Re: Iron Man Build
I decided to try a 2-part epoxy glue to attach the guitar wires because I figured it wouldn't take up as much space as the epoxy putty--I was right...plus the glue kind of leveled itself and spread a bit so I didn't have to do any sanding afterwards. You can see how much the epoxy putty was sticking out in the first picture...I
First I superglued the wires into the fingertips and let them sit for about 10 minutes, then glued in one side with the 2 part epoxy glue, let that sit for about 10 since it is kind of runny. Then I glued the other side and let it sit overnight to make sure they were fully cured and wouldn't pull out as I was gluing the other pieces together. The next day I taped all the pieces together and used the epoxy glue to attach the wires to all the other parts. I found if I bent the wire and ran it through the exit hole, the wires stayed in place really well and pressed against the sides so I didn't have to first superglue them or attempt to hold the wires while the glue cured...you can see what I mean from the first photo with the fully assembled finger. I will suggest you tape all three pieces together before you glue the second and third pieces to the finger tips to make sure the wire is aligned along the sides of the fingers. I'm glad I took the time to sand down the fingers AGAIN and repaint/clearcoat them as they articulate really well now. I'll post a video later. Now I have to figure out if I'm going to try to use the split loom tubing inside so I don't have to wear gloves underneath, though my fingers may not fit if I do. Also, the split loom tubing is pretty stiff though and it makes it hard to bend the fingers, so I'm going to test with my unpainted/unbondoed junk finger first! Not sure what other people have tried in order to cover up the bottom of the fingers.
Also, when I glued the wire to the piece that is closest to the glove, I glued it so the wire would exit the finger near the top so I can more easily glue the finger onto the top of the glove and the wire won't be too visible...