General Zod Kryptonian Armor Progress

[Dean Padua]

No space to use a mannequin so everything was free handed,first used cardboard for foundation/sizing of armor.

 

[Dean Padua]

At this time,traced cardboard patterns to EVA foam bought at Harbor Freight for really cheap,mind you this project started the end of August,and at this point of progress it was mid September.

 

[Dean Padua]

I based details and paint job off of ICON's General Zod Statue Variant,i tjen also formed shoulder pads and eventually added tubing around collar,i believe its part of their breathing apparatus,then some minor detail to add weathering to armor.

 

[Dean Padua]

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Unfortunantly by this fitting it was Halloween,i was hoping to get a good amount finished bit i still had the whole leg armor to plastidip coat,paint,and detail and thats why they're not shown in pics,plus i noticed black compression shirt and pants blanded armor a bit,iam pleased with result so far but any.comments/constructive criticism would definitely help,especially tips on how else to color armor to entice weathering effect,i was thinking adding some silver and gold highliggt for explosion/laser shot birns...thank you for looking and hope this helps anyone since it seemed this suit was sought out for.Godspeed everyone!!

 

[Dean Padua]

 

[Dean Padua]

Just realized images didnt upload...hope it gives a better look at armor,please any tips on how to give armor a weathered look or any tips in general of what i can do,most appreciated!!

 

[JJGarza]

Man this armor is amazing!!! And the way u can make look kinda damaged/weathered is spray some paint on the armor take some newspaper and scratch it up a bit. Hope this helps.

 

[Armatus Cosplay]

Not a fan of Superman but this is looking great!
Look up dry-brushing for a weathering technique.

 

[Jordy]

Nice job on the armor! I'd simply use black washes for the weathering.

 

[Mesala]

great job! im doing this what do you think???