Murdoch
Sr Member
Yeah I got that. This galaxy 5 is killing me. Look up Caswell plating. I have 3 huge files on my computer on chrome I will look it up after work...GM
Sandbagger's Iron-Man builds - Now in STEEL
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Epic sound))) and blue underwear with silver suit - :thumbsup
Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. The main difference between a conventional liquid paint and a powder coating is that the powder coating does not require a solvent to keep the binder and filler parts in a liquid suspension form. The coating is typically applied electrostatically and is then cured under heat to allow it to flow and form a "skin". The powder may be a thermoplastic or a thermoset polymer. It is usually used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint. Powder coating is mainly used for coating of metals, such as household appliances, aluminium extrusions, drum hardware, and automobile and bicycle parts. Newer technologies allow other materials, such as MDF (medium-density fibreboard), to be powder coated using different methods.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_coating
It is commonly used on automotive wheels and engine parts due to its heat tolerance and durability.
sandbagger
Master Member
Wow, that actually looks and sounds very good. Being powder-coating it should also go well over body filler, (bog) just as well as the exposed metal surface.
sandbagger
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I'm now in touch with a local powdercoating business that I used to work with for a few years when I was a purchasing manager for an interior company.
In the mean time....
Here's two pictures showing the hand plate in the open and closed positions. I still need to refine them, take the inside corner off and pad them underneath, but the hinge will have a switch under it that activates the hand repulsor illumination when it is pushed back by the back of the gauntlet.
There will be a return spring tacked on the inside as well to bring it back to the closed position snug against the back of my hands.
In the mean time....
Here's two pictures showing the hand plate in the open and closed positions. I still need to refine them, take the inside corner off and pad them underneath, but the hinge will have a switch under it that activates the hand repulsor illumination when it is pushed back by the back of the gauntlet.
There will be a return spring tacked on the inside as well to bring it back to the closed position snug against the back of my hands.
sandbagger
Master Member
sandbagger
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Today I had little time during lunch so I just added the toe recesses. I cut the rectangle out of the front of the toes, then made two small trays the same size as the hole about 5mm deep and tapped them in for a snug fit. I then set the MIG to low wire feed and enough juice to penetrate the .95 sheet and fuse them together.
A quick grind and you get the idea. More refined clean-up later.
A quick grind and you get the idea. More refined clean-up later.
guitarpirate
Active Member
Subbed! I may have a MIG in my future when it's time to fry some bigger fish 
Very exciting build, thanks for sharing!
Very exciting build, thanks for sharing!
sandbagger
Master Member
Thanks guys. My pleasure.
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mrjbarl1
Active Member
Absolutely incredible work, My hat's off to you sir. I really can't wait to see it finished.
Whenever life decides to give me a break; you can bet that I'll be back to building mine again..
Anyway, keep up the great work! You've absolutely earned my respect on several levels.
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Whenever life decides to give me a break; you can bet that I'll be back to building mine again..
Anyway, keep up the great work! You've absolutely earned my respect on several levels.
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sandbagger
Master Member
Thanks man. I really would like to see you get that break. Glad to hear you're alive and well though.
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Went to the powdercoaters today with the suit to come up with a plan. Basically because of the filler I need to use to smooth out imperfections and the temperatures required in the Powdercoating ovens, I cant powdercoat and must go to the auto-paint option.
Bummer. He was prepared to powdercoat for free as long as I paid for the powder. :cry
ShaunDark80
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That's a shame. I can't even begin to imagine how long it would take to do this without filler...........
Jamie Staff
Sr Member
If you have to got the paint option have you considered red and gold chrome ? The helment is from RPF thread, http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=67212
sandbagger
Master Member
Shaundark and George, I'll figure something out. It's miles away from painting yet anyway so I have time to figure it out.
Thanks Jamie Staff. Looking into the alternatives now.
SB.
Thanks Jamie Staff. Looking into the alternatives now.
SB.
