Re: 2012 TMNT Replica Costume Sculpt (SILICONE)
Hopefully so, if everything goes well
Hopefully so, if everything goes well
TMNT Replica Costume Sculpt *SHREDDER*
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Re: 2012 TMNT Replica Costume Sculpt (SILICONE)
Took the weekend off unfortunately. I need a break with the wifey. But plan to build the shell this week!!! Will be building a base out of foam sheets then add clay to sculpt all the fun details!
SOOOOO, if anyone has some good pictures or screen shots of the shell from TMNT 1 it would be a great help! If not I can always pop the DVD back in, but sometimes members have pictures that aren't readily accessible!
Shell building starts tomorrow!!! WHOOOOHOO!
Took the weekend off unfortunately. I need a break with the wifey. But plan to build the shell this week!!! Will be building a base out of foam sheets then add clay to sculpt all the fun details!
SOOOOO, if anyone has some good pictures or screen shots of the shell from TMNT 1 it would be a great help! If not I can always pop the DVD back in, but sometimes members have pictures that aren't readily accessible!
Shell building starts tomorrow!!! WHOOOOHOO!
jacobzking
Well-Known Member
Re: 2012 TMNT Replica Costume Sculpt (SILICONE)
here's a start...
https://rapidshare.com/files/2293804759/shell.zip
here's a start...
https://rapidshare.com/files/2293804759/shell.zip
Re: 2012 TMNT Replica Costume Sculpt (SILICONE)
Starting the shell this week!
The shell will be sculpted like the rest of the pieces but needed a base to put the clay on!
So I have been cutting styrofoam into a basic shell shape.
First I traced myself to the styrofoam.
Then added a center line to measure from and cut the first quadrant out to flip and rotate for the other quadrants.
The size looks about right!
Then I cut smaller and small shapes to create the rounded shape.
Its a rough shape but will only be used to add the clay on to.
Another member, jacobzking has created a front shell template and has been kind enough to send me a copy!:thumbsup
So I will later use the template and trace it to the styrofoam to use as a base for clay as well.
My only concern at this point is how to create the sides of the shell???
1) I could create them with the back of the shell as a whole solid piece. But that makes the mold much more complicated.
2) I could create the sides as a separate piece. If I did this I would create two sided piece and mold it to create both sides! Less material used!!! But would have to rig it up to connect some how???
Any recommendations are welcome and if the size of the shell looks wrong let me know!
Later RPF'ers
Starting the shell this week!
The shell will be sculpted like the rest of the pieces but needed a base to put the clay on!
So I have been cutting styrofoam into a basic shell shape.
First I traced myself to the styrofoam.
Then added a center line to measure from and cut the first quadrant out to flip and rotate for the other quadrants.
The size looks about right!
Then I cut smaller and small shapes to create the rounded shape.
Its a rough shape but will only be used to add the clay on to.
Another member, jacobzking has created a front shell template and has been kind enough to send me a copy!:thumbsup
So I will later use the template and trace it to the styrofoam to use as a base for clay as well.
My only concern at this point is how to create the sides of the shell???
1) I could create them with the back of the shell as a whole solid piece. But that makes the mold much more complicated.
2) I could create the sides as a separate piece. If I did this I would create two sided piece and mold it to create both sides! Less material used!!! But would have to rig it up to connect some how???
Any recommendations are welcome and if the size of the shell looks wrong let me know!
Later RPF'ers
MisfitNINe
New Member
Re: 2012 TMNT Replica Costume Sculpt (Shell base)
Hey, first of all I want to say this is really an amazing thread. I found the forum last night and read through this whole build. I love all the process shots you have on here!
I don't have much experience in these things but looking at this here are my thoughts for whatever they are worth:
It looks to me like the original is done with the sides as a part of the back shell with the front connecting to the side pieces. I definitely see how this makes for a much more complicated mold but it appears to create a more seamless finished piece.
The concern I would have with doing the sides as one piece is not getting that seamless wrap around contour from the side that seems to flow out almost front facing before it wraps to the side/back (I don't know if that makes sense). The way I see it you would need to almost the independent side pieces Y shaped so they could contour correctly on both sides.
Whatever you end up doing I'm sure you won't go wrong. This is sick. I can't wait to see the updates as you move along. Very inspiring!
Hey, first of all I want to say this is really an amazing thread. I found the forum last night and read through this whole build. I love all the process shots you have on here!
I don't have much experience in these things but looking at this here are my thoughts for whatever they are worth:
It looks to me like the original is done with the sides as a part of the back shell with the front connecting to the side pieces. I definitely see how this makes for a much more complicated mold but it appears to create a more seamless finished piece.
The concern I would have with doing the sides as one piece is not getting that seamless wrap around contour from the side that seems to flow out almost front facing before it wraps to the side/back (I don't know if that makes sense). The way I see it you would need to almost the independent side pieces Y shaped so they could contour correctly on both sides.
Whatever you end up doing I'm sure you won't go wrong. This is sick. I can't wait to see the updates as you move along. Very inspiring!
jacobzking
Well-Known Member
Re: 2012 TMNT Replica Costume Sculpt (Shell base)
we all have pictures of shells to go by
but this is basically the idea. the front piece snaps on to the torso with some heavy duty button snaps.
welcome to the forum!
we all have pictures of shells to go by
but this is basically the idea. the front piece snaps on to the torso with some heavy duty button snaps.welcome to the forum!
Boneheadideas
Member
Re: 2012 TMNT Replica Costume Sculpt (SILICONE)
Just a thought, That's a lot of clay even with your dividers. Thought of buying a 2" thick sheet of foam, cutting the same shapes, layering them the same and shaping... then sculpting the detailed clay on them? Not sure how much reclaim you have at this point, or if you are buying new bricks at each sculpt, but even just for maneuverability of the shell model alone... just a thought.
Just a thought, That's a lot of clay even with your dividers. Thought of buying a 2" thick sheet of foam, cutting the same shapes, layering them the same and shaping... then sculpting the detailed clay on them? Not sure how much reclaim you have at this point, or if you are buying new bricks at each sculpt, but even just for maneuverability of the shell model alone... just a thought.
CoryM
New Member
Re: 2012 TMNT Replica Costume Sculpt (Shell base)
Awesome build man, this stuff is some truly unique and masterful work.
Were you planning on making the props yourself? Remember that if you mount full size katanas on your back, like the big screen, comic, and animated version, you'll never be able to draw those puppies.
Awesome build man, this stuff is some truly unique and masterful work.
Were you planning on making the props yourself? Remember that if you mount full size katanas on your back, like the big screen, comic, and animated version, you'll never be able to draw those puppies.
Re: 2012 TMNT Replica Costume Sculpt (Shell base)
check out my thread where I posted the two shells I had owned in the Screen Used section...I also have other pictures that I took of someone wearing it I can send you privately
http://www.therpf.com/f45/tmnt-coming-out-their-shells-tour-new-113845/
check out my thread where I posted the two shells I had owned in the Screen Used section...I also have other pictures that I took of someone wearing it I can send you privately
http://www.therpf.com/f45/tmnt-coming-out-their-shells-tour-new-113845/
Re: 2012 TMNT Replica Costume Sculpt (Shell base)
Glad your enjoying the thread. Thanks for the input, I agree.
Thanks for the pictures again, all of the screen shots help tremendously.
Hey BHI, Not exactly sure what you mean? Words can be difficult to portray an image. But the foam sheets are being used for a basic shape. I think I might add spray foam on top of it and then shape it smooth to a shell shape. Then move forward with the clay and details. Then finally mold it!
Hahaa, no knives or guns in the club.....or sai, katana, chucks, or bo staff!!!
I just made the sai to practice molding, but I may make the props? Not sure.
Thanks again Matt!
Wearing pictures are always nice to have. Wish I had more behind the scenes photos of the actual movie shells! But those seem to be non existent!
After the unanimous feedback, I will attempt a single back piece!
I have made a stand to hold the shell for sculpting and it can also be rotated to allow easy molding!!! I thought it was genius! (it can rotate so the shell lays face up)
The shell will be attached soundly once I have it ready for clay.
But I plan to spray canned foam over the shell and then shape it more smooth before adding clay. That will probably be done tomorrow! My clay also arrives tomorrow!!! 75 POUNDS!!! :love
Any suggestions are always welcome! Thanks everyone for your help:thumbsup
Glad your enjoying the thread. Thanks for the input, I agree.
we all have pictures of shells to go by
welcome to the forum!
Thanks for the pictures again, all of the screen shots help tremendously.
Hey BHI, Not exactly sure what you mean? Words can be difficult to portray an image. But the foam sheets are being used for a basic shape. I think I might add spray foam on top of it and then shape it smooth to a shell shape. Then move forward with the clay and details. Then finally mold it!
Hahaa, no knives or guns in the club.....or sai, katana, chucks, or bo staff!!!
I just made the sai to practice molding, but I may make the props? Not sure.
Thanks again Matt!
Wearing pictures are always nice to have. Wish I had more behind the scenes photos of the actual movie shells! But those seem to be non existent!
After the unanimous feedback, I will attempt a single back piece!
I have made a stand to hold the shell for sculpting and it can also be rotated to allow easy molding!!! I thought it was genius! (it can rotate so the shell lays face up)
The shell will be attached soundly once I have it ready for clay.
But I plan to spray canned foam over the shell and then shape it more smooth before adding clay. That will probably be done tomorrow! My clay also arrives tomorrow!!! 75 POUNDS!!! :love
Any suggestions are always welcome! Thanks everyone for your help:thumbsup
Re: 2012 TMNT Replica Costume Sculpt (Shell base)
deric not called in to see how your doin for a while,all i can say is
:thumbsupPHENOMENAL BUILD:thumbsup
amazing,bloody fantastic,lost for words.
i absolutely :love it mate.
will it fit a little short arse 5ft 6'' fella like me in it ???? probably not:cry
keep up the great work, top notchthumbsup:thumbsup
deric not called in to see how your doin for a while,all i can say is
:thumbsupPHENOMENAL BUILD:thumbsup
amazing,bloody fantastic,lost for words.
i absolutely :love it mate.
will it fit a little short arse 5ft 6'' fella like me in it ???? probably not:cry
keep up the great work, top notch
thumbsup:thumbsup
rambos mom
New Member
Re: 2012 TMNT Replica Costume Sculpt (Shell base)
this is so awesome. i've always wanted to make a movie accurate turtle costume. have you tried using wonder weave for the shell's armature? it's like an adhesive plastic/fabric you can wrap around the blue foam... super rigid and durable. you could use half the clay to sculpt the shapes and detail. good luck, can't wait to see how this turns out.
this is so awesome. i've always wanted to make a movie accurate turtle costume. have you tried using wonder weave for the shell's armature? it's like an adhesive plastic/fabric you can wrap around the blue foam... super rigid and durable. you could use half the clay to sculpt the shapes and detail. good luck, can't wait to see how this turns out.
Re: 2012 TMNT Replica Costume Sculpt (Shell base)
I just put two and two together! Just realized the realistic turtle was your work!! Your texture skills bring the piece to life!
And yes the project keeps getting bigger:behave
Thank you very much Mark!
If my molds turn out, your short arse is getting in it!!
I have never heard of it?? I might look into it though, thanks!
Taking a lunch break, and wanted to update the thread
Got half of the every mother mold finished. But ran out of material and will have to order Monday. But its coming along great
Lower legs are a two-piece mother mold
Upper legs are a two-piece mother mold
Upper body will be either a 3 or 4 piece mother mold
So I still have to finish the other side of every piece above but that will go really quick!
I just put two and two together! Just realized the realistic turtle was your work!! Your texture skills bring the piece to life!
And yes the project keeps getting bigger:behave
It's got some work to go!nice! I was wondering how you were going to go about doing the shell. can't wait to see more progress
deric not called in to see how your doin for a while,all i can say is
:thumbsupPHENOMENAL BUILD:thumbsup
amazing,bloody fantastic,lost for words.
i absolutely :love it mate.
will it fit a little short arse 5ft 6'' fella like me in it ???? probably not:cry
keep up the great work, top notch
Thank you very much Mark!
If my molds turn out, your short arse is getting in it!!
I have never heard of it?? I might look into it though, thanks!
Thank you sir! Reminds me I need to check in on your endoskull build! Its serves as inspiration.Very cool!
Taking a lunch break, and wanted to update the thread
Got half of the every mother mold finished. But ran out of material and will have to order Monday. But its coming along great
Lower legs are a two-piece mother mold
Upper legs are a two-piece mother mold
Upper body will be either a 3 or 4 piece mother mold
So I still have to finish the other side of every piece above but that will go really quick!
Re: 2012 TMNT Replica Costume Sculpt (SILICONE)
Though the mold may seem more complicated the sides should be connected to the rear shell. And make sure the sides of the shell are sized properly so the top of your turtle pants are covered properly. The foam latex suits that someone has been making don't cover enough of the lower torso area and the sides of the shells arent made correctly
And by that I mean you don't want this to happen
Starting the shell this week!
The shell will be sculpted like the rest of the pieces but needed a base to put the clay on!
So I have been cutting styrofoam into a basic shell shape.
First I traced myself to the styrofoam.
Then added a center line to measure from and cut the first quadrant out to flip and rotate for the other quadrants.
The size looks about right!
Then I cut smaller and small shapes to create the rounded shape.
Its a rough shape but will only be used to add the clay on to.
Another member, jacobzking has created a front shell template and has been kind enough to send me a copy!:thumbsup
So I will later use the template and trace it to the styrofoam to use as a base for clay as well.
My only concern at this point is how to create the sides of the shell???
1) I could create them with the back of the shell as a whole solid piece. But that makes the mold much more complicated.
2) I could create the sides as a separate piece. If I did this I would create two sided piece and mold it to create both sides! Less material used!!! But would have to rig it up to connect some how???
Any recommendations are welcome and if the size of the shell looks wrong let me know!
Later RPF'ers
Though the mold may seem more complicated the sides should be connected to the rear shell. And make sure the sides of the shell are sized properly so the top of your turtle pants are covered properly. The foam latex suits that someone has been making don't cover enough of the lower torso area and the sides of the shells arent made correctly
And by that I mean you don't want this to happen
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