Sandbagger's Iron Man builds - Now in STEEL.

[DBmike]

Excellent work sir! Now to motorise that bad boy!

 

[Mstruvmgc]

Dude this is looking really righteous. i like how your doing the helmet to open and stuff

 

[BuildsByBaz]

Thanks blokes. This one's for you good supporters!

 

[drack]

Nicely done man. Bet you can't wait to get some motors in there

 

[BuildsByBaz]

Nicely done man. Bet you can't wait to get some motors in there

Yeah, I've just got to nut out how. The hinges are quite stiff due to being pop rivets, (I wanted to keep them low-profile) so I'm just working them backwards and forwards multiple times to loosen them up.

 

[Skullptura]

I will not be surprised when this makes it into the elite section.

 

[Corweena]

Great work!

And yeah, pop rivets are a pain to loosen lol.

 

[BuildsByBaz]

Just put a few drops of Chainsaw oil on them. They have freed up beautifully now.

 

[BuildsByBaz]

1. The faceplate hinges need something for the liquid-nails to grip, so I drilled the back of them with multiple holes about 3/4 the way through the metal.

2. Gluing the hinges in place between helmet and faceplate.

 

[Spartan Rocktimus]

I feel pretty comfortable saying that this build is going to own over all the other Iron Man builds I have seen else where on the internet. The detail is incredible. The paint is just... **mu-ah!**

 

[BuildsByBaz]

I feel pretty comfortable saying that this build is going to own over all the other Iron Man builds I have seen else where on the internet. The detail is incredible. The paint is just... **mu-ah!**

Thanks mate!

I finally got the hinges all glued in with liquid nails. Works a treat!

 

[vshore100]

I'm really glad they worked out like you wanted them to. Looks great as well!

 

[BuildsByBaz]

Thanks mate!

Sitting at home with a busted back...what else can I do but cut, fold and glue in a comfy chair? I think I'll be needing a real suit to assist my ageing body!

Here's the last couple of day's work from the chair while my back heals. This project is GREAT for incapacitation and boredom!

1. Some people use a pen to score the fold lines, others use a pizza-cutter style wheel (miniature). I use the edge of an engineers steel ruler. It is sharp and straight. Hold the piece up to a light source so you can see the ruler behind the fold-line and run your thumb up the fold. Presto! Precise, sharp fold.

2. Chest and back-brace - front. This goes under the chest and back armour to provide support and lock the pieces together.

3. Back view

4. Collar plates: I ran out of 200gsm card-stock but I figured these are so simple and small, that they could support themselves as normal A4 printing paper until they are resined.

 

[Mstruvmgc]

Looking great, love the hinges

 

[BuildsByBaz]

Ta mate.

Starting on the abdominal armour plates.

 

[BuildsByBaz]

Abdominal armour assembled.

 

[BuildsByBaz]

Lower torso back armour plates assembled.

 

[Skullptura]

No words... Can't Thi..... *HEADSPLOSION*

 

[Ghost01]

The eyes are freakishly cool when lit! Hinge works like a...well...a well oiled machine! Are you planning on making any of the other parts of the armor "work"? Backplates, shoulder weapons, ect?

 

[BeanwaterFox]

Just went through this entire thread, and I am beyond impressed...