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Hi all, 
Here`s hoping you are all looking forward to the New Year. (I am  )
This is the start of the "Official Ironman Build".
As stated in the intro, the first three issues will be posted in two parts each. The reason being that these have to be the busiest first issues of any build I have ever seen. So putting them into two parts will make the reading and photo viewing easier. (I hope)
Issue one consists of everything you need to build the Iron Man`s helmet and a screwdriver for assembly.
I am assembling this kit on a nice soft fluffy hand towel to make sure that no damage is caused to the lovely shiny parts.
To kick off, I have attached a picture of all the parts in issue 1. (Pic 1)
Now place the support post (1H) into the inside body of the helmet and fix it in place with two EM screws. (Pic 2)
Before you proceed, familiarise yourself with the components of the LED assembly shown (Pic 3).
Then place the battery case inside the helmet (with the open side facing outwards) and fix in place with an EM screw. (Pic 4)
Carefully press the visor base (1D) into the helmet from the front (outside). It will lock into place with a small tab on either side. (Pic 5)
The next thing to do is fit the LED`s into the LED support piece (1E). It does not matter which LED goes on which side. (Pic 6)
Fix the LED support in place with the LED`s facing towards the visor base and secure it with two EM screws. (Pic 7)
Moving on place the helmet support (1N) onto the baseplate (1M) and fix it with three AP screws. (Pic 8)
Note: The support will later be used to connect the helmet to the neck, so should be firmly secured but not over tightened or the thread that`s cut will strip)
Take the assembly from the previous stage and place it inside the helmet base (1I) and fix it in place with two EM screws. (Pic 9)
To make the next assembly, fit the switch part (1L) into the right earpiece (1K). Part 1L fits into a channel in 1K and the extended lug must be at the top of the assembly. The parts are then fixed together carefully with a BP screw. (Pic 10)
Lastly for this post, insert the previously assembled parts into the helmet base plate, with the switch lug pointing downwards to the base plate as shown. (Pic 11)
More coming very soon.
Regards
delboy271155
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Hi All,
This post is the second half of issue 1 where we will complete the Ironman helmet.
If you took a break in your build at the end of the last post, make sure that the right ear piece is in the correct position before you proceed, (switch operating lug in the downward position).
To start this phase of the build, position the main helmet section next to the base section and fix the switch part of the LED assembly to the base with a BP screw. (Pic 1 - switch in the off position) You can also check that the switch will operate correctly at this point, by turning the right ear piece to the on position. (Pic 2)
Making sure that you do not trap any wires, position the helmet onto the base. Holding the two sections together, turn them over (noting that the support pillar fits into the hole in the base) and fix them together using three EM screws. (Pic 3)
Now place the helmet on its base (Pic 4) and insert one of the supplied batteries into the battery box. (Pic 5 - noting the correct polarity as shown) At this point I chose to test the lights worked correctly. Off (Pic 6) On (Pic 7) Should you wish you can leave the test until the helmet is completed.
The battery cover is fixed in place next, holding it in place with an EP screw. (Pic 8) and then the left ear piece can be put on, held in place by a magnet. (Pic 9)
We now move onto the last stages of this issue and construct the mask.
Position the clear visor inside the mask and fix it in place using an EM screw. (Pic 10) Then position the final mask part inside the mask and fix that with an EM screw also. (Pic 11)
Place the mask onto the front of the helmet (held in place by the magnet) and you have completed the helmet. Shown with lights OFF (Pic 12) and ON (Pic 13).
Coming in issue 2 we will construct Ironman`s left foot.
Regards
delboy271155
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Hi All,
Here we go with "ISSUE 2" Iron mans left foot.
As with issue 1, I will split this issue into two parts for ease of viewing.
In this issue you are supplied with all the parts required to construct Iron man`s left foot in its entirety. (Pic 1)
The first part of the construction is to fit the ankle joint into the main foot section. (Care must be taken to fit the ankle joint in the correct orientation). The ankle joint has two holes in it. one a complete circle and the other is like a key hole. When fitted correctly the holes will be above the foot section with the circular hole on the inside of the foot and the key hole on the outside. (Pic 2) shows the key hole facing the outside of the foot when being inserted. (Pic 3) shows the inside of the foot with the ankle joint in place.
With the ankle joint inserted, hold it in place with the ankle joint cover and four EM screws. (Pic 4) The correct orientation of the ankle joint from the inside of the foot is now shown in (Pic 5).
Before you proceed further, familiarise yourself with the parts of the LED assembly. (Pic 6)
In this stage you need to fit the switch (indicated by the white arrow in Pic 7) into the foot and hold it in place with the battery box, securing that with an AM screw (indicated by the yellow arrow in Pic 7).
Next position the screen into the heel plate (Pic 8) then place the LED holder over it and secure the LED holder with two AM screws. (Pic 9)
Now place the upper part of the foot next to the heel plate and press the LED into its holder. (Pic 10)
Finally for part 1 of the foot construction, (being very careful not to trap any wires) press the heel plate that has the LED in it into the main foot section. When it is fully in place, secure it with two AM screws.
The foot construction (Issue 2) will continue in the next post, coming very soon.
Regards
delboy271155
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Hi again,
Well here we are again, this time with Issue 2 Part 2 in which the left foot will be completed.
To start, recover the foot as it was from Part 1 (last post). Now, my preference at this point was to insert the supplied battery and test the LED was working correctly. It can be left until later the choice is up to you. When ever you choose to fit the battery make sure it is orientated with the correct polarity. (Pic 1)
Now, position and hold in place the two "RED" toe joint pieces (one shown in Pic 2) and with both parts held in place slide the toe cap into position over the "Red" toe joints. (Pic 3) Then to hold the toe joints and toe cap in place fix them with a CM screw on each side, making sure the toe cap moves smoothly. (Pic 4)
The toe cap joints are now finished by adding a screw cap to each side. (Pic 5)
Now fit the forward sole plate in place and fix it in place using two AM screws and make a second check that the toe cap can move up and down correctly. (Pic 7)
At this point, fit the supplied battery if not already done (Checking the polarity is correct) and position the battery cover over it, fixing the cover with an EP screw. (Pic 8) This also a good time to make a final test that the LED is working correctly. (Pic 9)
Fitting the magnetic top cover plate now completes the "Left Foot". (Pic 10)
That completes issue 2, where we have now completed Iron man`s Helmet and Left Foot. (Pic 11)
So, what`s coming up in issue 3? 
In issue 3, we will construct Iron man`s right hand in full, where all the fingers and thumb are fully articulated.
See you soon,
Regards
delboy271155
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Hi All,
Well here we are one week into the new year already, don`t time fly when your enjoying yourself.
So, its time to enjoy issue 3 of the Iron Man build where we will construct his right hand.(This will be completed in two posts the same as issue 1 and 2 were).
There`s lots of parts and fixing screws for this issue (Pic 1), as each finger and the thumb is fully articulated. For ease of identification each finger/thumb piece is marked with an number and letter at the base of the part. Designation is as follows: (where the "R" indicates Right hand).
1R = thumb
2R = index finger
3R = middle finger
4R = ring finger
5R = little finger
So, a mark 2R would be a part for the Index finger of the right hand as shown in (Pic 2).
To start with, sort all the finger/thumb parts into their relative groups as per their markings.
Note: When constructing the fingers/thumb the top surface should end up flat to show they are in the correct orientation.
Begin the construction by selecting the two parts of the thumb (marked 1R) and lay them in the correct orientation. (Pic 3) Then align the two parts and secure the joint with a CP screw. (Pic 4)
Now we move on to constructing the fingers, where the only differences from the thumb are that there are three parts to each finger and the fixing screws at the joints do differ.
For the Index finger, align all the parts (marked 2R). (Pic 5) Then fix the joint nearest the tip of the finger with a CP screw and the joint nearest the knuckle end with an FP screw. (Pic 6)
As the construction of the other three fingers is fundamentally the same I have posted pictures that show the part identification and the relevant screw designations:
Middle finger (Pic 7)
Ring finger (Pic 8)
and Little finger (pic 9)
You now have a set of four fingers and a thumb as shown in (Pic 10).
To conclude part 1 of this issue, position the screen into the palm of the hand (noting it will only fit in one position) with the pin inserted and the other two points secured with BM screws. (Pic 11)
Part 2 of issue 3 will follow very shortly.
Until then
Regards
delboy271155
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Hi all here I am again,
Its amazing how life gets in the way of one`s best intentions. Think we need a new law to stop life getting in the way of modelling.
All the same, here I am with the final post for issue 3 and Pack 1.
In this post Iron Mans right hand will be completed.
So, to start this section of the build, gather the back of the hand and the LED assembly.
Taking the LED assembly, position and push the switch into the side of the battery box as shown. (Pic 1)
Carefully position the battery box into position inside the back of the hand, making sure that the button of the switch is central through the hole in the plate. The LED assembly can only fit in one position, so then fix it in place with two BP screws. (Pic 2)
Now, for the next stage you need to be very careful and position the circuit board from the LED assembly into position as low as possible, avoiding any damage to the wiring. (Pic 3)
Position the back of the hand on your work surface, with the open side facing upwards and position all the fingers/thumb into their pivot points with the open side of the joints facing upwards. (Pic 4)
Gently position the wrist joint into place at the base of the back of hand plate. (Pic 5)
The next thing to do, is to put the palm panel in place (and this is a bit tricky - took me two attempts) firstly making sure that the finger/thumb pieces are correctly positioned along with the wrist joint. Then for the next step to be successful there are several things that need to be in the correct place:
All joints correctly positioned
No wires trapped between the upper/lower hand plates
LED circuit board as low as possible
Wrist joint piece fully inserted
and
Upper/Lower hand plates fitted against each other evenly.
Note: DO NOT force the parts together as you will cause irreparable damage and they will fit together without force if correctly positioned.
When you have successfully got the hand together, hold the top to the bottom and carefully turn the assembly over and join them together with two AM screws. (Pic 6)
You are now ready to fit the battery / cover it and test the palm LED.
Fit the battery, checking its polarity. (Pic 7)
Place and fix the battery cover with an EP screw. (Pic 8)
Then switch on and test the palm LED. (Pic 9)
Remember to switch the palm LED off to save the battery as the switch locks in the ON position.
Finally, attach the hand back plate in position, which is held in place with a magnet. (Pic 10)
We have now completed Issue 3 / Pack 1 of the Ironman Armour and constructed the Helmet, Left foot and Right Hand.  (Pic 11)
At the time of this post I am only in receipt of Pack 1 / issues 1-3, but should you need assistance then don`t hesitate to send me a PM or start a discussion in the relative area in the forum. https://forum.deagostini....1673198249.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=72501456
Also, having seen the start of this build should you wish to start a subscription the options are available via this link.
https://forum.deagostini....1673197376.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd
Regards
delboy271155
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