My Ironman Hinge System

[MightyJohn]

4 Months of brainstorming, 3 major rebuilds, a little help from a mechanical engineer and BAM!

Here is the demo:YouTube - ‪Ironman Helmet Hinge demo‬‏

Each side has a 3 piece hinge system, with 8 pivot points. I used a few low powered magnets on the faceplate and dome to ensure A nice seal when closed. The helmet is a default size Sharkhead.
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[Isamu]

Looks great may you explain your system ?

 

[jedi808]

Methinks I will hit you up in the junkyard...

 

[MightyJohn]

Methinks I will hit you up in the junkyard...

Thanks, Jedi808.

My wife was present when I had the ephinany of how the hinge system works. She said, she though she saw a lightbulb go on over my head

Now that the hinges are complete, I can get back working on the suit (I'll deal with the eyes,arc hands & feet late)

I have a few more ideas for some diagrams for the guide that I'm gonna create when I get to work On Monday.

 

[Zabana]

Congrats MightyJohn!

Your system is one of the best I´ve ever seen

You´re doing honor to your nickname ^^

 

[MrTrouble]

Very nice Duuuuude.

 

[Stewart23]

I.WANT.NOW.

 

[MightyJohn]

I.WANT.NOW.

Thanks! And thank you all! I've been getting a great response. It feels pretty good to know your work is appreciated! I think I'm gonna start taking orders this weekend.

 

[Jessica]

wow. just fabulous!

 

[Sandman0077]

SICK. The best by far.

 

[MightyJohn]

SICK. The best by far.

That is Awesome:lol!! Thank you!!!

 

[manbat22]

Wow!! joined the forum after watching your vid... Thanks for sharing your hard work. I have been struggling with a hinge system for about two months. I will definately be paying attention to your offerings in the Junk Yard. Excellent and Awesome. Again, thanks for sharing.

 

[PariahAU]

great stuff. will be keeping an eye out in the junkyard for sure.

 

[Zendragon]

Ok I need this!

 

[MightyJohn]

Thanks, everyone for the kind words. I'm just glad it's finished. I sleep better at night :lol

Off topic of the hinges...progress on my Sharkhead helmet. Sanded, touched-up and primed.

 

[Surreal Studios]

Very nice John, clean and smooth

 

[hatman33]

John, you've master what several of us have tried, cheers!!!!

 

[MightyJohn]

Very nice John, clean and smooth

John, you've master what several of us have tried, cheers!!!!

Thanks, guys!

I updated photos 1 and 4 in the above pictures of my helmet to show some new details. I added the "screw designs". I've been dreading to do them, but they turned out pretty good.

 

[elitediver]

You have made an incredible design. I actually look forward to doing this to one of my 2 helmets for a great new effect.

Rick
Orlando, FL

 

[MightyJohn]

You have made an incredible design. I actually look forward to doing this to one of my 2 helmets for a great new effect.

Rick
Orlando, FL

Thank you. What helmets do you have?

I'd like to see this system implemented into a hockey helmet, welding shield, bike helmet or something like that. That would be cool.