(Comic Con and Iron Man III Mk VIII pics pg 5) Stealth Iron Man w/ automated helmet

[mizuno hadouken]

Re: Iron Man build using robo3687 files

so jealous of this, i want one soo bad, but my life schedule would never allow me to complete this

Just gotta make time for it man! Check out some of the foam builds. Seems like people are cranking out foam Iron Man suits pretty quick!

 

[Tony Stark III]

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I know, the foam builds seem like a more affordable and easier build but I personally have an issue with the final look, on the seems meeting... I just feel like if I was to go all out and do it, I would want it to look "metal" in the end, the foam is awesome though, not to take away from anyone doing it, I think I will try to find someone at NYCC to see it up close.
Hate to sound like a cop out, but I think Im more in the position to try to hopefully buy a suit when I see the opportunity.... I got the cheepo halloween suit last yr, and got a **** load of laughs cuz I look like RDJ. It only makes sense to take it all the way , right?

 

[mizuno hadouken]

Re: Iron Man build using robo3687 files

I know, the foam builds seem like a more affordable and easier build but I personally have an issue with the final look, on the seems meeting... I just feel like if I was to go all out and do it, I would want it to look "metal" in the end, the foam is awesome though, not to take away from anyone doing it, I think I will try to find someone at NYCC to see it up close.
Hate to sound like a cop out, but I think Im more in the position to try to hopefully buy a suit when I see the opportunity.... I got the cheepo halloween suit last yr, and got a **** load of laughs cuz I look like RDJ. It only makes sense to take it all the way , right?

Ehhhh I dunno about that one... have you seen these foam costumes?

http://www.therpf.com/f24/rubber-what-philippine-cosplayers-all-about-85129/

 

[Tony Stark III]

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yea, some of those are incredible, but my first would look like crap. lolllllllll Like I said, I do think the foam is a great option for some, But personally, I got a Mac for starters so I dont have a clue where I would get the blue prints printed cuz all the tutorial footage Ive seen with the Pepekura stuff is done on a PC. Thats first... then I feel like my foam cutting skills would end up looking like a summer camp arts and crafts project in the end. hahaha. What do ya think a good foam suit would go for around here?

 

[PepMaster]

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On the tight spaces and crevices I just keep bondo out of those areas.

 

[mizuno hadouken]

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Thanks everyone for the tips. Nothing special to show, but I thought I'd post some pictures (Rodson "projectearth7" reminded my I'm overdue for an update =P). I'll also update the earlier posts in this threads with some building tips people have provided me.

So attaching the chest and back then resin was a fail. I probably should have resined the back first, heat gun the back, then attached the chest, resined the chest, then apply the fiberglass. I resined the entire chest and back as 1 piece and when i went to check on how it was drying, it tipped over and was totally warped. Good times! In frustration I ripped the 2 pieces apart and threw them on the floor. Then I proceeded to fiberglass the parts that i damaged -_____- ....

I have the right handplate/fingers/hand pepped out as well, but no pictures.

 

[mizuno hadouken]

Re: Iron Man build using robo3687 files

Tips consolidated/updated in post #2

 

[7sinzz]

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Dude this is ace im gonna watch this thread for sure. Ive given up on my fibreglass suit now. Im foam all the way. Big thumbs up to stealth. I envy people who have the patients for this though.

 

[mizuno hadouken]

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Dude this is ace im gonna watch this thread for sure. Ive given up on my fibreglass suit now. Im foam all the way. Big thumbs up to stealth. I envy people who have the patients for this though.

Thanks dude... I'm doing a hybrid build similar to how blackdynamo did his. I'm stuck on the helmet right now trying to get it to my liking. Lot's of work!

 

[Lord Magneto]

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Wo great work so far. Excellent tips as well. I really appreciate you listing everything you are using

 

[7sinzz]

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This is almost inspiring me to restart a fibreglass build., but not quite yet lol. Lookin forward to seeing the final piece. Whats your estimated completion time?

 

[mizuno hadouken]

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Thanks guys... I'm aiming before Avengers opens. I think I can get it done a few months before.

 

[Metal Man]

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Man I have a long way to go before I'm as good as you.Your really doing a great job on your build.:lol

 

[mizuno hadouken]

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Man I have a long way to go before I'm as good as you.Your really doing a great job on your build.:lol

Hey thanks for the compliment bud. I wouldn't say my build is good (it's my first shot at this type of thing). I see a lot of flaws that I'm going to hope a clever paint job with a nice weathered effect will fix.

 

[catkraze]

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Good luck!

 

[mizuno hadouken]

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Good luck!

Thanks bud

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Lot's of work on random things.... going Stealth mode Mark VI...

 

[pRoJectEarth7]

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Veeeeeeeery nice... Sweeeeeeet!thumbsup

Good job man... keep it up!thumbsup

cheers!

 

[STEALTH]

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I love the blue!

It's a nice change from the usual.

 

[mosarmini]

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Loving the paint finish!

 

[Graphic Jordan]

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I love the blue too! Stealth mode all the way!