ironman mk 7 build up

[propfreak]

lots of armor planned this year and going to kick it off with my ironman mk 7 armor. complete foam build with a resin helmet!!

build ups this year
ironman mk 7
war machine
Halo ODST ( been in the works for a year now with a local group should be casting the armor next month!!)
custom spartan

 

[MEGATRON]

looks amazing love the paint job

 

[DBmike]

Looking sweet dude you've just gained a sub!

 

[Skullptura]

The battle damage and paint effects are awesome. I would bery much like to see more good sir!

 

[mvozzy]

sweet paint job!

 

[drack]

Off to a really good start. I am liking how clean your foam work is bro

 

[propfreak]

wish I could take credit for that one im still learning how to do a clean foam build. foam parts are from another builder im just assembling and painting this one.

I did start my war machine just not much to show yet
the arc

also started to cut out the helmet templates so I could have that peped by the end of the week

 

[JonnyMars]

definitely loving the paint job! any advice on how to achieve something like that?

 

[Skullptura]

I am definately going to have to attempt to make a mini arc-reactor!

 

[propfreak]

would be happy to go over any of my painting techniques if you have specific questions let me know. my process for painting the foam is I start with coating the foam part with wood glue. I normally do 1 or 2 coats and then sand to a smooth finish. I then apply one coat of gloss mog podge from the bottle and then finish with 2 coats from the spray can. to begin painting I will then clear coat the part with my automotive clear and while the clear coat is drying spray adhesive promotor in to the clear. this will allow the paint to flex somewhat. I do spray the adhesive promotor down before the clear coat. I then prime the part ( I had problems with priming over the mog podge but this seem to fix the problem and got a smoother finish) then spray your base coat and clear while adding your adhesive promotor while both coats are drying. I went thru about 6 parts before getting things right so would suggest practicing on something if you can. hope this helps!

 

[drack]

Ah yes now I recognise the arms, from RPF?

 

[propfreak]

yep doc holiday! he does awsome work!!

 

[JonnyMars]

thanks for letting me know your process! how do you go about weathering it, like the black and the scratches? got ideas on how do it but yours is some of the most realistic ive seen, not over the top etc

 

[propfreak]

For the weathering I start with a flat black in a rattle can and use a rag to wipe off most of the paint. I then use steel wool and sand paper to scuff or clean off the paint and then dry brush the silver scratches.

 

[spartansonny]

wow bro, your build is amazing, from beginning to end everything impress's. the paint with the battle damage looks awesome!

 

[Spartan 122]

I JUST MADE STICKY IN MY UNDERCRACKERS!!!! Holy Sh*t dude this is posibly the best one I have seen. very well done!

 

[drack]

Was just wondering, did you make the chest and leg for the suit?

 

[propfreak]

doc holiday from the rpf is working on building up all the foam pieces. i hoping to be getting the legs and upper torso next week and I can continue the build on my end. im working on my foam chest for my odst and when I get that part built up ill start a thread on that. that will be my first build up of a part with foam.

 

[DBmike]

this is good to know! i've been using Jackiesrockin's templates for my MK7 and although I think what I've produced so far is good, its no where near the amount of awesomeness of yours, the detail for example is so much better than the file I have for it!
better go back and check out RPF again for DOC's files