First time Batman armor

[RingDeacon]

I am new to the board and new to armor fabrication. I am starting with a Batman construct. I have done fabric suits growing up and done lots of makeup fx but this is my first armor.


the chest


the legs, chest, biceps, shoulders, gauntlets


closeup of gauntlet


belt buckle


Functional pouches


Belt started


cowl

ok the cowl is store bought. For now it will due till I can get a Revez cowl. Don't have the funds yet for that.

 

[PhantomEvoX]

What are you going to cover the armor with?

 

[RingDeacon]

I am planning to just plasti dip the armor and then paint it. After that I am going to attach it to a compression shirt and pants. I also have a pair of work boots I am going to paint ant craft shin gaurds for. I willbe posting more pictures soon.

 

[RingDeacon]

I plasti dipped and painted the chest.


I also have pasti dipped the bat and it is ready for paint and to be attached

 

[PhantomEvoX]

What color are you doing the armor in? If your going gray and black I suggest just painting it all with plasti dip since its flexible and durable. Lowes ( well at least my local one ) has like every color and the gray looks really good. I used it for my belt and the little boot covers for my origins costume

 

[RingDeacon]

I used black plasti dip for the primer and smoke grey krylon for the top coat. It gave it a more armored look. Love your suit btw. My cape and the legs are the only thing giving me issues at the moment. I am planing to do my belt more gold/bronze than flint it in grey too.

 

[TigerStoneFX]

Nice job, welcome.

 

[RingDeacon]

Nice job, welcome.

Thanks. This site is awesome! Lots of talented people here.

 

[vintageslant]

Very nice work, looking forward to seeing the updates. Welcome.

 

[PhantomEvoX]

I used black plasti dip for the primer and smoke grey krylon for the top coat. It gave it a more armored look. Love your suit btw. My cape and the legs are the only thing giving me issues at the moment. I am planing to do my belt more gold/bronze than flint it in grey too.

Thanks I'm redoing the abs in thinner foam cause the thickness of the floor tiles I used makes me look fat lol

 

[RingDeacon]

Thanks I'm redoing the abs in thinner foam cause the thickness of the floor tiles I used makes me look fat lol

Check out Walmart, they have 5mm yoga mats. I think they are 12.00. They should work quite well. Also there is an alternative too the floor squares, also at Walmart is a roll of work out flooring that is the same material as the squares but thiner

 

[PhantomEvoX]

Check out Walmart, they have 5mm yoga mats. I think they are 12.00. They should work quite well. Also there is an alternative too the floor squares, also at Walmart is a roll of work out flooring that is the same material as the squares but thiner

I usually get the silly winks foam from hobby lobby since they have all kinds of thicknesses

 

[RingDeacon]

I usually get the silly winks foam from hobby lobby since they have all kinds of thicknesses

I go there too. Got my latest supply of foam the other day.

 

[RingDeacon]

Added the chest pieces to my shirt.


working on the shoulder bells next and the side abbs

 

[RingDeacon]

Updated!!! I finally found the time to work some more on the top part of the suit. Chest, arms, shoulders, and gauntlets done. I will be adding the bat later today. Still not sure if I want to make the boots from foam or just buy a pair. Here are some new pics.

 

[RingDeacon]

I added the bat logo the other night. It is made of 2mm foam hat I covered with 2 layers of plasti dip then a layer of black paint and clear coat. The over all effect gave it a leather look.

 

[RingDeacon]

Also got the chance to work with the leg armor. On to the shin gaurds next.

 

[RingDeacon]

i got to work in the shins. I drew them freehand on 5mm silt winks foam.

 

[RingDeacon]

 

[RingDeacon]

Finished up the utility belt today. Based it of a pattern from the foam cave.