Re: Robo3687's IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi
ok i will post a picture tomorrow of the foam thx goodnight
ok i will post a picture tomorrow of the foam thx goodnight
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VinnyboyXI
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Re: Robo3687's IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi
Ok, so I recently finished my pep'd out helmet... Then I applied resin, and finally the bondo... it turned out into a disaster. It was disproportionately big and looked like a painted rock...
So I printed out these foam peps of the helmet yesterday and finished it today. It turned out way better than I expected!
I used 6mm foam
I also, for some odd reason, did the arms out of cardboard and messed those up pretty bad too. So I'm redoing them in foam tomorrow.
I show pics of the messed up helmet and arms tomorrow. You guys might have an idea on how to save them :love
Ok, so I recently finished my pep'd out helmet... Then I applied resin, and finally the bondo... it turned out into a disaster. It was disproportionately big and looked like a painted rock...
So I printed out these foam peps of the helmet yesterday and finished it today. It turned out way better than I expected!
I used 6mm foam
I also, for some odd reason, did the arms out of cardboard and messed those up pretty bad too. So I'm redoing them in foam tomorrow.
I show pics of the messed up helmet and arms tomorrow. You guys might have an idea on how to save them :love
TitchyRichy
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Re: Robo3687's IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi
Fantastic Stuff guys!! Its really motivated me to get into gear and start on my own one now!!
Fantastic Stuff guys!! Its really motivated me to get into gear and start on my own one now!!
lilcajundevil
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Re: Robo3687's IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi
My son wants to add this to his collection. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for the files Stealth!
My son wants to add this to his collection. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for the files Stealth!
jamesthebatman
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Re: Robo3687's IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi
I want to try this also, but my questions are first how much foam do i get? it's available at my local Kmart in 46x93 inch sheets. and as a hardener to prep for paint, a guy at a local body shop recommended epoxy putty, which can be smoothed by hand, no sanding needed. and it's supposed to dry rock solid and be extremely light weight as well. what do you guys think?
here's a link to the foam
Clothing, Toys, Electronics, Jewelry, Jaclyn Smith - Kmart.com
I want to try this also, but my questions are first how much foam do i get? it's available at my local Kmart in 46x93 inch sheets. and as a hardener to prep for paint, a guy at a local body shop recommended epoxy putty, which can be smoothed by hand, no sanding needed. and it's supposed to dry rock solid and be extremely light weight as well. what do you guys think?
here's a link to the foam
Clothing, Toys, Electronics, Jewelry, Jaclyn Smith - Kmart.com
dabiddabird
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Re: Robo3687's IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi
Yup that foam is just fine. Stealth and myself use it. Here's what it looks like when used for a Mark VI
As far as the epoxy putty I have not used it but i am looking for something to smooth out seams. It sounds like that might work. You should do some tests with it. I was going to try wood filler (haven't done it yet) but I'm waiting til my suit is complete.
Edit: As far as amount. I finished the chest, back, biceps, forearms, and shins so far and I'm down to a 1-2ft strip. I did slightly scale mine up though since Im 6'2. I will need to get more to finish thighs, abs, and boots. (but not much more)
Yup that foam is just fine. Stealth and myself use it. Here's what it looks like when used for a Mark VI
As far as the epoxy putty I have not used it but i am looking for something to smooth out seams. It sounds like that might work. You should do some tests with it. I was going to try wood filler (haven't done it yet) but I'm waiting til my suit is complete.
dabiddabird
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Re: Robo3687's IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi
Oh i didn't catch that he wanted to harden the whole thing.
infymys
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Re: Robo3687's IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi
Long time lurker, first time poster.
I had originally tried the traditional pep method with the resin, bondo, etc. Let's just say I hate sanding. Despite this being a long term project (my goal is for C2E2 and ACen in spring), I wanted to keep the costs down and looked around for alternative methods and found this thread. And it's getting close to winter here in the Chicago area, (even though we're having some strangely nice weather lately) so outdoor work will be out of the question and I find this method to be perfect for me.
Thanks to Robo, Stealth, Indie and many others who have made and modified these files as well as posted their progress. It has been nothing short of inspiring and informative. I scrapped the helmet (for the fourth time..) The leg pieces were the biggest pain as they took me five days to do. Currently attaching the arm and leg pieces. Hand and feet to go. Then all the electronics. Then the real fun begins with the sealing, plasti-dip, primer, paint, weathering, etc, etc. Oh yeah, attempt number five on the helmet.
Without further adieu:
Long time lurker, first time poster.
I had originally tried the traditional pep method with the resin, bondo, etc. Let's just say I hate sanding. Despite this being a long term project (my goal is for C2E2 and ACen in spring), I wanted to keep the costs down and looked around for alternative methods and found this thread. And it's getting close to winter here in the Chicago area, (even though we're having some strangely nice weather lately) so outdoor work will be out of the question and I find this method to be perfect for me.
Thanks to Robo, Stealth, Indie and many others who have made and modified these files as well as posted their progress. It has been nothing short of inspiring and informative. I scrapped the helmet (for the fourth time..) The leg pieces were the biggest pain as they took me five days to do. Currently attaching the arm and leg pieces. Hand and feet to go. Then all the electronics. Then the real fun begins with the sealing, plasti-dip, primer, paint, weathering, etc, etc. Oh yeah, attempt number five on the helmet.
Without further adieu:
jamesthebatman
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Re: Robo3687's IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi
I should have been more specific, I don't want to harden the whole suit, just high stress areas, like elbows, knees, feet. and to possibly fill in the seams, if I can't get the glue to sit properly. Im just in awe at all that you guys have done. it's simply amazing, andI want to take a stab at it, but to do it as good as I can.
I should have been more specific, I don't want to harden the whole suit, just high stress areas, like elbows, knees, feet. and to possibly fill in the seams, if I can't get the glue to sit properly. Im just in awe at all that you guys have done. it's simply amazing, andI want to take a stab at it, but to do it as good as I can.
VinnyboyXI
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Hey infumys, I'm from the Chicago area as well. How hilarious would it be if we ended in the same place with the exact same suit. Haha
Anyway here is my lil update. I redid the helmet an the arms. It's amazing how fast and easy this foam method is.
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=41.881277,-87.624026
Anyway here is my lil update. I redid the helmet an the arms. It's amazing how fast and easy this foam method is.
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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=41.881277,-87.624026
infymys
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Re: Robo3687's IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi
LOL. Yah, I'm in the NW burbs. My ultimate goal is to have this done and something else for C2E2 and ACen in April. But, I have small hopes for Kollision Con next month if I go.
LOL. Yah, I'm in the NW burbs. My ultimate goal is to have this done and something else for C2E2 and ACen in April. But, I have small hopes for Kollision Con next month if I go.
VinnyboyXI
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I havent even painted the suit yet but I'm confident that I'll have it done for this weekend.
Wrigleyville won't know what hit it!
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Wrigleyville won't know what hit it!
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