Iron Man Mk42, completed foam.
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Re: Iron Man 3, Mark 42 foam build. Legs added Oct.14
Hey that is very clean man. It looks like it will fit you really well and won't be too bulky. Are you able to move around pretty well in it? Can you provide a shot of you wearing it if possible?
I used thicker foam, and while my suit fits me well, it does restrict movement somewhat.
Hey that is very clean man. It looks like it will fit you really well and won't be too bulky. Are you able to move around pretty well in it? Can you provide a shot of you wearing it if possible?
I used thicker foam, and while my suit fits me well, it does restrict movement somewhat.
Re: Iron Man 3, Mark 42 foam build. Legs added Oct.14
The key to being able to move well is fitting. If it fits right, joints will be in the right places and there won't be un-needed bulk. I cut out like 2 inches from both the right and left side of the chest/back piece, and will likely trim down the abs a smidgen so they fit under the back better. The forearms I made narrower at the top because they seemed too big and bulky. The tests I've done so far show that this suit is far more mobile than the Mark 4 I'm wearing in my profile picture.
The thighs and biceps are both kinda falling down my limbs. Once the joints are added in to them, this will stop happening. The chest looks deformed because it's thin foam and the chest isn't connected to the back on the sides. That'll happen at some point.
At the moment nobody else is home to take the picture, and I don't have a mirror in a good spot. EDIT: JK, decided it was worth it to go get the mirror. Pics below.
The key to being able to move well is fitting. If it fits right, joints will be in the right places and there won't be un-needed bulk. I cut out like 2 inches from both the right and left side of the chest/back piece, and will likely trim down the abs a smidgen so they fit under the back better. The forearms I made narrower at the top because they seemed too big and bulky. The tests I've done so far show that this suit is far more mobile than the Mark 4 I'm wearing in my profile picture.
The thighs and biceps are both kinda falling down my limbs. Once the joints are added in to them, this will stop happening. The chest looks deformed because it's thin foam and the chest isn't connected to the back on the sides. That'll happen at some point.
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Re: Iron Man 3, Mark 42 foam build. Legs added Oct.14
I can put on the whole suit by myself, but cannot close one latch on the chest piece. I have it attach on my left side and cannot get to it completely.
The suit you are building looks very good and I agree from the photos it appears to not add much more than a thick sweatshirt would.
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Where did you get the foam files for your suit?
I can put on the whole suit by myself, but cannot close one latch on the chest piece. I have it attach on my left side and cannot get to it completely.
The suit you are building looks very good and I agree from the photos it appears to not add much more than a thick sweatshirt would.
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Where did you get the foam files for your suit?
Re: Iron Man 3, Mark 42 foam build. Legs added Oct.14
Changed my mind, added photos.
I get the foam from Hobby Lobby.
Changed my mind, added photos.
I get the foam from Hobby Lobby.
Re: Iron Man 3, Mark 42 foam build. Legs added Oct.14
No sorry I mean the .pdo files. Your suit looks really good and I will definitely use thinner foam on my next Iron Man build. I would really like to try this one out. I really enjoy building the legs and these look fun. The whole suit does actually. I will use your helmet as a guide whenever I build the mark VIII template. What thickness is your foam? I have found 6mm is good for helmets and I'm pretty sure it won't cave or twist.
No sorry I mean the .pdo files. Your suit looks really good and I will definitely use thinner foam on my next Iron Man build. I would really like to try this one out. I really enjoy building the legs and these look fun. The whole suit does actually. I will use your helmet as a guide whenever I build the mark VIII template. What thickness is your foam? I have found 6mm is good for helmets and I'm pretty sure it won't cave or twist.
Re: Iron Man 3, Mark 42 foam build. Legs added Oct.14
Oh haha sorry I missed the word "files" in there.
I'm using an odd combo of Jackieisrockin's files and Helagak's files. And the helmet is Labsic's Mk8 helmet unfolded by JFcustom.
All the foam I'm using is 4mm. I like it.
Oh haha sorry I missed the word "files" in there.
I'm using an odd combo of Jackieisrockin's files and Helagak's files. And the helmet is Labsic's Mk8 helmet unfolded by JFcustom.
All the foam I'm using is 4mm. I like it.
Re: Iron Man 3, Mark 42 foam build. Legs added Oct.14
nice thanks for the info. I will check those out when the time comes.
nice thanks for the info. I will check those out when the time comes.
Re: Iron Man 3, Mark 42 foam build. Legs added Oct.14
Here's some shots of the helmet cast. It's since been cleaned up, and I'm working on the hinges. They won't be super smooth, just enough to open and close it while I'm wearing it.
And here's all the parts, with 3 layers of glue, a layer of Plasti-Dip, and a layer of silver. Now comes masking...
That helmet isn't the casting, it's the foam helmet I molded. I'll paint the resin one once I've got the mechanics worked out.
Here's some shots of the helmet cast. It's since been cleaned up, and I'm working on the hinges. They won't be super smooth, just enough to open and close it while I'm wearing it.
And here's all the parts, with 3 layers of glue, a layer of Plasti-Dip, and a layer of silver. Now comes masking...
That helmet isn't the casting, it's the foam helmet I molded. I'll paint the resin one once I've got the mechanics worked out.
Batcouille
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Re: Iron Man 3, Mark 42 foam build. Huge update Oct.21
Wow mate... just wow!
Wow mate... just wow!
Troubleis1983
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Re: Iron Man 3, Mark 42 foam build. Legs added Oct.14
Wow the armor looks great all silver!! Your helm cast came out pretty nice! Can't wait to see more pics!
Wow the armor looks great all silver!! Your helm cast came out pretty nice! Can't wait to see more pics!
Hoplitespear
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Re: Iron Man 3, Mark 42 foam build. Huge update Oct.21
Nice job m8! Your fast man!
. Thx again for the helpfull replies on my questions. Can't wait to see it painted!
Nice job m8! Your fast man!
. Thx again for the helpfull replies on my questions. Can't wait to see it painted!
Re: Iron Man 3, Mk42 foam build. Whole Suit Complete, post #33
I still need to add another non-paper layer to the chest light. I haven't added the finger plates, and I don't know if I will. It's already hard enough to do things with my hands, those might make it too tough. We'll see.
I still need to add another non-paper layer to the chest light. I haven't added the finger plates, and I don't know if I will. It's already hard enough to do things with my hands, those might make it too tough. We'll see.
ironmaided
Sr Member
Re: Iron Man 3, Mk42 foam build. Whole Suit Complete, post #33
:thumbsup awesome helmet
:thumbsup awesome helmet
ironmaided
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Re: Complete Foam Iron Man Mk42. Photos post #33
great stuff :thumsbup good job on the suit! lookin' really badass
great stuff :thumsbup good job on the suit! lookin' really badass
Dragonmaster525
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Armor looks good, most people don't seem to get that smooth of a finish with plastidip.
kibosh
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Man. That is some fabulous work. Great job! How durable is a suit like this? Will you be able to get several wearings out of it? It seems like the foam will bend and crack the paint. Fascinated by this whole pep/foam process....
Any pictures of the process you used to cast your helmet?
Any pictures of the process you used to cast your helmet?
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