My Ironman MK VI Foam Build update 18/9/2012 First Ever Suit Up and Outing

Re: My Ironman Mark 6 Foam Build update 15/5/2012 Helmet/Neck/Chest/Shoulders complet

very nice! looks awesome! good work so far! keep it up! really love the weathering youve done to it! perfect job :) and i see your from Grimsby? im not to far away! my dad lived over that way when he was younger now im in Worksop, notts :)
 
Re: My Ironman Mark 6 Foam Build update 15/5/2012 Helmet/Neck/Chest/Shoulders complet

StarksWarehouse said:
very nice! looks awesome! good work so far! keep it up! really love the weathering youve done to it! perfect job :) and i see your from Grimsby? im not to far away! my dad lived over that way when he was younger now im in Worksop, notts :)
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Thanks man yeah im originally from Mablethorpe been here about 10 years now my mum and dad are from the notts area but live in mablethorpe now
 
Re: My Ironman Mark 6 Foam Build update 15/5/2012 Helmet/Neck/Chest/Shoulders complet

Another quick update ive now fixed the sad eye look on my Helmet see what you think

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Hey man, looking awesome! Quick question, did you coat the helmet with any type of resin?


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Re: My Ironman Mark 6 Foam Build update 15/5/2012 Helmet/Neck/Chest/Shoulders complet

daMilkman said:
Hey man, looking awesome! Quick question, did you coat the helmet with any type of resin?


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No just 3 coats on PVA Auto primer and auto paint weathered with household emulsion tester pots and a quick spray with that clear silicone spray you spay your bumpers on your car with it just adds a little shine and stops the nits sticking together.
 
Awesome, so it still has some flex to it then? I think I might have been using a foam that's slightly too flimsy, made my helmet out of a camping mat. It is a good fit. The face plate is seperate as I want to put hinges on, but the biggest problem I have at the moment is that when the helmet is on my head, the faceplate no longer aligns with it. Have you had this problem?


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Re: My Ironman Mark 6 Foam Build update 15/5/2012 Helmet/Neck/Chest/Shoulders complet

This suit is AMAZING! I've just started building my first one and (though I know it won't be as good as yours) I aim to achieve the standard/ look of yours. It's fantastic. Should be proud with your work mate.
 
Re: My Ironman Mark 6 Foam Build update 15/5/2012 Helmet/Neck/Chest/Shoulders complet

daMilkman said:
Awesome, so it still has some flex to it then? I think I might have been using a foam that's slightly too flimsy, made my helmet out of a camping mat. It is a good fit. The face plate is seperate as I want to put hinges on, but the biggest problem I have at the moment is that when the helmet is on my head, the faceplate no longer aligns with it. Have you had this problem?


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Mine is also camping mat it still flexes a little but the pva and paint does firm it up a bit, i had to increase my helmet by 10% as it did fit but was tight and was more like a mask fit rather than a helmet, The face plate doesnt come off mine but i think if i was to do one i would maybe seal it and paint it first the cut the face plate off after as it would hold in shape better while it firms up with the pva etc so it would fit back better
 
Re: My Ironman Mark 6 Foam Build update 15/5/2012 Helmet/Neck/Chest/Shoulders complet

Awesome job so far. The paint is awesome, I think the weathering was a good idea. I also like that you fixed the sad eyes - looks better now!
 
Re: My Ironman Mark 6 Foam Build update 21/5/2012 Upper Body Paint complete half Suit

Hi guys another update just finished arms today and put some basic gloves together and thought i would see what it was like on, I must say now its painted it does look good but it very hot stuffy and really hard to put on your self movements are restricted, Anyway see what you think

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looks awesome!! i also started with camping mats, but i didnt like the "painted foam" look once I painted it so i am remaking everything with smoother crafting foam. Question: on the helmet, how did you get the bolts? did you just indent the foam with something? and what did you use to accent the lines between pieces? just black paint? what is your weathering technique?
 
Re: My Ironman Mark 6 Foam Build update 21/5/2012 Upper Body Paint complete half Suit

erikclark13 said:
looks awesome!! i also started with camping mats, but i didnt like the "painted foam" look once I painted it so i am remaking everything with smoother crafting foam. Question: on the helmet, how did you get the bolts? did you just indent the foam with something? and what did you use to accent the lines between pieces? just black paint? what is your weathering technique?
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HI mate thanks for the comments, Yeah i made the impressions in the foam with a pen top i pushed it in hard into the foam and twisted it and it cut a small circle then pushed a flat screwdriver in to make the slot, I cut the lines with a dremel before painting and once painted i just use a dark charcoal and i silver emulsion paint what you use on your walls at home, I paint the grey in all the lines and deep bits and ledges when dirt would build up and wipe off the excess with a damp cloth, I then dry brush the hi bits with the silver just here and there the beauty of using emulsion is if you make a mistake or you dont like it you can rub it off with a wet cloth, Once im happy with it i seal it all with back to black clear silicone bumper shine used on a car this gives it all a little shine and stops the pieces from sticking together.
 
Re: My Ironman Mark 6 Foam Build update 21/5/2012 Upper Body Paint complete half Suit

Wow, very impressive. What is the total cost so far now?
 
Re: My Ironman Mark 6 Foam Build update 21/5/2012 Upper Body Paint complete half Suit

This is turning out really great! I think that weathering is whats bringing it all together.
 
Re: My Ironman Mark 6 Foam Build update 21/5/2012 Upper Body Paint complete half Suit

Demolition

First up, awesome work! I'm amazed!

I love foam builds, I made myself Thor's armour from scratch!

One thing I suck at is weathering the paint. Can you point my in the right direction in terms of what to use so I can have a practice?! All my attempts so far failed miserably!

Once again, keep up the awesome work!
 
Re: My Ironman Mark 6 Foam Build update 21/5/2012 Upper Body Paint complete half Suit

VERY impressed, well done indeed mate!
 
Re: My Ironman Mark 6 Foam Build update 21/5/2012 Upper Body Paint complete half Suit

Hey dude I'm realy impressed with the suite you make.huhu veri nice dude :thumbsup
Here my question can you give me the template that you use to make the Helmet?thanks :)
 
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