Batman Begins/The Dark Knight linked belt project *NEW DIRECTION AND PICS PAGE 3*
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mbmcfarland
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Very nice work! It looks great so far.
BatmanBeyond
New Member
Looks good, color looks pretty good hard to tell, lighting is a pain when trying to get color accurate photos. Same response as wrcromu, when is first run 
Endoskeleton
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Thanks guys. Wanted to also mention that the gradient shift is very subtle and natural. It's kinda hard to photograph but I wanted to show the different scale and value of the colors... which btw is for Begins. The finish for TDK is different.
Judge Spartan
Sr Member
OMG!!! Looks great...
CrimsonCoscrafts
Active Member
Looks awesome man, may I ask how the finish is diff for the tdk? Will you be doing a run of tdk style?
Endoskeleton
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IMO the TDK belt is more towards one solid tone, which can be achieved simply with a metallic paint or a dense combination of metallic powder and liquid. Of all the pics I've seen, there's really no sharp contrast or variation in color. Other differences include inverted links, spring loaded clasps that hold the accessories to the belt, and the backplate. I have enough reference to do the backplate... and as a matter of fact, the hardware you see in the part I've shown serves a duo purpose - and also attaches to the backplate. I do not know when I will do the clasps for the accessories as I have not really looked into them. But yes, the TDK style is possible.
And to answer people's questions about when this will be available and how much...
When - now that I'm happy with the color (which took me a long time to find), I'm gonna get several castings done this month... provided the weather is in my favor to work with some of these materials. I will only be making 5 in this manner for a couple friends including myself. That is where this project ends for me. They are a lot of work and I do not even like the idea of using some of these chemicals around the house.
How much - I don't know... that will be up to Kev and how time consuming he determines running them will be. There are indeed a whole bunch of pieces... but I have ensured that they will come out super clean out of the molds and assembly a snap
coofunkcurly
Sr Member
Endo is at one with this belt. He knows more about it than he knows about himself. :lol
As he said, it's still too early to answer sales questions (and this is definitely the wrong thread to do so). When the time comes there will be a thread in the Junkyard. The RPF will be the first to know.
As he said, it's still too early to answer sales questions (and this is definitely the wrong thread to do so). When the time comes there will be a thread in the Junkyard. The RPF will be the first to know.
Endoskeleton
Well-Known Member
I guess you're looking for an update from me... and I'm sorry I don't have much of one. I have not had the time to work on this.
Endoskeleton
Well-Known Member
I really appreciate that people are still interested in this project. Let me just say that I've never been in a hurry to finish it and also that Kev is the only person I trust with carrying it on when I'm done. And if not for him, I would not have any plans to offer any runs of it.
coofunkcurly
Sr Member
Nope. :lol That would be like taking the unfinished Mona Lisa away from da Vinci and giving it to a first grader to finish with box of half broken crayons.
I understand the interest and excitement around this project. And I know it's been a long time coming. Much of that is my fault when I distract Endo with other projects. :cool But I promise as soon as I am ready and able, I will put something up in the Junkyard. With all of the other things I am trying to juggle I dunno how much of the demand I am going to be able to fill.
bogeyphobia99
Well-Known Member
I have absolutely no problem with waiting longer. It's good to see that you guys are taking your time and are working to create the best Utility belt as possible! :thumbsup
CrimsonCoscrafts
Active Member
I'm with you on this! While I am really looking forward for the belt, I am more than willing to wait for a quality product.
CSMacLaren
Sr Member
Form and functionality! Wow!!
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