Reznor9
Sr Member
This thread will document my third and final version of the origins batsuit.
In 2014 I made my first cosplay, basic but cool for its time... made entirely out of foam and only utilizing basic tools and techniques. Was an awesome experience but I was convinced I could do better.
In 2015 I decided to make my V2. Now having discovered beveled cuts, and taking a very basic understanding of pepakura, I was able to incorporate that into my foam templates as I sought out to make an even more accurate version of the suit. I also utilized terraflex thermoplastic to add some density to the foam and upholstery vinyl to give the armor some depth and texture. I was pretty satisfied with this version of the suit and thought maybe to retire the build.
Now in 2016, Im finding myself playing with new tools and techniques such as 3D printing and mold making/casting... The origins batsuit still being my favorite, Ive decided to give it one more go... my goal is to completely exclude the use of foam in this build and mold the entire suit out of resin and urethane using a mixture of sculpted and 3D modeled pieces... Its not an original idea, but its something Ive wanted to learn to do since the beginning.
Im hoping to have the project completed by October but I have much to learn and anticipate several snags along the way as I am by no means a professional in any of the fields required to make a professional looking suit. Thanks for all the support shown during my first 2 builds and hope that this one maintains some level of interest.
Below is a side by side comparison to my V1 and V2 armor to illustrate the difference a year makes. Hopefully I can make such a leap in detail for my V3.
In 2014 I made my first cosplay, basic but cool for its time... made entirely out of foam and only utilizing basic tools and techniques. Was an awesome experience but I was convinced I could do better.
In 2015 I decided to make my V2. Now having discovered beveled cuts, and taking a very basic understanding of pepakura, I was able to incorporate that into my foam templates as I sought out to make an even more accurate version of the suit. I also utilized terraflex thermoplastic to add some density to the foam and upholstery vinyl to give the armor some depth and texture. I was pretty satisfied with this version of the suit and thought maybe to retire the build.
Now in 2016, Im finding myself playing with new tools and techniques such as 3D printing and mold making/casting... The origins batsuit still being my favorite, Ive decided to give it one more go... my goal is to completely exclude the use of foam in this build and mold the entire suit out of resin and urethane using a mixture of sculpted and 3D modeled pieces... Its not an original idea, but its something Ive wanted to learn to do since the beginning.
Im hoping to have the project completed by October but I have much to learn and anticipate several snags along the way as I am by no means a professional in any of the fields required to make a professional looking suit. Thanks for all the support shown during my first 2 builds and hope that this one maintains some level of interest.
Below is a side by side comparison to my V1 and V2 armor to illustrate the difference a year makes. Hopefully I can make such a leap in detail for my V3.
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let me know how that 3D print stuff works for reducing your work load Im awaiting ny full 3D printed arkham knight Batsuit and dredding the sanding work lol
