Batman Begins Scarecrow

[SithScout]

I decided to finally get around building a Scarecrow costume ( since I seamed to have missed the Batman trend by a few years). LOL I am just about done and just have to figure out the fear gas emitter. I have a shell built and a CO2 set up to trigger a burst of air but can't get a nice fog effect. I am going to try coating the interior of the tube with baking soda as it is all natural and dissolves completely in water.
I am not totally content with mask as it seems too dark to me, but for 3 attempts and a total of 6 hours work on the final one I am satisfied for now.

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Almost forgot; here are a few pics of what I have so far, I apologies that the lighting suck and it washes out the weathering. Oh and some Scarecrow Selfies!

 

[Rickhemingway]

This looks awesome, nice work!

 

[Doc Spengler]

Looks great. I attempted the mask once but couldnt get the stitching to look right. Yours is pretty spot on.

 

[SithScout]

Played around with the fear gas emitter and got good results with baking soda and co2. Only issue is that it is a one shot deal. I need to figure out a reservoir system for the baking soda. But also need to figure out a way to refill the tube with baking soda but have a switch to stop CO2 from going into the baking soda reservoir. I feel like I am close to making this work; just having difficulty envisioning what I need.

Also would love to know if there is some sorta spray to help harden the burlap in the face to make in more mask-like ensuring it doesn't loose its shape. I have superglue painted on some of the more "load bearing" folds. Any thoughts on either issues?

 

[cavedwellar]

Awesome work Mr. Crane.

 

[NoTsOsErIoUs]

Also would love to know if there is some sorta spray to help harden the burlap in the face to make in more mask-like ensuring it doesn't loose its shape. I have superglue painted on some of the more "load bearing" folds. Any thoughts on either issues?

I've seen people get really good results using Shellac with burlap.

 

[SithScout]

Thanks I have spare burlap and some shelac. Gonna have to try that this week

 

[SithScout]

Anyone have any idea what the straitjacket was made from. I have seen full length straitjackets before but they are pricey. I was curious about modifying a white canvas duster ( Canvas Duster - Natural ). I am afraid it might be too short.

Also on the scarecrow duster there are white nylon straps that have grommets in them. I feel like i have seen strapping like this before but can't find it. Anyone know what it is or am I gonna be stuck grommeting a bunch on nylon strapping.

 

[SithScout]

Bumpity Bump.

 

[SithScout]

Latest Update: Completed the Fear Gas Emitter. I utilized a CO2 bike tire inflator...the one I used has a trigger. I was used water in the tubing at the co2 was able to cool it enough to partially crystallize the water creating a pleasant mist. I was only able to get one shot before refilling w/ water. I was not content so I built a reservoir system. I now get between 4-6 shots before refilling both water and CO2 canister. I still need to sew an elastic stapping system. Here are pics:

Sanded


Painted


Full Rig


Wrist


Propellant


Finished details

 

[trooper150]

The mask is really scary dude!!!!!!!!nice jobe with the costume!!!keep building.

 

[Briciius]

nice build !!


i don't remember what "device" did the scarecrow use !!

Do you have reference pics ?

 

[SithScout]

You never see the actual device in the movie so this is just my own take on what it could have looked like.

 

[Briciius]

can't wait to see your device finished !!

 

[SithScout]

Wore the whole costume to a friend's Halloween Party and got best costume of the night. Since you all already know what this costume looks like here is a picture of the fear gas device in action. My friend managed to snap the picture at the perfect moment. Sorry the lighting isn't better.