Doc's foam/fiberglass work + Mark 42 painted pieces

[docholiday78]

Re: Foam with rondo+ Mark 7 fully painted arms

I know you've mentioned somewhere else in here....but what size (mm) foam are you using. And what size are the foam sheets (inches)?

The only foam available where I live is at local craft stores (Michael's/Hobby Lobby). It comes in sheets 12"x18" and is only available in 2,3,&5mm. :confused

yup 2,3 and 5mm are the sizes I use. I buy them in those size sheets too 12x18.

 

[docholiday78]

Re: Foam with rondo+ Mark 7 fully painted arms

Awesome! Thats exactly what i used Thanks again!

Your welcome jackie

 

[indiefilmgeek]

Re: Foam with rondo+ Mark 7 fully painted arms and chest piece

These pieces are really looking good, man! I'm impressed! :thumbsup

 

[docholiday78]

Re: Foam with rondo+ Mark 7 fully painted arms and chest piece

These pieces are really looking good, man! I'm impressed! :thumbsup

Wow! coming from you means alot your steampunk ironman helmet is amazing

 

[docholiday78]

Re: Foam with rondo+ Mark 7 fully painted arms and chest piece

Heres a small vid to show how my gloves articulate and how they look closeup. Still need to clean em up. Hope you guys like

 

[Peejfro]

Re: Foam with rondo+ Painted mark 7 arms+vid of gloves (finger articulation) closeup

like the vid bro

 

[docholiday78]

Re: Foam with rondo+ Painted mark 7 arms+vid of gloves (finger articulation) closeup

like the vid bro

Thanks man, I want to start posting more vids to really get a good look at my stuff

 

[Peejfro]

Re: Foam with rondo+ Painted mark 7 arms+vid of gloves (finger articulation) closeup

i cant believe how quickly you all seem to build i am struggling to find the time just now, deffo more vids they do justice.

 

[docholiday78]

Re: Foam with rondo+ Painted mark 7 arms+vid of gloves (finger articulation) closeup

Lol I thought I was one of the slow ones:lol

 

[Peejfro]

Re: Foam with rondo

damn! i must be super slow then haha. all good things tho

 

[docholiday78]

Re: Foam with rondo

damn! i must be super slow then haha. all good things tho

Lol Dont feel bad cuz everything I'm building right now isn't for myselflol

 

[Peejfro]

Re: How to paint foam and other cool stuff

haha thanks brother

 

[rustysprattdesigns]

Re: How to paint foam and other cool stuff

I just read through to page 30 and all I can say is wow! You have done an absolutely amazing job on your armor. It is incredible what you been able to do with foam. I really appreciate you posting all of your tips and tricks along the way, especially the sealing and painting tips. I can hardly wait to see "your" finished suit!

 

[Laika]

Re: Foam with rondo+ Mark 7 fully painted arms

This is the primer and clearcoat I use. I use the filler primer cuz it leaves a real smooth surface

That filler primmer looks exactly the sort of stuff I need for my mass effect build to get the foam really smooth, I've tried googling it though and can't find a UK supplier, does anyone know if you can get this in the UK or know of an equivalent? I went to Halfords for a look and they had a "Primer Filler" but it was yellow of all colours and I read reviews and it didn't sound promising.

 

[docholiday78]

Re: Foam with rondo+ Mark 7 fully painted arms

I just read through to page 30 and all I can say is wow! You have done an absolutely amazing job on your armor. It is incredible what you been able to do with foam. I really appreciate you posting all of your tips and tricks along the way, especially the sealing and painting tips. I can hardly wait to see "your" finished suit!

Thanks vshore for checking out my thread. I try to share as much as I can to help everyone have awesome builds. Yea I got some cool things planned for my suit too and cant wait to finish so keep a look out.

That filler primmer looks exactly the sort of stuff I need for my mass effect build to get the foam really smooth, I've tried googling it though and can't find a UK supplier, does anyone know if you can get this in the UK or know of an equivalent? I went to Halfords for a look and they had a "Primer Filler" but it was yellow of all colours and I read reviews and it didn't sound promising.

i wish I could help ya but I have no clue. But I'll look around and see if I can get some info for ya.

 

[docholiday78]

Re: How to paint foam and other cool stuff

Heres one of many projects I'm trying to finish. Mark 7 shins and so far 1 boot :lol still working on other. The vid shows the level of detail I try to put in for the customers I build for and the articulation of the boot. Its scaled to fit client thats why its big on me But doing these builds sure make me want to finish mine:lol ...soon , very soon enjoy

 

[darkside501st]

Re: How to paint foam and other cool stuff

Heres one of many projects I'm trying to finish. Mark 7 shins and so far 1 boot :lol still working on other. The vid shows the level of detail I try to put in for the customers I build for and the articulation of the boot. Its scaled to fit client thats why its big on me But doing these builds sure make me want to finish mine:lol ...soon , very soon enjoy

Dang that is awesome! I would love to walk on the ceiling like that. Are those boots magnetic or do they use some kind of suction technology?

 

[Transhuman325]

Re: How to paint foam and New vid of Mark 7 shins

Great vids!

 

[Peejfro]

Re: How to paint foam and New vid of Mark 7 shins

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(drops to the floor in awe)

 

[Drack]

Re: How to paint foam and New vid of Mark 7 shins

This is such a sweet build! Really looking forward to seeing it all finished

Tom.