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Published: 2009-11-23 00:03:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 30131; Favourites: 95; Downloads: 12270
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Hi guys and gals, we'll my latest project has been a bit of a hush hush until I revealed my blog 3 weeks ago.So I've been working on an Iron Man helmet, from the movie.
I started off by making the helmet from card, using a Pepakura model. If you'd like the Pepakura model then check out the 405th.com forum and search for a Iron Man helmet made by Sharkhead.
Once constructued I then resined the outside and fiberglasses the inside. This makes it insanely strong.
I then dremelled out the face plate.
I then used lots of car body filler to mold the curves and detail. This is what takes up the time, and being a perfectionist means it takes even longer.
Once this is done I used multiple coats of primer to show off imperfections which I rectified.
Then paint and laquer to protect and I'm done.
The face plate comes off and is held on with magnets, but I'd like to install a hinge but haven't found anywhere in the UK to buy them.
If anyone has any questions then please leave a comment and I'll do my best to answer them.
Jonathan
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Hi, I might be making one of those after my final exam, so I've some question before making:
Did you bondo the exterior of the helmet or just resin it?
How much gsm of the paper did you use?
BTW, nice helmet!
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Awesome job! What kind of magnets did you use for the face plate?
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I used neodymium magnets on one side, and a thin metal plate on the other.
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awesome...im about to start my iron man pepakura soon
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Odd question, but is that Floam on your head mannequin? If so, why?
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The foam is attached to the helmet. So it's comfortable when I wear it.
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Ahhhhh. I understand now. Thanks!
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now when you say fiberglassed the inside, what exactly do you mean, noone will ever tell me straight how the hell to use fiberglass mat and what not
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You chop up some fiberglass mat and then apply it using polyester resin. You can get both at Halfords, there are lots of tutorials on Youtube for this.
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Very nicely done! I'm about to start on the very same helmet (it will be my first Pepakura project) and have been looking around for inspiration. Well, it looks like I found it haha
Yours and Timecon's projects are awesome. I can't wait to start.
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Nice, let me know how you get on.
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please tell me about the "open/close" mechanism of the plate
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I don't currently have a hinge system. The faceplate is just sitting on top of the helmet in the pictures.
When attached it's held in place with magnets.
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errr okay .. i thought u have used "rail system" before
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Nope, it's just sitting on top of the helmet in one of those pictures.
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Yes I am, I'm just about to put up a Deviation to advertise the one I have for sale.
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that is brill!!!!! you must be very skilled!!
how much would you charge for one?
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Thank you very much
The price depends on the type, a straight cast is a lot cheaper but it does mean you will need to clean it up a bit, sand and paint it.
If you're truly interested send me a note for the prices.
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if u make molds of this thing and selling the castings, pls let me know. Cuz I want it.
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I am selling castings.
But I wasn't planning on selling outside the UK because of shipping charges.
If you can find a decent courier between UK and your country of residence then we can talk.
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Does your country have EMS, or your local post that offer overseas Express shipping? Maybe u can check at the post office. I'm sure there's a pretty reasonable service with tracking that's not FedEx or DHl (unless out of choices)
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Here in the UK we use Royal Mail, I've checked their site and the only international service which has enough compensation is Parcel Force Worldwide at £66.19.
Check it for yourself:
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The package will be 1.5kg
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Any other profile shots of this helmet? Whats the price tag of this baby?
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I posted some pictures of the master along with the copy on this new forum
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Check them out
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WOW - could you send me a copy of the pdo file I'd love to have a go at creating one of these
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Here's my post (I'm Jonny on 405th.com) on 405th.com where I've posted a link.
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yeh if u could make me 1 for like $100-150 I'd buy 1, anything above that it'd be out of my price range, considering I'd have to pay us pricing and shipping, and being from cananda, but defeinatley interested and definatley a fav
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I'm only planning on selling them to UK/Europe based buyers.
Check out 405th.com forums as I'm sure there are Americans and Canadians on there who could sell you one.
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have you seen dungbeetle's pep design? its very accurate. idk if the one he has is better than sharkshead. but check it out.
starx will finish the rest of the armor when the movie comes out. whats your username on the 405th?
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Yeah I've seen all of Dungbeetles versions, but I prefer Sharkheads.
I think it's more accurate and it doesn't have any openings.
I'm Jonny on 405th.com
I started on Dancin Fools chest and back but got the size wrong so now I'm back to nothing. Taking some time out, but I'll probably pick it up again.
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nice helmet pics.
I don't really like the dungbeetles version either. can you by any chance send me the sharkshead helmet link?
yeah
i would do the same thing too.
how tall are you?
I'm 5'3 and I'm pretty slim do you think the torso would fit me?
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Take a look through 405th forums, you'll find all you need there.
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You're welcome - I really envy your talent!
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Thats very good work. If your interested in the rest of the armor
let me know.
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Hey Tim, I'm tempted to make the rest of the armor, everyone I show the helm to say I should make it.
I browse 405th and section-sixteen on a daily basis so I'm always up to date with the latest Peps. Juice on 405th forums recently released a very good war machine Pep, I'm very tempted to make it
I'm Jonny on 405th and Section-sixteen.
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oh ok I am on Section-Sixteen as StarkElectronics, not on the 405th though.
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That... is impressive.
You deserve many more views.
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