First Attempt at Iron patriot

[kristus]

Hello everyone, My name is Robert, I am new here and this is my first build so any advise is more than welcomed. I am attempting to build the Iron Patriot suit from foam. This is my first time working with foam and I am a little nerves not sure about what parts are cut at what angles. I will be posting pics as I go.

 

[kristus]

Ok here is pics of the supplies I bought do you think it is enough and am I missing anything all advice is welcome

 

[synistergiggles]

that is a beautiful sight to behold lol, looks like you're good to go brutha.

 

[Psicorp7]

Holy Cow! How man suits are you planning on making!!!! :lol

That is a LOT of foam!

The only thing you might want is 3mm and 5mm foamies for the helmet. The thicker mats and rolls are harder to work with on the details of the helmet. Plus the thin stuff works to add detail around the suit as well.

Good Luck!

 

[ironmaided]

Ok here is pics of the supplies I bought do you think it is enough and am I missing anything all advice is welcome
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where's the cup of coffee? :lol just kidding, man thats alot of foam for a first attempt :lol watching this thread :thumbsup cheers

 

[kristus]

Ok after busting butt here is my first attempt at the helm

 

[COSM1C R0AR]

alright! looking sick man, cant wait to see the finished suit.

 

[zorprime]

looks good, as a side note, if this is your first time, I would try building either the chest or should bells first. The helmet is probably the hardest to build right off the bat. Also don't feel like you have to stick with something you made the first time, be prepared to rebuild pieces (I build just about 2 two suits to get the one that I liked somewhat the first time I attempted a foam suit

 

[kuvonn]

^^Agreed, you'll learn a ton by starting from the bottom of the suit and going up. By going through the shins, the thighs, the abs (which I did 4 different times), etc., by the time you get to the helmet it'll be flawless! Well, maybe not flawless. But you'll go far.

Edit: Also, I want that garage! Awesome setup!!

 

[ironmaided]

not bad for a first attempt :thumbsup i agree that you should start with the easy parts of the suits (e.g. shoulders or the boots) then go to the next part. .lookin' good so far :thumbsup

a quick tip: don't do it on a rush. .take it slow and take your time with each piece

 

[kristus]

OK everyone I took my time on this next part and I think it turned out ok but let me know what you think

 

[kristus]

Ow and to let you all know I have a dead line of june 1 for this so I am trying to make sure it is complete. I am going to be visiting the ronald mcdonald house to see the kids. Thats why I have rushed a little but thanks for the advice everyone. I value everyone's opinion, if I do not finish by june 1st then its back to the old batman suit I bought 3 years ago...lol

 

[Thoramyre]

I was wondering where all the foam went from the stores across America!

JK, that is great! I'm starting my first build this weekend. I'm going to mock mine up out of card board to get familiar with the pieces and how they fit, then do a foam build.
Hopefully the stores will have replenished their stock by then!

 

[STEALTH]

that's enough foam to build 3 suits! well done hahaha

 

[Agent Coulson]

Holy Cow! How man suits are you planning on making!!!! :lol

That is a LOT of foam!

Good Luck!

He must be working for HAMMER Industries! Building his own army! Heheheheh...

 

[Agent Coulson]

Seriously though, looking forward to seeing the finished project! Good luck! :thumbsup

 

[kristus]

ok here is the shoulders let me know what you think

 

[kristus]

ok here is the neck


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more pics showing some progress

 

[P4r4dox86]

Looks like you're getting better mate, good luck! And I agree, that's enough foam to sink a ship!

 

[Dynamic1]

This is looking nice...yep, lots of great help on this board so soak it in ; ).