Iron Man props (helmet - reactor - armor)
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Re: Iron Man Helmet Sintra V2.0 (V 1.0 lays in ruins)
OK, newb questions here. I have seen more and more of this type of iron man helmet creation, how do you guys go from a foam cutout to a rigid piece. Or is there some kind of thread describing the process? Thanks I am curious and want to try it out.
OK, newb questions here. I have seen more and more of this type of iron man helmet creation, how do you guys go from a foam cutout to a rigid piece. Or is there some kind of thread describing the process? Thanks I am curious and want to try it out.
Ramiel
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Re: Iron Man Helmet Sintra V2.0 (V 1.0 lays in ruins)
Well, actually Gemini didn't work with foam, but with Forex, a sort of plastic sheet that is quite rigid, but can be bended and shaped when heated
Re: Iron Man Helmet Sintra V2.0 (V 1.0 lays in ruins)
Yeah, Forex (or "Sintra") is a foamed hard plastic. It's rigid, and has a smooth surface, but inside it's porous. Think "hard plastic marshmallow".
So, the result is a sheet that is lighter than solid plastic, but can be shaped (so long as you don't heat it up TOO much) and will be nice and rigid once it cools.
...sure wish i'd known about it 4 years ago when i went as Gambit for halloween and tried making Greaves out of heated plexiglass. Don't do that btw, it's a bad idea.
Yeah, Forex (or "Sintra") is a foamed hard plastic. It's rigid, and has a smooth surface, but inside it's porous. Think "hard plastic marshmallow".
So, the result is a sheet that is lighter than solid plastic, but can be shaped (so long as you don't heat it up TOO much) and will be nice and rigid once it cools.
...sure wish i'd known about it 4 years ago when i went as Gambit for halloween and tried making Greaves out of heated plexiglass. Don't do that btw, it's a bad idea.
Pannaus Props
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Re: Iron Man Helmet Sintra V2.0 (V 1.0 lays in ruins)
Yep, tried that too something like 10 years ago...
I first got to know about forex in 2002, got started by a friend with an awesome bobafett costume and never looked back
I found a way to repay him for the kindess few weeks ago. He's a huge IM fan, so I just thought he'd like to have a gift that looked like my helmet
Yep, tried that too something like 10 years ago...
I first got to know about forex in 2002, got started by a friend with an awesome bobafett costume and never looked back
I found a way to repay him for the kindess few weeks ago. He's a huge IM fan, so I just thought he'd like to have a gift that looked like my helmet
Pannaus Props
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Re: Iron Man Helmet Sintra V2.0 (V 1.0 lays in ruins)
Great news!
I confirm the new shipping quote.
You can find the details in the JY thread
Great news!
I confirm the new shipping quote.
You can find the details in the JY thread
Pannaus Props
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Re: Iron Man Helmet Sintra V2.0 (V 1.0 lays in ruins)
which ones exactly?
which ones exactly?
DarthVeach
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Re: Iron Man Helmet Sintra V2.0 (V 1.0 lays in ruins)
I was wondering that too, i know you had a thread at one time where people were recommending different kinds of scribes to use to etch the lines. Did you settle on something?
I was wondering that too, i know you had a thread at one time where people were recommending different kinds of scribes to use to etch the lines. Did you settle on something?
Pannaus Props
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Re: Iron Man Helmet Sintra V2.0 (V 1.0 lays in ruins)
I used a flat tip of a perfecto Knife. I also used paper tape on the bondo to draw the line and then scribed it with this tip. After that you use the head of a really small file to make the groove deeper. Hope this helps!
I used a flat tip of a perfecto Knife. I also used paper tape on the bondo to draw the line and then scribed it with this tip. After that you use the head of a really small file to make the groove deeper. Hope this helps!
Pannaus Props
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Re: Iron Man Helmet Sintra V2.0 (V 1.0 lays in ruins)
guys, in the junkyard, there is a nice bump about the price of these things.
Check it out, i'm sure you'll like it
guys, in the junkyard, there is a nice bump about the price of these things.
Check it out, i'm sure you'll like it
Re: Iron Man Helmet Sintra V2.0 (V 1.0 lays in ruins)
Has anyone tried using this template with cardboard? It would require more work to reinforce than sintra, but would still be simpler than Pepakura. If it works well it could easily be the fastest, cheapest way to crank out a helmet (but we've all heard the "pick 2 rule", and you know which attribute you'd be missing)
Has anyone tried using this template with cardboard? It would require more work to reinforce than sintra, but would still be simpler than Pepakura. If it works well it could easily be the fastest, cheapest way to crank out a helmet (but we've all heard the "pick 2 rule", and you know which attribute you'd be missing
)
Pannaus Props
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Re: Iron Man Helmet Sintra V2.0 (V 1.0 lays in ruins)
hmmm, you could do it, but the sides would be too LIGHT. You'd get plenty of valleys and stuff like that. I would not recomend that
hmmm, you could do it, but the sides would be too LIGHT. You'd get plenty of valleys and stuff like that. I would not recomend that
Re: Iron Man Helmet Sintra V2.0 (V 1.0 lays in ruins)
I did, last year. The face is the most difficult part and why I abandoned that direction. You might be able to get some better complex curves for the face by wetting the cardboard, but it was all too much work for me.
If you decide to try this, I recommend wood glue. Takes a little longer to dry than some other glues, but it soaks into the cardboard well, really reinforcing it.
Good luck.
-Nick
I did, last year. The face is the most difficult part and why I abandoned that direction. You might be able to get some better complex curves for the face by wetting the cardboard, but it was all too much work for me.
If you decide to try this, I recommend wood glue. Takes a little longer to dry than some other glues, but it soaks into the cardboard well, really reinforcing it.
Good luck.
-Nick
wrcromu
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Re: Iron Man Helmet Sintra V2.0 (V 1.0 lays in ruins)
I just confirm all was said in this thread : The job is amazing !!!
I got mine from Gemini several weeks ago and it is an awesome job !!
I didn't have the time yet to paint it but i can't wait to do it...
Like i had already said to Gemini : This guy have gold in hands !!!
I just confirm all was said in this thread : The job is amazing !!!
I got mine from Gemini several weeks ago and it is an awesome job !!
I didn't have the time yet to paint it but i can't wait to do it...
Like i had already said to Gemini : This guy have gold in hands !!!
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GiovanniDekkers
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Re: Iron Man Helmet Sintra V2.0 (V 1.0 lays in ruins)
Hi Gemini,
I'm building my armor out of pepakura, at least i'm trying to, just in case, how much do your helmets go for?
Hi Gemini,
I'm building my armor out of pepakura, at least i'm trying to, just in case, how much do your helmets go for?
Pannaus Props
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Re: Iron Man Helmet Sintra V2.0 (V 1.0 lays in ruins)
PM sent, also, keep in mind that is not allowed to talk about prices, runs and stuff like that in this particular forum. Make sure you use the JY or the PM
PM sent, also, keep in mind that is not allowed to talk about prices, runs and stuff like that in this particular forum. Make sure you use the JY or the PM
Pannaus Props
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Re: Iron Man Helmet Sintra V2.0 (V 1.0 lays in ruins)
Thanks Mike! Glad you liked them!
Thanks Mike! Glad you liked them!
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