane to see which seals the foam best. I will update you all when my tests are over.

All in all it a fun build! as you can see my 2 year old is also having fun with daddy! In a few years time she will be making her own I think!! She finds it fun helping me!

 

[Mstruvmgc]

Not to shabby there sir
Thats a great pic lol
Keep it and show it to her when she is older

 

[Dax79]

Thanks for the help with the template!!
I will do!!!

 

[Dax79]

Test helmet

I covered one side in PVA x5 layers and the other in polyurethane. Then tested metallic paint and mat. All came out well so I have desided to go for the cheep PVA glue coating not the exspencive Polyurethane. You will notice I did not sand or tidy the TEST HELMET. The 'Pink' Helmet will be sanded this week untill smoth.... then PVA time!!!!!

 

[Dax79]

Torso Time

GIVE ME STRENGTH!

My goodness, starting to see why there are only a few Robocops out there... The suite is going to be tight fitting!.... I'm going to sweat. I think I will pretty much just be in my underwear unser all this foam.

So I will wear a tight foam torso, covered in black latex... then my chest armor pops on top. This will be magnetized. My neck is going to be the same as the torso. Black shiny TIGHT latex covered foam with two magnets holding it together.

I need everyone on 405 to give me positive thoughts!!!!!

 

[DoctorFang]

This seems like an interesting undertaking, to say the least. It looks pretty cool though, I can just imagine a robo cop walking into the theatre, and all the jaws dropping.

 

[Dax79]

Yes I can Pee

So here is my basic shape of my torso with my COD.

I have left a 'pee hole panel' on the front! Trust me when I say the Cosplay will be tight fitting! And I can guess it will take maybe 1 hour to suite up.... so lets hope Rob needs no Robopoo!
I have began the SLOW process of sanding the armor over the last few days.... man thats fun... but seeing the SLOW progress makes me want to 'do the robot' dance!

 

[Dax79]

This seems like an interesting undertaking, to say the least. It looks pretty cool though, I can just imagine a robo cop walking into the theatre, and all the jaws dropping.

Yeah! i hope I have it ready for the new films launch! I just need more foam!!!!!

 

[Dax79]

Update!

Things moving at a good pace... I just cannot get any more foam on Jersey CI. My island has very strict rules on things on the island. We have one shop that sells foam squares. They decided to stop selling it. And for some reason nobody on the internet will send any to me as we are not in the EU yet we are in Europe... but were not.....
RANT OVER.

Anyway, I have begun sanding YAY!

I will keep looking for foam on the island as I wish to get on with my arms and legs! Do you guys like my progress?

 

[Dorvack]

Excellent work.

Will you be making or buying the Auto 9?

 

[Dax79]

Excellent work.

Will you be making or buying the Auto 9?

Both.... I will make one but I did spot a film resin prop for £50 ish. It realy depends on how long things take. Has anyone seen a PEP file for the AUTO9?

 

[Bioshutt]

No but look up Airsoft Baretta 93R and mod one of those

 

[Dax79]

Sanding Foam

So sanding foam is fun! It takes hours and you have to use slow settings but, in time all is falling into place. The top of my helmet was very odd spapped.. but after 30 mins it was smothish. I will continue with the helt soon as I need to take a brake from the chest armor (Its taking HOURS)

Hope your still enjoying this build!!!

 

[Spartan 420]

This is nice. In future when trying to make a semi-sphere/round top for a helmet, take some EVA foam, use a heatgun and stretch & pull it over a soccer ball or an upside down bowl. You'll probably need to top to reheat the foam a few times.

What grit sandpaper are you using for sanding? And is it plausible to do it by hand or will it require an electric sander? Thanks, I'm experimenting with sanding foam for my suit and haven't seen many people doing it, so I'm after any info that I can find.

 

[Dax79]

What grit sandpaper are you using for sanding? And is it plausible to do it by hand or will it require an electric sander? Thanks, I'm experimenting with sanding foam for my suit and haven't seen many people doing it, so I'm after any info that I can find.

Im using a Drimel

I use the low setting and slowly sand away! The best tip is the little pointy end:

I will slowly get it looking right, it takes time. I hear of people who rush into sanding and tear it up! Just take your time! I will post some new pictures once I have smothed the chest before I coat it in PVA.

 

[morkar78]

This is going to be a great armor! Congratulations!!!

 

[Spartan 420]

Thanks for the tip buddy, luckily I have a dremel, I just need to buy the right head attachments for it now. Atlease it doesn't need to look pretty for me, as I'm only sanding the inside.

 

[Dax79]

Glad to have helped and I hope you enjoy my build!

 

[Mstruvmgc]

Dud way to go on smoothing out the edges on the lid
I should probably go back and so that to mine lol.
I have just been so unmotivated to work on anything it sucks :-(
But glad to see you are making progrewss
Keep it up

 

[vshore100]

It's really cool to see someone bring back a classic such as RoboCop! Great work!

Oh and Mstruvmgc....you better get to work on something!!!