Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one! (Iron man walks the mall, Pics added!)
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Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!
You could also go buy a bottle of MEK put it in a spray bottle and mist it on the uncured area, the type of fiberglass you are using, uses MEK as the hardener.
You could also go buy a bottle of MEK put it in a spray bottle and mist it on the uncured area, the type of fiberglass you are using, uses MEK as the hardener.
MTB
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MTB
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Got a few more pieces done yesterday. They come out perfect! I got the mixture down now. It just takes them about 30 min to harden up. Only got a few more pieces to go!
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Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!
hey buddy nice job on the iron man suit
looking really good now its coming together im in the middle of my iron man suits but doing all in foam using robos designs and stealths videos its hard work though but really enjoying it.spent all day yesterday cutting out templates onto card and transfering it to foam.Built a trial front chest plate and it looks good although rough round the edges so doing it again and taking my time,just waiting for new glue gun to arrive as the last one i brought started leaking hot glue everywhere!!!! ill be watching your project with interest
hey buddy nice job on the iron man suit
looking really good now its coming together im in the middle of my iron man suits but doing all in foam using robos designs and stealths videos its hard work though but really enjoying it.spent all day yesterday cutting out templates onto card and transfering it to foam.Built a trial front chest plate and it looks good although rough round the edges so doing it again and taking my time,just waiting for new glue gun to arrive as the last one i brought started leaking hot glue everywhere!!!! ill be watching your project with interest
MTB
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Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!
Another update, Today I was able to finish putting the fiberglass cloth in the pieces I had already hardened. Then I fiberglassed the insides. Here is a few pics of what I have all ready for bondo!
Before I fiberglassed them.
After i finished and put them out to dry.
I think im going to bondo the helm first and work on the motor to open and close the face mask next but we'll see. I still have a the thighs, hands and shoulders to harden. I also have to make the neck still. Man, when I list it out it still seems like a lot. But im getting there slowly but surely!
Another update, Today I was able to finish putting the fiberglass cloth in the pieces I had already hardened. Then I fiberglassed the insides. Here is a few pics of what I have all ready for bondo!
Before I fiberglassed them.
After i finished and put them out to dry.
I think im going to bondo the helm first and work on the motor to open and close the face mask next but we'll see. I still have a the thighs, hands and shoulders to harden. I also have to make the neck still. Man, when I list it out it still seems like a lot. But im getting there slowly but surely!
msleeper
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Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!
I would suggest painting a primer over the pieces before you bondo, in a different color than the bondo you're using. So if you're using an orange bondo, use a gray primer. That way you can tell the areas you've worked on and it helps you keep track of problem areas.
Otherwise looks amazing!
I would suggest painting a primer over the pieces before you bondo, in a different color than the bondo you're using. So if you're using an orange bondo, use a gray primer. That way you can tell the areas you've worked on and it helps you keep track of problem areas.
Otherwise looks amazing!
MTB
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Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!
Thanks, that sounds like a good idea.
I just checked all the pieces and everything hardened up great. And Stealth was 100% right, the fiberglass cloth that hangs over the sides gets super sharp! I poked myself like 10 times just looking at the pieces lol.
Hopefully today i can get more done but im feeling a cold coming so we'll see.
Thanks, that sounds like a good idea.
I just checked all the pieces and everything hardened up great. And Stealth was 100% right, the fiberglass cloth that hangs over the sides gets super sharp! I poked myself like 10 times just looking at the pieces lol.
Hopefully today i can get more done but im feeling a cold coming so we'll see.
msleeper
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Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!
Careful with the fiberglass, it can get under your skin and it's almost clear so you'll have a real pain getting it out. I've always used gloves working with fiberglass.
Where did you buy your resin and fiberglass materials, and what grade of resin did you use? I'm trying to find good cost for materials.
Careful with the fiberglass, it can get under your skin and it's almost clear so you'll have a real pain getting it out. I've always used gloves working with fiberglass.
Where did you buy your resin and fiberglass materials, and what grade of resin did you use? I'm trying to find good cost for materials.
MTB
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Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!
Here is what I used. The resin was $35 Local hardware store, The bondo at Walmart for $20 and the fiberglass cloth also at walmart for $6 a package. So far I have used 3 packages of the cloth and will need one more. I have used just over half of the resin and will have plenty for the rest of the pieces. The paint brushed came from the dollar store each package of 3 was only a dollar. I got 6 packages and will most likely need more.
Hope this helps!
Here is what I used. The resin was $35 Local hardware store, The bondo at Walmart for $20 and the fiberglass cloth also at walmart for $6 a package. So far I have used 3 packages of the cloth and will need one more. I have used just over half of the resin and will have plenty for the rest of the pieces. The paint brushed came from the dollar store each package of 3 was only a dollar. I got 6 packages and will most likely need more.
Hope this helps!
msleeper
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Kinda, thanks. All of the Walmarts around me have really downsized their entire automotive department, down to 2 or 3 aisles at most. And I can't seem to find that sort of stuff at automotive stores (Autozone, Napa, so on) so I don't know if I'm just looking in the wrong places or what. I've found sites online that sell Smoothcast 321 resin that a lot of people are using, but it's really expensive. $80 for the same amount of resin you have there.
Kinda, thanks. All of the Walmarts around me have really downsized their entire automotive department, down to 2 or 3 aisles at most. And I can't seem to find that sort of stuff at automotive stores (Autozone, Napa, so on) so I don't know if I'm just looking in the wrong places or what. I've found sites online that sell Smoothcast 321 resin that a lot of people are using, but it's really expensive. $80 for the same amount of resin you have there.
msleeper
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Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!
The smoothcast is great, I've used it for actual resin casting and it's quality stuff. It's definitely overkill for this type of situation.
I'm planning on going to Sears and Harbor Freight tomorrow to try and price out materials. I don't know if there is an Ace Hardware around me, they might have something but I'm not banking on it.
Thanks for the tips!
The smoothcast is great, I've used it for actual resin casting and it's quality stuff. It's definitely overkill for this type of situation.
I'm planning on going to Sears and Harbor Freight tomorrow to try and price out materials. I don't know if there is an Ace Hardware around me, they might have something but I'm not banking on it.
Thanks for the tips!
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