Iron Man Power Suit #7 | Rotocasting Armour Pieces | James Bruton
Vložit
- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- This video shows how I manually rotocast the pieces for my Iron man suit.
The biggest challenge making your own Iron Man power suit - that you can actually wear! - is how much detail. Every expects it to look accurate in terms of colour and shaping, and if you’re going to get inside it latches, strapping and so on is a must but… what else? Do you motorise the faceplate? How much lighting and depth do you give the unibeam? What kind of flexibility and motion do the knees, knuckles and neck need? Well, hopefully you’ll agree I went all out on this Iron Man build. Let me know what you think in the comments below.
① GENIUS
No MacArthur grant yet. But while I’m still waiting by the phone for that call, maybe you might patronise me with your Patreon-age. Or, if you’re all out of digital cash just comment on one of my hilarious Instagram pics, pop me a Tweet or generally yell in my direction.
Patreon: / xrobots
Instagram: / xrobotsuk
Facebook: / xrobotsuk
Twitter: / xrobotsuk
Huge thanks to my patrons, without whom my standard of living would drastically decline. Like, inside out Farm Foods bag decline. Plus a very special shoutout to Aleph Objects, Inc who keep me in LulzBot 3D printers and support me via Patreon. www.lulzbot.com/
Why not join my community, who are mostly made up of actual geniuses. There’s a Facebook group and everything: / xrobots.c. .
② XROBOTS
Former toy designer, current CZcams maker and general robotics, electrical and mechanical engineer, I’m a fan of doing it yourself and innovation by trial and error. My channel is where I share some of my useful and not-so-useful inventions, designs and maker advice. Iron Man is my go-to cosplay, and 3D printing can solve most issues - broken bolts, missing parts, world hunger, you name it.
XRobots is the community around my content where you can get in touch, share tips and advice, and more build FAQs, schematics and designs are also available.
③ MUSIC AND SFX
The majority of the music and SFX used in my videos is from Epidemic Sound share.epidemics...
Nice tutorial - thanks!
James, I've been able to use less of the 65D but only using a small batch to skim coat the mold and then using odorless epoxies (safe for indoor use) and fiberglass to reinforce the cast. You'll use a lot less ROTO, the cast will be lighter, and less likely to warp
make a plug for the end fill the cast up with your full 2kg mix pop the plugs in and chuck it in the tumble dryer on half heat with plenty of old sheets to prevent the cast being damaged...go on try it and video it for us too
Also thought I should add in something. Those with sensitive skin MUST wear protection. I didn't know until I started working with that exact resin, but I'm allergic to it. Protection is definitely a must, even more than just gloves. I kept getting some serious contact dermatitis before I figured out what it was. It's not fun ,._., Thought I'd share for others.
This video is very interesting james, and because the way you explained how to do it, i learned how to do it, its quite simple really, and i searched google for these molding and rotocasting supplies, and they can be quite cheap. So in other words i might be able to do it myself, great work james!
Absolutely incredible, thanks mate.
I'm going to use these methods to make a suit of Halo 4 armor. Thanks a bunch!
Maybe just rig it up to a barbeque rotisserie to spin it. I know that there are free rotary plans floating around on the net as well. Thanks for the nice video's you make.
What kind of silicone did you use for a mold? Did you apply any kind of mold release before pouring Smooth-on 65 D? And the last question- how do you determine how much 65D you need?
i was surprised by the result. Good job !
Did you consider sealing off one end with cardboard or the like, so that you don't have to worry as much about spillage?
Now that's a thorough project :O
I'm considering this technique for strengthening a Pepakura Iron Man helmet, not having to deal with fiberglass.
What thickness is the cast? And would this material be sturdy enough for a 3-piece helmet without adding too much bulk?
Thanks!
Are there any videos on how you made the mother molds
It seems like making some sort of plug on each end would have been helpful.
Your videos are so informative! Cheers! - Alan
glad to know you can get smooth on in the uk
I was told if you apply multiple layers of smooth cast 65d that it will delaminate. Have you had any problems with it.
nice job, but it's not too heavy for an armor part? I prefer about max 1kg/parts + inside things (foam, etc)
thats super cool
That was awesome! I think I missed it during the video 'cuz I couldn't stop staring at the finished product, but what was the final count of coats? What is the approximate thickness? Thanks!
any chance I could buy an entire suit from you ? haha would save me a load of work.
When would you rotocast vs vacuum forming?
That is probably a dumb question, but does it only work with specific rotocasting resin? I mean, 'normal' resin won't work?
What Mannequin do you use? I'm in the UK and wishing to begin projects on building but I'd like any tips for prep you can give. I unfortunately have a small, limited budget. :L
I am wondering if you stand on the side of the cast leg and not crushing it?
I am thinking of doing somthing for a project.
Thanks!
7:52 - the birth of an Uraki
Do you do this for every part including the chestplate, because I don't think it will work for some of the pieces (this is a stupid question)
I really love it!! thank you wondering how much space is left on the inside for your shin...how do you "guestimate" that if you are a stout person?
+James Bruton do you sell the iron man legs my chance? Just the plain grey ones? I was gonna either buy a pair or make my own for a Red Hood Cosplay!
I dont think it will be that bad with loads of sheets to stop it smashing about...you could use the same method but turn the tumble dryer manually I dunno just throwing ideas at you really as it looked like a bit of a pain doing it the way you did btw you can get tumble dryers that have a cool setting with no heat like mine tht i got recon for £35 it looks perfect for it use the holes around the drum to attach a bungee cord and it will stay still would be another way do two at once to balance?
how do you make it so it fits your body (how do you scale)
do you make your own molds, or do you buy them? Because i was wanting to do this for a school event and don't have more than five months time and i can't download pepakura for this so, please PLEASE help
where didyou get the smooth cast from ?
Will you take building requests?
...just make a mold you can seal water thight, and then spin it around like crazy without consequences.
what templates did you use for your foam suit?
How many pieces can you get out of the gallon that you buy?
AWESOME WE ALSO HAVE TO DO THIS WITH OUR ALIEN MOLD CAN YOU HELP US A LITTLE ?
that feeling when u reveal ur casting 8D
?How do you measure things like this
How much polyurethane did you purchase for the whole suit?
How much KG silicone did your purchase for the whole suit?
How much money did you put into your suit?
you look like edward norton
What would the total complete weight of one of these costumes be? I'm assuming 90 pound weaklings don't wear these.
That's too expensive for me becose I'm 15 years old. Can it for less?
that you did
Horse flesh-light.
why wouldnt u vacuum form the suit parts? like in ur video with the c3po butt
James, would something like the RotoMAAK help you in any of your projects? rotomaak. com or search RotoMAAK on CZcams.
No I meant an actual Ironman suit, not the duct tape dummy ;)
Mag ik die iron man pak
the top of your helmet is not accurate, it looks very flat, are you ever going to change it
Who is watching in 2k19
It's like watching a sex education video
Lol
*sNiFf
always put on breathing gear using P U stuff...... it is very bad stuff......and dont get it on your skin.