Not sure where to slot this, but I figured this was the best place.
IRON MAN 1944
Work-in-Progress
This idea has been developing for a while. I envisioned an exoskeleton that would basically have the vibe of a walking Sherman Tank, perhaps taking cues from the APU from The Matrix Revolutions.
The concept sketch
I did this quick sketch of the scale and basic shape I had in mind, so that I could organize my thoughts and figure out how I was going to make this. This wasn't quite as insane as the Flying Wing, but the configuration of the design presented some new challenges. Since I only had four days before going back to work, I had to get cracking and go into super Zen mode...the tight timeframe made this perhaps one of the most challenging customs I've taken on, since as soon as I was back to work full time I knew there was no way I could make something this involved. I'm pretty sure I drove my wife nuts.
Basic shape/construction
Puttied and riveted
Poor Man's Electronics
Now, I originally planned to make the torso into an opening c0ckpit, and actually made some controls, a chair, and fitted some details...until a bit of inspiration struck me. I've never incorporated lighting into any of my customs or vehicles, and I thought this would make for a perfect opportunity. I picked up these sets of battery-operated lights (an orange set and a purple set) at a hardware store with this exact purpose in mind. Originally, I thought I could incorporate the lights and the c0ckpit, but the wiring was way too clunky, and consumed all of the space in the torso:
Elegant electronics
Next: The finished product.