Template: Iron Man MK 4
Foam Used: 1/4" rolled EVA foam from Harbor Freight and 5mm 12"x9" EVA foam from Hobby Lobby
Me: 5"7", 225lbs ( yeah, overweight, I know, but I'm working on it - need to get thinner so the abs look correct.
I started this build last week and I have to admit I'm enjoying working with foam - I've tried paper and cardboard a year or so ago and didn't get too far, but I decided to give another try after finding this thread. Anyway, I've finished a boot (which fit fine) and a thigh ( which is where the problem occurs ). I didn't bother rescaling the piece before printing - so I know there's a 4" different between my height and the original scale of 6'. Other people on here have said they didn't bother with the scale either and it worked ok for them. So I ended up with a piece that was too long, but it is also too narrow for my upper leg. I know I'm a bit overweight- but very little of that fat is in my legs - they are rather skinny.
So my question is this - how do I scale for more space inside the piece without add any additional length to it?
Thanks.
here ya go mate. this might eliminate a bit of guess work for you. this scale chart
works with the robo mk4 and mk6 jfcustoms foam edits
5'3" - 5'4" try in between scale 22 - 23
5'5" - 5'6" try in between scale 23 - 23.5
5'7" - 5'8" try in between scale 23.5 - 24
5'9" - 5'10" try in between scale 24 - 24.5
5'11" - 6' try in between scale 24.5 - 25.5
6'1" - 6'2" try in between scale 26 - 26.5
6'3" - 6'4" try in between scale 26.5 - 27.5
Then use the measurement tool (right-click in the 2D window and select it from the pop-up menu) to take specific
measurements between any two points/vertices on the 3D model. This allows you to check the diameter of the openings
that your arms and legs need to fit through as well as being able to check certain lengths and any other measurement
that you think might be helpful. Just compare these measurements to measurements that you take of your own body parts.
** here are a few mk4/mk6 build tips (or any armor really)
1. get an action figure of the armor you want to build. it helps alot. also as many ref pics as you can. i find hot toys pics work best.
2. always always always build the cod/abs first!!!!! the boots second!!! why? then cuz then you can determine proper leg length/scale and proper chest/back scaling. remember the abs must tuck into/under the torsp...so go a little bigger here it wont look bad you can hardly tell. also attaching abs to cod prevents abs from popping out of place.
3. do not attach the hand plate to forearm!!!!!! attach to glove instead.
4.personally i group my scaling as follows:
ex:
-cod/abs/hip pods
-thigh/shin
-chest/back/brace/bicep/forearm
-boots
-shoulder bells
-neck
hope this helps if you have more questions feel free to ask