costume under-construction

[wolverine1260]

Awesome gauntlets. May I ask how you made them? I understand you used construction foam mounted on a Pringle can. What did you mount on top of the construction foam for the self destruct device? What are the long blades made of, and did you use a pattern? How did you color the gauntlets (it looks like a print on the bottom section of the gauntlets)? I would appreciate any information you are willing to give me. Thanks!

 

[mumbaki]

Awesome gauntlets. May I ask how you made them? I understand you used construction foam mounted on a Pringle can. What did you mount on top of the construction foam for the self destruct device? What are the long blades made of, and did you use a pattern? How did you color the gauntlets (it looks like a print on the bottom section of the gauntlets)? I would appreciate any information you are willing to give me. Thanks!

here's how i put them all together the blade are from an old vertical blind topcover
the pink foam needs to be carved to have the gaunlet shape

gaunlet blade pattern i got this from an old thread here

fun foam from the dollar store

the black part is the carpet under padding

when everything is put together paint it first with plastidip and after acrylic paint...(hand paint)
and by the way plastidip melts the pink construction foam but in my case it made the foam look like weathered old metal.

Hope this helps a bit if you have any other question pm me or reply to this thread

MUMBAKI

 

[wolverine1260]

Dude, you are my hero! I wish I was half as creative as you geniuses. You really helped me. Thanks a bunch!

 

[mumbaki]

After a few days of thinking, I decided to paint my mask....It's hand painted and not yet finished let me know what you think...

 

[Le Celticant]

that's look nice men
great work

 

[mumbaki]

Another update on my costume....hands painted. Everything is going as planned hope i can finish before holloween.

Thank guys for the very good comments!!!!!!!!

 

[PredatrHuntr]

Awesome job on the hands!

 

[recoil1701]

Nice work there I like your use of ordinary things that you found around the house, also nice paint job on the hands Very creative indeed !!!!!!!

*****

 

[mumbaki]

My armor is getting along as planned instead of using buckets im using builders tube which is used in construction, i used a reciprocal saw to cut it and glued and tied them all together, some other parts are carpet underpadding and pvc vertical blinds...As you can see im going AVP route for my costume...
FROM THIS

TO THESE

AND AFTER

armor still not yet finished need more modifications....planning to add more pringle cans

And again thanks to all for your good comments

MUMBAKI

 

[El dictator]

nice job!

I hope you will finish your suit for Con*cept Montreal in Oct 12-13-14

Link : Con*Cept Montreal

 

[Kithunter]

this suit goes right up there with the very top of the scratch built suits constructed on the forum.

everything from pringles jars to hand painting the mask...your dedication is to be admired mumbaki

AM

 

[fantazar]

You and MacG don't have shares in the Pringle company do you?
Sales will be going through the roof soon

Nice job on the hands and up another pic of the mask when you're done

Hopefully I'll be able to up some pics of my suit soon (sigh)
Still a little way to go but getting there with my new theme

 

[Usurper]

These threds rock !! , so good to see people working with different stuff, we maybe get alittle tunnel vision sometimes looking to be as accurate as possible, then a thred like this shows up and makes ya think "**** i would have finished my suit by now if id used my imagination hehe"

top marks for where your going, just dont eat too many pringles eh

looking forward to see more updates.

 

[semtec04]

I see everyone likes the Celtic armor, and it looks damn accurate. Excellent use of household stuff. As my father recoil1701 always says, "necessity is the mother of invention". I can't wait to see the finished product...

pringles cans, $5
builders tube $14
duct tape $5
creating a predator suit out of thin air...priceless.

Again great use of resources, can't stress it enough, this will do wonders for the beginner predator enthusiasts.

 

[kriker]

Who can top that? cheap as dirt to make with just sense and sensibility.. make sure to weather the armour a bit and shove up some more pics ^^

 

[Imperialknight1]

I love Pringles!

 

[mumbaki]

Thanks everyone for the good comments!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wanted to buy a neck ring, but i came up with an idea!!!!!!!
FROM THIS

TO A PRED NECK RING

What do you think?

 

[fantazar]

That's a nice looking neck ring there buddy!

Have you tried it on yet?
Coz it looks as though it may be a little high unless you have a Giraffe neck
You may want to try turning your head while wearing it also, coz if the edges are rough, it might be a bit uncomfortable

All up tho.....excellent work.

 

[SixSinsFor66]

damn..great work man

 

[Bovine13]

Wow. Just...wow. Great work and use of materials. What all pieces are you still waiting on or working on?