Shadow333
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Yeah another Iron Man Mark IV and another first timer. . So after all the inspiriation here at the RPF I'm starting my first project. First of all I want to thank Robo3867 for the pep files and Stealth for the Foam Modifications and break dancing Iron man.... Graphic Jordan, and Project earth, Jowe and finhead and Coofunky for their inspiration. Ive done a ton of googling on materials for my build and In the end due to supply limitations I found some alternatives that have been tested before but never on foam armour as I know of......mods 
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I used micro closed cell foam used for shoe orthotics. The stuff is amazing not only is it Thermo Moldable extremely dense and lightweight its non porous so doesnt absorb too. So here is my material list.....Im going to post my updates as soon as they are completed I will share everything so that I can get some feedback thats the point no?
1) Plastazote/Polyethelyne hybrid orthotic 5mm, 3.5mm, 2mm.
2) A good strrong Hair dryer about 2500 watts.
2) Foam Shears and extremely sharp scissors.
3) Exacto Knife and a ton of blades you might as well stock up your going to have to make a few shop runs better spend your time building.
4) 45 degree foam cutter and a cutting mat
5) Contact adhesive just less messy then the glue gun plus when I used the heat dryer doesnt melt.
6) DIY Rivet eyelet gun
7) Velcro and eleastic bands
8) Coffee or Ritalin this project takes focus!
9) Band AIds and burn creme Damn those glue guns!!!!!!!
10) Gesso Primer the cheap stuff
11) Sandable Gesso..I found Golden is good but if you find one that is really thick like gel its even better!
12) Aguaplast for drywall 3mm flex rating mixture of fiberglass and paper and gooey stuff...dries opaque and hard like year old gum on the bottom of a dennys dinning table
13) Red Primer, Yellow Primer, Brass metallic spray, and Toyota Barcelona red b which is a little darker recommended by blackdynamo in his tutorial
14) 100 grit sandpaper, 250, 400 and 800 wet sand
I want all the criticism i can get and tips and techs so I can improve and if anyone has any questions you can PM me or post and Ill get back to you.
.I used micro closed cell foam used for shoe orthotics. The stuff is amazing not only is it Thermo Moldable extremely dense and lightweight its non porous so doesnt absorb too. So here is my material list.....Im going to post my updates as soon as they are completed I will share everything so that I can get some feedback thats the point no?
1) Plastazote/Polyethelyne hybrid orthotic 5mm, 3.5mm, 2mm.
2) A good strrong Hair dryer about 2500 watts.
2) Foam Shears and extremely sharp scissors.
3) Exacto Knife and a ton of blades you might as well stock up your going to have to make a few shop runs better spend your time building.
4) 45 degree foam cutter and a cutting mat
5) Contact adhesive just less messy then the glue gun plus when I used the heat dryer doesnt melt.
6) DIY Rivet eyelet gun
7) Velcro and eleastic bands
8) Coffee or Ritalin this project takes focus!
9) Band AIds and burn creme Damn those glue guns!!!!!!!
10) Gesso Primer the cheap stuff
11) Sandable Gesso..I found Golden is good but if you find one that is really thick like gel its even better!
12) Aguaplast for drywall 3mm flex rating mixture of fiberglass and paper and gooey stuff...dries opaque and hard like year old gum on the bottom of a dennys dinning table
13) Red Primer, Yellow Primer, Brass metallic spray, and Toyota Barcelona red b which is a little darker recommended by blackdynamo in his tutorial
14) 100 grit sandpaper, 250, 400 and 800 wet sand
I want all the criticism i can get and tips and techs so I can improve and if anyone has any questions you can PM me or post and Ill get back to you.
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