Constructing A Kermit (Frog Of Thunder)

[madrobot]

I'm finally getting to finish up a batch of Kermits. Here's some progress shots. I couldn't find a good pattern online, so I fudged through and made my own.

More shots as I go along.

 

[madrobot]

The gluing process is harder than first thought. Lots of clean up to do.

 

[Tk-Devo]

Lookin good!




mind sharing that pattern?

 

[madrobot]

I'm actually fudging along with my own pattern. I'll have to commit it to paper when I'm done.

I think they'll look okay for youtube.

 

[NakedMoleRat]

Nice! I've been wanting to make a Kermit for a while now. Any chance you'll share some tips, tricks, and ideas?

 

[madrobot]

I'm not sure I'm the guy you want to share stuff with in regards to making muppets. I know that the material I'm using isn't right. I needed to buy some ANTRON fleece, not Polar Fleece.

With that said, the seams on my kermits are going to show whether I want them to or not.

This is also My pattern, and probably not nearly as accurate as it should be. There's also the issue of this being a puppet, not a static poseable doll.

I did however make a mold to cast up the eyes, and in that regard I'm ahead of the game.

 

[vaderdarth]

Looks great, I love the Muppets.

Dave

 

[99centtaco]

Will you be doing any other characters in the future?

 

[madrobot]

Not sure. Making puppets is not my forte. I'm only doing this for a short film, so it doesn't need to be 100 percent perfect. Youtube thank God is very forgiving.

The guy everyone should talk to about making puppets is SPCGlider@AOL.COM.

He is a Puppet making Genius.

 

[99centtaco]

Thanks, and by the way its looking awsome

 

[Forestmoonstudio]

Looks great. Keep posting progress pics. I can't wait to see him finished.

 

[madrobot]

Torso Fronts, and eyes prior to the silicone for the mold.

 

[00MrNotWrong00]

Kermit is one of my favorite characters of all time. I've never even thought about making one my self. That is great. looks very nice.

 

[madrobot]

I figured out that I made the mouth too pointy, so I had to unglue the fleece, trim down the mouths, and then re-attach. It's looking like I'll be making 6 new heads, which sucks.

 

[madrobot]

Here's Kermit's Thor Helm, and cape.

 

[Apollo]

Looking good!

Looking forward to some more pics!

 

[madrobot]

More pics to come.

 

[CSMacLaren]

Here's Kermit's Thor Helm, and cape.

It's really a superb helmet that would be a great companion to a particular knightly helmet worn by none other than... SUPER GROVER! :thumbsup

 

[madrobot]

Awww Thanks. It looks pretty good on the Kermit head I made last night. I think it's going to be a pretty funny video when I'm done.

I might be making a Fozzy, and Gonzo as well for the video, I haven't decided yet.

 

[Hacksaw44]

Very cool,one of my favorites !!