50's Greaser Batman Concept

[joshspiderman23]

So decided to finally start a new project since I completed my spiderman noir for SDCC a while back.:lol

Officially starting my batman costume

design was done by Denis Medri.


So far everything in research and initial setup complete


I went with getting my cowl designed by sonofapumpkin who always is part of my builds in one way or another
he will design and make my cowl

Picked up 3 different goggles to best match the style of the piece

Goggle 1 modern style but sleek almost reminds me of a owlman style

Goggle 2 is a WW2 soviet aviator goggle, reason behind was to bring more realism to concept and bring in era wardrobe pieces that would work with the cowl

Goggle 3 is again an era piece from WW2 which was used in a concept comic design for my original spiderman noir. This piece is a German Army Motorcycle Goggle




For the belt Im thinking a retro M1 Cartridge belt with a modded bat buckle

The leather Jacket is still being hunted down, I want something similar and simple, the arm fins will have to be added to the jacket which I figured on using some heavy veg tan leather cut, sanded, molded, dyed and stitched.

Pants look to be denim blue levis possibly, might change those up for either dark grey denim or just grey denim altogether

 

[terryr]

I was going to say you already posted this but it's another guy.

http://www.therpf.com/f24/1950s-greaser-batman-leather-work-help-150144/

 

[joshspiderman23]

Lol yea, initially I was going to do the same as him and make my cowl completely using leather or more precise molded veg tan but I quickly changed my mind when the opportunity to do a real cowl was presented to me :lol


cowl pic sculpting progress pics will be posted as they are done

I was going to say you already posted this but it's another guy.

http://www.therpf.com/f24/1950s-greaser-batman-leather-work-help-150144/

 

[digital509]

I really want to see this happen. I think Goggles 1 or 2 definitely for greaser Batman. Goggle 1's style would look better if you gave the frame a metallic finish like goggle 2. Goggle 3 looks cool as well but I'd have to see it on the actually cowl to be convinced. I'd like to imagine he's got a pack of Lucky Strikes rolled up in his t-shirt sleeve.

 

[joshspiderman23]

I really want to see this happen. I think Goggles 1 or 2 definitely for greaser Batman. Goggle 1's style would look better if you gave the frame a metallic finish like goggle 2. Goggle 3 looks cool as well but I'd have to see it on the actually cowl to be convinced. I'd like to imagine he's got a pack of Lucky Strikes rolled up in his t-shirt sleeve.

that actually is a good idea, I might refinish the black plastic to look more era specific worn metal, also I had the idea of tinting the lenses white, kind of a throw back to the comic white out eye style but it would look BA in my opinion or at the very least I will black tint both lenses. 1 and 2 were are closes options but I figured

 

[Voltron]

I absolutely love these kinds of concepts. This looks really cool so far and I'm looking forward to seeing it's progress.

 

[joshspiderman23]

what do you guys think for denim? sorry for the weird sized pics

Levis booth cut 527 in Grey

Buffalo david boot cut darker grey

Levis Classic 501 in black mod

Levi 501 shrink to fit

 

[joelgoodson]

levis 501.
looks retro enough.

 

[digital509]

that actually is a good idea, I might refinish the black plastic to look more era specific worn metal, also I had the idea of tinting the lenses white, kind of a throw back to the comic white out eye style but it would look BA in my opinion or at the very least I will black tint both lenses. 1 and 2 were are closes options but I figured

I was thinking that as well. I think the frames WITH the white out eyes would look amazing.

 

[joshspiderman23]

now leather to, what do you guys think?

 

[kysupernatural]

Bottom one..black wide flap..no shiny buttons on it.

 

[terryr]

If you're going to put the bat on the sweater then you probably need a zip up the center type.

 

[joshspiderman23]

to me from the concept it looks like a vintage fit t shirt or long sleeve shirt not a sweater

for ref and i think the shade of grey works

 

[Amish Trooper]

I am a "greaser" rockabilly whatever and you gotta go 501 red tab. In regards to the jackets do with the first pic and don't go with textured leather..LOL Do you wanna barrow my 49 ford as the bat mobile..lol

 

[joshspiderman23]

Sonofapumpkin got my goggles and has begun blocking out the sculpt

 

[joshspiderman23]

 

[CapKaos]

This is looking better and better with every post!

 

[joshspiderman23]

yeah sonofapumpkin is doing a good job with this cowl, every pics he sends me makes it worse cause I get so antsy lol.

This is looking better and better with every post!

 

[joshspiderman23]

what do you guys think of using instead of the cartridge belt go with like a leather belt with K98 german pouches instead???

quick update too other goggles have come in and they look good on the sculpt, also picked up two different shirts to transfer my bat symbol too, one in a gray and light gray. Both are slim fit shirts to get more of a vintage look

 

[terryr]

I like the leather. It classes up the joint.

So, have you kept that 50 pounds off?