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accioslash.
Done with foam and a glue gun so far. It doesn't quite fit together yet because I have to paint the red and gold separately and don't want to glue them yet. I also had to put in a velcro closure because MY SON'S HEAD IS BIGGER THAN MINE! The helmet fits me (tightly) but won't even go on his giant pumpkin. ;)
Any and all credit for this thing turning out halfway decent is given to the internet, primarily xrobots.uk and the rpf costume site. Man, is there ANYTHING you can't find on the internet? I swear to god there is no less than 34985-3409284039583059 videos and sites on how to make an Iron Man costume. Huh! Who knew you could search for something that wasn't porn? (although, would it qualify if I make hubby wear this during sex when it's finished????)
And now more fluffy Steve/Tony art.
accioslash.Done with foam and a glue gun so far. It doesn't quite fit together yet because I have to paint the red and gold separately and don't want to glue them yet. I also had to put in a velcro closure because MY SON'S HEAD IS BIGGER THAN MINE! The helmet fits me (tightly) but won't even go on his giant pumpkin. ;)
Any and all credit for this thing turning out halfway decent is given to the internet, primarily xrobots.uk and the rpf costume site. Man, is there ANYTHING you can't find on the internet? I swear to god there is no less than 34985-3409284039583059 videos and sites on how to make an Iron Man costume. Huh! Who knew you could search for something that wasn't porn? (although, would it qualify if I make hubby wear this during sex when it's finished????)
And now more fluffy Steve/Tony art.
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Date: 2012-06-23 05:02 am (UTC)It is about 7cm 'closed cell' foam, ie: fatigue mat foam. At first I bought the thicker stuff that sort of fits together like a puzzle, but it was much too thick for what i was trying to do. I bought it at Canadian tire. I'm sure Walmart or target or home depo would have something similar, although I did have to look around a bit for something that didn't have grip texture on both sides. (this just has it on one side.)
I primed it (as per interweb instructions) with white glue (like Elmers) two coats, and then I'll prime it with car paint primer and probably paint it with car paint, since it should be a nice shiny metalic colour.
Oooh, lady Thor would be great, and I think this type of foam would make really light, comfortable armour. You actually use a heat gun to warm it up and shape it!