First Thread WIP Batman for Halloween

[CptPunchface]

Hello everyone I have lurked for a little over a year now and feel it is time to start my own thread. I have already built the obligatory foam Ironman but I won't post it for now.
Last night I worked on the chest and am pretty pleased with the result. The only thing I didn't get to my liking is I couldn't get the center of the bat sunk into the chest as much as it probably should be. This is a small stain on it lol not sure what it is as the foam sat under my house for a few months but i think it may be resin.

 

[Finhead]

Are you working on a hybrid of a TDK and Begins or just a mesh of whatever looks good to you?

 

[CptPunchface]

Well I love the begins torso and gauntlets so I will try to make those as close as possible. I am using the pdf's by archy but I may use a pep TDK cowl to make an armored looking bat helmet. I want the legs to have a more heavily armored look so not sure what I'll do for them. But it is foam and it is just for halloween so I won't be depressed if it comes out odd.

 

[Finhead]

I see, just asking as your chest area is off TDK and the bat upper abs are from Begins so right now it's a meld of the two.

 

[CptPunchface]

Oh, well I know you are as close to an expert as you can get on costuming so I love getting your feedback but I only drew that line through the pecs with a sharpie so when it comes time to paint it won't show through. I am not entirely sure why it was on the pattern but I copied it over anyway lol. Maybe to help line up the bat? I will try and get the ab section sans ribs done tonight and post them up with the chest so it will make a bit more sense. I know the torso is supposed to be one piece but the foam tiles I am using (old workout mat) aren't lage enough to accomodate that. I am hoping that doing them seperately and gluing them together will acheive the same look. One question though for this half inch foam, should I exaggerate the bends/folds? The chest seems to have already started to flatten out.

 

[CptPunchface]

Need to clean up the detailing a bit but I thought I would throw a progress pic up in case anyone was interested.

 

[CptPunchface]

I am really liking the black and gray scheme I have going right now and after I seal everything I will probably repaint it that way. Sort of a classic but armored batman with a yellow yellow utility belt.

Worked a bit on the gauntlets tonight but I still need to add the fins. I'm not quite sure how I will does those just now maybe some plastic slid up from underneath the foam. The templates didn't have the extra piece reaching up towards the elbow but I saw it on an action figure and liked it.

Let me know what you guys think. Also I have been thinking about the belt. Right now I am looking at a yellow diver's belt with fake pouches. I am working on one of the pouches now and if it turns out I'll post it in the morning.

 

[spydrwebz]

Looking good man!

 

[STEALTH]

man, this is looking so cool!

 

[CptPunchface]

Thanks guys! I have always loved Batman and for the past few years I have always wanted a cool costume of his. I don't want to have an exact copy of any of his styles though. I want to make it mine, you know?
Stealth, you are pretty much the reason I started trying to make my own costumes, well you and pepakura lol. I remember seeing your old war machine on youtube so long ago and thought it was awesome (was literally awe struck). So thanks for unintentionally getting me started in this hobby.

 

[CptPunchface]

Worked a bit on the utility belt and I think I have found what I will use. Rather than using a nylon 2inch strap I decided to use a length of a tie down strap which is also 2 inches wide. The tie down strap is more silky and fluid and it just feels and looks way better.

For the pouches I had an epiphany as I was walking through Walmart yesterday. I found this little outlet splitter box thingy and though it'd be perfect.

I cut off the bottom beveled part and bondo'd over the face plates after having removed all the metal bits inside. The only problem I have with this is I won't have any functioning pouches or boxes. I may find something similiar to put further back on the belt to hold my cell phone and keys. I also want to have at least one folding batarang and a grapple gun of some sorts. Batman can't be without his toys.

Let me know what you think of the boxes/belt. I will look around to find a cover for the buckle as the quick release part just doesn't look right to me.

 

[CptPunchface]

WIP Batman for Halloween

I found this light cover that I like for the buckle. It's a bit oversized but I think it will do the trick.

 

[stang wars]

The belt's looking really good. Creative

 

[STEALTH]

well, hell man, this will inspire me to do something like this one day as well.

so ... thank YOU!

I am LOVING this build

 

[Knighttoknight]

Wow this already looks really great!!

 

[Sundowner]

I like the blend of the two movie suits. Looks like you're pretty creative when it comes to the belt! I'm looking forward to your progress!

 

[CptPunchface]

I found this other cover that I may use as the buckle. Seems a bit more subtle and sleek. I will buy the rest of the belt boxes tonight I think five more will do. Also, I bought scroll saw this morning so I will see if I can throw together a batarang tonight after work.

 

[SDUK]

Lookin real nice..... interesting ideas

 

[pitchforknumb]

Wow. Awesome work. Great ingenuity also.

 

[CptPunchface]

Thanks for all the encouragement! It means a lot to hop on here and see all the kind words. I just bought the last of the outlet boxes apparently they are a seasonal item so I got lucky there. I should have a finished utility belt by tomorrow morning! I think I may use the extremis pep files for the shoulders and maybe the shins. I really need to start the cowl/helmet though. I think the TDK pep files floating about could easily be made to look like the armored cowl from the new game Injustice.