Batman Begins closet scene build
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Re: Dullam-Causey Begins Closet: Hanger?
Full steam ahead on this again
I'm not going for a super accurate closet like Dullam & Causey did, and I'm not even sure I have the physical space necessary to accomodate such a monster. And if I did build it, I don't know if it would fit through my door when I move.
But for now, I can at least get some stuff together. I got my torso from Bob and will probably be getting Jay from Cos And FX studios to attach it to the undersuit and paint it, and paint the cowl to match it.
I did find some shelf brackets at the local Lowe's that are close enough, but they needed a little Hammered Bronze paint to get them just right. They don't fully match the Grapple Gun and Utility Belt, but just a bit darker, letting the gun and belt shine. I only got one to test it, but I'll definitely be getting 3 more like it. The important thing is that when placed diagonally above the suit shoulders, the curve of the bracket follows the shoulder curve exactly.
In the meantime, my fiberglass gauntlets have arrived and been painted. I might darken them just a bit more, but I'll have to wait and see how Jay does the cowl and torso and match it.
edit: First shelf done, and I think I like these.
Full steam ahead on this again
I'm not going for a super accurate closet like Dullam & Causey did, and I'm not even sure I have the physical space necessary to accomodate such a monster. And if I did build it, I don't know if it would fit through my door when I move.
But for now, I can at least get some stuff together. I got my torso from Bob and will probably be getting Jay from Cos And FX studios to attach it to the undersuit and paint it, and paint the cowl to match it.
I did find some shelf brackets at the local Lowe's that are close enough, but they needed a little Hammered Bronze paint to get them just right. They don't fully match the Grapple Gun and Utility Belt, but just a bit darker, letting the gun and belt shine. I only got one to test it, but I'll definitely be getting 3 more like it. The important thing is that when placed diagonally above the suit shoulders, the curve of the bracket follows the shoulder curve exactly.
In the meantime, my fiberglass gauntlets have arrived and been painted. I might darken them just a bit more, but I'll have to wait and see how Jay does the cowl and torso and match it.
edit: First shelf done, and I think I like these.
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Re: Dullam-Causey Begins Closet: Hanger?
Here's a pretty obscure question. Does anyone know what the outside of the Begins closet looked like? The scene in the film is as Bruce opens it, so there's no good view of the doors and handles on them.
I'm looking some some antique bronze handles to use on mine, but I'd like to match it as close as possible to the real deal. Anyone got a clue?
So far I like these:
http://www.doorhardwareetc.com/Emtek-Brass-Turino-Leverset_p_34-193.html
Here's a pretty obscure question. Does anyone know what the outside of the Begins closet looked like? The scene in the film is as Bruce opens it, so there's no good view of the doors and handles on them.
I'm looking some some antique bronze handles to use on mine, but I'd like to match it as close as possible to the real deal. Anyone got a clue?
So far I like these:
http://www.doorhardwareetc.com/Emtek-Brass-Turino-Leverset_p_34-193.html
Re: Dullam-Causey Begins Closet: Hanger?
Welp, lacking any information whatsoever on what the closet doors look like, beyond just knowing they are double doors with lever handles, I'm going ahead and improvising.
Based on the Dullam-Causey photos I've sketched out some rough diagrams and done the math on the pieces of lumber I'll need, and I'm having the drawer fronts custom built to spec.
For the front doors, I'm going to put those forged Lancaster handles on them, probably just as dummy handles (and have the doors latch magnetically).
Just above the handles I'm putting a 9.5" Chinese wedding cabinet medallion with a lock pin.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...MEWN:IT&viewitem=&item=180118492787&rd=1&rd=1
I will not be using the pulls that come with this medallion. It will only attach to the outside and use the pin to lock.
The lever handles, and medallion will both be painted hammered bronze to match the shelves.
Welp, lacking any information whatsoever on what the closet doors look like, beyond just knowing they are double doors with lever handles, I'm going ahead and improvising.
Based on the Dullam-Causey photos I've sketched out some rough diagrams and done the math on the pieces of lumber I'll need, and I'm having the drawer fronts custom built to spec.
For the front doors, I'm going to put those forged Lancaster handles on them, probably just as dummy handles (and have the doors latch magnetically).
Just above the handles I'm putting a 9.5" Chinese wedding cabinet medallion with a lock pin.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...MEWN:IT&viewitem=&item=180118492787&rd=1&rd=1
I will not be using the pulls that come with this medallion. It will only attach to the outside and use the pin to lock.
The lever handles, and medallion will both be painted hammered bronze to match the shelves.
Re: Dullam-Causey Begins Closet: Hanger?
Delivery day! 38 brass flush ring pulls... except, I goofed. I think these are too small. 1.5 inches tall. The overall shape and color will definitely fit in with my wood and stain (test pics below), but I wish I'd noticed before ordering that they aren't big enough to be completely accurate. Grrr.
And here's the completed back wall.
Delivery day! 38 brass flush ring pulls... except, I goofed. I think these are too small. 1.5 inches tall. The overall shape and color will definitely fit in with my wood and stain (test pics below), but I wish I'd noticed before ordering that they aren't big enough to be completely accurate. Grrr.
And here's the completed back wall.
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SuperRyan21
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Re: Dullam-Causey Begins Closet: Hanger?
it looks better each time I see it. keep it up my friend:thumbsup
it looks better each time I see it. keep it up my friend:thumbsup
Re: Dullam-Causey Begins Closet: Hanger?
Working on the medallion for the doors
Pretty much just improvising now.
Scale test:
I'm going to place the medallion at head height, or juuust below it, on the outside doors. So when you place your hands on the handles and open the doors, you are 'forced' into seeing the Bat's eyes at first.
Working on the medallion for the doors
Pretty much just improvising now.
Scale test:
I'm going to place the medallion at head height, or juuust below it, on the outside doors. So when you place your hands on the handles and open the doors, you are 'forced' into seeing the Bat's eyes at first.
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Re: Dullam-Causey Begins Closet: Hanger?
Attached a bar to the left side of the display to hang the utility belt on. Also temporarily propped up the shelves to see how the boots and gauntlets will look at the same height.
Then finally gave the gauntlets one more light coat of satin black, to bring out the perfect blend of shiny/matte.
Attached a bar to the left side of the display to hang the utility belt on. Also temporarily propped up the shelves to see how the boots and gauntlets will look at the same height.
Then finally gave the gauntlets one more light coat of satin black, to bring out the perfect blend of shiny/matte.
Re: Dullam-Causey Begins Closet: Hanger?
Finally got the walls and shelves attached. It now stands on its own without leaning against something. My hands are as sore as they've ever been. Getting the shelves level with each other was quite challenging.
And this mother***** is HEAVY. I had been considering heavy duty castors on the bottom, but now I really have no choice.
It's huge and bulky and awkward, but the badassness makes up for it. Can't wait to get the top/bottom/doors on it.
Finally got the walls and shelves attached. It now stands on its own without leaning against something. My hands are as sore as they've ever been. Getting the shelves level with each other was quite challenging.
And this mother***** is HEAVY. I had been considering heavy duty castors on the bottom, but now I really have no choice.
It's huge and bulky and awkward, but the badassness makes up for it. Can't wait to get the top/bottom/doors on it.
SuperRyan21
Active Member
Re: Dullam-Causey Begins Closet: Hanger?
wow:eek
great looking closet. if I didn't know better I'd think it was the real thing.
wow:eek
great looking closet. if I didn't know better I'd think it was the real thing.
