Recent content by carlino

I had a hard time with sizing on the shins. They are really tight and dont sit where I wanted but then again, I was working with foam and it was my first try. Still came out nice though.

Looking good so far. I like what you did with the stasis and health meter, that part really looks good!

That was actually the hardest part for me. For some reason me and wiring up LEDs did not get along. I burned a few out because I didnt have a resistor, then I would solder them incorrectly and they woudnt light up..who knew things had a positive and negative lead? Not this guy! haha.. after...

What I've found works best after several builds is this. I first do a coat of resin on the outside followed by a coat on the inside, working in small sections of course to prevent warping. Then I do a very thin layer of rondo (mixure of resin and bondo) thinned enough to be applied by a throw...

Yea I think I will try just hot glueing the velcro backing to the foam and see if that helps it. If not, I'll give adding some plastic to it and sticking the velcro on that. Thanks I did use pep files for the templates. I actually have the licensed version of pep designer so I did modify the...

It actually took me several months. I just started the thread when I was almost done lol. Thanks for checking out the thread

Thanks! I am loving it too.. wonder if I can get a free big mac out of it if I walked into McDonalds.. Its not the velcro that wont hold. I am using industrial strength velcro. The problem is keeping the velco attached to the foam, the backing pulls away from the foam leaving the velco...

#181 Happy to join the ranks with sooo many awesome builds out there!

Carlino's Maser Chief Finished!! (pic heavy) Well I couldnt wait for the party to suit up again so here are the pictures of the final paint job. One problem Im having is that the shoulders are attached to my undersuit with velcro and the velcro isnt holding onto the foam well so it keep popping...

So I've finished the paintjob on everything. Im pretty happy with the way it turned out. After all the blackwash I added some battle damage by dry brushing on some silver. Before I finished the paint job though I went ahead and tried it on (who can resist suiting up once it's all made!) In the...

Since the fiberglass is done on the inside of the model, it doesnt matter how thick it is. The thickness will give you your durability. I think you would have to layer up the 3/4oz and 2oz to get the desired strength you would be looking for. I believe under 2oz is used for models, as in RC...

Nice progress so far. Especially amazed on the hand. That thing looks like a pain to try and pep! As far as the lights for the eyes, on my Iron Man helmet I used and El Sheet. I ordered it off Ebay, just search for El Sheet and you'll see the stuff Im talking about. It doesnt give off heat...

Thanks for the comment. Im hoping in the next few days I can get outside and finish blackwashing the other few pieces. It's been raining out so I didnt bring them outside. I have installed the lights on the helmet and also in both thighs. Getting some plastic cut in place to cover the lights on...

Wow, for being the first time you've worked with bondo that is amazing. The first time I tried a helmet was nowhere near how smooth yours came out! Very nice work, looking forward to seeing more progress.

Sorry again for the double post, was limited with pictures. As of this point, all the pieces are built and are coated with the Oregano paint. Most of them are blackwashed with the exception of the cod and chest. I am currently in the process of adding in the electronics. I...