Iron Man from Italy

[AndreaG]

Hello everybody,
I'm not too happy about my first attempt. There're lot of issues to be fixed, before I can go on with the body.

1) finding the correct material is a pain here.... Just a 5mm bubblish foam. Maybe for the torso I'll use a 1cm that seems more solid.

2) I think fiberglass will let me be far more precise. Maybe I'll try with Bondo (if I just could find something like that!)

Well, here it is: advices are welcome!

 

[VinnyboyXI]

Bravissimo! Dove in Italia?

 

[DJDARYO1982]

Ciao Andrea,

I'm from Italy too!! I'm starting the same project, with the same mats I think! did you buy them from Decathlon??? You used hot glue or something else?? I started the chest piece with interlocking mats, fom decathlon , 1cm thk and seems to be fine.....

 

[pRoJectEarth7]

For your first attempt, it sure looks very nicethumbsup... I never imagine a bubblish foam can look great as the way you've made your helm...

Make a warmachine out of this material and it will be a blast... i love the foam texture, it resemble a hammer finish look:love...

good job... keep it up!:thumbsup

 

[AndreaG]

Ciao Andrea,

I'm from Italy too!! I'm starting the same project, with the same mats I think! did you buy them from Decathlon??? You used hot glue or something else?? I started the chest piece with interlocking mats, fom decathlon , 1cm thk and seems to be fine.....

Ciao!

Yes, from Decathlon! I plan to start the chest with the interlocking mats, while for the head I used the thinner mat (for yoga exercise I think...).
Hot glue does a very good job, but the foam was too thin and difficult to keep in a perfectly rounded shape.

Btw, I'm from Vercelli.

 

[VinnyboyXI]

Nice, Im wayyy south from Triggiano, Bari (in Pulgia)...

For you first attempt on this foam helmet, it came out perfect. Better than mine for sure

 

[indiefilmgeek]

I'm really impressed! It looks VERY good for the material you're using!

If you can find a way to seal the foam with something that would result in a smooth finish, then you've got yourself a great helmet! :thumbsup

 

[SemperBourne]

wow..This is the best one Ive seen so far..Hard to believe its made out of bubble foam..great job