Man Of Steel Suit Build (Pic Heavy)

This process on the fabric is getting popular on costumes. (the rubber looking bits) I bet there is a way to get it done without breaking the bank not counting the fabric paint technique. The "S" itself I would sculpt and cast it then attach it to the top. Good luck on your build. Do LOTS of homework. Thanks to SDCC there are plenty of pix of the suit with closeups. Look forward to seeing this completed.

bleyd said:

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This process on the fabric is getting popular on costumes. (the rubber looking bits) I bet there is a way to get it done without breaking the bank not counting the fabric paint technique. The "S" itself I would sculpt and cast it then attach it to the top. Good luck on your build. Do LOTS of homework. Thanks to SDCC there are plenty of pix of the suit with closeups. Look forward to seeing this completed.

I noticed "The Amazing Spiderman" utilized this technique heavily on Garfield's costume. The "Replica Remedy" seems to universally be "Puff Paint." Do you think this could be done in puff paint? I looked closer at some Comic Con closeups and I think the pattern is rigid and not beveled like I thought... I'm working a more accurate pattern now.

I hope I can find someone to do the "S"!

Thanks for the interest!

Here's a quick update:
I sent Sonjou a message about the base pattern, can't wait for a response!

Also upon closer examination of the photos uploaded by Art Andrews of the suit from comic con, I revised my urethane detail pattern to be more accurate:


Does this look better? Does it still need work?

An additional concern arose when I noticed the comic con pictures of the boots covered with the urethane detail pieces...
Here's a link to that picture:
Man of Steel - Superman Costume - the RPF Gallery


Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like the boots have lycra stretched over them then the dark blue urethan detail applied on top?

This is a really complicated build but I must have faith!!!

Great start on this project. I made this suit early on for SDCC 2012. Didn't get the color right and didn't know about all the details parts. But I'm looking to do one as well for 2013. Keep up the great work !

-Trey

The second design is better but look at the arcs they are not mirrors of each other. The lower arc is thicker than the upper arc. You make that change and I think you got a good match for the pathern. Good luck.

Captain April said:

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The second design is better but look at the arcs they are not mirrors of each other. The lower arc is thicker than the upper arc. You make that change and I think you got a good match for the pathern. Good luck.

Excellent observation! I'll get on that! Thanks!

TRIP3 said:

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Great start on this project. I made this suit early on for SDCC 2012. Didn't get the color right and didn't know about all the details parts. But I'm looking to do one as well for 2013. Keep up the great work !

Thanks! I would LOVE to see pictures of yours!!! What all materials did you use (especially on the emblem)? Did you use the Dye-Sublimation method?

Is the MOS suit a two piece design or is that a one piece suit? I was thinking maybe this could work with some light weight chain mail

I meant to ask in my previous post, What is the Dye sublimation method? I've seen it mentioned does anyone have a good link to the explanation?

stidham23 said:

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Is the MOS suit a two piece design or is that a one piece suit? I was thinking maybe this could work with some light weight chain mail

It is 4 pieces, my screen shot did not include the back and arms. I thought it did look like chain mail and even considered making a conjoined pattern so it's one piece of urethane, but if you look closely the pieces are all separate...

stidham23 said:

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I meant to ask in my previous post, What is the Dye sublimation method? I've seen it mentioned does anyone have a good link to the explanation?

Essentially you get a really hi res picture and take it to a company that has a machine to print on 4 way stretch lycra. I'm not sure exactly but I think they stretch the lycra while printing so it doesn't lose its color if you stretch it afterwards. It allows for excellent muscle shading detail and in the case of this suit, you can print "patterns" so you know exactly where to put the urethane detail.
Thanks for your interest!

Update Time!
Thanks to Captain April I took a much closer look at this picture of the pattern:


This is about as close as I can possibly get:


Would you say this is accurate? If ANYONE thinks they can modify it to perfection and has Illustrator I'd be glad to upload the file!

@ManofSteel I think that is probably the closest your going to find. Also thanks for the response to my questions! Goo luck!

TRIP3 said:

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Great start on this project. I made this suit early on for SDCC 2012. Didn't get the color right and didn't know about all the details parts. But I'm looking to do one as well for 2013. Keep up the great work !

-Trey

From your profile picture it also looks like you have pretty accurate cuff pieces! Can I ask what you made them out of?

stidham23 said:

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@ManofSteel I think that is probably the closest your going to find. Also thanks for the response to my questions! Goo luck!

Thanks! I hope you stay involved in the project! Any suggestions you have just throw them my way!

UPDATE:
I'm currently pondering the sizing of the urethane detail pieces. Still waiting on a response from Sonjou about the base patter, I'm just not confident enough to try it myself!

I'm excited to see your progress on this. I've wanted to start this one for a while.

it looks great

I think that's as close as you are going to get. It is a chainmail armor look with a connecting pin between the sections. So unless you want to knit it or make out of rings I think that's pretty good.

UPDATE:
Sonjou messaged me back! I've officially surrendered my dye-sub template and will wait for Sonjou's. He matched the colors a lot better. I'll still ask him if he can use my detail pattern.
If anyone wants to work with my base pattern I'll put it up.

In the next couple days I'll test the chain mail detail on a piece of Lycra with puff paint to see if it works.

cant wait to see the results

Hi MOS, you asked about my suit...It was a quick build. I used all cloth material to make it. For the "S" logo I had a sports shop make a patch out of tackle twill. Same thing NFL logos are made out of. Here is a fuller pic...

TRIP3 said:

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Hi MOS, you asked about my suit...It was a quick build. I used all cloth material to make it. For the "S" logo I had a sports shop make a patch out of tackle twill. Same thing NFL logos are made out of. Here is a fuller pic...

That is an awesome suit. Best 'Man of steel' I've seen so far!

that looks AWESOME!!!

TRIP3 said:

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Hi MOS, you asked about my suit...It was a quick build. I used all cloth material to make it. For the "S" logo I had a sports shop make a patch out of tackle twill. Same thing NFL logos are made out of. Here is a fuller pic...

That's extremely accurate! Even using all cloth it looks awesome! It looks like you perfectly matched the weight of the cape. Can I asked what material you used for the cuffs and such? They also seem to be correct thickness.
You're also built well which helps... Thanks for the great pic!

I'm currently still struggling with the puff paint... I've almost got it. I'll post pictures soon!

Can I ask what you guys did/plan to do for attaching cape?

baykes1980 said:

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Can I ask what you guys did/plan to do for attaching cape?

Personally, I planned on either going Neodymium Magnets or Velcro. I don't know about attaching magnets to cloth so I'm thinking Velcro on the shoulders and on the cape. I think I could pleat the cloth on a strip of Velcro to give it some of the "robustness" the fabric seems to have where the cape meets the suit.

Any other suggestions would be great!

Another thought:
The only reason I mention magnets is because I have experience in mixing velcro and lycra. If you miss the velcro or accidentally hit the lycra it really rips it up.