OK, Got the mold finished for the eyepieces and painted a pair. I still need the other two eye pieces, but I'll get to those tomorrow after work.
VashDstampede's Iron Man Faceplate Reveal WIP
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I test fitted the new eye pieces on my mask this evening. It was a bit tricky applying it since there isn't much contact for the glue, but I think it turned out OK for my first attempt.
Here's the pic before I add the wiring and maybe even lighting
Here's what it looks like from the front. I used clear acrylic for the lenses, but I may do a darker lense on another faceplate.
Here's the pic before I add the wiring and maybe even lighting
Here's what it looks like from the front. I used clear acrylic for the lenses, but I may do a darker lense on another faceplate.
Here's the front section of mine as it stands today. Lot's more writing to go and I still need to affix the mid forehead section.
Cool Ely. What are you using as the medium for the writing (pen, paint, etc.)??
Also, I noticed that the small wires wrapped through out the mask are red, blue and green. It looks like they are about 22 or 24 gauge wires but I can't find these wires to be sold anywhere, thoughts. And there seems to be thicker grey wires around the bottom perimeter of the jaw...
Brad
Also, I noticed that the small wires wrapped through out the mask are red, blue and green. It looks like they are about 22 or 24 gauge wires but I can't find these wires to be sold anywhere, thoughts. And there seems to be thicker grey wires around the bottom perimeter of the jaw...
Brad
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Finally, I started on the Iron Man Reveal. The castings of the greblies are phenomenal. A little sanding on the back and that's about it. I did not need to putty a single one of them. Stellar casting job, Ely!
Heating the pieces to make them match the curves of the mask interior works like a charme! The resin is very responsive to heat (I used a blow dryer).
What I was wondering: I received two sets of "eyeliners". One thicker than the other. Where they both supposed to be used or is it for your own choice?
An why is there an extra plate for the mouth piece?
Thomas
Heating the pieces to make them match the curves of the mask interior works like a charme! The resin is very responsive to heat (I used a blow dryer).
What I was wondering: I received two sets of "eyeliners". One thicker than the other. Where they both supposed to be used or is it for your own choice?
An why is there an extra plate for the mouth piece?
Thomas
I believe Ely sent two of the "eye pieces" because he made one out of resin and the other out of Syntra. He is letting you decide which forms better with the heat. Use only one set.
Not sure about the mouth piece...
Make sure you post pics as you progress!
Brad
Not sure about the mouth piece...
Make sure you post pics as you progress!
Brad
One set of eye pieces were in styrene which I found was a bit more difficult to bend since it requires higher temperatures, but the other is sintra which, like resin, can be heated easily with hot water or a blowdryer.
If you wanted to use both, sandwiching a clear or tinted acrylic in the middle, that would be a good effect as well.
I also included a new back for the mouth piece with the second run (if you turn it over it is dark grey matching the "forehead" back piece. This way, you don't need to fill in the back of the mouth piece with putty after sanding to fill in any pin holes, just glue and you're finished.
You can see it in the picture above.
If you wanted to use both, sandwiching a clear or tinted acrylic in the middle, that would be a good effect as well.
I also included a new back for the mouth piece with the second run (if you turn it over it is dark grey matching the "forehead" back piece. This way, you don't need to fill in the back of the mouth piece with putty after sanding to fill in any pin holes, just glue and you're finished.
You can see it in the picture above.
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Thank you guys!
Thomas
Thomas
He sold these about a year ago but I don't think he is making them anymore. A couple of them have popped up in the JY recently.
I haven't revisited this in a while, but I've been getting quite a few PMs and e-mails regarding doing another run so check the junkyard soon
I haven't revisited this in a while, but I've been getting quite a few PMs and e-mails regarding doing another run so check the junkyard soon
Very cool. I wish you could scale these parts down for my "maskedrider" helmet!...hint hint!
DemonFire
Sr Member
I haven't revisited this in a while, but I've been getting quite a few PMs and e-mails regarding doing another run so check the junkyard soon
Awesome thats good to hear, gonna be sure to grab one this time around
I haven't revisited this in a while, but I've been getting quite a few PMs and e-mails regarding doing another run so check the junkyard soon
What brand and color did you use for your faceplate?
crystalbaud
Active Member
Fantastic build. Great work!
MarkVI
Member
Here is my build:
Thats just absolutely ridiculous. Absurd. Nothing original or attractive about it. I'm sorry to have to be the "new guy" to break the news to you, but you've missed the mark and should really toss this out. Its embarrassing.
With that said, *sigh*... I'll take it of your hands for you so you won't have to live with the shame of having it around your home. I know, I know... I'm a great guy to do this. Ship it out today and you can be done with it. I'll bear the suffering for you, personally.
I'm messing with ya! This is absolutely amazing! Just gorgeous. You have a prized possession on your hands!
I just realized this thread had some recent comments, thanks guys:$
I used Alclad II chrome for this build which was too bright/reflective, but a shot of Mr. Clear gloss got it to the exact color I was looking for.
TMP - I definitely need to check out the Iron Man builders club:thumbsup
