Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one! (Iron man walks the mall, Pics added!)

[MTB]

Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!

Looks great man. You are in sanding hell right now but keep it up. If you don't already have one grab a mouse sander. Makes the job a 100xs easier

I don't have a mouse sander but I do have one of theses,

It has helped out a lot! Its just a little on the big side and my arm gets tired. But im sure by the end of this ill be able to hold it for weeks on end lol!

 

[MTB]

Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!

Quick question, where do you guys getting your rare earth magnets from?

 

[MTB]

Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!

So the rain just wont stop here, I havent been able to do any bondo work in days =( I was able to do some work on the hands. I cut them down each side and installed magnets. They turned out great, I can get them on easy and the magnets really hold them together well. I did run out of magnets (i just used some i had from old name tags, hence my question about where you guys get yours) and now need to get more. Here are some pics

So if you could let me know where you get your rare earth magnets from that would be great. I have found a bunch of places online but im just wondering where you all get them.

Thanks!

 

[Bigturc]

Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!

The magnet idea seems pretty good!
I'll probably do this on mine too!

Post more pics on how you separated them! and how the snap together!

I ordered from these guys and was 100% satisfied!
K&J Magnetics - Strong Neodymium Magnets, Rare Earth Magnets

 

[MTB]

Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!

Thanks for the link! Here is a short video of where they separate and how easy they slip on. I just used a dremel to cut each side.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwbM...DvjVQa1PpcFMAUl8HlbOBNhywULZ_w1FD4shAeJOFUVw=Video

You can also hear my daughter in the back crying for a bit. She is getting her last feeding before bed lol

 

[Bigturc]

Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!

Gotcha!
How are you planning to finish them? If you're putting bondo on these, it will crack where it bends .. but I'm sure you already know about this ..

Are you basically done with fiberglass in them? Did you just layers them once?

 

[MTB]

Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!

My plan was to do little to no bondo work on them. The pep file was made really good that just the back of the hand need some bondo work to make it look smooth. Also most of the hand will be covered by the wrist guard. When you open them up not much flexes. I did one layer of fiberglass resin on the outside and used the fiberglass cloth and resin on the inside. They are really strong and have no movement to them, even around the finger holes.

I will have up dated when it stops raining and I finish the other pieces I already bondoed.

 

[MTB]

Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!

Finished sanding these pieces and put a coat of primer on.

There are just a few spots that need fixing. Ill give them a quick wet sand then fix the problem areas, one more coat of primer and call them done!

 

[Palendrome]

Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!

Dude, that is some hardcore peping. Props for sticking with it!

 

[bamboodia]

Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!

Nice, it's looking really good man. Those shoulders have come out well, they must of taken a lot of sanding.

 

[MTB]

Dude, that is some hardcore peping. Props for sticking with it!

Thanks!

Nice, it's looking really good man. Those shoulders have come out well, they must of taken a lot of sanding.

Thanks, there a few things I don't like about the shoulders. Since they were first ones I bondoed I learned a lot and will not be making the same mistakes on the next parts. Maybe tomorrow ill get to finish these and start new pieces!

Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX using Tapatalk

 

[MTB]

Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!

Gauntlets, shoulders, wrist guards and hands done!

 

[Dpeterson117]

Looking great mtb! Are those hand files the standard scale?

Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2

 

[MTB]

Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!

Looking great mtb! Are those hand files the standard scale?

Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2

Thanks and no they are scaled. I used 0.875460 on all three pieces. Upper palm, lower palm and knuckles. Here is a picture of my hand with my measurements.

Hope this helps!

 

[Dpeterson117]

Cool great info man! Helps alot actually lol sMe scale on the fingers?

Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2

 

[MTB]

Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!

Here is what I used for each finger.
Thumb 0.700000
Index finger 0.873271
Middle finger 0.926836
Ring finger 0.853227
Pinky finger 0.929566

For some of the finger tips I had to pull them tighter and not glue them right on the tab. Hope this is a good starting point for you or anyone that has similar size hands as me.

 

[dyip99]

Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!

wow` wish i have time to start a build myself~

 

[guyver3869]

Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!

Awesome job, I am beginning my sanding hell now. Thanks for the inspiration to keep going. lol

 

[MTB]

Awesome job, I am beginning my sanding hell now. Thanks for the inspiration to keep going. lol

Np man! If you ever have questions feel free to ask me!

Yeah the sanding part I could do with out. I have noticed (from the advice everyone gave me) that if you do thin coats of Bondo to don't have to sand that much. I only did 2 coats on the biceps and finished it in a matter of hours.

I haven't posted any updates in a while but I'm still working away. Ill post some when i have a good amount done. Thanks for all the help and kind words guys!

Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

 

[MTB]

Re: Iron Man Mark VI Build........Yep another one!

Just got back from the Avengers movie, Man I haven't seen a movie that good in a long long time! I now just want to work on my armor nonstop till its done.....I cant wait to finish this so I can work on another costume lol!