My Iron Man Mk VI

[bugman72]

Took about 6 months to build, but well worth the time and effort. All foam (1/4" anti-fatigue mats). Helmet was made from 6mm craft foam. I plan to hinge the faceplate at some point. I have done weathering to the suit since these pics were taken. Hope to get some better shots soon.

Facebook album with build pics: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=bb69bc2e87

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First time with the suit on. Left side of chest wasn't buckled. Looks deformed. Reworked the connections for the ab plate since pic.






I have ditched the filler pieces at the back of the knee for right now

[bugman72]

At my daughters' school. Principal (in third photo) took me to every single classroom in the elementary school. It was an amazing experience.






Me and the principal.


Me and my oldest daughter.

Forgot to show a couple of pics of the arc reactor. Built from a 1lb deli container and some 2mm foam.






Screencap for comparison

Here's a quick video as well. I have a soundboard with switches in the gloves to activate the repulsor light(s) and sound FX.

http://smg.beta.photobucket.com/user...16739.mp4.html

Going to do some fitment work on the helmet. It sits too low on my head and the chin is rotate too far "up". Plan to put some padding in the top rear section to lift it off of my head and rotate the chin down towards my chest.

[Joss Whedon]

Nice. That's really cool and kind of you.

[Vartha]

That Craft Foam rocks doesn't it? Worked great on my Thor Armor

[bugman72]

It's amazing! And inexpensive! A Thor headpiece is one of my next projects. Working on an Avengers memorabilia wall in my home theater. I have Cap's shield almost finished and plan to make his Avengers headpiece. I have a Mjolnir that I'm going to do some work to and want to display it with Thor's helmet/headpiece.