My First project: Warmachine Ironman Foam Costume

[MarkoPolo69]

Looking good man.

One question, I'm working on a foam ironman myself and I'm not very pleased with the finish on the helmet. I'm in the uk too and have just purchased the PVA from Wickes as per your thread. How did the filler on foam work? Looks amazing in the photos, did you have any issues applying filler to the foam helmet? What brand of filler did you use?

Keep up the good work.

 

[IMIM2]

Looking good.
10mm seems to be the best thickness for war machine's body.
However might not look pretty on helmet.
But you made it! Bravo.
I gave up and switch to 6mm.
Might want to consider mixing different thickness.
Happy building.

 

[electraflier]

Looking great! I look forward to more posts and progress! Here is a link to my War machine build!
http://www.therpf.com/f24/foam-war-machine-gatling-gun-stronger-mount-152950/index2.html#post2363327

 

[MadHatter250]

this is all looking great! how are you planning on tackling the suit-mounted guns? i'm also working on a War Machine suit and i'm debating about attaching airsoft guns for the 2 arm-mounted guns and then i'm probably gonna build the shoulder mini-gun using some small pvc pipes, but if you have any better ideas for the shoulder mini-gun, i'd appreciate the advice

 

[electraflier]

Im modifying a Nerf punisher gatling gun!:love It has rotating barrels and actually fires nerf bullets made of foam! It has a load "bang" with each shot it makes as well! :cool
It is a triffle heavy so I am making an aluminum frame to go under the armor up the back to support the beast! It will have a single PVC pipe sticking up out of the back piece to mount the gun armature and gatling gun on.. I am using a friends soon to be released(hopefully) vaccuformed gun kit to go over the nerf so it looks very movie accurate! I didnt want stacks of foam to support a saggy gun so this will be pretty cool. I have outlined my plan on my WM thread and as soon as I am finished peping and resining (hopefully this weekend)http://www.therpf.com/f24/foam-war-machine-gatling-gun-stronger-mount-152950/
maybe I can get some measurements and a prototype up for public consumption! LOL!
I wish I could get the Wickes PVA here. I am not sure of a suitable substitute here in the U.S. I am currently using Elmers Glue all and it seems pretty good, just doesnt dry to that nice shiny sheen the Wickes gets..
Anyone here have a good sub?
Thanks!

 

[jamesrickards]

Hey all! I'm still busy with the day to day life and I'm now working on the cod piece and belt!! Will post more pics soon!

-I'm really not thinking about the guns just ye, I really just want a suite I can get in and party

- I have airsoft guns but they are far too heavy for the suite!

- thanks for your comments ppl

 

[electraflier]

Hi! Check out my War Machine build thread. I have some neat ideas for a Gatling gun holder for under the armor that may be of interest!
Glad to hear you are making progress! Slow and steady wins the race!
M