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Iron Man Helmet

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just some pics to show the rest of the suit i'm working on.

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17 comments

Jul 13, 2011. 10:17 AMhjfoster73 says:

Just curious, is that cardboard you're using to build the leg in the picture above? If so, what do you plan to cover the cardboard with and what type of cardboard is it? Awesome job, by the way!!

Sep 17, 2011. 4:35 PMpheadjack says:

If you are talking about the Pheadjack suit, these are all thin steel sheets, cut and riveted together. The whole thing weighs like 40 lbs and is a bear to get into. The main thing I didn't really take into account other that the time it takes to work metal sheets is the sharp edges. Had to roll all edges of each piece and still some are pointy.

It was a labor of childhood dreams though.

Jul 26, 2011. 2:20 AMagayon says:

Will you post a suit instructble? Great job with the Helmet

Sep 10, 2010. 5:34 PMhifatpeople says:

make a metal suit, once youve done that, paint it, then add lighting wherever it goes.

Oct 28, 2010. 9:41 PMgodfathertrevor says:

It's not THAT easy...

Jun 6, 2010. 1:05 PMGeoff 117 says:

I love your helmet. I'm looking forward to seeing the whole suit. I had one question, though. I've seen some helmets with motors that open and close the front part and I was wondering if you could make an 'ible on that?

May 11, 2010. 11:07 AMsamdavidphillips says:

Excellent work! this looks quite professional compared to some of the ibles' I've seen on here. You should post photos of your other creations on here as well, or at least provide a link to somewhere else that people could view them on.

May 10, 2010. 10:11 AMRikudara says:

looking 4wrd 2 see the whole suit

Jan 7, 2010. 1:05 PMkdj99 says:

hey, when you detail the leg/boot for the suit, could you post a pic of it? im thinking about making my own ironman suit,and i need a picture of the way it is designed!! thanks ;)ttyl

Apr 29, 2009. 4:33 PM11rex11 says:

hey where could i buy some of that clay oh... say in Washington not Washington DC

Apr 15, 2009. 3:31 AMbertj says:

is that clay strong? or is it rather fragile? Great work by the way!! I was thinking of making it myself and saw this, now i even want to make it more!!! xD but I'm not that talented, so ... I'll leave it with admiring your work ;) grtz

Apr 15, 2009. 11:01 AMpmaggot (author) says:

the clay is surprisingly strong! i wouldn't trust it with paint balling but it can be knocked about abit with any damage!! i'm making casts out of fibre glass though so they will be a little tougher!!! anyways i'll be posting it on ebay soon!?!

Mar 30, 2009. 12:57 AMnick neo says:

can you tell me how much weight after it completed, and how much cost need. TQ

Oct 20, 2008. 6:57 PMLegend57 says:

how'd you make the foot

Nov 18, 2008. 4:57 AMpmaggot (author) says:

i made the foot using the air drying clay but it cost me like £20 to make one foot so i'm trying to think of a way to make it cheaper.

Oct 20, 2008. 6:58 PMLegend57 says:

how are you going to make the torso and arms

Nov 18, 2008. 4:56 AMpmaggot (author) says:

not sure yet i'm thinking of making them similar to the way i'm making the batman suit.

Oct 4, 2008. 9:17 PMxXBloodScarXx says:

Wow! Nice job dude! The suit looks really good so far! Would love to see a finished product!

Aug 10, 2008. 7:39 PMinfraredman21 says:

Hey what's up? i'm chris if you needed some help for the arc reactor i'm sure i could wipe up something and post it on hear so let me know

Jun 13, 2008. 11:38 AMbanjowarior says:

hi, i registered today only to say i love your mask, it's just amazing, couldn't not leave a comment on something so great. if the rest of the suit is as good as the mask you should consider working for the movies ! peace

Jun 16, 2008. 12:17 AMpmaggot (author) says:

i would love to get a job working making props and costumes and stuff but have no idea where i would start!