Hi! So as this title points out, I will be making a Mk 7 iron man suit. I will be taking my time and trying to do my best foam work, as the deadline for this is next year. Ive been making costumes since 2007 and I was only about 10 years old. I am now 16, in High school, and have developed some pretty good techniques. I am a long time lurker here and usually don't post build threads, but I thought, what better way to encourage me than other people telling me how to improve!
The files I am using are Darkside501st's and they can be found HERE
I understand that he is making version 2 files, and I wish I was on that list for early testers. As for now, I will be modifying his v1 files to make them somewhat more accurate.
I have currently made the lower forearm, the hand plate, and part of the glove (I used the modified one in Darkside501st's post)
Pics:
The forearm and handplate are made with 1/2 inch floor mats while the palm is made with 6 mm
Forearm
Attempted to make this flip up
The size is a little tight, so I put some Velcro underneath to make it seem seamless
The handplate and gauntlet are attached together already, to make it more accurate to some of the pictures ive seen
simply added a small hinge so it doesn't hinder my wrist
I plan on finding a small silly sting can and finding a way to make it shoot from the gauntlet so I can be entertaining at some football games as we usually have a costume theme each year. I am using foam board as the hinges right now, and I plan on replacing it with metal later. It isn't as important as of now.
The Palm was so tedious to make. I only printed the pieces on the outside and I made my own to go between the parts (if that makes any sense)
I used 6 mm foam for the palm, and I trimmed some of the edges at the top so my fingers can have more freedom
just barely slides onto my hand so I don't need to create a separation point
The handplate restricts me from going all the way up to a 90 degree angle with my wrist, but I really don't mind
All this is as of now, prototyping, I may not use these pieces as I know the v2 files will be coming soon, but They help me understand where the moving pieces are and where I should be careful when im cutting the pieces out. Will update soon!
Questions, comments, criticisms, and tips are all welcome!
The files I am using are Darkside501st's and they can be found HERE
I understand that he is making version 2 files, and I wish I was on that list for early testers. As for now, I will be modifying his v1 files to make them somewhat more accurate.
I have currently made the lower forearm, the hand plate, and part of the glove (I used the modified one in Darkside501st's post)
Pics:
The forearm and handplate are made with 1/2 inch floor mats while the palm is made with 6 mm
Forearm
Attempted to make this flip up
The size is a little tight, so I put some Velcro underneath to make it seem seamless
The handplate and gauntlet are attached together already, to make it more accurate to some of the pictures ive seen
simply added a small hinge so it doesn't hinder my wrist
I plan on finding a small silly sting can and finding a way to make it shoot from the gauntlet so I can be entertaining at some football games as we usually have a costume theme each year. I am using foam board as the hinges right now, and I plan on replacing it with metal later. It isn't as important as of now.
The Palm was so tedious to make. I only printed the pieces on the outside and I made my own to go between the parts (if that makes any sense)
I used 6 mm foam for the palm, and I trimmed some of the edges at the top so my fingers can have more freedom
just barely slides onto my hand so I don't need to create a separation point
The handplate restricts me from going all the way up to a 90 degree angle with my wrist, but I really don't mind
All this is as of now, prototyping, I may not use these pieces as I know the v2 files will be coming soon, but They help me understand where the moving pieces are and where I should be careful when im cutting the pieces out. Will update soon!
Questions, comments, criticisms, and tips are all welcome!
