IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP) update pg 10

[Shelfside]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP) updated 24/4

Also, what was the exact colour / finish for the U-Pol power can? I've got the Grip #4, just trying to work out which Power Can you used.

The colours are not Powercans mate, I use the Grip#4, the Grey primer & the Clearcoat in powercan. The gold is Ford Solar Gold from Halfords in the UK, and the Red is Merlot/Mica Red AX5 which has to be mixed here in the UK and I get from here autopaint-pro.co.uk

Lid looks great man

Cheers buddy, not a patch on yours though mate.

I can't believe you started this in foam this is seriously impressive :O

Thanks bud:thumbsup

Fantastic work shelfside, still cant believe its foam your mark 3 is slowly turning into a life size action figure

Cheers mate, nice to see a few UK'ers on RPF.

More pics!!!

There on the way!

Absolutely the best foam bild I have seen. I am going to put my Masked Rider suit on a mannequin, and start a foam Stealth Mark 3. Well, after I finish Predator, and Judge Dredd...then I will start...yeah, that's the ticket!

Cheers mate, not sure about the best but am sure I've got a list of future builds as long as yours btw love the MR suits:thumbsup

I've been lurking on this forum for a week now. I have had to create an account now just to tell you how bloody awesome this build is looking! I plan to build a MKIV suit sometime soon but now you're putting me off. I know in a million years I could never make anything this good :/ Keep up the good work mate.

Thanks mate, as Drack said you'll be surprised what you can achieve if you put your mind to it so get building!

Awsome build.....alot of work for the main body parts..me thinks! !

Thanks man, will be starting chest/back soon and my biggest concern is keeping the shape right throughout.

Another question for you when coating the helmet in the resin how do you go about making sure you keep the lines and the grooves of the helmet I can imagine as I'm coating that the helmet would turn into one solid shape

Only apply 2 coats and brush the grooves out so not been a problem so far.

Hey man awesome build! just wondering how you got the details on the chest like that? is it two layers or did you just engrave it?

Hey mate, I use a combination of two layers, a modified soldering iron and various sockets etc heated up to form rounded holes.

What you've done so far is absolutely amazing. Does the resin make the foam rigid or does it still have some flex to it?

Thanks buddy, It is a lot more rigid but retains some flexibility.

This is a labor of love and it shows. my first suit was a "decent" build, but my paint skills destroyed it. Since I actually like the Iron Patriot suit as my favorite model, I think I am gonna try for that one this time. To say you did this all out of foam is remarkable. If I could make a helmet close to that, I'd be happy. The biggest issue for mine was that the face plate always wanted to flatten out, and the side of the jaw had a similar issue. I know that since you plastic coated the pieces it is now more rigid, but how did you get yours to hold the shape even before doing so? The foam i used prior was 6mm EVA (gym flooring)

Thanks mate, regarding the helmet I coated inside & out with resin whilst it was one piece and then applied the second coat after separating the faceplate ect. Still not as rigid as I'd like but it works ok.

Yes!! This is AWESOME... Immediately started making my look for that foam, but not seeing it in the US lol maybe its called something different here? Regardless AWESOME!!!!!! I Can't wait to see more....

Thanks very much, not sure if Plastazote is sold in the US under a different name but sure someone here can tell you. BTW loving the avatar mmmmmmm

that looks sweet man , as another uk member any chance you could tell me wich red that is and were ya got it from ??

Thanx bud, posted the paint details above.

 

[OPTIMUS124]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP) updated 24/4

Thanks mate, regarding the helmet I coated inside & out with resin whilst it was one piece and then applied the second coat after separating the faceplate ect. Still not as rigid as I'd like but it works ok.

I see, so you did the PVA >> Resin step, then made it separate pieces. What did you use to "hold it" together or was if just sheer talent in the build?

Thanks!

 

[Shelfside]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP) updated 24/4

I see, so you did the PVA >> Resin step, then made it separate pieces. What did you use to "hold it" together or was if just sheer talent in the build?
Thanks!

Yeah 3-4 PVA, 1 coat of resin inside & out,separate and then 2nd resin coat inside & out ( helmets the only piece so far to resin inside as well) Didn't have too many issues with loosing shape apart from the jaw slightly miss aligned which I used a hair dryer to cure. So probably more luck then talent. HTH

 

[SimonHouston]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP) updated 24/4

Two words.

Wow.

 

[Ciano930]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP) updated 24/4

Hey mate, I use a combination of two layers, a modified soldering iron and various sockets etc heated up to form rounded holes.

Oh sweet man so its just melted in! Hahaha that seems easier then carving it out! guess i'll have to try it out when i get some myself! How much actually if you don't mind did the full thing set you back? and how much foam did you buy for the suit?
Lovin the work so far! may well rebuild my extremis( comic ) armour in this method and a new GodKiller!

 

[Peejfro]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP) updated 24/4

how the hell am I just discovering this now! that is some awesome work bruv.

 

[Shelfside]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP) updated 24/4

Two words.

Wow.

Thanks lol

Oh sweet man so its just melted in! Hahaha that seems easier then carving it out! guess i'll have to try it out when i get some myself! How much actually if you don't mind did the full thing set you back? and how much foam did you buy for the suit?
Lovin the work so far! may well rebuild my extremis( comic ) armour in this method and a new GodKiller!

Think it stands me about £400 so far, give or take £100 Think I posted earlier about how much foam mate.

how the hell am I just discovering this now! that is some awesome work bruv.

Cheers fella.

Ok here's about where it stands right now, arms not fixed to the shoulders yet and been messing with weathering

 

[regisaugusto]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP) updated 24/4

You are doing an awesome job! Congratulations, it's a joy to watch!!!

 

[Peejfro]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP)

amazing bro, do u work in a bodyshop?

 

[NCC 1864]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP)

I am still trying to get up the courage to start my foam build...
Like you I have stumbled onto foam & prop building...and it's official after seeing your build, I need to pick up my foam and try.
It's amazing to watch your armor come to life, Fantastic work!!!
Can't wait to see more progress!!!

 

[Shelfside]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP)

You are doing an awesome job! Congratulations, it's a joy to watch!!!

Thanks buddy:thumbsup

amazing bro, do u work in a bodyshop?

If I did it probably wouldn't be taking so darn long to do:facepalm

Another piccy.

 

[Peejfro]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP)

even more impressive then!

 

[Shelfside]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP)

I am still trying to get up the courage to start my foam build...
Like you I have stumbled onto foam & prop building...and it's official after seeing your build, I need to pick up my foam and try.
It's amazing to watch your armor come to life, Fantastic work!!!
Can't wait to see more progress!!!

Thanks mate, get yourself some foam, get building & post it on here:thumbsup

even more impressive then!

Or just a lot slower lol

 

[Peejfro]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP)

lol not as slow as I am man, think im stuck in neutral just now but slowly getting on.

 

[Shelfside]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP)

'Slowly slowly catchy monkey'

 

[Chronorevolver]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP)

3-500 pound! Wow that's an investment alright. Your exquisite work shows. Where does that cost all come from though? Paint and the plastic coating?

 

[Turbo Sausage]

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This is great! Im in the UK and about to start a mk7 foam build so this has been really inspiring and informative, thanks for sharing. I just hope my build turns out half as tight as yours.

 

[Shelfside]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP)

3-500 pound! Wow that's an investment alright. Your exquisite work shows. Where does that cost all come from though? Paint and the plastic coating?

Mainly paint mate, get the primer & clear coat cheap enough but the MerlotRed comes in at £15 a pop:facepalm

 

[Ciano930]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP)

Mainly paint mate, get the primer & clear coat cheap enough but the MerlotRed comes in at £15 a pop:facepalm

Lucky me i guess! i know a place in dublin that sell car paint for 6 euro and are 25% extra per bottle!

 

[mark0017]

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Can I just say that this iron man project is one of the best examples of what can be achieved with a little hard work,skill and patience....As a first time UK builder myself, I feel inspired to make another suit to hopefully improve on my first attempt.... Myself and the entire RPF waits with baited breath for you to finish this stunning piece of art. You sir....are "the man"