3d Printing a Mark VI Iron Man
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Samohtep
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I sent a message off to the head of the rapid prototyping department, looking the schedule some time to print another run or two of pieces, but I haven't heard anything back. They were offline for a while, so I'm assuming they've got a backlog to process.
In the meantime, I created this graphic to keep track of my progress...For whatever reason, I felt further along before I created this...
In the meantime, I created this graphic to keep track of my progress...For whatever reason, I felt further along before I created this...
Samohtep
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Anyone have any ideas where else I can post my instructable link to get some more attention to it? So far I've posted to, or gotten redirects from
Facebook
Twitter
Google
Google+
Here(RPF)
Instructables(of course)
Shapeways forum
Make: forum
Fabbaloo.com(did a write up of my instructable with a mention and description of RPF, here
Autodesk AREA
I've sent links to io9/lifehacker/kotaku/wired geekDad, but I doubt there's ever a chance of getting their attention.
I'm wondering if anyone else can think of other forums that might be interested. Industrial Design stuff, other modeling sites, 3D stuff
To be entirely honest, I'm really hoping I can win this thing. I'm obviously trying not to get my hopes too high, but it's hard. As I said earlier in the post, I would love to be able to print pieces for projects here. I have the skill to do it, just not the hardware. The work done here is amazing and most of what I've seen matches or surpasses screen quality. Obviously in a lot of cases, it has to surpass screen quality to stand up to in person viewing!
So thanks to anyone that can help out...if I could get more pieces of the suit printed, I would be posting about that, but until then (or at least until the end of April) winning this is my focus.
Google+
Here(RPF)
Instructables(of course)
Shapeways forum
Make: forum
Fabbaloo.com(did a write up of my instructable with a mention and description of RPF, here
Autodesk AREA
I've sent links to io9/lifehacker/kotaku/wired geekDad, but I doubt there's ever a chance of getting their attention.
I'm wondering if anyone else can think of other forums that might be interested. Industrial Design stuff, other modeling sites, 3D stuff
To be entirely honest, I'm really hoping I can win this thing. I'm obviously trying not to get my hopes too high, but it's hard. As I said earlier in the post, I would love to be able to print pieces for projects here. I have the skill to do it, just not the hardware. The work done here is amazing and most of what I've seen matches or surpasses screen quality. Obviously in a lot of cases, it has to surpass screen quality to stand up to in person viewing!
So thanks to anyone that can help out...if I could get more pieces of the suit printed, I would be posting about that, but until then (or at least until the end of April) winning this is my focus.
You could do a video slideshow of your pics and direct people to your instructables page... post it on youtube. Also, check out deviant art and 405th.com
Samohtep
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Hadn't thought of that! I think I'll put that together today. I tried to register to posted at 405th.com and it looks like new registrations have been disabled.
Samohtep
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If you take a look back though the thread, that will answer most of your questions. It's 3D printed, not fiberglass. The eyes do light and you can see through the opening below them. The faceplate does open and close, but it is not motorized. When open, it is held in place with magnets.
And it's not for sale. This will go along with the rest of my suit once I am able to procede with the printing.
And it's not for sale. This will go along with the rest of my suit once I am able to procede with the printing.
Samohtep
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Just to keep this thing going...I took a picture from inside the helmet because the first thing that everyone asked when I wear it is, "How can you see?" So I tried to get a decent shot of what my right eye sees. Obviously, it's not perfect, but it's a pretty good approximation and give the idea.
Samohtep
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Well, it's been a few weeks with no activity. I've contacted the guys who printed the helmet pieces several times, but I haven't heard anything back. If I'm planning on finishing this in any reasonable amount of time, I might be switching over to foam OR if I want to stay dedicated to the 3D printed option, I'll have to search other printing avenues.
I still have half the month to go until the end of the Instructables contest:
3D Printing an Ironman Helmet
Please take the time to visit and vote!
I still have half the month to go until the end of the Instructables contest:
3D Printing an Ironman Helmet
Please take the time to visit and vote!
I'm more than happy to run a few prints for you on my ZCorp.
PM me for details. I'm not sure where you're located, but I'm in Atlanta.
Samohtep
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Thanks, PM sent.
Ha, lol. That is cool. Thanks for sharing.
CaptainVermont
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Brilliant work. I love it.
Yeah, any kind of helmet without body armor looks a little big. Once you put that helmet on a suit of armor it will look just right. Take a look at anyone wearing a motorcycle helmet... they are bobble heads too, lol.
Samohtep did a good job on this helmet. Looks great.
Samohtep did a good job on this helmet. Looks great.
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