ulrikhedin
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Hi
I am Ulrik, from Sweden (I apologize in advance for the incorrect english that will occur from time to time), and this is my first build. I am 32 years old and have done some props, sculpts and moulds , make-up jobs during Halloween season, and so on. Some months ago I started using Pepakura and made my first biohelmet with resin and bondo, and after that the thought of making a whole suit started to grow back on me, having had those kind of thought a couple of years ago when I first found out about the hunters lair. Time since then has been spent reading, wathing movies, collection materials, tools, and fixing up a good work space (good thing to have an understanding girlfriend...). Also doung some other experiments with Pepakura and some other stuff, just to get to now how the materials work. So, this post has taken me a while to get to, but now, it is on! I will try to update as often as I can. For more instant updates you can always follow me on my Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ManiacFx.
The progres so far:
1. A tape dummy has been made. This turned out quit good in the end. When we started out we did not use as much tape as we should have, making the dummy too "sloppy". One good thing though, was the use of thin long underwear covered with plastic wrap. This made the dummy real smooth, and REALLY easy to get out of, and not damaging the underwear. Plastic wrap is the tinh, I tell you! I then made a simple PVC skeleton and stuffed the dummy with old issues of Previews. Since we had not used that mush tape and the dummy was kind of floppy, I wrapped some more plastic wrap and duct tape on it. And it turned out really good.
2. I have tried a bunch of diffrent suits to build on, including Mr I, and a lycra suit, but all failed since I am a quite big guy, and everything was too damn small. In the end I settled for plain black thights and a black long sleeved shirt, that is now sitting on the dummy. looks good so far, and I will install a zipper in the back. Legs and arms will be 3/4 since shins and forarms will be covered with the gauntlets. I don't know though if I should keep it a 2-piece suit or sew the pieces together... what are the benefits and disadavantages of both? Any help would mean a lot to me. If making a 2-piece, how do I keep the pieces togehter and making a nice edge between them? Please post link to examples of suits made in both ways!
When this is decided, muscles will be added
3. I have used mainly the armor templates made by Vinman (thank you very much!), and so far I have made the shoulder bells. I used 6 mm foamies since I want it light weight, and I enjoy this material very much. Maybe they are a little to thick. I only had access to 2 and 6 mm at the time since foamis are not hat easy to come by in Sweden, and chose the thicker one for this piece. I now have found a good retailer in Sweden that offers great foamies in various sizes and with a good price, but of course, they have to special order most of it, and it will take some time. So I will stock upp on 2, 3, 4 and 6 mm foamies in sizes of 70x50 cm. Great for the armor I think.
And that is where I am right now. With summer vacation coming up I am hoping to get all my materials togehter and then I will lock myself in my room and spend many, many hours with my suit.
I am Ulrik, from Sweden (I apologize in advance for the incorrect english that will occur from time to time), and this is my first build. I am 32 years old and have done some props, sculpts and moulds , make-up jobs during Halloween season, and so on. Some months ago I started using Pepakura and made my first biohelmet with resin and bondo, and after that the thought of making a whole suit started to grow back on me, having had those kind of thought a couple of years ago when I first found out about the hunters lair. Time since then has been spent reading, wathing movies, collection materials, tools, and fixing up a good work space (good thing to have an understanding girlfriend...). Also doung some other experiments with Pepakura and some other stuff, just to get to now how the materials work. So, this post has taken me a while to get to, but now, it is on! I will try to update as often as I can. For more instant updates you can always follow me on my Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ManiacFx.
The progres so far:
1. A tape dummy has been made. This turned out quit good in the end. When we started out we did not use as much tape as we should have, making the dummy too "sloppy". One good thing though, was the use of thin long underwear covered with plastic wrap. This made the dummy real smooth, and REALLY easy to get out of, and not damaging the underwear. Plastic wrap is the tinh, I tell you! I then made a simple PVC skeleton and stuffed the dummy with old issues of Previews. Since we had not used that mush tape and the dummy was kind of floppy, I wrapped some more plastic wrap and duct tape on it. And it turned out really good.
2. I have tried a bunch of diffrent suits to build on, including Mr I, and a lycra suit, but all failed since I am a quite big guy, and everything was too damn small. In the end I settled for plain black thights and a black long sleeved shirt, that is now sitting on the dummy. looks good so far, and I will install a zipper in the back. Legs and arms will be 3/4 since shins and forarms will be covered with the gauntlets. I don't know though if I should keep it a 2-piece suit or sew the pieces together... what are the benefits and disadavantages of both? Any help would mean a lot to me. If making a 2-piece, how do I keep the pieces togehter and making a nice edge between them? Please post link to examples of suits made in both ways!
When this is decided, muscles will be added
3. I have used mainly the armor templates made by Vinman (thank you very much!), and so far I have made the shoulder bells. I used 6 mm foamies since I want it light weight, and I enjoy this material very much. Maybe they are a little to thick. I only had access to 2 and 6 mm at the time since foamis are not hat easy to come by in Sweden, and chose the thicker one for this piece. I now have found a good retailer in Sweden that offers great foamies in various sizes and with a good price, but of course, they have to special order most of it, and it will take some time. So I will stock upp on 2, 3, 4 and 6 mm foamies in sizes of 70x50 cm. Great for the armor I think.
And that is where I am right now. With summer vacation coming up I am hoping to get all my materials togehter and then I will lock myself in my room and spend many, many hours with my suit.
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