BRAINIAC 17 Custom Build **updated with finished pics***

[RevChumley]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

Got the suit mostly done now. Found a few issues on this test fitting, but they should be easy fixes. So far though, I think its coming along nicely! Time to start cleaning it up, adding some extras and waiting on my electronics/lights to show up.

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[Sylendis]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

Very clean work. It looks awesome!

 

[HeroLids]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

that is looking epic man, looking like a beast

 

[DaddyfromNaboo]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

That is fantastic!

Are you going to do the circuitry lines as raised lines, or are you just going to paint them? And I think that maybe adding highlights and dark areas via airbrush may break up the very comic-y look of a full area purple paint job. Just an idea

 

[RevChumley]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

Thanks all! I'm excited to see how its going to turn out.

Yes, I'm in the process of adding raised circuitry and I've decided that I'm going to do the purple with black circuitry, but in the middle of the black circuitry I will have pulsing inset yellow LED lines. The eyes in the chest and the purple gem things on my head will all be lit with red LEDs. I'll be sealing the whole thing with woodglue and Plati-Dip so I'll go in and sand down the purple paint to expose the black plasti-dip in key areas to highlight and battle damage.

 

[RevChumley]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

Here is a quick video of the walk test.

 

[RevChumley]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

I've started to install and fit some of the electronics and have begun mapping out where I want the raised circuitry

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and Im starting on the data ports for my head.

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[RevChumley]

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Progress on the head data ports.

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[RevChumley]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

So I've decided I'm calling this Brainiac 17. It has departed from my original idea of just doing the MMO version. I've begun incorporating parts and pieces of other versions of Brainiac along with some of my own imaginings.

 

[Stronglikebear]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

Man, this is really awesome. You're moving quick too!

What's that stuff you're using for the data points? It almost looks like hot glue.

 

[RevChumley]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

100% silicone clear caulk. I haven't cleaned it up yet in those photos so it still looks a bit rough, but I do want it to look like scar tissue so I don't think I'll do to much to it other than clean it up a bit. The circular purple disks are just some plastic gems I picked up from the store and I embedded red EL wire for lighting.

 

[RevChumley]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

Cooling fans are in, and I'll add another shot of what the head ports look like with the lights on as well.. cause why not!

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Still shots from the raw version, not cleaned up yet. I'll go in and clean up all the edges and smooth out the areas around the ports.

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[loganallenwolf]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

I can't wait to see this at DragonCon!

 

[RevChumley]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

Can't wait for the shoot at DragonCon!

So I finally got my electronics in and I've started playing with those, and I've taken the head piece off the bust and trimmed it up a bit. Seems to fit ok!

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and I've done a mock-up of what I'm planning for the raised circuits. What do you all think, is the craft foam insert bright enough or should I do the painted opaque wonderflex strips?

 

[kalissuperman]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

that is insane and massive. I love it. awesome work.

 

[RevChumley]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

Thanks Kalissuperman!

So I cleaned up the chest cover, added some details and filled some holes.

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At this point, since the chest was going to house all my electronics I went ahead and sealed and painted the chest so that I could go ahead and install all the bases for my suit.

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Here is my light test after doing the base color and installing all the packs and lights for the chest, from here I'll string off of this piece to wire the rest of the suit. It's certainly bright enough!

 

[RevChumley]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

Test fitting the chest plate and the newly painted and lit up chest piece.

 

[Neoproks]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

This is looking freaking awesome my friend, you're going to steal the show whenever you walk into a room!

Loosk like you already decided on the light set-up, but just to chime in, I think the craft foam worked better than the painted wonderflex.

Keep up the great work, definitely cannot wait to see finished :thumbsup

 

[RevChumley]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

Thanks Neoproks! Yeah I went with the craft foam, just looked way better when the lights were off and had a richer yellow when glowing, so good call. I'll certainly keep this thread updated with pics as I advance in the build. I've got till August 27th to get it completed and my time is running out considering I only really have time to work on it during the weekends.

 

[prostheticsoul]

Re: Armored Brainiac (loosely based on MMO Brainiac) build

2 things...

First, take it easy and dont over do it

Second, YOU BRAINIAC! Damn that is a fine suit... Really love it...

My brother draws every now and then and he once made a custom brainiac design and I told him I would make a cosplay out of it... but its really simple. Its nothing compared to yours which again IS AWESOME.