New 52 Mr Freeze (New Photos pgs 1 & 6)

[Knight Falcon]

I am undertaking the project of creating the new 52 Mr Freeze suit, to be completed within the next 4-5 months in time for the dallas comic con. I am currently working on a cardboard skeleton to be a frame for fiberglassing later. (I will post pictures soon)

Below is pictures of what the new 52 Mr Freeze looks like.



Now for the questions and (hopefully) suggestions.

I want to recreate a look of smoke rising from his suit as shown in the comic. Would dry ice be the best idea or are there any other alternatives?

Also the dome will either be a large garden cloche or a custom oven-formed dome. In the comic there is a hexagonal texture in the dome and i want to somehow recreate that as well. Is there a type of film or sticker that I could put on the dome to create that look?


Edit:
Here is what It ended up as! DONT focus on the bad paint job, that will be fixed later...we were rushed.




Second Edit:
Here is a glamor shot that we took on the set of the film that we are making. Hope you all like.

 

[Alpha Proto]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

Aside from dry ice I cant think of anything that could be safe and smoke like that.
The sticker idea sounds good for the pattern on the dome.

If you can not find the proper decal you could use a thin masking tape or, peal-able latex and draw the pattern over the dome. Then spray a thin see through layer of pearl paint over the helmet? After you peal the tape, or latex off you would have the patter that you are looking for. Controlling how thin the paint would go on would be tricky. If you consider doing that you should test it first on something else.

 

[Pete SSS]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

As far as the hex pattern on the dome goes, I'd probably try to find some transparent/tinted film and cut each hexagon separately then apply them individually. It would take a while, but if you could find the correct shades of film, I think it would look pretty accurate.

 

[rundown]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

I once saw a smoke machine that you were able to put under your clothes, it was very small. And by the touch of something very small in the palm of your hand you could release it. I saw this in an effects hardware store where they sold lights and amps and stuff mainly.

 

[timelordjedi777]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

I would put some type of fan in the dome cause you'll get condensation build up.

 

[superz]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

DIY Micro Fog Machine From Green Smoke E-Cigarette Cartridge - YouTube

Here's a quick video on a guy who made his own portable fog machine. I'm not a fan of the new 52, but I'm still a fan of costuming and I'm excited to see your take on this!

 

[XxMcCoyxX]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

I would put some type of fan in the dome cause you'll get condensation build up.

You can get really good anti-fog visor spray for motorcycle helmets.

 

[Knight Falcon]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

I once saw a smoke machine that you were able to put under your clothes, it was very small. And by the touch of something very small in the palm of your hand you could release it. I saw this in an effects hardware store where they sold lights and amps and stuff mainly.

I have a relatively small fog machine, maybe i could get a portable power pack with an AC plug? Lol it'd take some work but anyone think that may work?

 

[SampleName]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

This build is going to be very cool! :cool
Seriously though, I look forward to seeing your progress.
Even if you can get some sort of anti-fog visor spray, I still would recommend putting in a few computer fans into the helmet. It's going to get pretty hot in there without it.

I love this design. Can't wait to see what you do with it!

 

[Knight Falcon]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

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This fan lights up blue..might add a good effect as well! good idea guys! What should i use to power it?

 

[SampleName]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

A lot of people power theirs with 9 volt batteries.

 

[xl97]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

make a hex pattern/stencil and lay it over your glass/dome.. then use an 'air-eraser' (air-brush that use a grit/medium instead of paint) and 'etch' in the pattern.....

could leave a few hex areas open too to lightly 'fill' in a few areas..

 

[Knight Falcon]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

Anybody know someone with experience with oven forming plexiglas? I have a few questions about the dome, such as

Should I form it in two parts to prevent folding or warping?

 

[Kitty Butler]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

Dallas Comic Con? I expect to take a picture with you in this. haha

 

[Hamsterstyle]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

If you are doing the hex thing, consider cutting out a few of he hexes to let some air flow in and out.

 

[Knight Falcon]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

@Kitty
Bring it on! Hopefully my it turns out as accurate as i think.

 

[Knight Falcon]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

Heres a picture of the cardboard "skeleton" that i will be using for the dome. It looks rough right now but after I bondo it up it will be more smooth.
I am going to have to enlarge it slightly because I realized how big my head is, so after that, it should be ready for bondo and oven forming over!

 

[Knight Falcon]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze (Updates)

So now I expanded the dome shell to fit my head, and now I am going to have to wait for my paycheck so I can buy bondo and plexiglass to oven form!

Also since I have free time I decided to start a sculpt of a new 52 jim lee version of batman (as inspired by BatTexan (if you haven't seen his work..you should))

Below- cut dome in 4ths for expansion
Then its glued together
Also the rough sculpts.

 

[SDUK]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

is oven forming plexiglass simple to do? I am looking at options for my Freeze build helmet

 

[Knight Falcon]

Re: New 52 Mr Freeze

is oven forming plexiglass simple to do? I am looking at options for my Freeze build helmet

I am not quite sure of it yet! I have looked at a lot of partial tutorials and it seems relatively simple. I will post my progress though.