Surreal Studios
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Helmet Video pg.5)
Nice work on that chest plate John! I did not know you had more pics
Nice work on that chest plate John! I did not know you had more pics
Thor & Ironman (arm construction costume pg.8)
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Witchking
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Helmet Video pg.5)
I've been using bondo for my pep helmets in the past, but I'm going to give the joint compound a try. I can't seem to get the bondo as smooth as the other members here on the forum, and I've worked my arse off trying to.
Thanks for the info, MJ. A true inspiration.
I've been using bondo for my pep helmets in the past, but I'm going to give the joint compound a try. I can't seem to get the bondo as smooth as the other members here on the forum, and I've worked my arse off trying to.
Thanks for the info, MJ. A true inspiration.
MightyJohn
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Helmet Video pg.5)
Thanks...Great Unibeam!
I didn't want to plaster your thread with a ton of pictures:lol
Yea, Joint compound is hard enough to get smooth. I'm amazed at how they can do it with Bondo, too. Truely dedicated people.
The brand name I used was Dupli-color, but I think that is the number.
I'll give the Ford Toreador Red Met a try on my next piece and see how it pans out. Thanks.
Thanks...Great Unibeam!
I didn't want to plaster your thread with a ton of pictures:lol
Yea, Joint compound is hard enough to get smooth. I'm amazed at how they can do it with Bondo, too. Truely dedicated people.
The brand name I used was Dupli-color, but I think that is the number.
I'll give the Ford Toreador Red Met a try on my next piece and see how it pans out. Thanks.
MightyJohn
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Retro-fit Unibeam pg.7)
So here is what I did to retro-fit the Surreal Studios/TheRealStark Unibeam into my suit.
First, I wrapped a 3 or 4 inch band of card stock around the Unibeam for an accurate match. I then added 2 layers of Fiberglass Mat.
Then I cut out the old hole using a 4" diameter coring drill bit (home Depot). The new 4" hole is a little larger than the new Unibeam holder, which gave me room to adjust the holder into the center of the chest. I used shims and tape to hold it in place.
I then Fiberglassed the holder in place.
Once it set, I proceeded as normal to reshape the opening. This Unibeam is so awesome, it inspired me to add more detail to the chest.
Hope this helps. This retro-fit took more 'dry-time' then phyical labour. Completely worth it!!
So here is what I did to retro-fit the Surreal Studios/TheRealStark Unibeam into my suit.
First, I wrapped a 3 or 4 inch band of card stock around the Unibeam for an accurate match. I then added 2 layers of Fiberglass Mat.
Then I cut out the old hole using a 4" diameter coring drill bit (home Depot). The new 4" hole is a little larger than the new Unibeam holder, which gave me room to adjust the holder into the center of the chest. I used shims and tape to hold it in place.
I then Fiberglassed the holder in place.
Once it set, I proceeded as normal to reshape the opening. This Unibeam is so awesome, it inspired me to add more detail to the chest.
Hope this helps. This retro-fit took more 'dry-time' then phyical labour. Completely worth it!!
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Mootina
New Member
Re: Thor Helmet
What coating did you use?
Woot! I did get some Ironman stuff done this weekend...While I was waiting for the thor helmet to dry.
Thanks. A long way off thought.
First coat of smoothing. Gonna need 2 or 3 more layers. It's a fuzzy picture, but its just the first coat, anyway:lol.
What coating did you use?
MightyJohn
Active Member
Re: Thor Helmet
Coat. Coating sounds to imply, some liquid self-leveling material.
Joint Compound. It takes several coats to get it to a good smooth thickness.
Coat. Coating sounds to imply, some liquid self-leveling material.
Joint Compound. It takes several coats to get it to a good smooth thickness.
Surreal Studios
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Retro-fit Unibeam pg.7)
Great work John, this is very simular to the way the unibeam fits into my chest piece, slides into a pipe attached to the back of the chest
So here is what I did to retro-fit the Surreal Studios/TheRealStark Unibeam into my suit.
First, I wrapped a 3 or 4 inch band of card stock around the Unibeam for an accurate match. I then added 2 layers of Fiberglass Mat.
Then I cut out the old hole using a 4" diameter coring drill bit (home Depot). The new 4" hole is a little larger than the new Unibeam holder, which gave me room to adjust the holder into the center of the chest. I used shims and tape to hold it in place.
I then Fiberglassed the holder in place.
Once it set, I proceeded as normal to reshape the opening. This Unibeam is so awesome, it inspired me to add more detail to the chest.
Hope this helps. This retro-fit took more 'dry-time' then phyical labour. Completely worth it!!
Great work John, this is very simular to the way the unibeam fits into my chest piece, slides into a pipe attached to the back of the chest
MightyJohn
Active Member
Re: Thor & Ironman (Retro-Fit Unibeam pg.7)
Update on my Ironman Hands.
I'm using Zabana Hand Files (Awesome files!). Palms scaled to .92 and fingers scaled to 1.02.
I made the palms as one piece
I cut the back out, hinged one side with parachute strap and cut a hole in the other side for a strip of velcro.
I connected the handplates together with binding posts and added a few more to hold the knuckle armor.
So far:
Update on my Ironman Hands.
I'm using Zabana Hand Files (Awesome files!). Palms scaled to .92 and fingers scaled to 1.02.
I made the palms as one piece
I cut the back out, hinged one side with parachute strap and cut a hole in the other side for a strip of velcro.
I connected the handplates together with binding posts and added a few more to hold the knuckle armor.
So far:
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IMIM2
Sr Member
Re: Thor & Ironman (Retro-Fit Unibeam pg.7)
Hi MightyJohn,
A very incredible work and informative.
Do you use white or blue LED for the eyes?
I never thought to attach the hand plate to knuckle/palm. I thought the plate is attached to forearm. How do you manage to keep the handplate side (upper side) from flipping off?
Thank you.
Hi MightyJohn,
A very incredible work and informative.
Do you use white or blue LED for the eyes?
I never thought to attach the hand plate to knuckle/palm. I thought the plate is attached to forearm. How do you manage to keep the handplate side (upper side) from flipping off?
Thank you.
Zabana
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Retro-Fit Unibeam pg.7)
Pretty good system, and pretty sharp lines there , congrats
Update on my Ironman Hands.
I'm using Zanbana Hand Files (Awesome files!). Palms scaled to .92 and fingers scaled to 1.02.
I made the palms as one piece
I cut the back out, hinged one side with parachute strap and cut a hole in the other side for a strip of velcro.
I connected the handplates together with binding posts and added a few more to hold the knuckle armor.
So far:
Pretty good system, and pretty sharp lines there , congrats
electraflier
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Retro-Fit Unibeam pg.7)
Great idea! Will definately pull a Hammer on that one and copy copy copy another cool build idea! Thanks for sharing!
M
Great idea! Will definately pull a Hammer on that one and copy copy copy another cool build idea! Thanks for sharing!
M
MightyJohn
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Retro-Fit Unibeam pg.7)
If you watch the donut shop scene in Ironman 2, you can see that the handplate is attached to the hand not the forearm.
I used white LEDs for my eyes.
I was having some trouble with the handplate flipping over when my arm was down. I was thinking about a spring or some elastic or even a flexable plastic strip to snap it back into place. Then I realized I was over complicating it. I used (2) earth magnets I got from Home Depot and placed them in the upper section of the handplates. Works Fantastic!
Thanks guys. Thats why I added the pics.
On to the Fingers...
If you watch the donut shop scene in Ironman 2, you can see that the handplate is attached to the hand not the forearm.
I used white LEDs for my eyes.
I was having some trouble with the handplate flipping over when my arm was down. I was thinking about a spring or some elastic or even a flexable plastic strip to snap it back into place. Then I realized I was over complicating it. I used (2) earth magnets I got from Home Depot and placed them in the upper section of the handplates. Works Fantastic!
Thanks, Man! It's pretty easy when you work with great files!Pretty good system, and pretty sharp lines there , congrats
Thanks guys. Thats why I added the pics.
On to the Fingers...
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mizuno hadouken
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Hand Assembly pg.7)
Mightyjohn, thanks for all your help... finally got around to automating my helmet with all the advice from your thread.
Stealth Iron Man Mk VI Suit up - Automated Faceplate - YouTube
Mightyjohn, thanks for all your help... finally got around to automating my helmet with all the advice from your thread.
Stealth Iron Man Mk VI Suit up - Automated Faceplate - YouTube
MightyJohn
Active Member
Re: Thor & Ironman (Hand Assembly pg.7)
Great Work! Love the color scheme!
Having a good place to work really makes a difference. Good Luck.
Great Work! Love the color scheme!
Hands look great
I'm getting so many ideas for my own build, a bit delayed at the moment as I need to build my workshop first
Having a good place to work really makes a difference. Good Luck.
mizuno hadouken
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Hand Assembly pg.7)
Thanks to you man! Couldn't have done it without your hinge plans and this thread.
Thanks to you man! Couldn't have done it without your hinge plans and this thread.
akasampson
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Re: Thor & Ironman (Hand Assembly pg.7)
Hey Hi guys
just getting with a new question, Im trying to figure out how or what to use as stuffing for the heels of the ironman Boot, any ideas?
I was thinking to use some kind of hard rubber and a little of canned foam to fill some spaces
any idea will be well received
PS: what an awesome job you have done John
Hey Hi guys
just getting with a new question, Im trying to figure out how or what to use as stuffing for the heels of the ironman Boot, any ideas?
I was thinking to use some kind of hard rubber and a little of canned foam to fill some spaces
any idea will be well received
PS: what an awesome job you have done John
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