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

Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6: Updated - Arm Opening Mechanism Video added

Thanks guys, I've now got the mechanism fitted inside, video to follow shortly, more at: XRobots.co.uk - Iron Man MkVI Suit Arm Mechanism

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Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6: Updated - Arm Opening Mechanism Video added

Extremely cool! Your work is always top notch. Your videos are awesome too.
 
Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6: Updated - Arm Opening Mechanism Video added

WOW This is so beautiful!! And the other photos from your web too!
 
Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6: Updated - Arm Opening Mechanism Video added

XRobots said:
I've been building a n IM MK6 costume from foam, using the Robo Pepakura files. I've completed most of the upper half so far. Note that the mannequin doesn't have very human proportions - he's stick thin, legs are too long for the body and he has moulded hair so the helmet is slightly too high:

http://www.xrobots.co.uk/IM6/IM6_014.jpg

http://www.xrobots.co.uk/IM6/IM6_015.jpg

http://www.xrobots.co.uk/IM6/IM6_016.jpg

http://www.xrobots.co.uk/IM6/IM6_017.jpg

You'll notice that the pieces don't really look like foam, and this is how I did it:

The original pieces are made from Plastazote LD45 foam and hot glue. I cut out all the Pepakura templates and simplified some into bigger pieces. Plastazote foam can be stretched and bent with heat, so most of the cuts in the original templates that make contours can be ignored. I also made some different cuts between the templates, in the chest plate for instance, to put the lines/detail in the right place:

http://www.xrobots.co.uk/IM6/IM6_001.jpg

They are then sealed with about 3-4 coats of PVA which dries clear:

http://www.xrobots.co.uk/IM6/IM6_002.jpg

http://www.xrobots.co.uk/IM6/IM6_004.jpg

PVA is also water soluble - I've done a couple of tests with 'Plastikote Super Primer' which appears to bite into the PVA and stick fast, and also remains slightly flexible. The pieces are a lot more rigid once the PVA is applied anyway - I'm almost tempted to make moulds from some of the parts and cast them in fibreglass so they can be sanded and made perfect.

More to follow as I make the pieces...
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After staring at these pics for quite a while, I realize I'm making my first suit waaaaaaay too quickly-I have gaps everywhere! I plan to seal them up later, but you don't have any! Are you hotglueing an inch at a time, or is there another secret?
 
Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6: Updated - Arm Opening Mechanism Video added

I think it was more to do with the accuracy of cutting the parts out - I spent ages and cut some multiple times to make them fit without gaps.
 
Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6: Updated - Arm Opening Mechanism Video added

I just wanna say I really appreciate you posting all these tutorials. You really don't need to do all the explaining or demonstrations, you could just post pics and vids of the final product. But, you take the time to show us the steps. Much appreciated, I cant wait to see your finished product!
 
Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6: Updated - Arm Opening Mechanism Video added

Rokunited said:
I just wanna say I really appreciate you posting all these tutorials. You really don't need to do all the explaining or demonstrations, you could just post pics and vids of the final product. But, you take the time to show us the steps. Much appreciated, I cant wait to see your finished product!
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He said it perfectly! Keep up the amazing work!
 
Re: XRobots Iron Man Mk6: Updated - Arm Opening Mechanism Video added

Love how you have been doing these arms man. This is the one draw back of foam builds, you don't get to add these nice little touches. Cant wait to see the next bit you awe us with.
 
Re: XRobots: Updated - 3D printed Hand Plate hinge

WOW!! Good updates!! The arms and the handplates are coming out really good!!
Are you going to put a spring on the hand plates so they always come to the right place when you bend your hands into the fire position?
 
Re: XRobots: Updated - 3D printed Hand Plate hinge

Rodolfo said:
WOW!! Good updates!! The arms and the handplates are coming out really good!!
Are you going to put a spring on the hand plates so they always come to the right place when you bend your hands into the fire position?
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Yes I put some foam on the back so they spring back roughly straight.
 
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