[WIP] Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - Now on duct tape dummy

[kyxz2]

Re: [WIP] Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - HUGE update *PIC HEAVY*

@Helagak, I know I can do it. I have a lot of inspirations here in RPF. You're actually one of them. Ü

 

[quovadis0920]

Re: [WIP] Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - HUGE update *PIC HEAVY*

just a tip, make sure you're using a sharp edged blade. Cutting rubber usually makes the blade dull in time. And also regarding the gluing, I see you are having trouble making clean glued edges. Cyanoacrylate adhesives usually dry up immediately, so make sure they are aligned perfectly before applying the adhesive. Once they're dry, just use a tissue paper to wipe the excess. If they already dried (usually forms a white crystal thinggy) just sand it off using a fine grit sandpaper so the seam will not be obvious. Once sanded, you can use Stikwell or any brand of woodglue to the seams so they'll look like they weren't even glued together. It takes some patience and a steady hand to do but once you got the hang of it it'll work out for the best.

Hope that helps. :thumbsup

 

[kyxz2]

Re: [WIP] Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - HUGE update *PIC HEAVY*

Cool quovadis0920, thanks for the tip! Definitely helps!

 

[bryanjas]

Re: [WIP] Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - HUGE update *PIC HEAVY*

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Hey dude, I'm going the same armor and 1st time builder and i MUST finish by the 27th for the big halloween party. I am also a flip and 5'3 in CA, orange country. What size did u use for the arms,back,biceps, chest ??
Please HELP

 

[bryanjas]

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Looks pretty sweet for 1st timer. I'm a 1st time builder as well and hope to finish by the 27th. What scale did u use for the chest,back, and arms? I am too a flip from Cali at 5'3 Please HELP

 

[bryanjas]

Re: Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - WIP

As you guys can see, I love bathroom pics.

Here's another pic with the new shoulder.

Hey bro, What scale did you use for the back,chest,biceps,forarms?
I also am a 1st time builder and about the same size as you. Looks sweet dude

 

[kyxz2]

Re: [WIP] Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - HUGE update *PIC HEAVY*

Hey bryanjas I'll give you the scale once I get home.

 

[kyxz2]

Re: [WIP] Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - HUGE update *PIC HEAVY*

Hello guys, just a few updates here:


SHIN FIT TEST

 

[kyxz2]

Re: [WIP] Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - SUIT UP (upper body) *PIC HEAVY*

Few more parts

COD

 

[kyxz2]

Re: [WIP] Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - SUIT UP (upper body) *PIC HEAVY*

I also started sealing using acrylic emulsion, it's like PVA glue with a more "sour" smell. It smells like expired milk!

Foam without seal

Foam with seal (3 coats, 1 hour in between coats - and yes it's the other side of the foam without seal)

Paint test

For the paint, I used a bronze RJ London Acrylic Epoxy Spray Paint, just like what Don Robert and Roy used on there suits.

 

[kyxz2]

Re: [WIP] Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - SUIT UP (upper body) *PIC HEAVY*

The paint doesn't have any primer, it's just pure acrylic emulsion.
I'm planning to have a white primer to bring out the color.

 

[kyxz2]

Re: [WIP] Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - SUIT UP (upper body) *PIC HEAVY*

I also got myself 5/8 in. chicago screws.
Here's a test of the screw with 3 foams in between.

For the suit, I only used 2 foams (biceps and forearm parts) since using 3 would make it tighter.

 

[kyxz2]

Re: [WIP] Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - SUIT UP (upper body) *PIC HEAVY*

SUIT UP!

have to use only one arm, I need an assistant to help me suit up but I am all alone ='( *sniff sniff*

 

[kyxz2]

Re: [WIP] Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - SUIT UP (upper body) *PIC HEAVY*

Men it's so hot inside the suit!!!
But it's so cool I tried wearing it for 30 mins.

I haven't glued the abs yet, I need an assistant to help me hold it so I can measure where I need to put the velcro.

 

[kyxz2]

Re: [WIP] Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - SUIT UP (upper body) *PIC HEAVY*

As for the connections, I used Stealth's tip from his video.
Thank you Stealth for your tips.

Thanks to quovadis0920, roy and Helagak as well for sharing tips!

 

[kyxz2]

Re: [WIP] Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - SUIT UP (upper body) *PIC HEAVY*

The shoulders are killing me! I think I need to put 2 straps just to be sure it stays in place!!!

 

[ShojiSan92]

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looking great just keep up the good work

 

[kyxz2]

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Thanks ShojiSan92!

 

[kyxz2]

Re: [WIP] Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - SUIT UP (upper body) *PIC HEAVY*

Hey guys what's up, I edited my first post for the scaling, but anyway, I'm posting it here for bryanjas.

Chest 25.41% - got the scale by measuring my chest width, 42 cm (includes 2cm allowance)
Back 25.41% - used chest scale
Abs 25.27% - got it by my abs width, 33 cm (includes 2cm allowance)
Shoulders 23.42% - this one is trial and error
Biceps, Forearms - I used the same scale as the shoulders
Thigh - 21.57% - this one gave me a headache. First, I got a scale of 20.578% by using the height of my thighs (37cm including 2cm allowance, width automatically adjusted to 16.8cm), I tried wearing it using a paper test but man, it only goes through half of my thighs, so what I did was to use the width instead, 17.7cm (including 2 cm allowance) and got the scale.
Shin - used the same scale as the thighs

 

[kyxz2]

Re: [WIP] Iron Man Mk 6 Foam Build - SUIT UP (upper body) *PIC HEAVY*

The weather is not cooperative today! I started sealing some parts outside, it started to rain so I placed the parts inside the house, including the chairs and clothes hanger stand that I used. Then it stopped raining.