Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) Update Tonight EST
Thank you very much for your encouraging and kind words.
Thank you very much for your encouraging and kind words.
Ironic Man (Foam Build) + Black Widow Costume + War Machine Coming soon!
- Thread starter Graphic Jordan
- Start date
DarthVeach
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Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) Update Tonight EST
Make it easier, if you want to go with heat, just get a hot knife. Usually a stencil cutter or hot tool at most craft stores will have an attachment to hold an exacto blade for cutting. I know Harbor Freight carries them. Just make sure you make your cuts quicker than you normally would because it will melt the foam if you linger too long. But you can get some cool effects with other interchangeable tips.
Make it easier, if you want to go with heat, just get a hot knife. Usually a stencil cutter or hot tool at most craft stores will have an attachment to hold an exacto blade for cutting. I know Harbor Freight carries them. Just make sure you make your cuts quicker than you normally would because it will melt the foam if you linger too long. But you can get some cool effects with other interchangeable tips.
Pilot
Sr Member
Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) Update Tonight EST
The downside to using a hot knife is that the melting foam produces toxic fumes. If you don't have a VERY well-ventilated area and a respirator, you're far better off sticking with a sharp knife.
For both papercraft and foam work, I've always used a snap blade knife. I think they're easier to control than an X-acto type knife, and you can get 10-pack refill blades for next to nothing at a home center like Lowe's or Home Depot. The link I just posted suggests using the cheapest plastic bodied one you can find, and I can't agree more. The slim body makes them even easier to handle, and they still take the standard refill blades.
The downside to using a hot knife is that the melting foam produces toxic fumes. If you don't have a VERY well-ventilated area and a respirator, you're far better off sticking with a sharp knife.
For both papercraft and foam work, I've always used a snap blade knife. I think they're easier to control than an X-acto type knife, and you can get 10-pack refill blades for next to nothing at a home center like Lowe's or Home Depot. The link I just posted suggests using the cheapest plastic bodied one you can find, and I can't agree more. The slim body makes them even easier to handle, and they still take the standard refill blades.
Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) Update Tonight EST
An update.
So I got the undersuit. I think it will work awesomely.
Things to note,
1. The elbows and forearms will be pushed up further and bolted to the bicep to create a hinge effect/pivoting.
2. The cod piece and thigh will sit higher. That too was falling down in pic.
3. The cod piece and butt area will be joined between my legs with clip so I can still take a leak LOL
4. Thigh piece isn't fully done but you get the idea.
Here are the pics…
An update.
So I got the undersuit. I think it will work awesomely.
Things to note,
1. The elbows and forearms will be pushed up further and bolted to the bicep to create a hinge effect/pivoting.
2. The cod piece and thigh will sit higher. That too was falling down in pic.
3. The cod piece and butt area will be joined between my legs with clip so I can still take a leak LOL
4. Thigh piece isn't fully done but you get the idea.
Here are the pics…
Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) NEW PICS 10/08/2010!
You do realize now that we're all plotting to break into your house to steal that from you, right? :lol
That almost looks too good! Awesome job so far!
-Nick
You do realize now that we're all plotting to break into your house to steal that from you, right? :lol
That almost looks too good! Awesome job so far!
-Nick
Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) NEW PICS 10/08/2010!
Thanks man. Glad to hear good things. Working on this has made me start to hate/wish I did almost all the parts differently... too much time to look and critique it I guess.
Once it is all done and painted/wired/etc.. I am sure I'll be super happy.
Thanks man. Glad to hear good things. Working on this has made me start to hate/wish I did almost all the parts differently... too much time to look and critique it I guess.
Once it is all done and painted/wired/etc.. I am sure I'll be super happy.
Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) NEW PICS 10/08/2010!
I know what you mean. ON longer projects it's so easy to lose objectivity. Rest assured, it looks fantastic!
Just keep doing what you're doing and when you put on the finished thing for the first time, it'll all be worth it.
-Nick
I know what you mean. ON longer projects it's so easy to lose objectivity. Rest assured, it looks fantastic!
Just keep doing what you're doing and when you put on the finished thing for the first time, it'll all be worth it.
-Nick
Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) NEW PICS 10/08/2010!
Thanks Nick. I assume Nick given your name.
Your display pic reminds me of... and please don't take this as an insult.. but reminds of of Neil Patrick Harris.
J
Thanks Nick. I assume Nick given your name.
Your display pic reminds me of... and please don't take this as an insult.. but reminds of of Neil Patrick Harris.
J
Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) NEW PICS 10/08/2010!
No offense taken. I've long since embraced my NPH-ness. I'm even doing one costume of mine (Dr. Horrible) partly because of the resemblance.
I've actually had people stop me in the streets because they thought I was him...too bad I only got his looks and none of his height. He's 6'1"! I'll manage with my 5'8" though.
-Nick (You assume correctly)
No offense taken. I've long since embraced my NPH-ness. I'm even doing one costume of mine (Dr. Horrible) partly because of the resemblance.
I've actually had people stop me in the streets because they thought I was him...too bad I only got his looks and none of his height. He's 6'1"! I'll manage with my 5'8" though.
-Nick (You assume correctly)
Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) NEW PICS 10/08/2010!
I like to befriend people on here on facebook. So add me if you have/use it... Jordan Reed Chapman St. Petersburg, FL
I like to befriend people on here on facebook. So add me if you have/use it... Jordan Reed Chapman St. Petersburg, FL
Shade
Well-Known Member
Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) NEW PICS 10/08/2010!
Nice job on the suit so far! And WOOHOO! Another Floridian on The RPF!
MisoHornKnee
New Member
Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) NEW PICS 10/08/2010!
Jordan, the suit looks great! I'll probably be going with a red undersuit as well
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Btw, how are the biiceps held up? Or they tight enough so they won't slip down?
Jordan, the suit looks great! I'll probably be going with a red undersuit as well
.Btw, how are the biiceps held up? Or they tight enough so they won't slip down?
Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) NEW PICS 10/08/2010!
Hey Miso.
Add me on facebook too if you wanna.
The biceps fit snug near the bottom so they keep themselves up.
Hey Miso.
Add me on facebook too if you wanna.
The biceps fit snug near the bottom so they keep themselves up.
Jordan, the suit looks great! I'll probably be going with a red undersuit as well
Btw, how are the biiceps held up? Or they tight enough so they won't slip down?
Blackdynamo2
Well-Known Member
Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) NEW PICS 10/08/2010!
You and IronManiac are Genious! Best Foam From Scratch I've seen. I will replace my rib area and battery area with foam! Check out my build I posted today Its my first post and my first build. I can fold pep files, but im a freelance artist. thats why I built from scratch first. My second build will be a pepped warmachine. I think what you guy's did is really creative.
You and IronManiac are Genious! Best Foam From Scratch I've seen. I will replace my rib area and battery area with foam! Check out my build I posted today Its my first post and my first build. I can fold pep files, but im a freelance artist. thats why I built from scratch first. My second build will be a pepped warmachine. I think what you guy's did is really creative.
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WarMachine
Sr Member
Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) NEW PICS 10/08/2010!
Damn, this suit is looking fantastic. It's crazy to think that it started out as foam mats. Looks great.
Also, is it just me or is "MisoHornKnee" the best internet handle EVER? Haha.
Damn, this suit is looking fantastic. It's crazy to think that it started out as foam mats. Looks great.
Also, is it just me or is "MisoHornKnee" the best internet handle EVER? Haha.
Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) NEW PICS 10/08/2010!
I will check out your thread. Thanks.
Thanks! I agree that is a great handle.
I will check out your thread. Thanks.
Thanks! I agree that is a great handle.
Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) NEW PICS 10/08/2010!
Awesome work on the suit. I joined the forum a couple weeks ago after seeing all the amazing posts. I'm attempting my first build of a foam war machine and your posts have definitely been a HUGE help! haha Keep up the awesome work!
Awesome work on the suit. I joined the forum a couple weeks ago after seeing all the amazing posts. I'm attempting my first build of a foam war machine and your posts have definitely been a HUGE help! haha Keep up the awesome work!
DarthVeach
Well-Known Member
Re: Ironic Man (Foam Build) NEW PICS 10/08/2010!
I feel silly but I just sent you a PM about this but figured it was a good question to post!
Your progress is amazing! Especially the newest pieces! Quick question, are you using the Pep files at the default scale? And sub-question, how tall are you / waist size? This will help give me a good starting point!!
I feel silly but I just sent you a PM about this but figured it was a good question to post!
Your progress is amazing! Especially the newest pieces! Quick question, are you using the Pep files at the default scale? And sub-question, how tall are you / waist size? This will help give me a good starting point!!
