Re: Just What This Forum Needs: Another Ironman Build
Awesome build! 3d printing is the future of prop making or what?
It's a tool like any other.
I will admit that I have a hard time staying excited about this build. My earliest projects relied heavily on my ability to turn 2-dimensional images into 3-dimensional objects. It felt like there was a significant amount of craftsmanship involved. When I discovered Pepakura it took away a significant chunk of that craftsmanship. A couple of years ago I started using a CNC machine to build weapon props and, eventually, a suit of armor. While the small details are still somewhat involved, most of the work is done for me.
For this build there's almost no real art on my part so far. While the pieces that Jarvis spits out still need at least a little bit of work before they're presentable, I'm pretty sure I could take any junior high school student, show them how to run the machines, and get pretty similar results. I'm looking forward to the part where I make all of the widgets wiggle around. The wiring, articulating, and programming will be the parts I get to brag about.
Rapid prototyping is a great tool, but without skillfully designed 3D models it's no better than a lump of clay in the hands of an incompetent sculptor.
I am new at 3D Printing is there ANY STL file or 3D file that you can share? pleeeeeasseeee?
No. Still. Please stop asking.
No, the real problem is that people need to take the 15 seconds to read and do the research themselves.
I'll admit that when I see a post asking a question I've answered (especially if I've answered it multiple times) it tends to make me angry. Usually what I'll do (like in this case) is log out and wait until the next day before replying. That keeps me from sounding like a jerk and writing something like "I don't know why I should answer when you're clearly not reading what I write, but..." Most of the time there are other members that will answer while I'm away.
But enough about that. Time for an update!
I've printed a few more small parts:
From left to right these are the boot jet (which didn't come out great) the center of the Unibeam (much better) and the palm repulsor (perfect).
I've started prepping the gloves:
Right now they look a little loose. That should be less of a problem when I build in the lycra gloves that will be holding all of the parts together.
I've still got to cut the finger bits apart:
I've thickened up the thigh plate molds:
And the buttplate molds:
I've been tuning up the first pair of shins:
I've also still got a ways to go before I make the boots wearable:
I'm expecting a lot of progress over the next few days. Stay tuned...
