NooB Build MarkVI. (WIP)

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Hello RPF Community. I'm currently putting my hands on building my own MarkVI suit. First of all, I've been lurking the site for the past week doing research, and I'm overwhelmed with the work that you guys put into costumes. It also motivated me to take on the task. I'm currently taking a break right now, really tired, but I'm getting more excited the more my mask take shape.

I'm using the Pepakura method 'cause I think it will be a good method to start with. You guys are going to see me bump this thread A LOT so please check my thread if you don't mind 'cause most likely I'll have some questions. All feel free to put in some input and criticism 'cause both will surely help me out.

materials I have.
Evercoat Rage: lightweight body filler, high adhesion and non-clogging (it will save alot of sandpapers)
Evercoat Slick Sand: high build filling primer (it will make your project look great)
Evercoat Fiber Tech: kevlar reinforced filler, very high adhesion ( I'm going to use this to reinforce brackets, hinges etc.)

as for tools I picked up some from Harbor Freight
HVLP gravity feed spray gun
HVLP gravity feed detail gun
and a 2 hp 3 gal. compressor

I bought these because it will be alot more cost effective for this kind of project.

Materials bought for these project (cost)
US Composites polyester laminating resin 16 oz. - $20.20
Fiberglass cloth 8 sq.ft. - $6.90
Smooth-on EpoxAmite 101 Fast 20 oz.: laminating epoxy with 11 pot life (so I don't have to rush like with the poly resin), 6-8 hr curing time - $26

 

[punisher]

Fiberglass resin: Bondo. Or smooth cast 300. Thats good also.

 

[Dark asylum]

I'd recommend liquid plastics, fiberglass with resins crack and chip up too easy so if you want armor that's going to hold up urethanes might be the better suggestion unless you're budget worried resins and bondo but there are better materials.

 

[VersionUp]

I'd recommend liquid plastics, fiberglass with resins crack and chip up too easy so if you want armor that's going to hold up urethanes might be the better suggestion unless you're budget worried resins and bondo but there are better materials.

I picked up some Laminating Resin from US Composites. I told them what I wanted to do they highly suggested this one. But in the other hand, I might take that recommendation on the urethanes for the lower body area or any part that I think may flex.

I actually have experience on doing auto body work so I'm critical of Bondo anyways. I love using Evercoat products especially their body fillers, i.e. Rage, 'cause very excellent adhesion and has very minimal pinholes. Plus ther Slick Sand primer is epoxy based and has awesome filling properties which I believe perfect for a Pepakura based projects.

 

[VersionUp]

smooth cast 300. Thats good also.

I just checked out that company's products. I may buy some of their stuff.

 

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I know alot of you guys with the Iron Man project wanted be as movie accurate, but I noticed alot of the builds face plates are cut wrong. Is this by choice or honest mistake?

 

[Dark asylum]

I know alot of you guys with the Iron Man project wanted be as movie accurate, but I noticed alot of the builds face plates are cut wrong. Is this by choice or honest mistake?

I think some of it is just taste also with pep most people use the same file and the base model might not be perfect but I think it's all personal taste my helmet has under gone 100s of changes just cause the refernces got better since I first started pictures aren't easy to go buy and even statues and toys may not be perfectly accurate either but they are another form of referance that people use personally I could care less if it's perfect just as long as you like it and it can give every artist their own personality to their work if they all look slightly different either way people will appreciate it and the work you put into it so I wouldn't be too critical with personal projects.

 

[Bimmer]

is this mk vi Master Chief or Iron man? in either case, 405th forums is a great resource for pepakura. Check out the stickies and tutorials

 

[VersionUp]

is this mk vi Master Chief or Iron man? in either case, 405th forums is a great resource for pepakura. Check out the stickies and tutorials

Iron Man. My helmet is already all fiberglassed already, but I'm trying to find out why people are doing certain things before I start to cut away. But I'll take a browse in 405th too cause I'll try to get more resources as much as I can. Appreciate it

 

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edited some info.

 

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Help!!! anyone has a pep file for the Iron Man mk3 abs section?

 

[jtm]

Help!!! anyone has a pep file for the Iron Man mk3 abs section?

Iron Man Files High And Medium Def.