erockertorres
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I used a #11 blade and inserted it into my soldering iron. I think the problem is that my soldering iron doesn't get hot enough
Reach Armor EVA Foam Build
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Jester1014
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I found that the Hobbico Knife I have, heats to almost 400+. Little crummy ones from Harbor Freight just don't get past 300. I think the hobbico knifes is hot enough for the heat to carry through the blade.
Also how fast are you trying to cut? I found that if you try to jsut cut too fast. The blade cools and you get a jagged cut. But I found that slow and steady worked great by letting the heat do the work. Again, Just an Idea I thought to bounce your way.
I tried with my dremel and end up with an inch cut on my knuckle. to each his own right? heh. Well your Build is Fantastic, Hope I did't take away with this post.
Also how fast are you trying to cut? I found that if you try to jsut cut too fast. The blade cools and you get a jagged cut. But I found that slow and steady worked great by letting the heat do the work. Again, Just an Idea I thought to bounce your way.
I tried with my dremel and end up with an inch cut on my knuckle. to each his own right? heh. Well your Build is Fantastic, Hope I did't take away with this post.
erockertorres
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lol no you didn't take away anything. I actually wasn't trying to cut that fast. the blade kept colling down too quickly so I'm its my soldering iron cuz I have hobbico knives too.
erockertorres
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One Shin Is Done
Got one of the shins fully constructed today. I have to say that the shin was probably the hardest part to make with the foam.
http://erockertorres.deviantart.com/#/d364x0l
Made out of EVA Foam Mats
Got one of the shins fully constructed today. I have to say that the shin was probably the hardest part to make with the foam.
http://erockertorres.deviantart.com/#/d364x0l
Made out of EVA Foam Mats
erockertorres
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Thanks. I plan to start the other shin by monday and hope to have it done in a week
great progress so far, looking pretty good man and keep up the great work
Lemon Pledge
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that looks great dude! looking real awesome, cant wait to see it finished
erockertorres
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Almost done!!!!
Alright. I just finished the second shin today. Now all I have left to do is make the knee caps and boots and finish the helmet.
http://erockertorres.deviantart.com/#/d36obxm
sorry the picture quality is bad, my mom took it with her phone
Alright. I just finished the second shin today. Now all I have left to do is make the knee caps and boots and finish the helmet.
http://erockertorres.deviantart.com/#/d36obxm
sorry the picture quality is bad, my mom took it with her phone
Jester1014
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So how does the suit feel to wear with all the foam?
erockertorres
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Its very light, a LOT more comfortable than pepakura or molded parts and is extremely easy to move around in.
erockertorres
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Knee Cap Shin and Modified Shoe
so here was I have for the whole lower leg set-up. I decided to modify a show because I think the Reach boot resembles a low top shoe
http://erockertorres.deviantart.com/#/d36uc74
The show will be painted and I am going to use thin foam sheets to cover a lot of the logos on the shoe to even it out.
so here was I have for the whole lower leg set-up. I decided to modify a show because I think the Reach boot resembles a low top shoe
http://erockertorres.deviantart.com/#/d36uc74
The show will be painted and I am going to use thin foam sheets to cover a lot of the logos on the shoe to even it out.
erockertorres
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Alright I haven't forgotten about this project. Just a little slow cuz of school but construction is done, just gotta fiberglass the helmet and paint the suit.
Jester1014
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Man I don't get it, your build looks so much smoother compared to mine. I'm going the EVA Foam route myself, I started at the feet.
Which By the way, your boot looks completely different from mine. What file did you use for a Template or did you scratch it?
I'm using a Hotknife and #11 blades and I just started using the Hotglue with it. I was rather surprized at the outcome.
Your build looks great, you fixin to make your Bicep shoulder interchangeable?
Which By the way, your boot looks completely different from mine. What file did you use for a Template or did you scratch it?
I'm using a Hotknife and #11 blades and I just started using the Hotglue with it. I was rather surprized at the outcome.
Your build looks great, you fixin to make your Bicep shoulder interchangeable?
erockertorres
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The boot file I used is the boot file that was unfolded by Zero2o2. Its the boot file thats meant to go around an existing boot. and my suit appears smoother cuz where any pieces meet at angles I use a belt sander to bevel the edges of any pieces that need them. click on the link in the sig. its my deviant art profile that has all my update pictures and there I show a little of my process.
Jester1014
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Oh I looked through them the best I could. Only Deviant was only allowing me to view a few pics. I saw the sanding wheel.
I've been taking the flat side of my Hotknife and rubbing it along the joined edges then sanding it. Looks nothing like what you have.
I've been taking the flat side of my Hotknife and rubbing it along the joined edges then sanding it. Looks nothing like what you have.
erockertorres
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Very nice work, crisp, I like it. The belt sander is sweet, I need one, so far I have been using 320 grit sandpaper on a block. I also found that with the hotknife you only need to score 1 or 2 mm deep and then cut it out with scissors. How many coats of plastidip to hide the seams?
erockertorres
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not sure how many coats of plasti dip is needed to cover the seams. I haven't ordered any yet
ShinigamiNG
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This is looking really good man! Very good work so far!
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