Re: Batman 1989 - Using real deal parts to complete my suit - Lots of pics
Thanks guys! Well, here's the deal so far. I took apart all the armor from the under suit. Since it was my first time making my own rubber coated under suit, it wasn't perfect. I found out I may have made the sleeves a little too tight and not perfectly positioned. The rest of it fit really well though.
I was supposed to apply zippers around the end of the sleeves and calves to help me slip into the tight suit more efficiently, but I didn't get to do any of that. So it ended up being a rush job. So, the 89 project is not done yet. And I'm kind of glad as I LOVE fooling around with this suff.
I will be making a second under suit that should be just right for me this time around and remount the armor as perfectly as possible. Some adjustments will be made so that my cowl's shoulder scallops sit closer to the shoulders of the torso as well (might have to use industrial velcro to help keep it on as close as possible).
The belt will be repainted with a color closer to the actual screen used belt, according to on screen images (since no one has a copy of the actual belt). I've developed a pigment that seems pretty close to some screen caps (not all of them though as some seem bright yellow, others more gold and some in between the two, due to lighting and god knows what). After I paint it, it should looks really good, with or without the flash. =]
My bat boots will be recreated using the trainers and I will do everything in my power to make my boot armor stick tightly and wrapped as close as possible to the boot sleeve so it looks form fitted and not all loose and clunky like you see in my pic. That was the result of a rush job. blegh..
Arm and calve parts will be added on this time as well and I will be working on my facial make up work to try and make my mouth look like Keaton (skin pigment as well since I'm a darker fellah). I just really want to look the part to the point people will make a double take on me due to confusion lol....
In the past I played around with make up and gave myself that Keaton frown, with the little lines on each side of his mouth and it looked funny but definitely showed potential. With careful air brush work, in matter finish, it should look interesting to say the least.... well... we'll see.
If I manage to accomplish it all by next Halloween, I will finally retire this suit and move on to another build. Maybe a Batman Returns suit or a Bat wing damaged bat suit with blood on my face, like in the Bell Tower scene, since I do have a set of really flawed latex 89 armor lying around.
Ah well, thanks again and glad you enjoyed the pics. When I get around it again, I'll update this topic with all new pics. Take care all!