Jackieisrockin's IM3 Iron Patriot Pepakura Files! V2 files coming soon!

[SOUTHPAW]

That could be said. But the final result doesn't matter if a piece is never finished because of frustration, which is what happens to a lot of people once they are into the bondo stage. A poorly built pepakura base and a perfectly built pepakura base can both be finished to the same final result, but the poorly constructed base can take 10 times as long to finish because of all of the corrective work and sculpting that is necessary.

And just to clarify, I was not annoyed or angered by your helping someone, Southpaw. I was being sincere that I was glad you've not had any problems with those build methods. The thing is, I have. And the type of cardboard, the type of model, the type of unfold, all of these things affect how well a build will go. I personally would never build an Iron Man helmet out of cardboard using a foam template. A lot of foam unfolds are set at 160 degree hidden bends, meaning any angles of less than 20 degrees are not shown as a fold. The cardboard I've used can compensate for those folds if they're spread out over a larger area (like a chest piece), but the curves become too much to ignore on some smaller pieces, causing the cardboard to crease. And as an added headache, the hidden bends are just that, hidden, so since they aren't printed on the templates, you can't mark them easily on the cardboard to add.

Anyways, no anger, no animosity, or whatever else. I want new builders to have the best chances of completing their projects and being happy with them, and my experience has shown more success with using paper unfolds for cardboard builds than foam unfolds. Mileage may vary.

Okay, fine. For new builders it is probably better to use paper files to build suits. But once they get some experience, they should try foam files, as they work too.

 

[msleeper]

A poorly built pepakura base and a perfectly built pepakura base can both be finished to the same final result, but the poorly constructed base can take 10 times as long to finish because of all of the corrective work and sculpting that is necessary.

This is what I was trying to say, but couldn't find the words. Time spent in the beginning pays back with interest.

 

[torx]

what type of flexible black paint is used to add shadows and dirty wear patches? you just smudge it into a rag and rub around? i assume this takes some real practice before applying to your actual armor..

just a dull silver would be the exposed metal around edges applied with a brush?

thanks

 

[msleeper]

what type of flexible black paint is used to add shadows and dirty wear patches? you just smudge it into a rag and rub around? i assume this takes some real practice before applying to your actual armor..

just a dull silver would be the exposed metal around edges applied with a brush?

The Volpin Project, Part 13: Weathering the Needler - Tested

 

[Cumberland Film]

southpaw, what do you say if build this suit but paint it like mark 22? (hot rod)

 

[SOUTHPAW]

southpaw, what do you say if build this suit but paint it like mark 22? (hot rod)

What do you mean? Hot Rod is exactly this suit but without the shoulder cannon and a different paintjob. I think it would awesome to see it made!

 

[Cumberland Film]

yeah that was my question im thinking about painting it that way. it looks super nice. it would be a fresh change from normal iron man suits that are being done latly.

 

[StuntManTrev]

hey guys ! im back. i have been gone for a few. just doing some finishing touches on the patriot. I have a few more things i want to fix up. But I have been wearing it alot ! This past weekend i was at a Anime/Comic Convention in the Chicago Illinois area. It was called Kollision Con. but here are some pics of my Iron Patriot !












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i won the advanced craftmanship award at the masqerade competition.

 

[laellee]

That first picture is absolutely RAD. Nicely done :thumbsup

 

[yojay]

Great stuff. Congrats on getting recognized for all your hard work.

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[torx]

nice to see some more pics in this thread. looking menacing, stuntman.

 

[stang wars]

That came out awesome!!! Nice work, paint job came out really good.

 

[ironmaided]

i will just gonna leave this here:

the one behind watermark is mine. . .and the upper/other one is a rush foam build (5 days) commissioned by a local customer

 

[laellee]

Nicely done!

 

[torx]

sheesh. 5 days. wtf thats crazy dude. :thumbsup

 

[Durkness]

Twins! I wouldnt read into when people put days torx.... it's hours that count. I do love how this thread is still going.

 

[skaterboy12]

can you make these files for a person that is 4 foot 8

 

[jackieisrockin]

Cant believe my thread got to 100 pages! Just wanna say thanks to everyone for building these AWESOME suits and being so supportive!

 

[Dadpool]

thanks so much for modeling the patriot armour! I hope to be finished early next year.
cardboard helmet, foam armour

 

[jackieisrockin]

thanks so much for modeling the patriot armour! I hope to be finished early next year.
cardboard helmet, foam armour

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Holy. Crap. Is that a foam suit??? No way that's a foam suit! It cant be!