ThatPhoenixGuy
Active Member
PLEASE NOTE:
I'm aware that the files I used to build the first helmet were out of date. I've started to use foam in the meantime anyway. You can see currents results by scrolling down a bit. Things have changed since I've started this thread. I just keep those old pictures here so that everyone can see my progress in hopefully getting better with this kind of work. Maybe someone will feel inspired to start a build himself
And if there's someone out there who's interested in starting his first foam build: I hightly recommend this thread here: http://www.therpf.com/f24/foam-speed-building-filesntricks-multi-hero-cowl-148889/
You'll find some good files and advices over there. Most of the models have a lack detail but are pretty easy and fast to build and I think those files are just the ones to start with
I'm myself are using the MKIII files, originally modeled by DancinFool and altered and converted to Foam by JFCustoms
Current State:
Foam building in process
Material:
I'm currently using PE floor mats (8mm thick) which you can find here:
Schutzmatte DF920 DOMYOS - Fitness_Cardio-Training Fitness (DOMYOS) - Decathlon...
Most foam tutorials tell you to lay the templates on your foam and then draw around them so you'll know where to cut. But that can be pretty inaccurate in my eyes. I just pin the templates to the foam and then cut directly along the templates
Tools:
I'm using two different cutter knifes with snap-off-blades (a small and a big one). You will find yourself needing a lot of blades. I recommend to sharp your blade like once a day. They'll last a lot longer. And you'll need a heat gun and some hot glue and maybe a good pair of big scissors (depending on what foam you're using).
And for getting clean circles and curves you can try out circles cutters. They're meant to be used for cutting paper but when you start with scrathing the foam and work your way deeper and deeper into it with every spin you can get pretty clean results. At least with the foam I'm using
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Hey everyone,
I'm totally new at therpf.com (although I've been reading and watching as a guest for a few days now).
I've decided to go for the Iron Man Mark III. I'm using pepakura files from callmemilo and Belakor as a basis.
This is my first replica project what so ever so I'm still in a state of testing, checking and evaluating.
Two days ago I've startet a rough and quick version of the helmet just to make sure the whole project was doable for an amateur like myself.
As I said: it really was just a rush through.
Today I started work on the "final" version that is going to be covered with some papier mâché. If that's going to work out I'm thinking of using glass fibre for the real thing.
So. This is me. Just remember: I'm an amateur Looking forward for some interesting discussions and advices of any kind
I'm aware that the files I used to build the first helmet were out of date. I've started to use foam in the meantime anyway. You can see currents results by scrolling down a bit. Things have changed since I've started this thread. I just keep those old pictures here so that everyone can see my progress in hopefully getting better with this kind of work. Maybe someone will feel inspired to start a build himself
And if there's someone out there who's interested in starting his first foam build: I hightly recommend this thread here: http://www.therpf.com/f24/foam-speed-building-filesntricks-multi-hero-cowl-148889/
You'll find some good files and advices over there. Most of the models have a lack detail but are pretty easy and fast to build and I think those files are just the ones to start with
I'm myself are using the MKIII files, originally modeled by DancinFool and altered and converted to Foam by JFCustoms
Current State:
Foam building in process
- Right arm finished (including shoulders)
- Left arm finished (including shoulders)
- Right leg finished
- Left leg finished
- Torso finished (including flaps and spine)
- Abs finished
- Cod finished
- Boots finished
- Neck finished
Material:
I'm currently using PE floor mats (8mm thick) which you can find here:
Schutzmatte DF920 DOMYOS - Fitness_Cardio-Training Fitness (DOMYOS) - Decathlon...
Most foam tutorials tell you to lay the templates on your foam and then draw around them so you'll know where to cut. But that can be pretty inaccurate in my eyes. I just pin the templates to the foam and then cut directly along the templates
Tools:
I'm using two different cutter knifes with snap-off-blades (a small and a big one). You will find yourself needing a lot of blades. I recommend to sharp your blade like once a day. They'll last a lot longer. And you'll need a heat gun and some hot glue and maybe a good pair of big scissors (depending on what foam you're using).
And for getting clean circles and curves you can try out circles cutters. They're meant to be used for cutting paper but when you start with scrathing the foam and work your way deeper and deeper into it with every spin you can get pretty clean results. At least with the foam I'm using
----------------------------------------
Hey everyone,
I'm totally new at therpf.com (although I've been reading and watching as a guest for a few days now).
I've decided to go for the Iron Man Mark III. I'm using pepakura files from callmemilo and Belakor as a basis.
This is my first replica project what so ever so I'm still in a state of testing, checking and evaluating.
Two days ago I've startet a rough and quick version of the helmet just to make sure the whole project was doable for an amateur like myself.
As I said: it really was just a rush through.
Today I started work on the "final" version that is going to be covered with some papier mâché. If that's going to work out I'm thinking of using glass fibre for the real thing.
So. This is me. Just remember: I'm an amateur
Looking forward for some interesting discussions and advices of any kind
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