Kinggoobero
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Sandbagger's Iron Man builds - Now in STEEL.
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BuildsByBaz
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Says I can't view from my current location, LAAAAMMMMMMEEEE
Try it on the front page of my website.
http://www.asignobservatoryii.com
BuildsByBaz
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Got a bit done this afternoon. The internal chest/back-brace needed to be filled and sanded where it shows under the suit.
I also laid a second layer of fibreglass inside this one to give it extra strength/stiffness.
Here's a quick test-fit now that it's been shaped. I've traced a pencil line on it so I can take it out, give it a hit with spray-putty then a final sand before painting.
I also laid a second layer of fibreglass inside this one to give it extra strength/stiffness.
Here's a quick test-fit now that it's been shaped. I've traced a pencil line on it so I can take it out, give it a hit with spray-putty then a final sand before painting.
It is truly incredible to see how much your work has improved since the start of this thread, and it was good then!
I can only hope (and I probably echo the sentiments of more than a few members here) that my own skills with paper, fibreglass and bondo improve half as quickly as yours have.
I can only hope (and I probably echo the sentiments of more than a few members here) that my own skills with paper, fibreglass and bondo improve half as quickly as yours have.
JayOneSeven
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Agreed!! This build is looking to be amazing.
xdepredatex
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WOW! A round of applause for you, this is an excellent and an inspiring build! Keep up the good work
BuildsByBaz
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Thanks for all your encouragement folks!
I got a few hours over the last couple of days so I got a bit done.
I'm still running into troubles with paint. I found the gold I am happy with and thought a clear coat over the top to protect it would be good. Today I sprayed an acrylic clear coat over the gold and it turned it a dull gold almost brown. GAHHHH! :angry
Anyway, back to the drawing board with paint I guess. I could just leave the gold unprotected, but it means it will wear quicker.
Once I tested it all for fit and look, I have made a bit more progress on shaping the back. This is probably the hardest part of the suit as there are so many recesses. Hard to get sandpaper in there.
1. Undercoating the chest/back-brace with gold
2. Overcoating with the anodised red. (only the smoothed areas will show outside the suit)
3. Paint selection
4. Clear over gold on the right. Looks crap.
5. Looks good together
6. Continuing on the back
I got a few hours over the last couple of days so I got a bit done.
I'm still running into troubles with paint. I found the gold I am happy with and thought a clear coat over the top to protect it would be good. Today I sprayed an acrylic clear coat over the gold and it turned it a dull gold almost brown. GAHHHH! :angry
Anyway, back to the drawing board with paint I guess. I could just leave the gold unprotected, but it means it will wear quicker.
Once I tested it all for fit and look, I have made a bit more progress on shaping the back. This is probably the hardest part of the suit as there are so many recesses. Hard to get sandpaper in there.
1. Undercoating the chest/back-brace with gold
2. Overcoating with the anodised red. (only the smoothed areas will show outside the suit)
3. Paint selection
4. Clear over gold on the right. Looks crap.
5. Looks good together
6. Continuing on the back
JayOneSeven
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Number 5 really DOES look good together!!! I saw them alone and was wondering why you were doing them all one color, but as soon as you put it together, perfect!
BuildsByBaz
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Thanks dudes.
I buffed and polished the collar plate with the clear lacquer on it. (The one on the left) It makes it highly glossy, but still hasn't restored the original shine of the gold paint underneath.
Meanwhile, I've been tinkering with the faceplate mechanism. I built a dam out of tape, wrapped the servo in paper and poured a rondo mix in to harden around the motor. The mechanism works now, with a bit of tweaking/tidying to go to get it smooth. I'll put a short video on you-tube once I'm happy with it.
I buffed and polished the collar plate with the clear lacquer on it. (The one on the left) It makes it highly glossy, but still hasn't restored the original shine of the gold paint underneath.
Meanwhile, I've been tinkering with the faceplate mechanism. I built a dam out of tape, wrapped the servo in paper and poured a rondo mix in to harden around the motor. The mechanism works now, with a bit of tweaking/tidying to go to get it smooth. I'll put a short video on you-tube once I'm happy with it.
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Here's tonight's work.
Eyes AGAIN. I acquired a sheet of thick perspex in opaque white so I cut the eye shapes and put them in the oven until they were soft enough to bend and contour inside the helmet.
Next, I found some hex-pattern steel mesh on the front of some old speakers. I cut them to shape for the eyes too. The vision through them is pretty good. If I do use the perspex I will glue them in with a gap at the bottom to see through. Otherwise I might find some good LED's to put in there on their own instead.
Glued them in with hot glue, taped them up and painted the whole helmet in the shiny gold acrylic. Once that's dry, I'll mask off the faceplate and lip then paint the rest of the helmet the anodised red over the gold. Should come up pretty stunning.
Eyes AGAIN. I acquired a sheet of thick perspex in opaque white so I cut the eye shapes and put them in the oven until they were soft enough to bend and contour inside the helmet.
Next, I found some hex-pattern steel mesh on the front of some old speakers. I cut them to shape for the eyes too. The vision through them is pretty good. If I do use the perspex I will glue them in with a gap at the bottom to see through. Otherwise I might find some good LED's to put in there on their own instead.
Glued them in with hot glue, taped them up and painted the whole helmet in the shiny gold acrylic. Once that's dry, I'll mask off the faceplate and lip then paint the rest of the helmet the anodised red over the gold. Should come up pretty stunning.
BuildsByBaz
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Got a bit of painting and detailing done today.
It's been great watching this project come together and I gotta say, it looking amazing! Congrats on getting this (and your awesome observatory) on Better Homes and Gardens, it was fun seeing it there . The Iron Man suit is one that I've had in the back of my mind for a while, thinking about how I'd undertake it. One day I'll get around to making one, and when that day comes I'll definitely come back here for inspiration, as this is one of the best I've seen yet. It's obvious that your patience and attention to detail shine through in this build, and it's a perfect example of how taking your time and not rushing can give you a costume as stunning as this!
Well done man, and happy building
. The Iron Man suit is one that I've had in the back of my mind for a while, thinking about how I'd undertake it. One day I'll get around to making one, and when that day comes I'll definitely come back here for inspiration, as this is one of the best I've seen yet. It's obvious that your patience and attention to detail shine through in this build, and it's a perfect example of how taking your time and not rushing can give you a costume as stunning as this!Well done man, and happy building
BuildsByBaz
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It's been great watching this project come together and I gotta say, it looking amazing! Congrats on getting this (and your awesome observatory) on Better Homes and Gardens, it was fun seeing it there
Well done man, and happy building
God bless ya man.
Funny, I've seen heaps better suits than mine. Neater lines, sharper corners and better finish. Ah well, I'm a bit rough, but once the suit is all together the little faults might just add character to the suit as a whole.
I've started doing some heavy sanding work on the back now. To get into the little recesses I've had some challenges so today I cut a piece of timber and glued course sandpaper on one end and fine on the other with PVA wood glue.
That's a nice sanding tool.
Once you get down to 240 grit I would have a look at the Satellite sanding tools made by Gesse.
They have a curved face which, for some reason, helps to sand surfaces flat.
http://www.hlj.com/product/GESST-115/Sup
Japanese tool magic at its best.
Anyway, the suit is looking awesome. It has already inspired me to start my own. It's a different mark though.There's no way I can get that nice of a red and gold finish.
Once you get down to 240 grit I would have a look at the Satellite sanding tools made by Gesse.
They have a curved face which, for some reason, helps to sand surfaces flat.
http://www.hlj.com/product/GESST-115/Sup
Japanese tool magic at its best.
Anyway, the suit is looking awesome. It has already inspired me to start my own. It's a different mark though.There's no way I can get that nice of a red and gold finish.
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JayOneSeven
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I love the fast closing speed. In the movies it falls so fast you hear the metallic 'thunk' and some builds just close too slowly for that, but I think you got it just right. this build just keeps getting better! Keep it up Sandbagger!!
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