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[MrBibou]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

MrBibou your suit is one of the most well proportioned and best fitting I have ever seen. Well done. :thumbsup

Thanks for the kind words mate

I just finish sealing the suit, it was probably the longest and most boring part of the whole build..
4 to 5 layers may sounds a lot but at least I have a smooth surface to paint on.

Just applied a quick coat of grey primer, looks good so far :

 

[Psicorp7]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

Wooo Hooo!!!!

Now you are getting to the pay off!!

Can't wait to see color on it!

 

[TurboTrey03]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

I may help you as you have the same body as mine :lol
Here's exactly what I had to re-scale (or not) so my suit would fit me perfectly :

Helmet : default
Neck : default
Brace : default
Collar : default
Shoulder : default
Chest : default
Back : default
Abs : default
Biceps : -10%
Forearms : -10%
Gauntlet : -10%
Cod : default
Thigh : -10%
Shin : -10%
Boots : default

Hope it helped you man

Cool thanks man..for the mark V right?

another question is how do you know which edges to cut with the 90" cutter?

do you have to separate all the pieces with the pep designer or for the most part are they already separated? thanks for any and all help!

 

[MrBibou]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

Cool thanks man..for the mark V right?

another question is how do you know which edges to cut with the 90" cutter?

do you have to separate all the pieces with the pep designer or for the most part are they already separated? thanks for any and all help!

Mark V ? I'm doing the Mark IV with STEALTH templates, i don't know where you see a mark V here 8D..

For the 90" cut, i'm just going to quote 7sinzz :

You must constantly reference the pep program while you are building your piece. If you notice that 2 connecting pieces run smoothly into eachother then u do not require a 45 degree cut. If u notice the 2 connecting pieces have a corner then you require the 45 degree edge.. I advise only doing the 45 degree cut on one of the edges thought... unless the connecting corner is approximately 90 degrees average the do a 45 degree cut on both connecting edges. Please notice there are occasions where 2 edges bevel outwards rather than inwards. This is rare. But does occur. I cant explain a particular occasion off hand, but you will know it when you see it. Just constantly reference the pep program and use a bit of logic. I also suggest cutting certain parts slightly longer than the part they connect to so you can glue them underneath, creating a lip. Reference the silver parts on the biseps.

Here's my explanation if you didn't get it the first time : you just have to do the cut when you "feel" you gonna need one..
I didn't modified any of the parts. If you see a slight angle, cut only one of the sides.
If the 3D modele shows a 90" angle, cut both sides before you glue them together.
It's really up to you and you have to guess which angle cut will look the best in the end.
My advice : take two small pieces, do a 45" cut on one and glue them.
Do the same thing with two other pieces but cut the two of them so you have a 90" angle.
Then you will have something to compare and actually see how it turns out.

If you're not sure, just cut the template and see which angle would look the best before you glue it.
It don't really see where the problem is, just do some tests. I've learned from my mistakes and i'm probably not the only one.

Just give it a try

 

[TKRalph]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

Yo guys....Whats the size of the boots default scale? I wear size 10.5-11....Should i scale them up or down?

 

[propnoob74]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

Hello Everyone; I have been wanting to make a Iron Man armor since the first movie came out, but just recently I found this site ("bright light coming down and angels singing"). So I spent the last 2 weeks looking at every tut and projects out there....

So; I'm starting my first project using pepakura and foam; these files here are amazing. Got my EVA foam, x-acto knives, glue (like 100 sticks), cutting mat....yada yada yada...

But before I start cutting and messing stuff up!, I summon the powers of the pepakura/foam masters!!!

Stealth
jOWe
Graphic Jordan
Robo3687
Shaekhead

These guys got me the inspiration and courage to start, for that and all the files I thank you!!!... I will update on my progress...Please feel free to give me your opinions and "CONSTRUCTIVE" criticism...

Got the get some more material but tonight is the nite, let the cutting, begin!!!!!.......

 

[propnoob74]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

I have the same question...I'm debating between using the foam or make the paper version of it...(I think I may be able to make the boots bend like regular shoes also put traction on them....

 

[propnoob74]

Re: Robo3687's IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

LOL. Yah, I'm in the NW burbs. My ultimate goal is to have this done and something else for C2E2 and ACen in April. But, I have small hopes for Kollision Con next month if I go.

I'm in Chicago too....the burbs, is nice to see other people near me doing this project...

 

[valcab]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

MR-Bibou pourrais tu me donner la référence de la colle que tu utilises pour lisser? Merci

 

[MrBibou]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

MR-Bibou pourrais tu me donner la référence de la colle que tu utilises pour lisser? Merci

Oui bien sur
PM sent.

 

[izabel]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

STEALTH posted them but I don't know if the thread made it to here, check on therpf.com, maybe you'll find them there.


Anyways, here's some progress !
As I said, I use wood glue in the first time and it didn't went well.. I guess the glue was too thick and not very flexible. Here's a pics of my helmet after i tried it :

As you can see, some cracks showed up..
I thaught it would be good after several coats but the glue started to peel of very easily..

I would not recommend you to use wood glue, it wasn't really effective.
After that, I managed to find some PVA glue in a craft store. The bottle says "white glue PVA" so guess it was what I needed

After fews coats the result was way better, PVA glue is way more flexible and liquid so it was easier to apply.

Here's some pics.

Love when it shines :love

Hope my (bad) experience can be useful to someone.
And now as promised, here is what my suit looks like onece all the parts were done.
Actually not all the part, I made the foot flaps and hip pods after the pics were done. I did new hand flap based on the pepaura files too, as the first one came out too small.

Anyway, tell me what you think about it

IRON..

PUNCH !!!!!!

thumbsup:thumbsup cool!

 

[MrBibou]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

Oh my god, the Master likes my work..
I can die in peace now..

 

[CSMacLaren]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

I'd keep it black. Reminds me of the Stealth Armor from back in the ol' comic book days!

 

[cama900]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

So I just read through this whole thread in preparation for making my mark VI I can't wait! and MrBibou, that looks FANTASTIC!!! Keep up the great work!!! cant wait to see it finished

 

[Cal]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

The hardest part of this is figuring out which angle to cut the foam to put it together.

 

[MrBibou]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

Thanks for the kind words
I'd say the hardest part is to keep the motivation to finish the whole suit, even if it's done with foam, the process does take some time.
I don't even want to imagine how long it would take to pep/fib the boy, you guys are crazy.. In a good way though :cool

Anyway, picture time !

Still some coats and parts to paint until I weather it and clear coat it.

 

[cama900]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

That looks great!!! Out of curiosity, how many paint cans did you use?

 

[MrBibou]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

4 of gray primer - 1 coat
4 of red - 2 coats
1 of gold - 2 coats

and 3 of clear coat, not used yet so I don't know if it will be enough but I think it sould be good

 

[izabel]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

Hi Stealth. DR saw your tutorial for foam sealing and he would like to share some tips for it.

he said you should sand the excess glue off the seams before applying your sealant to keep it cleaner & smoother.

also, if you would like to hide the seams but is using the low-cost method, you can bondo the seams specifically then sand it. that way you are able to hide your seams before painting it.

hope this helps. :cool

 

[izabel]

Re: Robo3687 - IRON MAN Mark 4/6 Pepakura FOAM Templates -Easy to Build "Green" Versi

The hardest part of this is figuring out which angle to cut the foam to put it together.

true that. there are areas that you need to do certain angle cuts & inlets.