My First Predator Costume

godzilla98rules · Feb 8, 2010

Okay, this is my first Predator costume and since I don't have enough money to afford the supplies needed to make a perfect costume out of latex, I will be making it out of foam, cardboard, and any other supplies that I can get for cheap.

So this is my progress so far:

This is my Bio Helmet made from cardboard and plaster. (NOTE: I wanted a "Darth Vader" type Helmet)

Next I made the under mask using r1a2s3's Huntorial.

It took me a whole day to make and I was very happy with the results , but when i compared it to the Bio Helmet, it was bigger than the Helmet, so now I'll have to remake the helmet

Next I made the upper body armor out of cardboard using vinmanmac's AVP Predator Templates:

Wish me luck on finishing it!!

th3 pr3dat0r · Feb 9, 2010

as i said nice start and its good you created a new post in the correct section and yea, good luck on your build!

cujo66 · Feb 9, 2010

Are you bondoing the card board? I saw the can next to it in pic. Or is that firberglass resin?

juiceredrum · Feb 9, 2010

im always blown how the out come of some foamy predator mask turn out great start man looking forward two
your progress i think they should have movable mandibles though since you got so much play imo i think its a must
for foamies

Bovine13 · Feb 10, 2010

Nice use of materials. If your planning on not taking the bio off then you dont have to worry about the many face details since you wont see it. Keep going, you are on a roll.

AnomiA · Feb 11, 2010

YA I MADE MINE OUTA CARD BORD

AlienatedPredator · Feb 13, 2010

Some reason my 1st post in this topic was deleted? Love the foam mask dude, just wish r1a2s3 would make a better a huntorial, maybe something step by step in detail. Otherwise great costume in the making so far.

godzilla98rules · Feb 28, 2010

OK! I finally got an update!

I am glad that I got my helmet done, but I'm not satisfied with the "flat top."

If you have an idea on how to fix this I would like to know!

predatorcrazy68 · Feb 28, 2010

Great start brother! Nice use of what you have.
Have fun, looking forward to see whats next.

Darkwolf1 · Feb 28, 2010

Could you wet the cardboard a little bit then press a bowl up from underneath and let it dry bulged up? No idea if that would work or not but I know cardboard holds it shape after it drys.

godzilla98rules · Mar 4, 2010

Another Update

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Cannon made from a napkin tube and cardboard

Next I plan to add more cardboard to give it some more design.

shockwave1 · Mar 4, 2010

Looking good so far, good start!

godzilla98rules · Mar 6, 2010

Another Update!!

I got my first set of blades finished:

And my dad decided to bug me while I was working....

More updates coming soon!!

justice · Mar 6, 2010

What material are those blades ? They look real good ? Nice job !!!!

Dark Rift · Mar 7, 2010

yeah those blades are sick

skullcollektor · Mar 7, 2010

Looks great! Can't wait to see your progress!

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godzilla98rules · Mar 7, 2010

justice said:
What material are those blades ? They look real good ? Nice job !!!!

Thank you
They are made from aluminum and cut from a jigsaw and shaped with files

godzilla98rules · Apr 4, 2010

Okay! I have finally got an update!!

I've redone the dome of the bio helmet:

I also started on another Predator weapon for my arsenal: The Glaive!

This is what I'm going to have my Glaive look like:

The blade is made from a Megaraptor claw:

I chose Megaraptor because his claw is about 36cm!!!

Tomorrow I hope to get more progress on my Glaive!!

godzilla98rules · Jan 26, 2011

Okay after 10 months of a Hiatus

, I am finally working on this again!

Here is my progress from April, 2010 to today
First, I finished the Glaive:

I made the handle using a rope wrapped around the middle and ended with two wood circles.
I carved the claws out of wood and painted to look like rock.

The next thing I did was scrapped the head idea. I'm just going to wear the helmet. So I took my first bio and sanded it:
Before: