Thanks for all the great comments!
A couple people have asked about my first HIC build so I thought I would post this. I built this a few years ago and recently sold it to make room for the one I am building now. Maybe it will insipire others. This was my FIRST attempt, and after re-visiting these photos, man was it bad. It cost me around $350.00 to build. It was totally inaccurate and out of proportion. Anyway, here is how it went.
Got a HIC face cast, some styrofoam, plastic hands from a party store, and clothes from Ross.
Built the box
Started shaping the foam, sculpted some boot tips, and glued some bolts to the back of the face cast.
Glued everything down, glued the shirt and pants to the styrofoam, several layers of glue to coat everything, and made some plaster like accents for behind the hands and fingers. I used hot glue to add some carbonite streaking to the face, boots, neck, and hands.
Poured the glue carbonite base
Textured the carbonite with craft paper and glue
I was going to scratch buld the side panels using these Sterilite bins and some greeblies from Home Depot. During the build of those I was able to pick up a really cheap set of panels that were just awful. I used them anyway.
Mounted the panels and started priming and painting
Handpainted some details on the panels
Finished piece with LEDs. I also added a few coats of clear coat.
On my current project, each panel will have LEDs. I am hoping everyone notices a significant difference between my current build and the one pictured here!
A couple people have asked about my first HIC build so I thought I would post this. I built this a few years ago and recently sold it to make room for the one I am building now. Maybe it will insipire others. This was my FIRST attempt, and after re-visiting these photos, man was it bad. It cost me around $350.00 to build. It was totally inaccurate and out of proportion. Anyway, here is how it went.
Got a HIC face cast, some styrofoam, plastic hands from a party store, and clothes from Ross.
Built the box
Started shaping the foam, sculpted some boot tips, and glued some bolts to the back of the face cast.
Glued everything down, glued the shirt and pants to the styrofoam, several layers of glue to coat everything, and made some plaster like accents for behind the hands and fingers. I used hot glue to add some carbonite streaking to the face, boots, neck, and hands.
Poured the glue carbonite base
Textured the carbonite with craft paper and glue
I was going to scratch buld the side panels using these Sterilite bins and some greeblies from Home Depot. During the build of those I was able to pick up a really cheap set of panels that were just awful. I used them anyway.
Mounted the panels and started priming and painting
Handpainted some details on the panels
Finished piece with LEDs. I also added a few coats of clear coat.
On my current project, each panel will have LEDs. I am hoping everyone notices a significant difference between my current build and the one pictured here!
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