First ever build: Predator Bio. Critique? + the start of my Iron Man build.

[Weekend Warrior]

Re: First ever build: Predator Bio. Critique?

you did an outstanding job on your pred bio verry cool . i did my first set the paper and fiber glass way but i had a hard time moving around and bending so most of my pics are me standing with arm out like im firing repulsor lol so now that armor is for display now i made another set i did it in foam just so i could have more movement are you thinking of foam or fiber glass armor and good luck with your iron man armor

Paper and fiberglass all the way! And thanks for the kind words!

Yeah, get as many "real deal" Hero suit reference pics you can find. He did actually fully wear the Mark II and III. Not sure if he moved very far in them but he did wear them.

I've actually given that a fair amount of research, and yes, the MK II and III existed as full hero suits and were worn by Robert D J. They actually did full body casts of him in several positions and sculpted the suit on a mold of his body (there are some really cool making of videos on you tube). After the first film he refused to wear the complete sit due to mobility restrictions and discomfort. Every reference I've been able to find says the legs were 100% cgi on the MK IV and VI. Which brings me back to my concern that the legs from the film just can't exist with 100% accuracy in the real world. I just have to decide if I can live with that (albeit slight) difference or not. I'm kind of a perfectionist, lol.:lol

 

[Weekend Warrior]

Well, I've made my decision, going with the mark III. I've got the scale down now and am starting from the ground up as it were.

Here are some progress pics so far - I'll be starting a new thread for this build soon.

 

[Mektar]

Wow nice work on the pred bio and sure your IM will look great too!

 

[cavx]

I so need to have a go at a real PEP. That Pred Bio is awesome and one prop replica I really want. Your IM suit is looking impressive as well.

 

[Weekend Warrior]

Hey, just a quick update, thank you so much for all of the help and kind words!

I have started a separate build thread for my Iron Man suit here: http://www.therpf.com/f24/weekend-warriors-i-know-another-one-iron-171137/#post2649309

To continue that conversation and I plan to post some details I am working on with the Predator Bio in the next couple of weeks here.

Oh, and happy holidays!

 

[XxMcCoyxX]

that looks so good man.

 

[Weekend Warrior]

that looks so good man.

Thank you, patience is the key, and knowing when to get up and walk away. Sometimes if I step away from a tough part for an hour or two it seems to just fall together when I go back to it. :rolleyes

 

[3jack]

Thank you, patience is the key, and knowing when to get up and walk away. Sometimes if I step away from a tough part for an hour or two it seems to just fall together when I go back to it. :rolleyes

Man I really admire anyone who does pep work especially when it ends up looking as good as that bio. I'm sure IM will be a breeze looking at the skills you've shown so far :thumbsup

 

[Reacher]

Your Predator mask is awesome, well done! The paint job is immaculate, how did you achieve that metallic finish?

 

[Weekend Warrior]

Your Predator mask is awesome, well done! The paint job is immaculate, how did you achieve that metallic finish?

Thank you!
I actually followed this guy's youtube video.

Basically a coat of flat black spray paint and then a couple light "dry brushed" coats of waterproof "outdoor" silver acrylic followed by some washes of diluted black acrylic and final coats of clear matte spray paint.

 

[Reacher]

Excellent, thanks! I'll be giving that a try very soon! Good luck with the mk3 build.

 

[Don Juan]

Wow good job so fat on your iron man..your bio mask looks awesome..

 

[Reacher]

Thank you!
I actually followed this guy's youtube video.

Basically a coat of flat black spray paint and then a couple light "dry brushed" coats of waterproof "outdoor" silver acrylic followed by some washes of diluted black acrylic and final coats of clear matte spray paint.

Hi, i can't seem to get the link to the video to work, can you remember what it was called so i can search youtube? Thanks!

 

[DeadlyNinja]

Awesome looking predator mask, do you plan on making the entire suit anytime?after you're done with the ironman one of course

 

[Weekend Warrior]

Hi, i can't seem to get the link to the video to work, can you remember what it was called so i can search youtube? Thanks!

Sorry about that, it's working for me. The video is called Prop painting 101 from user troubleis1983.
Strange.

Awesome looking predator mask, do you plan on making the entire suit anytime?after you're done with the ironman one of course

Thanks man! A full suit is not currently in my plans, but who knows...

 

[Weekend Warrior]

Wow good job so fat on your iron man..your bio mask looks awesome..

Thanks man.

 

[Reacher]

Sorry about that, it's working for me. The video is called Prop painting 101 from user troubleis1983.
Strange.

Found it.....Thanks very much!