Mark VII (leisurely paced) cardboard build

[Jasonium]

I used chicago screws for the legs. Worked fine. Sorry, dont really know of any other way. I m sure somebody else does though.

 

[synistergiggles]

I have also finished making mine and I am having trouble in connecting the thigh and shin together. I used chicago screws for the bicep to forearm but not sure what to do with the thigh to shin. the only parts I have to work with are the bit next to the knee and the 2 extentions from the thigh, they don't even line up (and will have wrong pivot points)

any ideas?? I can upload a photo if it helps

I've seen people use the hinges joints from knee braces actually,since they extend pretty far you can attach them on the inside of the thigh and shin and the bend will be right at the knee without putting pressure at the pivot point if using Chicago screws,hope that makes sense

 

[ep82]

I've seen people use the hinges joints from knee braces actually,since they extend pretty far you can attach them on the inside of the thigh and shin and the bend will be right at the knee without putting pressure at the pivot point if using Chicago screws,hope that makes sense

Yeah, I have seen people using brackets on the inside of the suit and just put a bolt through the middle and that act as a pivot point.

but what do I do with these?
these are the 2 extensions I was talking about. the part which extends from the thigh and the bit next to the knee


When put together...... they are ridiculously tight and are rubbing already, and there is no way they can bend smoothly at the angles they are in


and from front.

as you can see they don't line up (I suppose I can bend it back but that won't leave me much room for my knees to fit in) AND these pieces are not exactly in the middle where your joint should be. if I put the chicago screw on them then I fear it won't be pivoting right as it's towards the front of the knee

Do you guys think I should remove the part next to the knee (on the shin piece) and just replace it with a metal bracktet? That way the extension piece from the thigh should still cover the bracket

 

[synistergiggles]

Yeah, I have seen people using brackets on the inside of the suit and just put a bolt through the middle and that act as a pivot point.

but what do I do with these?
these are the 2 extensions I was talking about. the part which extends from the thigh and the bit next to the knee
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b...e-b8ec-4584-93a7-8dd5eab7ccb4_zps48286ebe.jpg

When put together...... they are ridiculously tight and are rubbing already, and there is no way they can bend smoothly at the angles they are in
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b...A-6D0B-4285-9441-51C34A37EF90_zpsxnpzzslf.jpg

and from front.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b...6-d3ca-4d86-a0d2-bc00a55ca161_zps112ba78e.jpg
as you can see they don't line up (I suppose I can bend it back but that won't leave me much room for my knees to fit in) AND these pieces are not exactly in the middle where your joint should be. if I put the chicago screw on them then I fear it won't be pivoting right as it's towards the front of the knee

Do you guys think I should remove the part next to the knee (on the shin piece) and just replace it with a metal bracktet? That way the extension piece from the thigh should still cover the bracket

I see what you're saying now,yes I would remove the side pieces attached to the knee,you would only need the pieces extending from the thigh to basically cover that gap,the hinge,bracket thing I mentioned could connect from the inside of the thigh on one end and the inside of the shin on the other with the pivot point located right in the center

 

[ep82]

I see what you're saying now,yes I would remove the side pieces attached to the knee,you would only need the pieces extending from the thigh to basically cover that gap,the hinge,bracket thing I mentioned could connect from the inside of the thigh on one end and the inside of the shin on the other with the pivot point located right in the center

Nice one buddy. Yeah I'm going to cut those pieces out by the knee because I tried to suit up today to see how everything fits and those parts are digging into my knee and it's painful to walk.
need to do a lot of trimming around the groin and top of the thighs

 

[synistergiggles]

Doing some more bondo work on the helmets;started the shoulders and hand plates as well.

 

[Spardax]

a small break from my build to show you another project my wife and I have been working on...
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my daughter

Great work man ) The best wishes

Awesome M7

 

[synistergiggles]

Great work man ) The best wishes

Awesome M7

Thanks very much bud!

 

[sandbagger]

Great builds mate!

 

[synistergiggles]

Great builds mate!

Thanks a lot man!

 

[synistergiggles]

Cut out the face plates for both helmets today and cut the back of the helmet to allow for an easier fit

 

[synistergiggles]

So my Mark VII build is going to take a backseat to a secret costume project that I hope to have finished by December for Steel City Con in Pittsburgh,I'll still try to post a few pics here and there of some pieces that I've started to bondo and sand. More pics soon,stay tuned!

 

[synistergiggles]

Sneak peek at my latest build while I save up some scratch to finish the Mark VII...

 

[synistergiggles]

Still taking a bit of time off from the Mark VII build to finish my Groot,I did put a little bondo on the calf and lower torso this weekend tho until I ran out

 

[Radigast]

Nice! Both projects are looking awesome! I can't wait to see how your MKVII comes out. I hope you get more money and time to work on it.
*thumbsup*

 

[synistergiggles]

Nice! Both projects are looking awesome! I can't wait to see how your MKVII comes out. I hope you get more money and time to work on it.
*thumbsup*

thanks much! yeah with the baby on the way and Christmas too, I hafta save some cash. bondo and other supplies tend to add up but I try to work little bits at a time. I'd really like to have it completely finished for the Age of Ultron premeire

 

[synistergiggles]

looks like Santa will be bringing me lots of Bondo this Christmas, we're back in hardware mode,boys!

 

[synistergiggles]

Just laying down some more bondo,some bigger globs and some finer applications here and there. I got a new palm sander for Christmas so that'll help me rough out the shapes.

 

[synistergiggles]

I've been using my palm sander to smooth out some of the bigger areas on the shin pieces,I figure I need to go a little thinner and more smooth on the bondo application though. I've been getting some thick and globby areas that are a bit difficult to sand down,otherwise things are moving along with those and a little more sanding on the helmet. I'm trying to get a good bit done before the baby gets here in a few weeks,wish me luck.

 

[synistergiggles]

A little more work