RoboCop Foam Build

[ixRainShadowxi]

I watched the new RoboCop yesterday.. I really loved the adaptation. definitely different from the first couple..

I hope you have the armor accomplished!

It looked so great!! Just wondering if you pulled it off in time.

-Nate

 

[Dax79]

I watched the new RoboCop yesterday.. I really loved the adaptation. definitely different from the first couple..

I hope you have the armor accomplished!

It looked so great!! Just wondering if you pulled it off in time.

-Nate

Na, ran out of time! I could not get hold of any foam due to where I live! So now I'm aiming for October 2014 and I will take it to Comic-Con London for its 1st outing!

I will be watching the new Robocop this week! really looking forward to it!

 

[Dax79]

question are you going to build the newer Robocop after this one?

Maybe, I need to make a new Halo set 1st but depending on the movie I may. I'm a believer in having to love what you build to cosplay correctly, It takes 6 months to a year to build and I would go crazy looking at something and thinking "What a crap film"

 

[Mstruvmgc]

Looking great Dax, Keep up the good work!

 

[Dax79]

Looking great Dax, Keep up the good work!

Thanks! I will finish the arms this week. Just trying to work out a mechanism for the right thigh to open for my gun.... any ideas out there???

 

[snow white]

the templates you used to make your suit are you sharing them on this forum? i have a lot of foam and have been dying to get started. pepakura is out for me because i have a mac. any help you give would be great, awesome build. love the classic look.

 

[Dax79]

the templates you used to make your suit are you sharing them on this forum? i have a lot of foam and have been dying to get started. pepakura is out for me because i have a mac. any help you give would be great, awesome build. love the classic look.

Yeah Here is a link to a site where I found the files. The files will need a small amount of editing as they are for a man high of 6"2. I increased the helmet 20% as my 1st was too small!

http://www.therpf.com/f24/robocop-original-pepakura-8-29-1st-post-update-foam-glove-171503/

Things have began rolling again for this build. I will begin on his legs tonight, just finished editing my PEP file as Iam 5"10.

 

[Dax79]

Getting low on foam!
But as you can see all is going well and I’m on track to have him ready for October. I have started the legs (Thighs) and have just got a leg brace for my right thigh so I can build the opening mechanism. If anyone has any great ideas on how I can make a spring loaded opening leg or a powered opening leg pleas reply to this thread!

He lives in a communal hallway within my house and people have laugh at the fact he look VERY 80’s due to the colours. I cannot wait to give him his undercoat and see him neutral.

 

[reiseman]

You might try the local breakers yard. Might get a push / release one out of a saloon or kombi. As far as an electric actuator how bout a cd/dvd tray motor and gear?... From an old computer. I think they operate on a 12v system.

 

[Dax79]

You might try the local breakers yard. Might get a push / release one out of a saloon or kombi. As far as an electric actuator how bout a cd/dvd tray motor and gear?... From an old computer. I think they operate on a 12v system.

Thanks for the ideas. I may go for a old VHS player mechanism, the old toploaders had a puts release (Probably rare as hell now) if not a VHS player I think I will use a cdROM drive. I can get them really easy from my work!!

 

[Dax79]

How to build RoboCop Part 1

I am building a RoboCop Cosplay from foam and will post videos as I build.

Part 1: Showing basic start. I'm using EVA floor foam to build and lots of Hot Glue!!!

 

[CLOTHAR]

You are making good progress! Did you actually cut it all out with a kitchen knife? I would recommend getting a utility knife, as they have a smaller blade, and are easier to manoeuvre.

 

[Dax79]

You are making good progress! Did you actually cut it all out with a kitchen knife? I would recommend getting a utility knife, as they have a smaller blade, and are easier to manoeuvre.

Na, I started with the kitchen knife but i'm mostly using a stanley blade now!!

Glad you like my build and hope you continue to enjoy!

 

[Dax79]

Side by Side

Just a side by side pic to show my progress....

Hope you like it!

 

[foxleader]

are you going to put in the data spike in the arm or just leave it like it is. because that's like the second best middle finger ever.

 

[Dax79]

I may make a data spike for a laugh, its not the hardest add-on to make! Watch this space and see

 

[Mstruvmgc]

I think the side by side comparison looks great

 

[Dax79]

I think the side by side comparison looks great

Thanks! I have just finished planning my shins and will cut the foam this week. Then I will begin the slow sanding of the foam suite before beginning the next phase.................

 

[Dax79]

The Last Large Parts

So the last large parts are ready to be cut. Once the shins are done and glued I will begin sanding and adding the details to the suite.

All is on time for October!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mstruvmgc]

yay!!!!! Cant wait to see some more pics