IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam (WIP) update pg 10

[Reacher]

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By the way I plan on using the Sharkmark VI helmet file and so I don't waste any foam can you give me an idea of the scale you used ie height/width of helmet? I don't plan on wearing this so size isn't an issue as long as it looks right!

 

[Ciano930]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam new pics pg8

God i hope mine comes out half as good =P doin a freehand God killer armour based on this technique and i really want it to look class!

 

[charlie88]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam new pics pg8

follow the black arrows so you can see what am talking about.

 

[mickc22]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam new pics pg8

Just read all the way through, and I don't doubt I'm gonna have to go back over various posts numerous times!!
This an awesome build man!!

 

[Shelfside]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam new pics pg8

By the way I plan on using the Sharkmark VI helmet file and so I don't waste any foam can you give me an idea of the scale you used ie height/width of helmet? I don't plan on wearing this so size isn't an issue as long as it looks right!

Think it was 90/92 ish mate I'll have a look next time I fire up the laptop.

God i hope mine comes out half as good =P doin a freehand God killer armour based on this technique and i really want it to look class!

Sure you'll nail it buddy.

View attachment 185300 follow the black arrows so you can see what am talking about.

Ahh I see, yes mate hey are valley cuts about 4mm deep. when pulled together & glued they form nice straight edges whilst keeping the number of pieces down. HTH

Just read all the way through, and I don't doubt I'm gonna have to go back over various posts numerous times!!
This an awesome build man!!

Thanks for taking the time to read all the way through. I spent hours reading through some of the build threads on here before getting started.

 

[Shelfside]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam new pics pg8

Small update as I finished up the collar bones....& it seemed a good excuse to post some pics.

 

[Reacher]

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Looks fantastic!

 

[mickc22]

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I'm still finding it hard to think of that as a foam helmet!!

 

[Briciius]

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to shelfside : what you see on your windows is not rain >< it's my tears when i see your armor u_u

 

[Ciano930]

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Easily my favourite build on this site yet. I really really love this build!

 

[barbquebutt]

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Holy crap, this is beautiful!

 

[Shelfside]

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Looks fantastic!

Cheers mate, how you getting on?

I'm still finding it hard to think of that as a foam helmet!!

Thanks, still not 100% happy with it and need to do the teeth & mouth infill.

to shelfside : what you see on your windows is not rain >< it's my tears when i see your armor u_u

Stay away from my windows

Easily my favourite build on this site yet. I really really love this build!

Wow that is praise indeed, Thanks.

Holy crap, this is beautiful!

Cheers bud'

Ok been busy this weekend & managed to get the chest coated & primed. Was a bit of a challenge getting the plastic on before it went off but did it in sections which helped. As you can see have had to use far more filler than on any other part but its getting there.

 

[The Prop Stop]

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This is an inspirational thread. Well done.

 

[Ciano930]

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Ok been busy this weekend & managed to get the chest coated & primed. Was a bit of a challenge getting the plastic on before it went off but did it in sections which helped. As you can see have had to use far more filler than on any other part but its getting there.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a16/foggyr6/Iron Man/image_zps79f0c3ae.jpg

Just wondering what do you mean you did it in sections?

And what do you mean went off?

 

[J squared]

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Just wondering what do you mean you did it in sections?

And what do you mean went off?

The plastic resin used for coating the foam has a pot life of 3-5 minutes which makes covering a large surface area such as the chest and back pieces a bit tricky with one pot of resin. So by dividing the chest into sections, sides ribs, arc, collar piece gives you more time to coat the smaller details and grooves. Then to blend the sections together you can sand it down or add filler to get a nice smooth surface.

Went off just means when the resin cures or hardens. Hope this helps :thumbsup

 

[Reacher]

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Cheers mate, how you getting on?

Still waiting for the foam to arrive! However, I've spent my time productively by playing with pepakura designer and modifying the pep files into what I hope will prove to be a more foam friendly version....time will tell?!

 

[Ciano930]

Re: IM Mk3 Plastic Coated Foam pic heavy (WIP)

The plastic resin used for coating the foam has a pot life of 3-5 minutes which makes covering a large surface area such as the chest and back pieces a bit tricky with one pot of resin. So by dividing the chest into sections, sides ribs, arc, collar piece gives you more time to coat the smaller details and grooves. Then to blend the sections together you can sand it down or add filler to get a nice smooth surface.

Went off just means when the resin cures or hardens. Hope this helps :thumbsup

yeah man cheers, i was thinking there was some thickner or sealant spray you had to use otherwise the plastic would run off =P guess it was just strange to my eye!

 

[RemyD4U]

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Oh wow man. You're like a foam magician!! This has got to be one of the best free hand builds I've ever seen! Please keep posting pics.

 

[Turbo Sausage]

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Hey Shelfside, the chest looks great! Always looking forward to your updates.

Can I ask where you got your uni-beam from? Did you buy it somewhere in the uk or did you scratch build it? Thanks

 

[Reacher]

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Hi Shelfside, so my foam finally arrived and the helmet is mostly complete. I have to say i'm pretty pleased with it for a first attempt! Do you find the foam holds its shape whilst you apply the easyflo does the pva firm it up a bit? Do you easyflo the inside as well? Looking forward to your next update, i'll start a thread once i've made a bit more progress!