Iron Man Mark 6 build WIP...updated pics on page 2

[jrhaake]

Re: IM Mark 6 build WIP

Nice nice...I've seen people talk about using a silhoutte sd cutting printer idk how that works exactly but i guess it cuts the time consuming part of cutting all the pep pieces out. I will finish my mannequin tonight that has taken up some of my time this week because I work full time i dont get much time to work on this project. And i know i want to retain the shape of the pieces im making and best way for me to do that is a mannequin. I am looking forward to pepping the chest i know looks intimidating but should be fun. Just want to get this helmet done first to have a soild finished piece.

I know the feeling...I was going to finish my helmet and go from there, but then realized that I would be working on that freakin helmet forever if I did not get moving on the other parts as well. Best of luck with your build!

 

[jrhaake]

Re: IM Mark 6 build WIP

looking well,keep up the good work:thumbsup

fingaz iron man mk4 wip

Thanks fingaz. By the way, I have been following your build for a while and love your work!

 

[IronMan99]

Re: IM Mark 6 build WIP

Thanks, i may just do that and finish my mannequin and get started on another piece to get some headway on this project and go back to the helmet later lol. Cause like you said this helmet is killing me right now and taking forever so i might have to take a break from it lol.

I know the feeling...I was going to finish my helmet and go from there, but then realized that I would be working on that freakin helmet forever if I did not get moving on the other parts as well. Best of luck with your build!

 

[jrhaake]

Re: IM Mark 6 build WIP

Here I am asking more questions, but has anyone found an "easy" way to add the screw details to the helmet? i have been using carving tools to do most of my detailing (and then felt idiotic for not using my dremel after watching the tutorial video by blackdynamo), and loathe the idea of carving each one out by hand...ugh.

 

[propnoob74]

Re: IM Mark 6 build WIP

Nice work!!! I do have a 6 yrs old girl and I travel for a living, this by far is the hardest thing I have done in a long time, when I'm away I can't wait to go back and keep going...scare that I will loose the mojo and mess the parts up.....what size is the helmet?


Keep going, and going, and going.....


David

 

[jrhaake]

Re: IM Mark 6 build WIP

So, I have been away for awhile, but am back up and running. This is getting to be a long project, especially since I am back in school, with 2 kids, among other things...anyway, I am hoping to have the helmet done and painted by the Avengers premier. Just got some LEDs a couple days ago, and have some plexiglass coming in next week. Will post progress pics soon.

 

[jrhaake]

Re: IM Mark 6 build WIP...updated pics on page 2

Here are some updated pics...the helmet is done...now to move on to the other pieces.

 

[jrhaake]

Re: IM Mark 6 build WIP...updated pics on page 2

2 coats of primer (w/ spot filler in between)...

 

[jrhaake]

Re: IM Mark 6 build WIP...updated pics on page 2

red base coats...

 

[jrhaake]

Re: IM Mark 6 build WIP...updated pics on page 2

The gold...

 

[jrhaake]

Re: IM Mark 6 build WIP...updated pics on page 2

Detail work and eye less will come shortly (once I download the pics).

 

[jrhaake]

Re: IM Mark 6 build WIP...updated pics on page 2

Here are some pics with details painted...

 

[jrhaake]

Re: IM Mark 6 build WIP...updated pics on page 2

And some with the LEDs mounted (I would be interested on how some of your guys mounted yours...these were a pain to get in)...

 

[jrhaake]

Re: IM Mark 6 build WIP...updated pics on page 2

Finally, some pics from my trip to see the Avengers (the last pic is a friend wearing my helmet)...

Again, the base for the helmet is Dancin Fool's file, and I am wearing CooFunkCurly's neck seal in the top pic of this post.

 

[jrhaake]

Feel free to let me know what you think (the good and the bad)...

 

[jrhaake]

Wow...it is as silent as the grave out there...
I do have 2 quick questions that some of you may be able to help me with:

1) Have any of you padded your helmets to help them sit right when wearing them? If so, how did you go about doing it?

2) I am interested in making some casts of this (so I can do a 4 piece helmet). What casting material would you suggest?

Thanks!

 

[haldir]

I definitively love your helmet, the final result is very wonderfull , smooth, a excellent paint job , congratulations for your work !!:love

 

[jrhaake]

Thanks. This project has had a lot of firsts for me. First time fiberglassing, first time using bondo, and the first time I have used automotive paint. I appreciated the feedback.

 

[Yodajammies]

Very well done! The paintjob looks flawless. Taking the time to properly do things well really shows off in the end.

 

[Dpeterson117]

Thanks. This project has had a lot of firsts for me. First time fiberglassing, first time using bondo, and the first time I have used automotive paint. I appreciated the feedback.

Lol that's hard to believe, because this is very nice work. So smooth!

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