I haven't figured that out yet. I do know that in doing the test fits on the legs that after just 15 minutes I was sweating like a stuck pig. Any ideas let me know.lol
Do you have a build link to your suit>? Would love to watch progress.
Marvel Thing 2015 build
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I haven't figured that out yet. I do know that in doing the test fits on the legs that after just 15 minutes I was sweating like a stuck pig. Any ideas let me know.lol
Do you have a build link to your suit>? Would love to watch progress.
Peek73
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http://www.healthandbodystore.com/hyperkewl-neck-cooler-military.html
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007OWTTAO?psc=1
I used these in the desert. They are awesome!!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007OWTTAO?psc=1
I used these in the desert. They are awesome!!
Override
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http://www.therpf.com/f78/juggernaut-costume-232501/
I'm not as far along as you are but its nice to see someone else doing a Big Guy suit!
Override
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Hapslappy, I found my solution to our overheating problem. you should check it out http://www.instructables.com/id/Handheld-Air-Conditioner-Unit/?ALLSTEPS
I will check it out. Thanks man
Well the pics of the mechanical hand build I was working on has been scrapped. After 8 full attempts I was just not happy with the final product, they were clunky, very heavy and just plain ugly. Then I had an epiphany...lol
I decided to use the natural recoil properties of the furniture foam to act as the tendons. The end result was a much lighter and more realistic hand. I have included pics and will post a link later in the week when both hands are complete. Each pic will offer an explanation.
This was the last attempt that I scrapped. It looks like a turtle with 3 hotdogs trying to crawl out of it. The Thing had massive Fingers and this design just didn't allow for it.
New frame was smaller and much lighter aluminum strapping was used.
Frame wrapped in foam not only did it look better but it took half the time.
I sliced open the bottom of the foam fingers and inserted small P.E.X tubing that I ran cable thru. I then resealed the foam over the tubing. I also notched bottom of finger to allow for movement as well as sliced a shallow relief cut on top of finger.
Time for surgery. I cut open top of hand to allow room to feed cables in thru aluminum frame and make finger grabs.
Yes I know it looks like a giant Muppet hand but it will finish out very well when stone effect, paint and airbrushing is done. I will be burning into the foam on the fingers to get the separated effect. I cant add additional weight to the fingers or it may effect the recoil. I will posT another pic of the hand when complete before paint along with a vid to show mobility.
I did find that mobility is not as good as with the full mechanical hand, however I will take the slight loss in movement to a better looking more naturally moving hand.
I decided to use the natural recoil properties of the furniture foam to act as the tendons. The end result was a much lighter and more realistic hand. I have included pics and will post a link later in the week when both hands are complete. Each pic will offer an explanation.
This was the last attempt that I scrapped. It looks like a turtle with 3 hotdogs trying to crawl out of it. The Thing had massive Fingers and this design just didn't allow for it.New frame was smaller and much lighter aluminum strapping was used.Frame wrapped in foam not only did it look better but it took half the time.I sliced open the bottom of the foam fingers and inserted small P.E.X tubing that I ran cable thru. I then resealed the foam over the tubing. I also notched bottom of finger to allow for movement as well as sliced a shallow relief cut on top of finger.Time for surgery. I cut open top of hand to allow room to feed cables in thru aluminum frame and make finger grabs.Yes I know it looks like a giant Muppet hand but it will finish out very well when stone effect, paint and airbrushing is done. I will be burning into the foam on the fingers to get the separated effect. I cant add additional weight to the fingers or it may effect the recoil. I will posT another pic of the hand when complete before paint along with a vid to show mobility.I did find that mobility is not as good as with the full mechanical hand, however I will take the slight loss in movement to a better looking more naturally moving hand.
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Finally stoned and painted the right hand. Also got the legs painted. As it turns out the stone effect spray raised all these little sand burs on the individual stones which I will have to scrap off, doesn't effect the end result but what a pain. Also finished the horizontal cuff skirt on the boots which works real well. Started working on the left hand and decided to take it all the way to the elbow.I will add to the other hand later next week. Keep in mind that I have not done any airbrushing yet and everything kind of looks shiny and cartoony at this point.I will add shadow effects and shading in a few weeks.
HammyDribbler
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Just want to add my support. You have absolutely nailed it thus far and I (along with many others) can't wait to see the final pieces. Really genuinely impressed Hapslappy.
Really appreciate the vote of confidence Hammy. I will be posting some more pics as soon as I have the 2nd hand complete. I will also post a vid with completed items on and moving.
This should win an award for one of the best tutorials going! I am a little worried about you getting in/out of the legs and amount of stretching/flex the legs will allow without losing/having foam start to pull off in spots.
