Freehanded Batman "Slim" Armored Suit WIP

[JJGarza]

Re: Freehanded Batman "Slim" Armored Suit by Knight Falcon

This is amazing!! I can't believe it's all freehand!

 

[Knight Falcon]

Re: Freehanded Batman "Slim" Armored Suit by Knight Falcon

Thanks again! I'm glad I could help anyone who has had the same thoughts about plastidip.

I'm thinking about purchasing some dipping latex to layer the armor with, but I'm still deciding.

 

[mlbellocchio]

Hey I just had a quick question. The plastidip on the foam looks incredible in the pictures and actually makes me want to get a "blaze blue" plastidip to spray a foam nightwing piece for my first cosplay. Do you think there would be an issue in plasti-dipping the foam before gluing them to the body suit because i feel like the blue color i am getting would be more noticable if it were to get it onto my bodysuit if i did it while the foam was already on.

Also i was curious about what foam you used? (Sorry for all the questions, im new to cosplaying and im not that great with crafts yet im still so picky with that i do)

 

[Knight Falcon]

I don't think there would be an issue with pre-spraying the foam, other than the foam getting a bit more ridged. It would also take more time, of course, but if you want results it takes time
I just used craft foam sheets that I purchased from hobby lobby.
Like these
Amazon.com: Foam Sheets 12"X18" 12/Pkg-Basic Colors

Doesn't matter what color since you'll plastidip them.

 

[Billzebub]

I've pre-sprayed my foam pieces with Plastidip before assembling. It's not an issue.

 

[mlbellocchio]

Awesome, thank you! I've been pretty bummed out with my cosplay recently but now im really excited after seeing your great suit/process. It's really well done!

 

[kfh99m]

Loving this work. How did you Attach the mesh part? And is it in pieces?

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[Knight Falcon]

Loving this work. How did you Attach the mesh part? And is it in pieces?

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Thanks!

I cut the mesh into pieces and glued them down before I placed the foam on top.
On the legs, I am not putting the mesh in certain areas for comfort reasons and mobility.

 

[kalissuperman]

that looks crazy awesome. great work.