XRobots Iron Man: Video added page 22, fours years into 4 mins

[XRobots]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: Fiberglassing thighs video added

It's much cheaper in the USA. 9.8oz tube (280ml) is about $4.50, or £2.78. So about £10 per Kg. And to make it cure, just knead it under warm soapy water for a minute; it starts to get a bit less liquid, and after it sets in about 15 minutes. Works decently. Still lower quality than the proper ways you're using.

That's interesting, I'm pretty sure it's the moisture in the air that makes Caulk cure with no catalyst, hence 'condensation cure' Silicone, so it makes sense that water would speed it up. It could be ok for small 'one shot' moulds, but I don't like the thought of doing a whole suit that way ;-)

 

[Ciano930]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: Fiberglassing thighs video + pics added

what density foam and thickness are you using?

 

[XRobots]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: Fiberglassing thighs video + pics added

what density foam and thickness are you using?

For the original foam build I used 10mm thick LD45

 

[XRobots]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: Fiberglassing thighs video + pics added

Here is Part 2 of building the thighs: XRobots - Iron Man Armour Thighs Part 2, Fiberglass hand lay-up with polyester resin and gelcoat - YouTube

 

[XRobots]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: Fiberglassing thighs video added

Great job on everything you've done thus far. I really like the exo-skeleton idea. I read through most of your thread and skimmed through the last few pages looking for what you used to cut your foam but couldn't find anything on it. Did you use a heat knife, exacto knife maybe? Thanks for any info you can give me.

Yes a sharp knife - a 'snap off blade knife', nothing special.

 

[stalon320]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: Thighs PART 2 video added

Grreat Stuff! You are incredibly talented! Love all the tutorials and such.. I'm subscribed to this thread.. following you on Youtube and FB as well.. Friend me if you can here as I am not sure how to do that yet.. I am very new to this site as a member..

 

[Helagak]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: Thighs PART 2 video added

The amount of time, money and energy you have put into this suit is absolutely mind boggling!! James, you are truely an inspiration!

 

[XRobots]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: Thighs PART 2 video added

Thanks guys, I've been away for a week, so I'll be picking this up again soon - look out for updates.

 

[DBmike]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: Thighs PART 2 video added

Hi James, been following your progress on YouTube and just wanted to say love your work, youve given me loads of ideas.
Thighs are looking awesome, as is the rest of the build.
Mike

 

[pitufovengador]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: Thighs PART 2 video added

Gotta love it.
Useful blog too by the way!

 

[XRobots]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: Thighs PART 2 video added

Here's last nights effort on cleaning up one thigh piece. These casts really aren't great so it's going to take a lot more sanding and filling. I'm using drum sanders for the inside edges, and also a power file (a thin hand held belt sander), which is extremely messy/dusty, so I'm also going to await delivery of a workshop dust extractor before doing any more. Video to follow of this and making the replacement vacuum formed side panels for the thighs.

 

[thundercrats]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: Thighs PART 2 video added

Looking great. I really need to finish my vac table

 

[XRobots]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: Thighs PART 2 video added

Here's an update from me. I've made some replacement vacuum formed parts for the thighs, which will cover the seam between the two halves, and also be part of the latching mechanism to hold the shells to the exoskeleton strapping system.

XRobots - Vacuum forming Iron Man Armour Thigh Pieces for my life sized suit costume - YouTube

 

[XRobots]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: Thighs PART 3 video added

I've made the best I can from the thighs, still a few more dings and dents to sort out, but they are passable:

 

[Demonmaker]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: Thighs PART 3 video added

Simply amazing, thank you for sharing.

 

[XRobots]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: Thighs PART 3 video added

Here are the next parts of the Exoskeleton for the thighs, I should have another video update soon, and this will be the last major part of the suit:

 

[XRobots]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: Thighs PART 3 video added

I've taken some new pictures of the current state of the suit. You can find more on the 'rigid pieces' page of the project: Iron Man MkVI Armour - Rigid Pieces

 

[Shakeitdavey]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: New pieces of the rigid suit added

Great work as usual James. Looks awesome

 

[Trout]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: New pieces of the rigid suit added

I was just poking around on here looking for templates, and I stumbled across this post. All I can say is WOW! Fantastic work, and very inspiring. You make it look easy.

 

[GermanIronMan]

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6 UPDATED: New pieces of the rigid suit added

I really love the exoskeleton !! It's amazing! I just bought some aluminum and hope mine gets at least close as good as this one !!