My Mk 45 upper arms. A sleeve system or buckle hangers work best for holding these to the suit or body suit. I used magnets, they were ok but not ideal.

My Mk 45 hand covers. They work best as a strap connected to the palm. Make sure it is elastic or has some give so you can flip your hand up.

My Iron Man Cosplay Armor helm and neck fit test. A head sock helps keep your ears and hair in check.

The original arc reactor and under sized chest plate. I changes my mind and wanted a newer looking (at the time) reactor. It’s yours, make it what you want, not what others tell you.

While we’re talking about Iron Man gloves, this is a good time to show my newer hinge setup. Making Rescue Mk 49 gloves.

My Iron Man back plate.

Flashback, 2017 and building my Iron Man cosplay armor. I start suits with the helmet. Here is the Mk 45 helm 3D printed and featuring mine own magnetic connectors.

Make sure your neck piece is comfortable. My Mk 45 neck required some heat adaptation.

Don’t skip the abs. Iron Man Mk 45 ab plate.

Mk 45 collars. It is actually better to make a backpack or a rig to hang on your shoulders.