Iron Man Mark IV Foam COMPLETED! STAN LEE SIGNED =D - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

[jayjayn]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

UPDATE!!

Thx to stealth and jordan's recommendation for this 45degree blade cutter, makes everything line up perfectly.

Had to redo my chest piece since it seemed too small to me and made a larger one using Stealth's new foam templates as well as some pieces from glentech's foam templates.. ironically it seems like i made it a lil too big, this size is the standard scale, maybe 5% smaller would be better =\

also made a new rim mount for the arc reactor, still waiting for a replacement from the seller.

look at that clean 45 degree angle done by the mat cutter =D

just mounting it with tape for now, so i can paint the rim separately from the chest.

Also redid the COD piece using Stealth's Foam template

almost done =D , hopefully will be able to finish in time for halloween , almost done with the back piece and legs. Still need to work on the mechanics of the AB's portion.

 

[STEALTH]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

looking good man. Keep it coming

 

[Dericrw]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

Just keeps getting better! and I underestimated your WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE....

 

[MightyJohn]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

Epic build for a first timer. It's looking great!

 

[jayjayn]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

thanks guys! , john i pm'ed you =D , trying to figure out where and how i can mount the servo's in the costume and some how still be able to remove the helmet and hold it =\

 

[MightyJohn]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

thanks guys! , john i pm'ed you =D , trying to figure out where and how i can mount the servo's in the costume and some how still be able to remove the helmet and hold it =\

My chest piece has lots of room in the chest piece. My idea was to run the cables down the back of my neck, around my ribs and into the chest piece. That is as far as I've thought it through. No idea how to execute it yet.

I don't think removing the helmet will be possible. Unless someone makes a quick release disconnect for brake cables (or you could design one:confused).

 

[jayjayn]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

Thanks John especially with all the help with your wonderful hinges, even though the hinges still need work to work on my helmet i think my solution on mounting the servo's inside the helmet may work

just still need to figure out how to mount them securely to the helmet and temporarly at first for tests on proper placement.

also a update i have finished the back piece and i just realized i think the stock scale for the back and front piece is a lil too big for me so i dunno, and im still trying to figure out how i should mount the collar piece and the back and chest piece all together as well as easily be able to be put on.

 

[Enrisan]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

Everything looks amazing so far! I love the arc reactor, looks pretty accurate.

 

[jayjayn]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

did my first test fit and added magnets to the shoulder pieces and magnets on the sides of the chest connections to the back piece, realized that i need to use velcro on the sides if i want it to securely fit over the side ab pieces without it falling apart, also i need to added another layer to the side ab pieces.

a issue im having is if i should remove the added shoulder support for the bicep to help allow more arm movement so i can touch the top of my head.

also need to work on the ab piece mechanics

also need to figure out a way for me to use the restroom, in case i drink too much lol

 

[STEALTH]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

Good fit man. I'm picky with proportions so you get my props for that.

 

[jayjayn]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

thx alot, i was lucky to get my scale pretty good but the chest and back piece i will have to redo after halloween and do it at 5% smaller scale to have it be right, so many mix scales on my build, are you just gonna leave the ab pieces on your foam build just one piece? because sitting down and crunching is the reason why im trying to do this but on the mark iv style ab's from Fetts build

http://www.therpf.com/f24/fetts-25-iron-man-mark-v-suit-tutorial-84259/#post1195022

 

[jayjayn]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

i still have to do a update with pics of the suit finished etc.. but i'm just really happy to say i just got STAN LEE him self to sign my chest piece.. couldn't have done it with out the people here on theRPF =D

 

[Lauralot]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

i still have to do a update with pics of the suit finished etc.. but i'm just really happy to say i just got STAN LEE him self to sign my chest piece.. couldn't have done it with out the people here on theRPF =D

The coolness of this build has just surpassed description by the word cool. That is awesome!

 

[PepIronman]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

It looks awesome! You bought the helmet? Where did you buy it?

 

[Grave]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

amazing build!

 

[sterling archer]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

Just saw the completed suit and its awesome.Congratulations on meeting Stan Lee.

 

[STEALTH]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

I saw the finished suit as well. He did an awesome job.

 

[Hacknslash21]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

killer stuff man, good luck in the contest

 

[dabiddabird]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

Man so jealous of your suit and Stan the Man's autograph. It turned out great!

 

[jayjayn]

Re: My first costume build - Iron Man Mark IV Foam - WARNING PICTURE INTENSIVE!

thanks you guys.. i had a lot of fun making this suit and taking it around.. so here is the updates..

Had to change out the resistors on the faulty arc reactor before I installed it into the suit... had bad issues with the seller for sending me 2 faulty units

Seriously there is a lot more paint i used... i need to count them all so i can give a idea of how much i used

PLASTI DIP TIME!

PAINT TIME! I had friends come over and make a assembly line on the painting process

Weathering completed on the chest piece

My child labor detailing and weathering the suit lol

This is how i paid for my labor each day haha

Using the Hot Toys model as a reference that ironically i just bought after finishing the suit lol, i also realized DON'T PAINT THE GOLD ON THE THIGH PIECE FIRST.. PAINT IT RED then add the gold.. the color changes since it becomes a gold base underneath =\

taping off the sides to paint the gold biceps

Finished up the boots

Dremeled out a trashcan for the ab pieces and riveted them to 2" elastic bands, so now i can sit and crunch comfortably

Made pockets for my wallet and cell phone.. and yes that is my 7" cell phone haha

Finished paint and weathering the suit

i have no clue how im gonna store the suit on the move, and what is a good size container.. ended up using a old container haha