TDK Build from Mexico (Lots of pics!)

Hey guys! Napjr here!

Ive been a lurker for a couple of years now, reading and getting reference photos from many talented artists around here.

I Live in Guadalajara, and after a bussiness trip to SLC on 2012, where i got the Rubies Dark Knight costume (the printed spandex, not muscle), i decided to make a full suit using that as template

Started with the basics, i got eventually a Rubies mask, the adult belt (two to get a better fit), Gotham 100s boots, and started working with foamies sheets

Using some templates from here, i started to make the chest armor with mixed results as you can see. I found also a generic mesh i wrapped around the spandex suit, but honestly, everything wasnt looking that good




Eventually i was able to buy a fiberglass chest armor from someone in my country for about $250 usd. Basically it was an armored jacket made to size (think of the UD Replicas, but without all the mobility, all rigid), with some questionable choices for detail... the good parts anyway, were the chest, shoulders, abdomen, gauntlets (although if they were at least 20% bigger they would be optimal for my height, im 6´5"). Back piece and bicep armor not included



With these pieces, i decided to remove the chest armor and make it a separate piece, unfortunately there was alot of left over residue, but its hidden once worn anyway. Everything was made with foam sheets, faux leather and eventually glued to a better mesh suit (two pieces like the UD replicas)




I started to make a better cowl, first with a Pepakura model, duct tape and epoxy clay. The end result wasnt that good, so i dropped it for time constraints



Found some decent leather gloves locally wich i simply added the missing details, glued with a glue gun



And this is how it looked on november 2013



Last year, on december, i went to a local comic convention, with the suit as i was able to finish on that time. Ended up using the Rubies mask, and the cape, although had a Winged pattern, it was really short, but it was fun anyway. Here one random pic of that event

Now. i wasnt satisfied with several details, so i decided to invest a little bit more and make improvements

On March i bought a cheap urethane cowl from ebay, with some minor air bubbles here and there, but overall, pretty nice

I cut the collar bone since it was too long



Here you can see how the chest attaches to the whole armor, Velcro but its easier to put


A shot of the back


Since i was able to get a riveter machine, i found a better way to attach the cape, magnetic buttons!



Also, i riveted the back armor, just to prevent any piece from falling


Heres a pic of my modified Rubies belt, with extra pouches for my cellphone, keys, camera... etc, those are hidden with the cape anyway. I know the attachment should be different, but no one looks at the back



The cod piece, with a zipper and a cord that attaches to the back of the pants. A better solution, would be two zippers and magnetic buttons like the UD Replica pants, but so far so good




I might redo the pants in the future, several pieces are too rigid for enough mobility, so sitting down or crouching is next to imposible

The new cape, nothing fancy, just functional, no real V cut on the back but looked nice, and long


And the new duct tape mannequin



Next. new worn pics taken yesterday at a local Con!

A better experience, better suit, still needs some improvements but i really love it

Hey guys! :behave

Very cool build here, great work. What a process it was! The outcome looks great.

Turned out great, especially the second time around. There's nothing quite like the feeling of empowerment experienced while wearing a well made batsuit. Well done :thumbsup

Dude, exceptional work and very impressive use of materials. Your suit looks fantastic. I've been wanting to post my current Batsuit build, I just have to gather the courage to do so. Great job man.

Just awesome, looking very good man !

Congrats ! '