Grimwood's 2014 Halloween Costume Entry
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Re: My Grey Knight! The Emperor's Chosen!
So the first photo is of the 1st leg detail. After some plastidip, paint and highlights (as well as weathering) it should be good to go,
As you can see from the following photo, the seams are very obvious. I sanded them down, they felt pretty smooth, but once I applied the plastidip, man, did those seams stand out. I think I may have applied too much caulk. So, about 10 hours of work down the drain. Not to mention 2.5 coats of plastidip per shoulder.
However, I haven't given up! I vow that my second set will be much better than the first. I completed one already (cut from foam and glued together) and the seams look much better than the first set. I already cut out the second, and now just need to glue it together.
Friends, be sure to work in a well ventilated area. I started seeing 7' tall space marines doing the watusi in a chorus line because of the abundance of fumes from my contact cement.
Tomorrow I plan to paint the legs!
So the first photo is of the 1st leg detail. After some plastidip, paint and highlights (as well as weathering) it should be good to go,
As you can see from the following photo, the seams are very obvious. I sanded them down, they felt pretty smooth, but once I applied the plastidip, man, did those seams stand out. I think I may have applied too much caulk. So, about 10 hours of work down the drain. Not to mention 2.5 coats of plastidip per shoulder.
However, I haven't given up! I vow that my second set will be much better than the first. I completed one already (cut from foam and glued together) and the seams look much better than the first set. I already cut out the second, and now just need to glue it together.
Friends, be sure to work in a well ventilated area. I started seeing 7' tall space marines doing the watusi in a chorus line because of the abundance of fumes from my contact cement.
Tomorrow I plan to paint the legs!
Re: My Grey Knight! The Emperor's Chosen!
How did you correct it cant even see the seems now?
How did you correct it cant even see the seems now?
Re: My Grey Knight! The Emperor's Chosen!
Helmet!! Still waiting on the electronics, but I'll get them in the next couple of days. The helmet is great! Definitely needs a liner of some sort. I was afraid it would be too small, boy was I wrong!
Supports for the shoulders are in progress. My first attempt didn't go quite the way I planned... but, ever moving forward!
Space Marine selfie... I'm messaging this one to the emperor!
Never got around to plastidipping the legs.. Probably get to that tomorrow. Those darned shoulders still aren't 100%, but I'm going to use them anyway.
Helmet!! Still waiting on the electronics, but I'll get them in the next couple of days. The helmet is great! Definitely needs a liner of some sort. I was afraid it would be too small, boy was I wrong!
Supports for the shoulders are in progress. My first attempt didn't go quite the way I planned... but, ever moving forward!
Space Marine selfie... I'm messaging this one to the emperor!
Never got around to plastidipping the legs.. Probably get to that tomorrow. Those darned shoulders still aren't 100%, but I'm going to use them anyway.
Re: My Grey Knight! The Emperor's Chosen!
At this point, the entire suit is plastidipped and ready for paint. I've been working steadily on the power fist and other accoutrements. The weather has taken a turn for the worst, so painting may have to wait a bit.
At this point, the entire suit is plastidipped and ready for paint. I've been working steadily on the power fist and other accoutrements. The weather has taken a turn for the worst, so painting may have to wait a bit.
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http://postimg.org/image/rtxjhrhbv/
Getting close! Fans wired together, ready to be placed inside helmet. Lights look great!
Have made some changes, mainly to the terrible paint job on the left shoulder. Not Canon!
http://postimg.org/image/5o0z8p3zv/
Been working on our Halloween decorations too... here's a small sample:
http://postimg.org/image/jvv9b362j/
http://postimg.org/image/ygcc5x117/
http://postimg.org/image/rtxjhrhbv/
Getting close! Fans wired together, ready to be placed inside helmet. Lights look great!
Have made some changes, mainly to the terrible paint job on the left shoulder. Not Canon!
http://postimg.org/image/5o0z8p3zv/
Been working on our Halloween decorations too... here's a small sample:
http://postimg.org/image/jvv9b362j/
http://postimg.org/image/ygcc5x117/
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Making progress!
Here's a couple of pics!
I made a sleeve out of plastic mesh and attached it to the shoulder. I'll use velcro to attach it to the gauntlet to help hold it in place. I've also used this stuff on the back of the legs to hide my chicken sticks. It's flexible, easy to work with, and best of all, cheap! Considering how much Ive spent on this project...
Your friendly neighborhood TinyKnight!
Making progress!
Here's a couple of pics!
I made a sleeve out of plastic mesh and attached it to the shoulder. I'll use velcro to attach it to the gauntlet to help hold it in place. I've also used this stuff on the back of the legs to hide my chicken sticks. It's flexible, easy to work with, and best of all, cheap! Considering how much Ive spent on this project...
Your friendly neighborhood TinyKnight!
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Adjustments to shoulders completed! I'll upload some photos later today. I've also started a MarkII Bolter, much better than my previous design. I've also installed the MEga stomp Battle although this caused me some problems as to where to put it. I also created the arm and leg sleeves out of black mesh since I couldn't get the ducting to fit me. It looks great and really pulls the costume together.
Im glad that this thing is finally nearly finished. Just a few finishing touches and I'll be ready for Halloween and my first con!
Adjustments to shoulders completed! I'll upload some photos later today. I've also started a MarkII Bolter, much better than my previous design. I've also installed the MEga stomp Battle although this caused me some problems as to where to put it. I also created the arm and leg sleeves out of black mesh since I couldn't get the ducting to fit me. It looks great and really pulls the costume together.
Im glad that this thing is finally nearly finished. Just a few finishing touches and I'll be ready for Halloween and my first con!
Re: My Grey Knight! The Emperor's Chosen!
thanks Lifeburn! I'll be doing a walkabout vid soon. Need help getting into it, then to film me. Shoulders have been adjusted.
thanks Lifeburn! I'll be doing a walkabout vid soon. Need help getting into it, then to film me. Shoulders have been adjusted.
