War machine 1st attempt

[laellee]

Stuff's pretty cheap anyways. Extra points if you can get them to cut down a 10' length to size at the store for free

 

[Don Juan]

Yesthey usually have tools there that you can use..i cut mine there and pay for them...so they can fit in my truck with no ropes

 

[Hylian Albert]

men that's very impressive.....i actually finish my helmet in paper whit the pdo files.....i try to doit as you....the most decent as possible....and i think it become much better than my first one thanks for the cardboard technique and also for your work i want to see your helment painted
i have another question.....you'll paint the suit as in the movie or like the hot toys figure in special edition?opcorn

 

[Don Juan]

Hylian i will be painting it like the movie.

Here's the rear of the mohawk....still working on it..then i primered it..
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[laellee]

Look'n SWEET

 

[Hylian Albert]

exelent!!! It looks like the milk version in the picture ihave an answer what number of sandpaper/s did you use for the sanding i use 100-150-220 for my ironman mark vi helmet but.....i don't know i don't really love it

 

[Don Juan]

I used 60 to knock of bondo..then 120 havent done anything finer than thatuntil i get the last details I'll go with 220
Maybe 400 anything above that usually used for color sanding..

 

[Transhuman325]

FANTASTIC!! Keep it up!!

 

[Don Juan]

So I had the day off yesterday worked on the helmet all day it seems like i will never finish... It also looks like i didn't get much done on it visually...but here are some pics



I had to redo this piece because i lost it...

I used the My coaster metod didn't feel like pepping the tiny stuff

Im not sure but both helmets that i made had this small gap in the lower part of the ear... I either my pepping skills aren't good or that's how they all come out....

Heres what i mean..

So here's how it looks fixed..

Now this wont be the last coat of primer still need to sand with finer grit and add the little screw and tiny details..

 

[Murdoch]

That is one nice bucket...GM

 

[laellee]

Looks great! Do you know how you're doing your detail screws yet?

 

[Don Juan]

Thanks guys..laellee not yet

 

[laellee]

I've drilled shallow holes in and then resined in cut-off screw heads,but it was pretty challenging for me to drill a really clean hole through featherlight filler.

 

[Don Juan]

I have to double check what kind of screws are they....hey maybe ideas of making fake ones why not add real ones..lol

 

[Don Juan]

So this is a rookie question...ikinda know but just want to make sure...


Who knows the best paint that matches the original war machine colors? I know is a gun metal gray and silver not 100% sure...iwould really appreciate it...thanks..

 

[laellee]

I would ask msleeper, She is a War Machine guru. or gur-ette. Whatever.

 

[Don Juan]

I'm reading her thread now..before i ask..so she won't get mad at me..lol

 

[laellee]

Gotta love her Wait til she finds out we're talk'n about her

 

[Don Juan]

Well im thinking its going to be another Halloween without war machine theres so much left I have to do been concentrating on my helmet haven't had any time for the rest of armor..I don't know how some of you do it..that can turn a complete suit in a matter of weeks.....I guess im just super slow...but oh well.....the good news is that Im going to learn how to cast/mold....my helmet...another project in the works...:0)...ive done stuff to the helmet but just fine details..i don't want to bomb the thread with pictures of helmet.. I have enough already..lol...well next on the list shopping for paint.....

 

[electraflier]

Don't feel too bad, you aren't the Lone Ranger on this! My War Machine is still not done too! I wish I had stayed with the mk3 Id have had two done by now lol! It will be worth it in the long run! I just hope I'm not 80 years old when I'm done lol!
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