Iron man 3 Mark 8 Fiberglass / kevlar / Aluminium

[marcusleandro]

Now its time for serious plans. My name is Marcus Leandro, Im from Brazil. After making mark VI for halloween, my next project will be mark 8/47. I have just started today with handplate modeling/unfolding. The target is fiberglass / pepakura, my plan is make in fiberglass, casting the molds and then make it in carbon fiber and aramida/kevlar enforcement. I will post the files here for free, i'm accepting any help BTW.. There's a great thread from IM1M2 for foam builds, its very advaced stage. Every file released will be posted in this first post for easy find.

Software: Blender / Solid Works 2012 / Pepakura Designer / Arduino IDE

My facebook for contact:

http://www.facebook.com/marcusleandroreis

Pictures from my last project (thanks to robo, zabana and sharkhead):

Fotos Festa Fantasia 2012

Files released mark 8 (4shared, last updated 11-25-2012):

mark8_handplate_by_marcusleandro_divinopolis.pdo

Files used in project (not created by me):

Thanks to trojanmr21
http://www.4shared.com/file/tOwM7jQg/Iron_Man_3ds_Export3_195mm.html

 

[Ciano930]

very ambitious build interesting to see how it goes!

 

[torx]

kevlar?
youre not planning to rob a bank are you? lol
cant wait to see some progress pics

 

[peruski]

Subscribed!

 

[marcusleandro]

Today, I'm working on helmet modeling, using as base sharkhead's markVI one, what in my opinion is the best pep around. look at the progress:

Link to large pics

Need some refinements, ears. I Will not put the line marks on faceplate nor head, its a better idea make that later with dremel like tool. As soon as terminate this model, will unfold and post on first post of the thread.

In meantime, updating my workplace, wish to paint walls, floor etc..

Thats all for today (8h in blender...).

 

[ironmanmkviii]

there is a pdo file on 4shared ironman 3ds.... but im lookin forward to the rest of the suit. i like the pepakura form over foam.

 

[iMan]

Good stuff man. If I knew anything about 3D modeling, I would help but sadly, I do not.

 

[marcusleandro]

there is a pdo file on 4shared ironman 3ds.... but im lookin forward to the rest of the suit. i like the pepakura form over foam.

Got it. Its from trojanwr21, its low poly but usable, I will give it a try and put more time on the rest of the suit modeling, thanks!

 

[marcusleandro]

Good stuff man. If I knew anything about 3D modeling, I would help but sadly, I do not.

Hey Biff, whats that??

No problem, I have poor skills in 3d modeling but, let's try anyway! Thanks for posting.

 

[marcusleandro]

kevlar?
youre not planning to rob a bank are you? lol
cant wait to see some progress pics

Not this year.. well, I will pep the trojan's helmet tomorrow and the handplate as well, for next days try to model arm piece, stay tuned for updates, thank you for your interest!

 

[joker53]

Another legend to add on my list

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[markkNL]

Just one question, have you ever worked with carbon fiber? Because it sounds like you think it will be as easy as the fiberglass piece, but it will not. Carbon parts aren't made that easy, and complex shapes are a whole new level as well.

And if you are going to paint it I don't see the use of making it out of carbon fiber, the weight you will save won't be that much, and it really doesn't compare to the amount of extra work.

Not to discourage you or anything, just a headsup before you make all those expenses for nothing.

 

[samurai169]

Look forward to seeing your progress. I'm just about finished with my mark iv that I made out of steel. My follow up that I'm starting hopefully tomorrow depending on how I feel will be a steel version on the mark viii. I'm very curious about the carbon fiber process something I have thought about doing for one of my suits.

 

[akuzihs]

mark 8 is mark 42 right?
Also why would you use kevlar?

 

[marcusleandro]

Another legend to add on my list

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Thank you Joker53! this project will be time consuming, my objectives are high, but will not give up until finished. thank you for your interest!:thumbsup

 

[marcusleandro]

Just one question, have you ever worked with carbon fiber? Because it sounds like you think it will be as easy as the fiberglass piece, but it will not. Carbon parts aren't made that easy, and complex shapes are a whole new level as well.

And if you are going to paint it I don't see the use of making it out of carbon fiber, the weight you will save won't be that much, and it really doesn't compare to the amount of extra work.

Not to discourage you or anything, just a headsup before you make all those expenses for nothing.

You are right. I dont have experience with carbon fiber yet, but the fun part is learning, I have a supplier that will give me some support, if you have any reference about it, I will apreciate!

 

[marcusleandro]

mark 8 is mark 42 right?
Also why would you use kevlar?

yes its the same suit. Kevlar for be bullet proof :love.

 

[Cabriolet]

Subscribed. Cant wait to see the progress.

 

[Web Head]

It's Mark 47 in Ironman 3 not mark 8... right? or did I miss something?

 

[IronShwarma2754]

Any new files yet Marcus