I can only speak for myself, but I'm most interested in the standard head with sets of relaxed, fist, and pointing hands along with the "S" chest symbol.
It's a simple two layer design of clear plastic sheet (found in the model making section of a hobby lobby) and white plastic mesh (it's actually knitting canvas; from JoAnn's fabric store). I spray painted white around the edges of the plastic sheet to give a nice frame-less effect and I sprayed...
It has been a while since I've had a costume to contribute, but here it is. Sometimes you've got to class it up in a black suit. Took it out for the first time at Tampa Bay's comic con last weekend and it was a massive success!
Pattern from Spiderbite Designs: https://sellfy.com/p/JkJ1/
Sewn...
Without a doubt, it's base is an upper and lower AR receiver with an A2 pistol grip. The smooth top is explained by having a flat top upper and filling in the gaps of the machined picatinny rail. Looks like a standard charging handle and 5 round magazine as well. Not sure what they're using to...
Good news everyone! I have received my pattern from CrazySpidey and will be sending it off to FOD this Friday. It looks like it will make a beautiful suit!
Two questions:
1) Does the classic spider-man pattern have brick/honeycomb detailing? I can't quite tell
2) Would you be against me making the seam lines a bit more visible to make sewing easier or would you rather I keep the print 100% unedited?
Ever since I read his mini series, Taskmaster has been one of my favorite characters. I'm interested to see how your "real world" version will turn out.
That is a smooth photoshop job. I might have to put that in my rotation of Spider-Man wallpapers for my computer.
Definitely. I think kids can appreciate the effort in a way adults can't. Sure, other cosplayers can recognize craftsmanship, but to the kids it's the real deal.