The14thDr
Sr Member
This time I am really, genuinely, honestly considering a proper Iron Man build. I've tried (and failed) in the past because I've tried to make custom suits without Pepakura and it all just becomes too much work and in the end I have to give up. For my first ever costume build I want to go down the route of the Mk.42/43 (I still haven't decided which colour scheme to go with).
1. The first dilemma I've come across is which files to use. As far as I know there are two sets of Mk.42 files on this forum: Helagak's and Jackieisrockin's. Which one is the best?
2. Also, which type of file should I use? I'm planning to use corrugated cardboard for this suit, but should I be using the foam files or the paper files?
3. This one is partly for fun, partly for curiosity. Is it possible to make the folding version of the suit? I don't mean the fully-compressed-flying-at-high-speeds-before-forming-around-your-body but would something similar be achieved easily?
4. What files should I use for the hands? I've noticed that they're not included in Helagak's files but I'm assuming that all the suits used the same gloves?
5. Is there a cheap way to make the light-up repulsors/arc reactor/eyes?
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1. The first dilemma I've come across is which files to use. As far as I know there are two sets of Mk.42 files on this forum: Helagak's and Jackieisrockin's. Which one is the best?
2. Also, which type of file should I use? I'm planning to use corrugated cardboard for this suit, but should I be using the foam files or the paper files?
3. This one is partly for fun, partly for curiosity. Is it possible to make the folding version of the suit? I don't mean the fully-compressed-flying-at-high-speeds-before-forming-around-your-body but would something similar be achieved easily?
4. What files should I use for the hands? I've noticed that they're not included in Helagak's files but I'm assuming that all the suits used the same gloves?
5. Is there a cheap way to make the light-up repulsors/arc reactor/eyes?
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