A mate used the laser method to remove a name on his arm, the scar looked so bad after it healed he got another tatt to cover that.
I've heard that the creams work but take a while.
Cheers
Thanks Ric. I've been looking into the removal creams and they seem to take 6 to 12 months with everyday application, breaking down the inks to be absorbed into the body. From what I've seen on the comparisons, they look pretty effective. Cost is a couple of hundred dollars for a year's supply, but way cheaper than laser and by the looks of it, more effective with no chance of scarring. Now looking into the leading, reputable and most trusted brands.
Anyway, back to the shed for a bit to start laying fibreglass into the suit before the welder arrives this afternoon to do some more on the observatory.
1. Proportions all looking good. Bits fit other bits so that's encouraging. I must be doing something right....
2. Hinging the plate at the back of the helmet to swing open and allow my fat head in. Hinges are glues and screwed. I think I will also put a layer of fibreglass over them to completely embed them in the helmet shell.
1. The faceplate hinges need something for the liquid-nails to grip, so I drilled the back of them with multiple holes about 3/4 the way through the metal.
2. Gluing the hinges in place between helmet and faceplate.
Sitting at home with a busted back...what else can I do but cut, fold and glue in a comfy chair? I think I'll be needing a real suit to assist my ageing body!
Here's the last couple of day's work from the chair while my back heals. This project is GREAT for incapacitation and boredom!
1. Some people use a pen to score the fold lines, others use a pizza-cutter style wheel (miniature). I use the edge of an engineers steel ruler. It is sharp and straight. Hold the piece up to a light source so you can see the ruler behind the fold-line and run your thumb up the fold. Presto! Precise, sharp fold.
2. Chest and back-brace - front. This goes under the chest and back armour to provide support and lock the pieces together.
3. Back view
4. Collar plates: I ran out of 200gsm card-stock but I figured these are so simple and small, that they could support themselves as normal A4 printing paper until they are resined.
Sitting at home with a busted back...what else can I do but cut, fold and glue in a comfy chair? I think I'll be needing a real suit to assist my ageing body!
Not Iron Man Barry , its......
BIONIC BARRY !( BAZ)
Might need to look at patenting this if it helps your back???
Bartman
