lol...i'm building it in secret from my girlfriend. I don't want her to see it till it's done, heehee.
When she goes to bed I'll bring the suit out and shoot some pics.
lol...i'm building it in secret from my girlfriend. I don't want her to see it till it's done, heehee.
When she goes to bed I'll bring the suit out and shoot some pics.
Ok, here's my stomach solution.
I wrapped my back and sides with a single piece, staggered to give it some depth. I'll run the spine up the back into the upper back piece and down into the pelvis. Up front the two ends are connected with an elastic band, which allows my stomach to expand and shrink, so i can breathe. Then in the front, velcro strips attach the waist piece to the underside of the chest piece. That makes sure it stays in place as i move.
Next, i built a seperate piece for the abs. It's connected in 3 places to the chest and waist pieces. I added a piece at the top of the ab section with velcro, i slide that piece under the chest piece (just below the arc reactor) and velcro it in place, then velcro on the sides.
And here's how it all fits together.
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Sorry for the blurry pics, batteries are dying on my camera.
Looking good Maniac. I have my cod piece built and will post pics tonight hopefully. I am going to worry about the ab section last. I hope to get the other shoulder bell done and my handplates...
BTW what are you wearing for gloves? Put any thought into that?
Oh and Arc reactor wise what are you doing?
Gloves will likely be long and leather...or some sort of cheap pleather material. I'd like to add some foam pieces to the fingers to give them some depth but still allow me to use my hands pretty normally.
As for an arc reactor, i'm going to buy the really good looking prop arc reactor on ebay...ONLY if i finish the costume building. It's going to be my reward for seeing it all the way through head to toe.
not trying to hijack your thread or anything... your work is utterly amazing but have you tried the flex bond yet? I am asking because i would like to also try a similar project but painting this stuff is a poin if it is not coated. so any word on what the product looks like after the flex bond?
Started on the pelvis last night. And look what came in the mail at work today!
Hi! This looks amazing!!
I was wondering how the Shoulder/Bicep/Forearm are attached to each other or how you (plan to) keep them on?
The shoulder bell is attached to the chest piece. The upper and lower arms will be attached with nuts and bolts at the elbow. When i get the right size hardware i'll post to show how they're connected.
Ha! We have ours connected or at least planned on connecting the same way.
IronManiac said:
looks great for FOAM!!! wow nice job so far!!!
So... any word on if you have tried to paint it and if it came out ok????
For the record Brother Foster has already built, flexbond brush and painted a suit which he has worn and another friend wore the following year. It held up well... correct me if I am wrong BroFos.
isusuperman said:
Hmm, I can imagine how the nuts and bolts would work, but I am having trouble visualizing how the shoulder bell is attached to the chest piece.IronManiac said:
Do you have a foam tab that runs under both the chest and the shoulder bell and it's glued to both? Does moving your arms a lot cause the foam to bend or...?
If you get a spare minute to shoot a close up on the attachment, that would be awesome. All the foamies projects are so inspiring. Thanks again for posting!!
pretty amazing! Hard to believe you accomplished this with foam!
It's simple really.Do you have a foam tab that runs under both the chest and the shoulder bell and it's glued to both? Does moving your arms a lot cause the foam to bend or...?
Go back to post #34 and look at those pics. Do you see the groove in the shoulder of the chest piece? And do you see the retangular piece of foam that's set down into that groove? That's where the shoulder is connected.
I cut a small piece of foam the same width as the groove, put a strip of velcro in the groove, and another strip on the underside of that small piece. The strip of velcro attached to the little foam piece extends out and is glued to the underside of the shoulder bell.
So i basically connected the shoulder bell to the little retangular piece with a strip of velcro on the underside, then i just stick it into the the groove on the chest. Done. The shoulder doesnt flex or bend since it's only attached at that one point, it just moves like a flap if i raise my arm.
Thanks to everyone for the compliments. I'm hoping to hit it hard this weekend, getting the codpiece done and starting on the legs.
I too plan on hitting it hard.. and may I also respond with.. "that's what she said"
I am doing the hip pods, legs and the hand cover dohickies.
P.S. Maniac.. I bought a red top and bottom compression gear from EastBay they have a 2 for 29.99 deal on right now. I got the mock neck top and tights bottom. Compression gear in red which they call maroon.
IronManiac said:
Ha! I was looking at that EXACT SAME STUFF today!! I'm going to buy the same stuff. LOL, great minds, huh?P.S. Maniac.. I bought a red top and bottom compression gear from EastBay they have a 2 for 29.99 deal on right now. I got the mock neck top and tights bottom. Compression gear in red which they call maroon.
They do think alike.. ha ha. Good call. Price can't be beat plus its in a nice bright red.. and a mock neck just in case our skin thought it'd try to show through the neck armor.
How are you lighting up your helmets eyes? I have considered EL wire since it seems to be cheaper than EL sheets. Thoughts?
IronManiac said:
Still up in the air on the eyes. Fettster might have a solution coming some time, but i might have to figure something out before he comes out with his.
Any progress pics? I believe Sunday night was mentioned as when we'd see progress? Can't wait.
I see how it works now.
Thanks! That was very helpful! My foam should be here on Monday so I cannot wait to get started!!!!
New Sexy Lycra Zentai spandex Unisex catsuit dark red - eBay (item 280565779861 end time Oct-22-10 20:43:20 PDT)IronManiac said:
This is what I'm using for the undersuit. Ordered (and received it) a few months ago and it's great. I ordered it with an open face. It may be cutting it close (for Halloween) if you ordered one now, though....
This thread has inspired me to make a foam build Halo costume for my 10 year old son for Halloween. I've got some parts done, have to say working with this foam is pretty easy. I like your method of stepping it to add detail. And you can work with the natural roll of the foam to inhance the shape. Thanks again. I'll post pics of my build on a different thread.
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