BZP-IRONMAN Build

[BaseZero]

I've been talking about doing a War Machine build for a while now. Well, a few weeks back, I decided to do so and as you might expect, I'm in full swing on it trying to get it done for Halloween. Below are some progress pics so far. More to come soon.

As you can see, in addition to the suit build, I'm also sculpting the gauntlets in order to set up molds and cast them in resin. Actually have already cast 4 copies of the finger sections and they're looking great. More pics later.


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[Bogleo]

Thanks for the reply.

That War Machine is awesome! Such clean lines.

 

[Radigast]

Wowo how did I miss your thread in the past. Your work in foam looks fantastic! *subscribed*

 

[BaseZero]

Thanks for the reply.

That War Machine is awesome! Such clean lines.

Thank you! I've applied everything I've learned from building a dozen MK IV's to get this clean of a build on the War Machine. More updates coming.


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[BaseZero]

Wowo how did I miss your thread in the past. Your work in foam looks fantastic! *subscribed*

Thank you! New updates in the next couple days.


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[BaseZero]

Ok. So. Been quite busy lately, but wanted to bring everyone up to speed. Did a War-Machine for Halloween as you know. Here are some pix of the finished product. He's missing some markings, but we'll get those done soon.



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[BaseZero]

Special thanks to WonderSquid for the gun models. Will be animating the next one that I start right after the holidays, so stand by for another order!

Also, as you see in my earlier post, I decided to move away from the foam gauntlets in favor of a custom sculpt and mold of my own design. These gauntlets provide much better articulation and comfort as well as being far more "movie accurate" in presentation. Here are some updates of the process to create them and the final product.



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[JayCVenlo]

Nice job!
How did you make the ribs for the finger gaps?

Special thanks to WonderSquid for the gun models. Will be animating the next one that I start right after the holidays, so stand by for another order!

Also, as you see in my earlier post, I decided to move away from the foam gauntlets in favor of a custom sculpt and mold of my own design. These gauntlets provide much better articulation and comfort as well as being far more "movie accurate" in presentation. Here are some updates of the process to create them and the final product.



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[sandbagger]

Special thanks to WonderSquid for the gun models. Will be animating the next one that I start right after the holidays, so stand by for another order!

Also, as you see in my earlier post, I decided to move away from the foam gauntlets in favor of a custom sculpt and mold of my own design. These gauntlets provide much better articulation and comfort as well as being far more "movie accurate" in presentation. Here are some updates of the process to create them and the final product.



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I think your gloves are excellent. Would you be willing to give us a dot-point description of how you did them, what materials you used and what tooling? What did you use under the cast pieces? How did you stick them all together? How do you get your hand in?

Cheers.

SB.

 

[wondersquid]

Hey BaseZero, thanks for the shout out and you do some awesome work my friend, bug me about making you some "special pulls" for your next war machine.

 

[BaseZero]

Hey BaseZero, thanks for the shout out and you do some awesome work my friend, bug me about making you some "special pulls" for your next war machine.

Ok. Now I'm curious. Consider yourself "bugged" about the "special pulls". Planning to start the new suit after the New Year.


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[BaseZero]

Nice job!
How did you make the ribs for the finger gaps?

See below!

I think your gloves are excellent. Would you be willing to give us a dot-point description of how you did them, what materials you used and what tooling? What did you use under the cast pieces? How did you stick them all together? How do you get your hand in?

Cheers.

SB.

JayC: Your answer about the finger ribbing is below!

Sandbagger: Just checked out your metal build. Awesome doesn't quite cover it.

As for the gauntlets: If you look at the pictures I've posted above and in this response, you can pretty much follow along with my method to create them.

Here's the steps in order and some more details on the closure and under-glove holding it all together.

• Life-cast of my hands using Smooth On Algisafe for the mold and then Plaster of Paris for the positive of my hands
• Smooth On Epoxy Putty sculpt of the gloves over the plaster life-casts
• Dig the plaster out of the sculpts after they harden
• Dremel to separate the sculpts into two pieces
• Smooth On Mold Star is used to create box molds to cast the gauntlet halves in Smooth On Black Onyx
• Finger sections were initially modeled in Sculpey, then I used Dixie cups to create molds with Mold Star to cast them also in resin
• All pieces are cast under pressure using pressure pots to eliminate bubbles from the final pieces
• Once pieces are cast in resin, some finish sanding once they are removed from the molds
• Prime, paint and gloss coat all pieces
• Electronics are from LED flashlights
• Repulsors are made from moldable plastic right in the gauntlet for custom fit with electronics embedded in the process
• Gauntlet halves are joined on one side with an elastic hinge and held shut on the other side of the palm with rare-earth magnets from Ebay (1/4" in size)
• Finger ribbing is created with a custom built mold for the ribbing from Sculpey. Dragon Skin 30 by Smooth On, colored with pigment and metallic powder poured very thinly to make the final product
• Ribbing, finger sections all glued using a "latex glue" from Smooth On to a very thin cloth glove
• To wear the gauntlet, you pull the glove on to your hand and close the hinged gauntlet halves over your hand. Plug it into your suit wiring harness and you're good to go!

Hope that is helpful to all interested. Any questions, feel free to ask. I am thinking of going premium on my membership and offering a run on these as well. We'll see how my schedule holds up.

 

[BaseZero]

Pieces all painted and ready for assembly.



Ready for electronics



Ribbing glued onto the foundation glove



A couple of "display" gauntlets made as gifts.

 

[sandbagger]

Many thanks mate! By gee, a lot of work has gone into them. I applaud your skill and patience.

SB.

 

[BaseZero]

Local Chicago-based newspaper, The Daily Herald did an interview with me last month about "The IronHero" that I cosplay and they surprised me by putting on the front page all over the Chicago area. Mind blown.

Here's the link to the online version if you'd like to give it a read:

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20150207/news/150209017/