collector74
Well-Known Member
Like what you have done so far.
This is my concept for my biceps. Notice the curve of the foam for the biceps and the triceps, this gives more of definition and pop-out. This technique is only achieved if the bicep was cut in two and then glued together as the diagram shows. for more information about this, I found this video that briefly shows how's its done, except it's for the legs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz8qL2kCnJQ
Here are some examples of this pop-up look:
This method is what I call the "cover-up"
Notice how the biceps and triceps are flat, but act as a tube while covering the arm. Not much definition but acceptable. I was thinking about this method and just layering it up, like stereolithography. Then to smooth it, I would cover the biceps and triceps in vinyl. For more information about this technique (Excluding the stereolithography and vinyl) use the same video I've linked above.
My goal is to try and have some definition in the arms, make them pop-out, If you have any ideas upon this, post it on this thread and we could throw some ideas back-and-forth toward one another.
I got started on the bicep piece after buying a heat-gun at Harbor Freight. What I started first was to get a piece about the size I wanted. To do this, I simply put the piece on my arm and measured, like-so:
Then I rounded off the corners with scissors, Like-so:
Considering that this was practice piece because I had NO EXPERIENCE with a heat-gun, the edges didn't need to that exact...but I'm a perfectionist.
After liking this shape, I traced this onto a piece if paper. then I went to find something small and round to make this shape in the foam while heating:
P.S. This is from Bigbat23, go check out his threads, He's doing the same thing, but I think he is more talented and an awesome guy to help me with this. Show him some love.
After heating, I don't think My foam was up-to-par. Probably because it was 3mm thin instead of being thicker.:
I used this to fold it after heating.
After dremeling the inside to get this ridge, it looked like a bicep piece should look, but like I said: It was too thin. You can see the hole were I sanded too deep.
But all in all, not a bad first try. I'm not happy with it, but this was a prototype since I have no experience with heat-guns. Thank you for your support and helpfulness.
Then I rounded off the corners with scissors, Like-so:
Considering that this was practice piece because I had NO EXPERIENCE with a heat-gun, the edges didn't need to that exact...but I'm a perfectionist.
After liking this shape, I traced this onto a piece if paper. then I went to find something small and round to make this shape in the foam while heating:
P.S. This is from Bigbat23, go check out his threads, He's doing the same thing, but I think he is more talented and an awesome guy to help me with this. Show him some love.
After heating, I don't think My foam was up-to-par. Probably because it was 3mm thin instead of being thicker.:
I used this to fold it after heating.
After dremeling the inside to get this ridge, it looked like a bicep piece should look, but like I said: It was too thin. You can see the hole were I sanded too deep.
But all in all, not a bad first try. I'm not happy with it, but this was a prototype since I have no experience with heat-guns. Thank you for your support and helpfulness.
Reznor9
Sr Member
In reference to your comment, what area of the gauntlets are you referring to as not being rounded?
LegacyArmory
Active Member
Looks very good so far, keep it up
Mig407
Well-Known Member
basically most of the top. take a look at the game or the 1/4 scale b.a.o action figure.
Reznor9
Sr Member
I designed mine using the in game screenshots from various sources and found that depending on the screenshot it appears curved in some pics and more flat in others. I however decided to make mine with a subtle curve throughout because it contours the forearm better and is just more comfortable in my opinion. In any case, either way is fine as long as you're happy with the end result.
Mig407
Well-Known Member
understandable.we compromise in cosplay. but if you take the inner cylinder padding of the guantlet into consideration then you have the best of both. accuracy and comfort.
I'M BACK! And this time I might have found the thick foam replacement!!!!
Got these at Wal-mart after some hassle on trying to find it! After drawing on the template I cut it out and used my heat gun to form it. Because it was thick, it didn't curl-up then it's thinner counterparts.
Then I cut the outter rims to a 90 degree angle.
Then I drew a line and cut into said line. Because it was thick, I didn't have to worry about digging too deep, but I cut in deep enough to form a big enough ridge.
Now, I have to wait until the stores are open once again to get sandpaper and smooth the inner circle.
Progress is slow, but I'm doing what I can, when I can.
Got these at Wal-mart after some hassle on trying to find it! After drawing on the template I cut it out and used my heat gun to form it. Because it was thick, it didn't curl-up then it's thinner counterparts.
Then I cut the outter rims to a 90 degree angle.
Then I drew a line and cut into said line. Because it was thick, I didn't have to worry about digging too deep, but I cut in deep enough to form a big enough ridge.
Now, I have to wait until the stores are open once again to get sandpaper and smooth the inner circle.
Progress is slow, but I'm doing what I can, when I can.
Last edited:
LegacyArmory
Active Member
I use that same foam, quality stuff. Progress for my suit is slow too man don't worry about rushing, take time to make it great
I've been thinking about this, For the bicep. it's too large. I am not able to fully bend my arm, but I am going to continue to add more experience on my belt, see what I messed up at and learn from there. But then again, I do understand the limitations and restrictions that a suit can come with. But if I can get the look AND mobility, then I'll I'll do it again. Same with the bracers, I am checking out more reference pics and see many errors that I can fix; make it more detailed, fix the straps, add that....forearm...space...thing-what even is that? but all of this will be done after the creation if the suit.
Reznor9
Sr Member
That's how the builds go. My version one wasn't that great but I was proud of it and learned a lot throughout the build. Version 2 was way better but even so I still had a lot of learning to do. Maybe one day I'll do a version 3... But point being things can always be improved. You're doing great. Keep it up.
GOOD NEWS EVERYBODY! I've been playing "Batman: Arkham Knight" on the PS4 and it has a PHOTO MODE! (Plays "ode to joy.")
For those of you who are unaware, Photo mode is a little thing on the next gen that allows you to take pictures within the game, while it's paused. And as an added bonus, AK has the "Arkham Origins" suite! Which means I was able to take some shots of these!
Pluse, AK has the largest selections of suits from the movies. This will give us more detail upon upcoming suite projects. But I just got a job and school's in session, so I won't be able to make some progress considering how busy I am. But I work on a few small pieces; experimenting,m sketching and things like that.
(Plays "ode to joy.")For those of you who are unaware, Photo mode is a little thing on the next gen that allows you to take pictures within the game, while it's paused. And as an added bonus, AK has the "Arkham Origins" suite! Which means I was able to take some shots of these!
Pluse, AK has the largest selections of suits from the movies. This will give us more detail upon upcoming suite projects. But I just got a job and school's in session, so I won't be able to make some progress considering how busy I am. But I work on a few small pieces; experimenting,m sketching and things like that.
Now I got some time before I leave for work. I looked at the pictures an saw that the pieces looked to be rounded off, almost soothed into the bicep. So I went to Home Depot and bougth this grindstone.
And them what I did was I put it within the groove and proccessed a back-and-forth motion all around, like so.
Then, because the rims would be sharp as well, I rounded the edges, like so.
This is the result, and I must say...I looks pretty good!
Now from this moment forward, I need to draw-out plans on how to fit this piece, as well as the, going-to-be-made, tricep piece on my arm. I think this is a good technique for the final product, like I said, all my first builds are just practice and experience for the upcoming builds.
And them what I did was I put it within the groove and proccessed a back-and-forth motion all around, like so.
Then, because the rims would be sharp as well, I rounded the edges, like so.
This is the result, and I must say...I looks pretty good!
Now from this moment forward, I need to draw-out plans on how to fit this piece, as well as the, going-to-be-made, tricep piece on my arm. I think this is a good technique for the final product, like I said, all my first builds are just practice and experience for the upcoming builds.
After the photos of Arkham knight, I redesigned the bicep piece, as well as shortened the height for more mobility.
I then researched on how to attach this upon my arm, but then came across through this video, give them a like and show them some love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_qxMULsR1c
This helped me out to attach the bicep linkage, as well as the elastic. As for the spaces between the space between the Bicep and tricep, I used 5mm thick foam and heated it to show the scores. Aparently the scores look REALLY thin, so I'm going to need to enlarge the cut.
Here's the finished product,
Here's the bicep and triceps piece.
And a test fit. The reason I did the elastic on the inside of the arm is because in the photos in Arkham Knight. there was no armor pieces on the inside, so I went with elastic, plus, it holds it close to my arm REALLY snugly. All I did for that was measure the space between the two pieces and just shortened the elastic just a bit.
Improvements: As you can see, The bicep and tricep needs some improvements on the design. As well as straightening the two before gluing. The scoring need some work, either by creating a deeper cut or enlarging the cut areas. Anyway, this was successful 1st attempt.
I then researched on how to attach this upon my arm, but then came across through this video, give them a like and show them some love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_qxMULsR1c
This helped me out to attach the bicep linkage, as well as the elastic. As for the spaces between the space between the Bicep and tricep, I used 5mm thick foam and heated it to show the scores. Aparently the scores look REALLY thin, so I'm going to need to enlarge the cut.
Here's the finished product,
Here's the bicep and triceps piece.
And a test fit. The reason I did the elastic on the inside of the arm is because in the photos in Arkham Knight. there was no armor pieces on the inside, so I went with elastic, plus, it holds it close to my arm REALLY snugly. All I did for that was measure the space between the two pieces and just shortened the elastic just a bit.
Improvements: As you can see, The bicep and tricep needs some improvements on the design. As well as straightening the two before gluing. The scoring need some work, either by creating a deeper cut or enlarging the cut areas. Anyway, this was successful 1st attempt.
