Larry Young
Master Member
Beards are pretty distinctive. If Bruce Wayne had a beard and then dressed as Batman, the citizens of Gotham City would know who Batman was within the day.
Batman Cowl---Neal Adams FIRST PULL IN BLUE
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BatTexan
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In real life, a beard wouldn't work for Batman, like Larry said. The SGB thing was a joke between me and a couple of other goateed guys on another forum. I hate shaving anyway, so I won't take mine off until it's time to suit up for real. Even then, it'll be stubble---kind of makes for a grittier version of Batman.
Judge Spartan
Sr Member
WOW! Very Very nice!!!!
BoozeBeGood
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:thumbsup I like it!!
The Batfan
New Member
very very cool
BatTexan
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Latex is pretty hard to tear actually, unless you have a sharp inside corner, like in the eye or mouth corners. As long as you round those corners, it won't tear. As for thickness, it varies from one part of the cowl to another, but it probably averages about 1/8" thick.
I really appreciate the compliments everybody---thanks!
Robert412
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What if it were in a setting where beards were the norm, and perhaps, 'wayne' wasn't the rich playboy? I know, it kind of rips away half of the story, but I think it could be doable and, mor importantly, interesting.
Still a vigilante bent on revenge for his parents death, but perhaps against an official of sorts.
Dunno???
robertsonick
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Oh MAN, Batman with a beard is AWESOME
clancampbell
Sr Member
Fantastic! Looks amazing in blue as well!
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Kurtis
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I am a Bat Texan as well! Just learning to cast. You are GREAT at casting dude! Awesome work! I hope I can get that good. I am slosh, casting with urethane but I BET old fashioned latex is easier to do uniform thickness. I get so irritated pulling a cast that is all thick around the mouth and eye's, making it look terrible after cutting. Lol!
Is this a slosh cast or did you do latex in a plaster mold or what? I want to do what you are doing. It looks too good not to. I am doing a partition wall today for DEVING's Neal Adams sculpt that I finished up last year.
Is this a slosh cast or did you do latex in a plaster mold or what? I want to do what you are doing. It looks too good not to. I am doing a partition wall today for DEVING's Neal Adams sculpt that I finished up last year.
BatTexan
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Thanks! I hadn't thought about this cowl in quite awhile. I had to retire the ultracal mold many years ago, it was fairly popular. That's one of the disadvantages of plaster molds, they eventually give out. But latex is easier and cheaper to pour and work with than urethane, and more forgiving. Urethane does come straight out of the mold with only a little trimming to make it ready to go. Both take practice, so the more castings you make, the better it'll get.
With latex, I usually slosh in 3 coats, pouring off the excess each time, and letting the mold sit for about an hour between coats. Urethane (with Kick-it) is similar in that I do 3 coats, except you have to keep sloshing it around until it gels. Each mold is a little different, so it might take a few cowls to get it dialed in. I always keep careful notes of how I pour each urethane cowl, so I can make adjustments on the next one.
How did I miss this? This is so awesome!!! No matter how many comic or movie version they do THIS is my Batman! I was a kid reading Batman comics when Adams was doing the art. It's still what I picture when someone says Batman. Love the blue. Excellent work.
