Foam Batman, Lighted chest signal test 29/2/12
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To make your box, go to Lowe's or Home Depot and buy a small roll of aluminum roof flashing. It is very thin and malleable, easy to cut, and reflective. You can get a good size roll for about $7! I used this to make the boxes to contain my LEDs for my Iron Man helmet, and it worked fairly well
I am amazed! Really can't wait to see more!
Judge Spartan
Sr Member
No Freaking Way!!! Jamie, that is so cool... Try using E L wire around the border of the symbol, that way you'll have an even glow around the whole symbol.
I tried with EL wire but I couldn't get sharp enough corners on the bat wings, but thanks. I kinda want to have several different coloured LED's fading in and out behind it kinda like a plasma effect.
Here are some shots to show closer what I did.
While cutting the shape out I had my doubts but i think it works.
I have to sharper some areas up a bit more.
The tested the foam and hot glue on several different pieces of plastic and this plastic while melted a little gave the best impossible to pull off stick.
here is a shot of the armor so far.
Here are some shots to show closer what I did.
While cutting the shape out I had my doubts but i think it works.
I have to sharper some areas up a bit more.
The tested the foam and hot glue on several different pieces of plastic and this plastic while melted a little gave the best impossible to pull off stick.
here is a shot of the armor so far.
I appreciate the tip thanks I will look into it. Thanks again.
Fullmetalsam
Active Member
This is a great design - totally love the idea of the lighted bat emblem... and the foam work is awesome!!!
I may have a suggestion for the lights though... there are some RGB LED strips that will give you the same "pulsing" effect. If you google RGB 5050 LED Strip, you'll see what I'm referring to. It's possible to get them real cheap on eBay.
The problem though it they run off 12V - so a portable power solution is going to be a bit costly. When I was looking at building a TRON costume, I researched these and a possible power solution was a 12V battery pack that ranged from 40 to 100$ depending on mAh rating (which would determine how long the battery would be able to run the LED).
I may have a suggestion for the lights though... there are some RGB LED strips that will give you the same "pulsing" effect. If you google RGB 5050 LED Strip, you'll see what I'm referring to. It's possible to get them real cheap on eBay.
The problem though it they run off 12V - so a portable power solution is going to be a bit costly. When I was looking at building a TRON costume, I researched these and a possible power solution was a 12V battery pack that ranged from 40 to 100$ depending on mAh rating (which would determine how long the battery would be able to run the LED).
Well, it looks like I will be able to do some more to the suit later tonight. I was going to hold off for a while untill things get a bit more sorted out here. But my lovely wife told me that I need a release and building is one of my best releases so once I clear a bit more of the basement I will have a small work area yeah!!!. I think I am going to work on a prototype of the gauntlet and see if it will be feasible or not.
superDrool
Sr Member
Wowee! A foam master, you are. Love the cowl so far. Reminds me of riot gear. The lighting of the emblem looks very promising. 
morcon1223
Member
Love your work. Do you have template for this?
GreenLightning
Active Member
Looks good
