Iron man 3 Mk39 Gemini sub orbital suit <pep files are done> WIP

[IMIM2]

So I want to make this suit.
It'll be in pep for foam build.
Hope I can get it finished.
Here is the first progress

 

[ThatPhoenixGuy]

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Do you mean the "Gemini"? If so: You're my hero! I freakin' love that suit

 

[A Rabid Wombat]

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This is one of my favorite ironman suits. Can't wait to see more! :thumbsup

 

[DarkJester]

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dude you just became my favorite person in the world, i cant wait to see this one in pep and build it

 

[dekkx1]

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love it, been hoping for someone to do the files on this one!!!

 

[herotrooper]

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This is awesome! Can't wait for this. Atleast you didn't call it "Starboost Iron Man"...

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[DevilFlash]

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I'll keep en eye on this thread!

 

[IMIM2]

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The starboost jetpack is different than the drawing reference.
The black area in chest plate is also slimmer.

Here is another update on the suit.

Now that iron man 3 action figures is out, hope somebody buy it and take pictures. It'll help a lot.
I've been watching my local toy store, they haven't got it yet, even for starboost.

Thank you for watching

 

[jackieisrockin]

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Man thats cool! Keep going cant wait to see more!

 

[JLeezy23]

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Nice stuff! As you're doing a foam build, today I was trying out hex patterns, I laid down chicken wire and pressed it into a piece of foam (making a slight indentation.) Then I spray painted it straight down & removed the chicken wire, boom it made perfect 2 inch hex patterns!

 

[IMIM2]

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I was just thinking about the chicken wire, heat it and then press it to make the impression.
The problem is, should you do it before cutting or after making the parts?
Aligning the hex on the seam would be a nightmare.
However, your idea is to use the chicken wore as paint masking, that's another good idea.

I got several ideas, but I'll wait until I actually start working on this.

I am still thinking about how to do the eyes.

 

[TowerProduction]

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its coming along well. keep it up! :thumbsup

 

[ThatPhoenixGuy]

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Great progress! Really Lookin' forward to this.

 

[Fireman Dan]

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I wonder if wrapping your foam in vinyl (the same kind they use for car wraps) would work. I'm sure you could find a hex pattern that matches the "Gemini" suit

 

[IMIM2]

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forearm, handplate, palm and fingers.

I removed the "bump" on the wrist, not only it is ugly, it'll slow down the build process.
The details will be hand drawn, just like Mk 47

 

[jackieisrockin]

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Again, awesome! Keep going! :lol

 

[IMIM2]

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If I am not mistaken, the vinyl for car floor mats (?) have the hex indented.
Number two, it is very heavy.

Meanwhile, in 3d universe....

Hm...a pearl white probably nice for the suit. I am just afraid it'll be too bling-bling.

 

[ThatPhoenixGuy]

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How about some candy white for the bright parts? Might not be as "bling-bling" as pearl white !?

 

[IMIM2]

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I wanted to use silver as base color with some black weathering, and then sprayed with "translucent white". It can be candy white (less bling and single color sparkle) or pearl (multi color sparkle).

Yeah I think candy tone would be good. I am not into the color shopping yet.

I just signed up a contract for Apr 29 till May 19, damn !

 

[JFcustom]

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oO ! I'm already fan ^^