My WIP Iron Man MK VI (Moebius)

[CSwick2]

I haven't made much progress on this yet, but I have test fitted the parts, purchased all of the LEDs I'll need (yep, it's getting lit up in true Stark fashion lol) and even designed a (in my opinion) modest display case for it. Here's a few images to start off with, I'll update this thread as I go.

Test-fit of the entire model (no glue, paint, or lights):

Testing an SMD LED in the extended hand (white plastic piece is not installed) :

3D modeled display case :

I will be powering all of the lights (including those in the display case Stark Industries logo) using the magic of USB lol

My inspiration for even buying this model in the first place came after seeing youngwm and Muzza's completed and lit up models.

Thoughts?

 

[Kulf]

Looks great! Looking forward to seeing the finished product

 

[CSwick2]

Thanks! It will probably be a while, as I'm still waiting on resistors (ordered them in bulk off evilbay lol) and some better model cement.... Testors squeeze tubes just aren't friendly when you have big hands....and I do not want to have to do a ton of repair-work on this kit.

So hopefully the resistors and the tamiya extra-thin cement I ordered will be coming in and I can start wiring/gluing and prepping for paint.

I'll keep you posted! haha

Edit : Since I don't want to Double-Post...here's a new picture. Testing the USB Power source with a 3.6v 20mA SMD "Cool White" LED. 82ohm resistor seems to be the way to go with these guys lol

 

[CSwick2]

Re: My WIP Iron Man MK VI (Moebius) -Pic Heavy

Sorry for multi-posting. But I have updates lol

Test fitting the lighting :

First coat of primer (inside and outside) is on, wiring/lighting is done but isn't permanently installed yet (it's next) :

Tamiya "Fine Surface Primer" is pretty much amazing. I have a few touchup spots that need to be addressed, and seam-lines, but after that's done and I spray the next coat of primer, this should come out nicely.

 

[MontoGigio]

I totally love it

What material did you use for Iron Man itself ? I'm pretty new here

 

[CSwick2]

Thanks!

It's just the 1/8th scale MK VI model kit by Moebius Models. You can get it from several websites. I got mine off of Amazon.

 

[friednoodles]

did you apply the paint via a nozzle?

 

[CSwick2]

did you apply the paint via a nozzle?

Tamiya's "Fine Surface Primer" spray

It's pretty much the best stuff ever lol