need a base for a batsuit

[Meathead316]

Hi

I want to make a batsuit similar to the one in arkham asylum. So I need it to be skin tight and grey in colour or
made of a dyable fabric. I'll probably use a batman begins cowl and make everythinh else from scratch, but can't start until I have something as a base

 

[Finhead]

Take Five compression gear is most likely what your looking for no idea if you can dye it though.
Skin Tight Gear Mens Compression 005 Sport Top Black | eBay

Why not start with the proper cowl rather than a Begins? There are 3 options I know of for a AA cowl, one is made in the UK.

 

[montysaurus]

Also try East Bay. A lot of people use there compression tights and tops for bases. I believe they come in grey. The Belt or briefs should cover where the pieces meet.

 

[Meathead316]

thanks! compression suit will work perfect.

now, you wouldnt happen to know what i could do for boots? gloves and cape do ya?

all needs to be fairly cheap too!

 

[Kromanc]

post your advances in your suit cause I was thinking of making one for me but the money was an issue, hope you manage to put tutorials or links for getting the parts in a fair price

 

[montysaurus]

://theleagueofheroes.yuku.com/reply/62609/How-the-heck-do-I-make-a-Batman-cape#reply-62609 Gives direction on how to make a Batman cape. There are other tutorials on the site dealing with boots and gloves. (Generic, but could be adapted to Batman)

 

[Meathead316]

thats a good guide for a capw, thanks.

is this the material he is talking about:

MATTE VINYL PLEATHER GOTHIC FETISH FABRIC BLACK WHITE | eBay

boots and gloves shouldnt be too difficult from what i have seen on that site. any giides on making your own cowel? preferably our of the same material used for the cape

 

[Meathead316]

went to the fabric store today... i will need £56 for just the cape!!! any alternative fabrics i could use that are cheaper?

 

[mikey123mushukl]

For batman gloves i used Fox motorcross gloves. You could use pepakura to fashion templates of the gauntlets / boots and belt to build out of foam.

 

[Jack T Chance]

I have it on good authority that a good, inexpensive base for the costume is a set of Starter brand tights!

:lol

 

[COSTUMEKING]

You could get get lucky and find something at the thrift store i swear by savers i have found so much good usable clothing for dark night suits i would try there or a goodwill even an everyday thrift store

 

[closet batfan]

I bought one of those morph/zanti suits and cut the hood off, I've added slink to my build, hope it helps.
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