Recent content by Dando

The stilts are made of 2X1 wood, and are an upside down U shape, with an X in the center. These then have nylon strapping attached to them with industrial velcro that strap what-ever pair of shoes to them that I may want to wear at the time. The nylon strap continues up to the upper calf and...

Thanks. I hit the suit with paint tonight and here is how the helmet turned out. The wood effect is not done on the rest of the suit at this time, but I will some time in the future.

I am going to be ready in time for the premiere. I have given myself 8 inch lifts and the head plate is 5 inches above the top of my head. Here is a shot of how it is coming. Unfortunately I will not be able to carve all the wood effects in, I only have the items in the helmet done at this...

Thanks.

got the eyes lit up, visibility is shot, but it sure looks cool.

Sorry I haven't responded, I have been caught up with other things in life. Tot answer the scaling issue, yes, it was about the same scale as the rest of the suit. The nice thing about the abs is if they do come out a bit too big, they tuck under the chest fairly well, I simply added an insert...

Ya with my size i do tower over other people, and I look at those shots and even intimidate myself to some degree. The issues I have had: Most recently, I left it in the car for about 2 hours in 95 deg heat, which caused several of the seams to come undone. It was more annoying then...

Ya, home depot did not have strait black mats when i was doing this,... oh well it is painted.

Re: Ironman Mark VII Foam Version major hold up on doing that is cost right now, I know, Ii know, that is always the case. Small update for people doing foam - I have worn it 5 times now, and each time something breaks, never too bad, but just minor hot glue repairs. Ii still think it is...

Re: Ironman Mark VII Foam Version Thanks for the thought, I may check into the dhgate as I have never heard of them, the other has always had long ship to time for me. Sorry I was typing this up last night and it crashed before it posted, then it put me off to wanting to write it again then...

Re: Ironman Mark VII Foam Version Thanks again man. Small update, I have the hand plates built now, and the palm for one hand. Working on getting the hands done this week hopefully.

Re: Ironman Mark VII Foam Version Thanks everyone for your interest in my work. I actually did not have it separable, and wore it like a bucket instead. I had problems retaining shape when I did it in fiberglass before, I am sure I just did not pay close enough attention when resin work was...