First Predator build - WiP

[Tyreldax]

Hi all,
So, this is my first Predator build ! Decided to build a predator costume for a works thing in June. I've previously built a proton pack one year and a pretty good Batman costume last year - since then, I've obviously lost all my marbles as I decided to go full Predator this year
I'm about 4 weeks in and maybe 75% done? Would welcome comments!

 

[Tyreldax]

Progression of the suit. Started with a spandex suit, the applied some custom foam muscles, many many layers of latex, 3 repaints until I was happy with the colours, then a wet gloss hardly a 'traditional' Predator design, but I like it ! That lot was about 2 and a half weeks of messing about in the evenings - then it was onto the armour!!!

 

[Vyrstolf]

it doesn't matter if its traditional or not......it looks good.

 

[Tyreldax]

Thanks Vyrstolf

 

[Tyreldax]

Bladed gauntlet, made out of some scrap wood and foam.

 

[Tyreldax]

Chest armour before and after, with a little battle damage for the fun of it
Shoulder guard.

 

[Isubomo]

Looks great Tyre!!! Looks like you had a blast making it, and that's the most important part!

 

[Tyreldax]

Thanks Isubomo - certainly made a bit of a mess But loads of fun !

 

[Tyreldax]

On to the plasma cannon next. Started with one of those fake cctv cameras that move a little on a sensor and built around it.
Turned out OK - then the backpack !!
Paint job and done really happy with the way this turned out !!

 

[Tyreldax]

Second 'bomb?' Gauntlet - small magnet to keep it closed ( no time to wire in any fancy LEDs, so just painted in the countdown.)

 

[Vyrstolf]

Man you're really moving along on it

 

[predtrooper]

Do you have more days in your week's than the rest of us. Iv only got seven but you seem to have a lot more. That is some quick progess and a quality build

 

[Tyreldax]

this is total progress over the last 4 weeks or so - thanks for the comments guys

 

[City90pet]

Great job!!! Go wild and make it your own!!!!

 

[Tyreldax]

Thanks City90pet !
Front crotch piece (didn't fancy wearing a codpiece!).
Bum cover and thigh armour.
And finally the boots (which where a pain but add about 4" in height ).

 

[OldPredVA]

Great job! Watching your progress with anticipation.

 

[Tyreldax]

Build progress interrupted due to bloody plumbing leek through the kitchen ceiling!
Half way through Rubies mod fitting new dreads not amused.

 

[Isubomo]

Damn leaks! Want to see the finished suit already! ;P

 

[Tyreldax]

You and me both !! Hopefully should be done by next weekend - fingers crossed.

 

[LunaticNic]

Nice job on the suit thus far! Excited to see how it will turn out.