tonykch
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Re: Hellboy Costume - Duster Jacket is Done!
In between casting a mask today, I've been working on a lot of the little things.
- I have the tail 3/4 finished (sorry, no progress pics); I built a framework for it out of PVC, which I wrapped in foam, then wrapped in nylon, and am in the process of brush coating with silicone.
- I figured out and partially wired the electronics for the locator. Tomorrow I will make yet another trip to Home Depot to get the proper hardware to bolt the front to the back, and then I will give it a paint job. I hate electronics.
- Ordered the parts to build the reliquary and all the rosaries. Should have everything by next weekend.
- Ordered my contact lenses. I'm crossing my fingers that they arrive in time.
I will try to get some pictures tomorrow!
In between casting a mask today, I've been working on a lot of the little things.
- I have the tail 3/4 finished (sorry, no progress pics); I built a framework for it out of PVC, which I wrapped in foam, then wrapped in nylon, and am in the process of brush coating with silicone.
- I figured out and partially wired the electronics for the locator. Tomorrow I will make yet another trip to Home Depot to get the proper hardware to bolt the front to the back, and then I will give it a paint job. I hate electronics.
- Ordered the parts to build the reliquary and all the rosaries. Should have everything by next weekend.
- Ordered my contact lenses. I'm crossing my fingers that they arrive in time.
I will try to get some pictures tomorrow!
tonykch
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Re: Hellboy Costume - Duster Jacket is Done!
I struggled with the lenses as well. There's a lot of different directions you can go. You can do yellow lenses, you can do brown lenses with a yellow sclera background, you can go with an oversized lens.
The lens I really wanted to get was this one: Hellboy $154.99 ea.
But honestly I just couldn't afford over $300 worth of lenses right now, and I'm leery of getting sclera lenses as I've never worn them before.
The lens I ended up choosing was this one: Buy Palpatine Contact Lenses Online at Lens.com
It's more orange than I normally see people using, but I honestly think it's the right direction.
amazing job !!! very impressive!!opcorn
i also tried to find contact lenses but in vain , do you find your lenses is USA?
I struggled with the lenses as well. There's a lot of different directions you can go. You can do yellow lenses, you can do brown lenses with a yellow sclera background, you can go with an oversized lens.
The lens I really wanted to get was this one: Hellboy $154.99 ea.
But honestly I just couldn't afford over $300 worth of lenses right now, and I'm leery of getting sclera lenses as I've never worn them before.
The lens I ended up choosing was this one: Buy Palpatine Contact Lenses Online at Lens.com
It's more orange than I normally see people using, but I honestly think it's the right direction.
tonykch
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Re: Hellboy Costume - Duster Jacket is Done!
Locator beacon is done! I'm glad I finally figured out those electronics. Having never done anything like this before, they were really fighting me. Plus having to solder something that small proved to be a PITA. But I'm happy with the results. I put a small switch on the top to turn it on and off, and it has 4 screws in the back for changing batteries. I may do a black wash to it yet. Haven't decided.
Locator beacon is done! I'm glad I finally figured out those electronics. Having never done anything like this before, they were really fighting me. Plus having to solder something that small proved to be a PITA. But I'm happy with the results. I put a small switch on the top to turn it on and off, and it has 4 screws in the back for changing batteries. I may do a black wash to it yet. Haven't decided.
tonykch
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Re: Hellboy Costume - Duster Jacket is Done!
Today is just ridiculously productive! I finished the rosary that hangs on his belt. The cross is a found item off of eBay. The chain and rosary beads were made by me. I started with wood balls which I drilled and inserted eye screws into, and then stained black. Then I added 2 links of chain between each ball.
Today is just ridiculously productive! I finished the rosary that hangs on his belt. The cross is a found item off of eBay. The chain and rosary beads were made by me. I started with wood balls which I drilled and inserted eye screws into, and then stained black. Then I added 2 links of chain between each ball.
greylocke
Sr Member
Re: Hellboy Costume - Hair punching!
That would be a movie to see. Freddy VS Hellboy: The fight to the finish.
Since Freddy IS a supernaturally powered being if falls right up the BPRD's alley.
That would be a movie to see. Freddy VS Hellboy: The fight to the finish.
Since Freddy IS a supernaturally powered being if falls right up the BPRD's alley.
booksandcorsets
Sr Member
Re: Hellboy Costume - Working on the small details!
More and more awesome. Can't wait to see the whole thing together!!
More and more awesome. Can't wait to see the whole thing together!!
tonykch
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Re: Hellboy Costume - Working on the small details!
Thanks! As soon as I get the boots back, I'm planning to put the whole thing on to see how things look...assuming I get the RHOD done by then. Hoping to work on it this weekend.
LOL!
Thanks! As soon as I get the boots back, I'm planning to put the whole thing on to see how things look...assuming I get the RHOD done by then. Hoping to work on it this weekend.
LOL!
tonykch
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Re: Hellboy Costume - Working on the small details!
So I wasn't happy with the tail I had made. It just looked weird the way I built it. So I'm starting over. I bought a huge piece of foam from the fabric store ($40), and will start cutting it out tomorrow. Then it will need a LOT of shaping and smoothing, and then it will get a coat of rubber. On the first tail I made I used silicone to coat it, but I didn't like the way it looked. So I will pigment my urethane and give it a shot that way.
So I wasn't happy with the tail I had made. It just looked weird the way I built it. So I'm starting over. I bought a huge piece of foam from the fabric store ($40), and will start cutting it out tomorrow. Then it will need a LOT of shaping and smoothing, and then it will get a coat of rubber. On the first tail I made I used silicone to coat it, but I didn't like the way it looked. So I will pigment my urethane and give it a shot that way.
HellBoy
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Re: Hellboy Costume - Working on the small details!
WOW! What an amazing progress thread! I'm totally blown away by your sculpting skills and your tenacity to get this outfit completed!
Did a HellBoy myself, several years ago! It's a real crowd maker!
For my tail, I drew up a full size pattern and cut it out of red material. My mom stitched it together. (Thanks, Ma'!) We turned it insideout and I fashioned a long metal wire to run the length and placed it inside. Then we stuffed it tight with stuffing and sewed it closed. Made an internal loop at the top, so a belt could go through it. The tail can be bent to any shape we liked. (I couldn't "wag" it though!:lol) Painted it to look like red skin. Works great!
I'll post pics of it if you'd like.
You've done an outstanding job and this is a very entertaining thread! I'm going to watch this one!
Michael
WOW! What an amazing progress thread! I'm totally blown away by your sculpting skills and your tenacity to get this outfit completed!
Did a HellBoy myself, several years ago! It's a real crowd maker!
For my tail, I drew up a full size pattern and cut it out of red material. My mom stitched it together. (Thanks, Ma'!) We turned it insideout and I fashioned a long metal wire to run the length and placed it inside. Then we stuffed it tight with stuffing and sewed it closed. Made an internal loop at the top, so a belt could go through it. The tail can be bent to any shape we liked. (I couldn't "wag" it though!:lol) Painted it to look like red skin. Works great!
I'll post pics of it if you'd like.
You've done an outstanding job and this is a very entertaining thread! I'm going to watch this one!
Michael
tonykch
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Re: Hellboy Costume - Working on the small details!
Thanks!
I picked up my boots today. I'm very pleased with how they turned out. They were a bit pricey at a total cost of $220, but they give me the extra height I need. I still need to give them some scuffing with a fine grit sandpaper, but that shouldn't be too hard.
I also finished the shirt. I opted to use a burgandy 3-D fabric paint instead of having it tailored.
On tap for this upcoming weekend - the Right Hand of Doom!
Thanks!
I picked up my boots today. I'm very pleased with how they turned out. They were a bit pricey at a total cost of $220, but they give me the extra height I need. I still need to give them some scuffing with a fine grit sandpaper, but that shouldn't be too hard.
I also finished the shirt. I opted to use a burgandy 3-D fabric paint instead of having it tailored.
On tap for this upcoming weekend - the Right Hand of Doom!
Shakeitdavey
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Re: Hellboy Costume - Working on the small details!
I'm in love with this build. One of my favourites!
I'm in love with this build. One of my favourites!
tonykch
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Re: Hellboy Costume - Working on the small details!
So far today I have finished the reliquary. I began by getting a vial with decorative ends on Etsy. I made the bone out of Super Sculpey, and filled the vial with colored water before sealing. Not completely happy with it (the epoxy dripped inside, setting the bone in a fixed place), but it's such a minor detail I'm considering it good enough. I have about $30 invested in it.
So far today I have finished the reliquary. I began by getting a vial with decorative ends on Etsy. I made the bone out of Super Sculpey, and filled the vial with colored water before sealing. Not completely happy with it (the epoxy dripped inside, setting the bone in a fixed place), but it's such a minor detail I'm considering it good enough. I have about $30 invested in it.
tonykch
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Re: Hellboy Costume - Working on the small details!
So I officially gave up on making the Right Hand of Doom have movable fingers. I could have pulled it off with more time and the proper equipment. So now I'm in the process of reassembling it using WAY too much epoxy putty.
LESSON LEARNED: MAKE SURE YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH THE FEAT BEFORE CUTTING THE FINGERS OFF A $250 PROP.
So I officially gave up on making the Right Hand of Doom have movable fingers. I could have pulled it off with more time and the proper equipment. So now I'm in the process of reassembling it using WAY too much epoxy putty.
LESSON LEARNED: MAKE SURE YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH THE FEAT BEFORE CUTTING THE FINGERS OFF A $250 PROP.
