Ironic Man (Foam Build) + Black Widow Costume + War Machine Coming soon!

[Graphic Jordan]

Howdy all. I decided to jump on the camping mat band wagon.

I've only got one forearm and elbow piece done so far... however now that it has been built I can now mirror it for the other arm.

I plan on tackling the bicep next. I would love everyone's feedback. I have a few photos below journaling my progress. From mat purchase LOL to current state.

Jordan aka Dark Nerd. :cool

 

[joee]

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sweet!

 

[Graphic Jordan]

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Thanks Joe. Working on the bicep now so that should be done and ready to show in a couple hours I'd guess.

BTW I am using ROBOS pep files in an unconventional way. Using general shapes and the idead of the pep but not actually using the pep. This way I get a very accurate-"iSH" build.

J

 

[joee]

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the mats are great. im using them for a buzz lightyear costume. its turning out great.the wal mart stuff, i found glues great and paints well. i tried another brand and the hot glue melted it alot. keep up on the updates!

 

[IronManiac]

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Looking good Jordan. Nice work so far.

joee, what's your process for painting the foam?

 

[Graphic Jordan]

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Thanks IronManiac.

Here are a few new progress pics. The bicep is done. Next up the Shoulder Bell.

Sorry the pics are so small and crappy. Iphone to blame. There are actually quite a few details in the bicep. Just as much as the pep almost...

 

[joee]

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dude your rockin it!

@iron maniac, im using flexbond and painting with acrylics where it doesn't flex and master design paints (floral spray) where it needs to flex. i talked to a couple of people,wondersquid and one end, to come to that conclusion. if you cant find flex bond, i called the factory and they found me the best price in my area.being in Montana i had to order it from Spokane because oregon was to pricey.

 

[DarthVeach]

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HOLY COW MAN!!! Can you please give me a rough idea of how you went about the bicep. I threw away so much foam and ultimately gave up on my Iron Man because the bicep gave me trouble. I can't believe what is being accomplished with this stuff! Keep up the great work!

 

[bigboy]

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this is shaping up nicely. huzzah for foam! i found three of those mats at walmart today

 

[Graphic Jordan]

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Thanks bigboy.

DarthVeach. I just opened ROBO's pep files and changed the way the pieces bonded until I had enough basic shapes to build it.. it wasn't easy and made my head nearly explode but the finished product is great.

 

[DarthVeach]

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Thanks bigboy.

DarthVeach. I just opened ROBO's pep files and changed the way the pieces bonded until I had enough basic shapes to build it.. it wasn't easy and made my head nearly explode but the finished product is great.

Well it looks friggin awesome!! And yes, it looks just like the pep model. Maybe I will toy around with that. I assume you just played withthe whole "join / disjoin faces" til you had some bigger shapes to work from?

 

[robo3687]

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looks like its coming together nicely...

 

[TMP]

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Very nice aproach to a build

What template are you using or reffrence?
Also what type of glue do you use for the foam, from experience some causes a reaction. Is it any particilure glue you are using to be able to flex without cracking.

 

[Zenman]

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very nice work, I was going to ask how you were doing it but you already answered 8)

 

[MauiBeachBumm]

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Wow, you hit the ground running. Nice....

 

[pabink]

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badass man, can't wait to see the rest.

 

[Graphic Jordan]

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Thanks guys. Yeah I did the shoulder last night but I am not happy with the end result. I need to give it another go.

 

[Shade]

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Wow, that's amazing work! Definitely following this thread. And I mean stalker following lol. Anyway, Can't wait to see more, I was planning on using those same camping mats after I saw brother foster using them on his Mk III.

Keep up the good work!
Shade

 

[Bimmer]

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This is epic. haha. How do you plan on painting that material? are you going to leave it all foamy and porous like it is or is there a way of smoothing the surface out without sacrificing the foams flexibility?

 

[Graphic Jordan]

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I am going to look into this flexbond stuff BROTHERFOSTER mentioned. I am not too worried about the texture. It really isn't that bad.

P.S. I finished the chest.. couple more details to add.. I am working on the back next.