Ninja Turtle Build

[Marty120704]

I've wanted to create a ninja turtle costume for a couple of years now. So with a new home which means more space, I'm able to start creating the costume. I'm starting off with Mikey's head then will move onto the body. I will be doing all four turtle heads in the long run. I'm aiming to have it fully completed prior to Halloween next year; so far I think I have a nice early start on it. Mikey's head is pretty much finished, just need to finish up around the eyes and a few touch ups here and there prior to molding. I’m aiming to mold it this weekend and hopefully have a successful pull this weekend as well. Let me know what you guys think so far.

Working on the template for Mikey's bandana...

Working on getting the eyes just right.

 

[batfan10]

Pretty good! Looking forward to the finished product

 

[Marty120704]

Thanks, I'm refinishing a few spots, ill post the updated pictures tomorrow. Once the head sculpt is finished ill be sculpting the inside of his mouth as a seperate piece that will be inserted later on.

 

[SampleName]

Looks like you're heading in the right direction. Keep us posted!

 

[stang wars]

Looking pretty good there!!! Cant wait to see more updates

 

[Marty120704]

Ive decided to wait on molding for a week or two. After observing the final sculpt I wasn't very happy with the method that I textured the skin. so I smoothed out the mask and am now awaiting for the new texture stamps to arrive. Hopefully they will arrive before christmas. If not, look for an update by the 27th.

 

[Marty120704]

Almost finished with the turtle head, been waiting almost two weeks for the texture stamps to arrive. Ups says they will be here on the second. So decided to move onto the arm and possibly the upper torso tonight. Here's a photo of how the turtle arm is shaping up so far.

 

[Marty120704]

Small update. Working on the detail of the arm. Will be working on it some more tonight when I get home from work.

 

[Dericrw]

Looking good! I think the hands were the most fun to sculpt. The head is fun too but the most challenging. Advise: Add 2 or 3 inches of length to each piece for good measure. When fitting the excesses can be removed.

Looks like you need to pop in a movie! Makes the time go by faster

 

[Marty120704]

Thanks dericrw, your build has helped a lot for reference. Since posting the above pictures, I added a bit more length to the arm just in case. And I agree the arm has been the most fun so far. And lol yeah that does tend to help. Usually pop in the turtle movies for reference. Looking forward to tomorrow, the texture stamps arrive and I can update everyone with the textured look on both the arm and head then molding should start this weekend.

 

[Marty120704]

Did some texturing the past couple days, will be finishing it up tomorrow. Here is what I have done so far....

 

[Marty120704]

My sculpt next to a replica that was from a supposedly ninja turtles 3 mold that I picked up on ebay a few years ago. Maybe I'm biased but I think mine looks better lol

 

[Marty120704]

Started working on the turtle torso tonight. Have to heat the clay with a blowdryer slightly to apply texture and with the wife in bed not the best idea lol so will have to wait til tomorrow to finish the texture on the arm and head.

 

[chanfan]

Those are some HUGE fingers! That aside, I think it's looking totally sweet! Keep up the good work!

 

[Marty120704]

Appreciate the feedback! I've thought about slimming the fingers down a little bit lol

 

[dmorson]

Looking good so far. Head sculpt is nice!!

 

[billymaya]

awesome work my friend im planning on making one of these suits one day using clay got a hell of a lot to learn but these turtle builds inspire me

 

[El Duderino]

This is great, can't wait to see it finished.

 

[moonwalk]

that is really sweet