Doh2
Sr Member
Even before the untimely passing of Darwyn Cooke over the weekend, I was planning a Batman costume inspired in part by his look in New Frontier, particularly the longer trunks and somewhat baggy suit (not being a buff dude myself, this will help to hide my girth). Basically this:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o00bX9k_B...rI/5YwEhic8hpg/s1600/9-Darwyn-Cooke-bendy.JPG
I also like the look of Batman Animated’s blue interior cape:
http://news.entertainmentearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/DC001003.jpg
Putting them together, I came up with this concept (the chest logo is just placeholder):
I’m on the fence about the blue trunks matching the cape interior, but we’ll see what I come up with. So far, I have a Reevz Arkham cowl on order, and already purchased the Gotham boots. I’m still researching the suit itself, but do want to keep it somewhat baggy. Also, I’ll be wearing this to work on Halloween day so don’t want to give my co-workers TOO much of a thrill!
For the belt, I want to use working ammo pouches so I can keep my wallet and keys in it. A lot of folks use one I found on Amazon, but the pouches look pretty small. While doing research, I saw that one clever fellow used digital camera cases painted yellow. They look plenty big so I might go that route.
For the gloves, I already have an old pair of Rubie’s Darth Vaders that don’t have too much detail. My plan is to sew some pleather fins onto the gloves. They don’t flare out too much from the arm, and that’s exactly what I want.
The real trick will be making the cape: I don’t know how to sew… yet. I’m still researching sewing machines and also want to take a class so I know what the heck I’m doing. My plan for the cape is to make it big enough that it can completely cover the front of the costume, allowing for a dramatic parting of the “wings.” I’ll attach dowel rods so I can hold it open properly. I’m contemplating black pleather on the outside, blue fabric on the interior.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Am I in over my head??
Thanks!
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o00bX9k_B...rI/5YwEhic8hpg/s1600/9-Darwyn-Cooke-bendy.JPG
I also like the look of Batman Animated’s blue interior cape:
http://news.entertainmentearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/DC001003.jpg
Putting them together, I came up with this concept (the chest logo is just placeholder):
I’m on the fence about the blue trunks matching the cape interior, but we’ll see what I come up with. So far, I have a Reevz Arkham cowl on order, and already purchased the Gotham boots. I’m still researching the suit itself, but do want to keep it somewhat baggy. Also, I’ll be wearing this to work on Halloween day so don’t want to give my co-workers TOO much of a thrill!
For the belt, I want to use working ammo pouches so I can keep my wallet and keys in it. A lot of folks use one I found on Amazon, but the pouches look pretty small. While doing research, I saw that one clever fellow used digital camera cases painted yellow. They look plenty big so I might go that route.
For the gloves, I already have an old pair of Rubie’s Darth Vaders that don’t have too much detail. My plan is to sew some pleather fins onto the gloves. They don’t flare out too much from the arm, and that’s exactly what I want.
The real trick will be making the cape: I don’t know how to sew… yet. I’m still researching sewing machines and also want to take a class so I know what the heck I’m doing. My plan for the cape is to make it big enough that it can completely cover the front of the costume, allowing for a dramatic parting of the “wings.” I’ll attach dowel rods so I can hold it open properly. I’m contemplating black pleather on the outside, blue fabric on the interior.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Am I in over my head??
Thanks!
