A Tinners Porch - Iron Man MattM - May 03, 2008 - 07:42 AM Post subject: Iron Man
Just saw Iron Man tonight and I have to say it was better than expected. Seriously dreaded the idea of the lead actor being in the movie simply because of prejudice; he did surprisingly well. Obviously the movie is 110% cgi baloney and very little actual metal work.
But have to admit I want to run out and pound out a suit of armor. Kind of brings back memories of the antiquidated book entitled "Iron Men" that I read back in junior high. Iron Man might not be within a realistic goal to make, but surely something from the Dark Ages could be done in a couple hundred man hours I'd think. Has anyone ever successfully accomplished such a feat? Not something high tech, mind you, have you pounded out a set of realistic armor? Please share if you have.pricer - May 03, 2008 - 11:28 AM Post subject:
Closest I have ever come was building a sholder brace for my father. No real measuring involved, I used the "stare and fit" method. It worked well. I would love to get some more shaping tools and do some "freestyle" metal work.
From what I saw on the trailers for Iron Man, it did look pretty good.Stickman - May 03, 2008 - 11:35 PM Post subject:
Hmmm maybe the sequel will be "Sheet Metal Man" steve2 - May 05, 2008 - 07:05 PM Post subject:
I don't know about that Stick, but I hear all of his long-time friends call him "Rusty"MattM - May 10, 2008 - 02:20 AM Post subject:
Where's Bud and his PDF library of tin man suits?Bud - May 10, 2008 - 02:31 AM Post subject:
I'm always on the look out for new material - if you spot it anywhere and give me a lead, I can probably pick it up and add it for all to enjoy danski0224 - May 10, 2008 - 02:42 PM Post subject:
I thought the movie was pretty entertaining.
I never read the comic book... er, graphic novel , so I found the whole electromagnet thing hard to swallow with all the available technology in the movie.
