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Published: 2009-11-23 00:03:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 30134; 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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Comments: 74
Seriously, that's ridiculously badass.
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I would absolutely love to have something like this.
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I wouldn't have the funds for this nor the supplies...
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that is fantastic!
I'd suggest rather than a hinge, a groove fut into either side of the helmet so the faceplate could literally slide up and down very easily
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I contemplated that, but it wouldn't work smoothly enough. It's already got grooves, so they just need to be made into slots. But the problem is sliding up and down without messing up the paint work.
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Might I suggest powdered graphite? It's an excellent lubricant.
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Frankly put, THIS IS FRIGGIN' AMAZING!
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Thanks, I really appreciate it.
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This is so AWESOME! I surely want one if i could afford it.
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You could try making one
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i am not such a great crafter.i havent really started doing any craftwork so crafting one will not happen in the near future.
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That's a shame, feels great seeing a piece of work taking shape.
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Woaw Oo
That's a wonderful prop !!!
Can't wait to see the full cosplay
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Yet to decide if I'll make the whole thing.
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yours came out almost exactly how my brother built his, he had a card net design and then used resin as well, he even used the same net design from the guy in your discription
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HOLY CRAP!!!!!
THAT'S JUST PLAIN AWESOME!!!!!
I WANT IT!!!!!!!!!!!
Bit of a coincidence, I was watching that movie last night
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I'm going to be molding this one, and making copies. I've already had some interest in it.
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Oooh, really?
How much you planning on charging for one?
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I not sure, I need to figure out costs and time involved. I'm going to attempt to make it a resonable price.
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