Hi everyone,
After many attempts at this display, I finally found a mannequin which is VERY close to Chris Reeve's build and proportions. It makes all the difference when you can display the costume on a correctly sized body.
I've got to figure out the best way of attaching the Chris Reeve head sculpt onto there, but for now - it's cool to just display the costume like this.
I just need to rub down the nipples a bit so they're not so prominent!
Here's the pic:
absalutley Awesome ACES you do him proud "god rest his soul" R.I.P
ACES
That's looking great and I like the colors. Very cool looking outfit!
WOW! That mannequin is just perfect Chris! Can't wait to see the sculpt on top of that thing. It's been a trip getting that costume together!-Andy
if you rub down the nipples, you might make them hard. Awesome awesome display bud.
Superb.
I so much wish I had been around at the time or able to get this fabric as I love the Reeve cotume.
The best Superman costume replica I have ever seen
You will believe that a mannequin can wear a leotard.
Yeah, it looks a bit nipply in that room
That's a great display, and I cannot wait to see it with the Reeve head. Pray tell, CKing, where didst thou get that mannequin?
Thanks for all your comments guys!
Here's a link to the website which sells this mannequin:
http://dectermannequins.com/products/six6.htm#
It's expensive but believe me, getting a custom made mannequin or body casting would be WAY more expensive than this.
Cheers,
Chris
Very nice Chris! It looks great. You were right about the mannequin, it does that costume justice. I'm looking forward to the final look with the head attached.
really nice. i say leave like this. it's classier without the head.
Have you seen the head?RacerX said:
Just asking...
yes i've seen. almost bought it from the sculptor. thing is, it may not go well with the mannequin. the mannequin have a slight head turn, the bust looks to the front. i love the way it is now. simple, yet effective.NoHumorMan said:
Have you seen the head?
Just asking...
That's true.RacerX said:
However, you can trim the bust to fit the mannequin, right? And if you're good enough you can make it seamless.
I agree that the setup now is pretty classy. It may lose some of that effect with the addition of the head or it may make it even more classy.
I'm definitely looking forward to what will be done with this.
cking said:
Expensive is right. Nice mannequins, though. However, I think the only thing that will wearing my Reeve is me
That is Awesome! I'd love to have one on display in my house, I'm a Big Christopher Reeve Superman Fan, that Mannequin is perfect for Reeve's Build!
Did you do the Costume or have it custom made?
(I recall you showing it earlier, I don't recall if you had it made or not...)
The master of presentation strikes again...awesome costume and awesome way of displaying it Chris!!!
Guess it΄s time for an updated 360° view of your museum my friend
Markus
Thanks again guys!
Propsculptor - the costume was custom made after LOTS of research.
I should say a BIG thanks to my friend - GELForever. He inspired me to do this costume in the first place and his help / critique of the works in progress have made it what it is today. Cheers Mart!
Chris
Always a pleasure to assist with what is, IMHO, the most accurate of STM costumes in existance - other than screen weathering or age, I defy anybody to distinguish it from the real thing.
Its refreshing to spend time with a guy who is such a like-minded perfectionist that pursues the answers until the ultimate artifact is reached - just check out his Star Wars pieces for proof of that!!
There is only one thing that distracts me whenever I see this and that is the torso of the mannequin. I don't know how to really explain it, but it has that exaggerated sculpted feel to the ribs, chest and ab-section. Chris Reeve always had these soft, but buffed features.
I don't know if any can or will be done about it, but that is the only thing that bothers me with the mannequin.
The rest is great and the suit is absolutely superb (no pun intended).
Seriously, that's a piece I would love to have in my sitting room and I don't collect costumes.
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