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

[Kryro]

IMIM2 can I ask how big your head is in inches?
Was just wondering because I was planning on pep-in a Gemini helmet and my head is 23" and I have it set at 175 width at the moment
it seemed right with just a ruler but yeah, just to make sure before I waste paper

 

[IMIM2]

I measured my head circumference right above the ear, it is 22 inches.
However, I want to use my glasses inside the helmet, so I'll give some more room.
I always messed up with the scaling, so don't follow me on this one.
When I set to 180, my ear was squeezed (I haven't glued the ear piece, but trust me on this one).
The chin is also got no more room, so I can't open my mouth, or the chin guard have to be taken off.
The helmet is quite tricky, because just couple mm off, the impact is a lot.

 

[IMIM2]

Hmm, I started to print and cut the cardboard, assembled it until become a helmet since my last post.
It means it took three hours, not bad!!

During my search of blue tape (which I can't find anywhere) I stumbled upon a "red tape". Only 5mm width and it only stated "strong pvc tape".
Okay, so I gave it a try. It actually quite strong, and very easy to do. It is a very thin PVC tape (not stretchable).
I am not sure how it holds during resin stage, but at least it holds now.
The down side is, it is very thin, so very flexible/wobly. I think I need several flaps with power glue to hold basic structure.
I ran out of power glue (again).

So the middle one is 188mm width, which is a keeper.
Still a bit tight, I think 190mm is better.
There are quite a huge gap on the top pf the faceplate, which I will add some cardboard later on
Also the lips not yet added, because I wanted to do flaps.

 

[katanashi]

I also got some problem with scaling.
make me waste a lot of paper

 

[IMIM2]

Foam parts are added.
I am not very pleased with the faceplate, but it can be fixed on bondo stage.
I made the changes on the way it unfolded, but I am not gonna make another helmet.
Next stop: resin

 

[A Camel]

is there any chance i could get these pepakura files you made to try it for myself?

 

[IMIM2]

Search the junkyard under my name please.
Thanks.

 

[IronExtremis04]

Hey guys, have it ever occurred to you that the gemini's repulsors might be triangle?

 

[IMIM2]

Wow, great finding!!!!
I looked at my reference pictures and found this (the whole palm/handplate are the same as Mk42)



It'll be a good alternative to make repulsor in shapes other than round.

BTW, during my sticker search, I found Kevlar pattern film. It has black, white and gold color!
Too bad they didn't have hex pattern. I was tempted to use the Kevlar, so I bought the black....and now I lost it somewhere.

 

[ivanstark]

so cool. great job.

http://www.therpf.com/f24/war-machine-iron-man-186711/

 

[IMIM2]

I got the helmet(s) resined.
Will do FB later on
So far so good

 

[Stonebro]

 

[Kryro]

IMIM2
Where did you get a Silver Centurion pep file? is it for paper?

 

[streetsoul]

IMIM2
Where did you get a Silver Centurion pep file? is it for paper?

the file belongs to deathgrey buddy unfortunatly its not available for free but he has a thread in the junk yard buddy well worth the money tellin ya and great work on the centurion imim2 looking forward to updates

 

[IMIM2]

Stonebro,
Nice finding, very nice picture for details, thank you so much.

kyro, my SC is deathgrey's magnificent file. It was a hybrid paper/foam that I am experimenting.

streetsoul, thank you. Been busy with lots f things, so it is a very slow progress now , not to mention distractions

 

[streetsoul]

Stonebro,
Nice finding, very nice picture for details, thank you so much.

kyro, my SC is deathgrey's magnificent file. It was a hybrid paper/foam that I am experimenting.

streetsoul, thank you. Been busy with lots f things, so it is a very slow progress now , not to mention distractions

i no how you feel bro deaths files are crazy detailed eh and also life does come in to the fraction hope alls going well dude

 

[IMIM2]

I spent almost three hours making two bicep and one forearm.
The first bicep ended up too big (again).
Second attempt was much better and revised the unfold a bit.
I haven't finished the forearm yet. There are areas that need to be cut open, and I am very tired already.
Bicep also need to be added foam details.
Overall, I am pleased with the left arm. Shoulder already cut, just need to be assembled.

Enjoy.

 

[mlee112]

I spent almost three hours making two bicep and one forearm.
The first bicep ended up too big (again).
Second attempt was much better and revised the unfold a bit.
I haven't finished the forearm yet. There are areas that need to be cut open, and I am very tired already.
Bicep also need to be added foam details.
Overall, I am pleased with the left arm. Shoulder already cut, just need to be assembled.

Enjoy.

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Oh man that is looking so good! Fantastic!

 

[IMIM2]

Much better now, at least the general shape is formed up.
Forgot to add the elbow.

 

[IMIM2]

Inner back is finished (I forgot to take pictures)
Chest is almost done. I added foam and details.
Now I need to superglue some flaps and assembled it.
Took me about an hour for inner back, and 3 hours for the chest up to this point.
I am tired, so I stopped.