Dillonusob
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Heres a few pics, getting closer
My first Predator Costume
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Getting closer to the classic bio.
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Smoothing out the surface, now need to even out the rear "wings" on the bio and need to shape the sights. Also need to add the left side "tube" mount.
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Totally! Still refining, and will post pics at finish. There are a few other things not apparent in the pics as well. But it is getting close to being able to call it quits. Thanks for the advice!! Funny you said that too, as after I uploaded and went back to refining those were two of the spots I worked onI see some problem in the nose - left side is a little bit lower of right. Also right side need to be deeper. its not a criticism, just want to help
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So the bio Is coming along nicely, and the mold will be stared tonight or tomorrow. Was attempting to make the latex hands in my resin molds, but failed in that they were not drying properly. Read afterwards that plaster helps latex cure due to its water absorbing properties. Doh. After the bio is molded, Gonna try to make plaster molds of the hands instead. Gonna re-claim the monster clay from the bio, melt it to re-pour my monster clay into the resin molds so I can add to the hand sculpts to size them up for the shrinkage of the latex. These hands will be the death of me. Fail fail fail. On the bright side, I am extremely happy about the bios look, and am almost there with the sculpt. Will update when finished!
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Also, how long is cure time for latex when using ultracal as a mold medium?
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Never thought the bio would be this difficult. Inching closer...
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So I originally intended for this bio to be the P1 bio, however in going back over photos and video, it is definitely not lol. Does not have the "girth" of the original and is definitely slimmed down a bit. Which is fine. I am pretty content with it being my own stylized bio. With any luck, I will have pics up soon of the finished bio prior to molding.
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Aaaaaand...changed my mind back to the P1 bio, or as close as I can get to it. Think I need to angle the eyes down a little...thoughts???
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Almost done. Gonna refine a bit and quit. Feel like if I keep at it, Im gonna start changing it again. About as close to the P1 as I am going to get on my first bio.
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Im pretty sure its my basement light there is only one light, and it is behind the bio on the ceiling to the right. Pretty sure its odd lighting. Its pretty symmetrical, however, I find that taking a break and coming back its easier to spot inconsistencies that were missed. So I may find more changes needed later tonight. And I will check that stuff for sure!! Thanks Jmen!! Also, do you guys leave the sights open for a separate sculpt of the laser housing? I have lasers, figure it will be waaaay easier to add it later after calibrating the housing for the lasers. My bio is not perfect, but it beats my old one. I will post a pic of the old one later.
LunaticNic
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Nice work! Especially for your first bio!
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Started the silicone inner mold.
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Im pretty sure my angles arent exact, and there were still a bunch of "carve depressions", but I was very happy with my final sculpt. Doesnt hold a candle to the masters here, but its all mine!! needed the monster clay also to re-sculpt the hands to accommodate the latex shrinkage
needed the monster clay also to re-sculpt the hands to accommodate the latex shrinkage
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I was particularly happy with this little bit. I cleaned it up more, but didnt snap a pic...
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Question guys, any problems demolding bios due to their shape? What I mean is after the plaster outer mold is on, as it is solid, does it ever "lock" the bio in?
LunaticNic
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It might depending if you used enough silicone. The silicone should be thick enough that the outer mold is essentially bowl shaped
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