Bigturc's Ironman Mark3 Build
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Pricebladesmith
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Hi, I'm currently gathering all the parts by pepakura to start my own build, and I have to say I think what you doing is amazing! is there any chance you have the link for Zabana's boots? I have looked for it all through this thread but I cant find it I must be blind, could you post it on here for me?
Thanks!
Lewis
Mossman8
New Member
Bigturc,
Awesome work first off!! Was wondering if you could post a pic of whatever it is you're using to line the inside of the pieces. I use fiberglass resin without the fiber sheets, but it turns out brownish in color. I assume you're using card stock to pep with? As in your pics here, the stuff (inside) seems to be pure white. I saw the pic you posted of the body filler and putty, i'm using bondo brand. Really curious what you're using as the stiffener though, also is it a 2 part mix like the rest and does it stink like hell like the fiberglass?
Djstorm100
Active Member
Looks fantastic!! what's the purpose of the gel coat? and which brand did you use?
Bigturc
Sr Member
Hi Mossman,
I use SmoothOn Epoxamite over 110lbs card stock, which is epoxy based as you might have guessed, instead of the smelly polyester based resin that everyone is using since it's super cheap to buy. Epoxamite is odorless because I was doing everything in my condo but is a lot more expansive, but it was way worth it in the end. even though I'm now in a house, I'll probably continue using it anyway.
EpoxAmite® 100 Laminating Epoxy Product Information | Smooth-On
As for the filler, I use Evercoat Gold .. I'm surprised I don't have a pic of the gallon somewhere in the thread, this product was suggested by so many that I had to try it, and it's day and night compared to the cheap bondo that everyone is using. it applies like butter, and sands wonderfully. But yeah, it's still polyester based, so it stinks and smells like ****.
Evercoat
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No gel coat, see post above :thumbsup
I use SmoothOn Epoxamite over 110lbs card stock, which is epoxy based as you might have guessed, instead of the smelly polyester based resin that everyone is using since it's super cheap to buy. Epoxamite is odorless because I was doing everything in my condo but is a lot more expansive, but it was way worth it in the end. even though I'm now in a house, I'll probably continue using it anyway.
EpoxAmite® 100 Laminating Epoxy Product Information | Smooth-On
As for the filler, I use Evercoat Gold .. I'm surprised I don't have a pic of the gallon somewhere in the thread, this product was suggested by so many that I had to try it, and it's day and night compared to the cheap bondo that everyone is using. it applies like butter, and sands wonderfully. But yeah, it's still polyester based, so it stinks and smells like ****.
Evercoat
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No gel coat, see post above :thumbsup
Djstorm100
Active Member
Thanks ! The expoamite is resin basically. Which one did you go with 101 fast? Might get some and try it out.
electraflier
Well-Known Member
I made the switch to epoximite 101 fast and I like it very much! I think it was Al that enticed me over to that product. I wish it were a little faster to prevent sag on the pepakura though. Use plenty of struts, shims and temporary supports and you will be ok though, but that's the same with resin any ways. That is the only advantage of auto resin in my book. It does cure quicker, but only just.
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Mossman8
New Member
Thanks so much for the info. Not worried about making the switch if it pays off in the long run. Are you using these pieces to use as molds or are they strong enough to use as the finished product. Plan on making a mold for the helmet but not ready to tackle molding every piece unless it's necessary. Also meant to ask how many coats do you use for finished strength?
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ROBOSTEVE 0671
Sr Member
Hey Al, any further progress on this my man or you not got chance at the moment? Would love to see how this comes together.
Bigturc
Sr Member
Nope, no progress at all, it's still boxed up!! All my free time goes into the new house!!! I'm quite jealous of your progress on both your suits .. your War Machine is really awesome plus the fact that you wear it perfectly!
My next thread will be to show the WIP house, how interesting could that be here huh?
My next thread will be to show the WIP house, how interesting could that be here huh?
ROBOSTEVE 0671
Sr Member
LOL, Well, I 'd like to see the house
Well, to fill that much needed mk3 Gap we've both left, I'l be updating my thread pretty soon, these thing do take time though and it's finding that time, that much I do know.
Look forward to seeing what you do with the parts you have Al.
Stay frosty!
Well, to fill that much needed mk3 Gap we've both left, I'l be updating my thread pretty soon, these thing do take time though and it's finding that time, that much I do know.
Look forward to seeing what you do with the parts you have Al.
Stay frosty!
ROBOSTEVE 0671
Sr Member
Great to see you back on this Al, I was feeling all alone in the MK3 department lol.
ROBOSTEVE 0671
Sr Member
It's gonna be hard to get it up to par with yours Steve!!! I can't have this build in mind anymore!!!
Thanks Al, it's the paint up on mine that makes it I'll admit! you have some great parts there though, it's all in the paint to send it to the finish line.
Bigturc
Sr Member
More development on this build! I'm finally able to move on this!!! The COD is by far the trickies piece of the suit .. unless you have a child's ass, there's not a lot of chances to fit in there. So you have to deform the model to fit the larger human ass BUT keep a proper ratio between the chest piece and the abs that'll go over that. Once I'm sure the cod will fit properly, I'll print the adjusted abs to fit with it.
Cod in relation with the lower spine:
Once the cod will be final and the abs will be printed, I'll glue and reinforce everything together along with the spine then do a mold of the whole thing.
In the meantime, work has begun on the legs and I my next update should be pretty interesting!
For those interested, these parts are all printed on an Ultimaker II.
Cod in relation with the lower spine:
Once the cod will be final and the abs will be printed, I'll glue and reinforce everything together along with the spine then do a mold of the whole thing.
In the meantime, work has begun on the legs and I my next update should be pretty interesting!
For those interested, these parts are all printed on an Ultimaker II.
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