Marthony
Active Member
Hello,
On my next costume, Transformers G1 Devastator toy: http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y470/Martaxus/devastator-old_zps1tysoxul.jpg I plan to have my head & torso within the 9' robot's torso.
Presently the robot's torso is to be a frame, with the exterior detail of EVA foam attached via 2" Velcro. I plan to design gaps throughout the system so I can see out, such as many gaps in the chest's 'wing' in front, gaps so I can see down, and much of the torso's sides will be open. The thought is to paint the outside detail as desired, then all the inside edges all black, as well as wear all black clothing so as to be less noticeable. I'm also thinking to go with black face paint.
I suppose I could place near-transparent film in the gaps to reduce people's ability to see me, but that would further restrict my ability to see out and would reduce ventilation..! Similarly I've seen another run at this costume with what looked like a 2-way mirror in the center of the chest 'wing' but I think I prefer gaps there as well - it keeps closer to the original design.
This rig will have a couple 3xAAA powered fans, but I'd like as much ventilation as possible...
How does this seem to you? Would you approach it differently?
Thanks!
On my next costume, Transformers G1 Devastator toy: http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y470/Martaxus/devastator-old_zps1tysoxul.jpg I plan to have my head & torso within the 9' robot's torso.
Presently the robot's torso is to be a frame, with the exterior detail of EVA foam attached via 2" Velcro. I plan to design gaps throughout the system so I can see out, such as many gaps in the chest's 'wing' in front, gaps so I can see down, and much of the torso's sides will be open. The thought is to paint the outside detail as desired, then all the inside edges all black, as well as wear all black clothing so as to be less noticeable. I'm also thinking to go with black face paint.
I suppose I could place near-transparent film in the gaps to reduce people's ability to see me, but that would further restrict my ability to see out and would reduce ventilation..! Similarly I've seen another run at this costume with what looked like a 2-way mirror in the center of the chest 'wing' but I think I prefer gaps there as well - it keeps closer to the original design.
This rig will have a couple 3xAAA powered fans, but I'd like as much ventilation as possible...
How does this seem to you? Would you approach it differently?
Thanks!