The Evolution of a Predator Suit-From Start to Finish

PredatrHuntr · Apr 3, 2007

ta2pro said:
omg!i take it for granted when i paint the stuff cause im so used to it,but when i see it on someone,im like"wow-thats sooooo cool!".it really looks like rusted armor in the pics!im so happy for ya jason.i hope i can get another db suit 1 day.ill have the pads done this wk hoipefully.

No worries Joe - take your time and send the knee pads and blades when you get around to it. You did a FANTASTIC job painting the armor and the arms...I still can't get over how incredible it looks.

PredatrHuntr · Apr 4, 2007

ta2pro said:
p.s....wheres the shot of the backpack?u know that did take a few mins to paintup,lol.id like to c it on ya!

I don't plan on wearing it until Halloween, so no pics of me wearing it, but here are some pics I took before putting the head on:

Ta2pro · Apr 4, 2007

ever want to sell it jas i got first dibs!?man,i want repaint that suit soooooo bad!

Mortal Immortal · Apr 4, 2007

That suit looks like it fits you like a glove Jason.

Robillicus · Apr 4, 2007

Jason-

I'm glad you got your suit, finally!!! It looks fantastic in the pics man. Joe did a bad-ass job of painting the armor! That fellow has the skills.

But I am a little disappointed in you. Just a little. All those pics, and NOT one with the helmet on!!! Come on man!!!

Let's see that bad-ass all geared up!! Hehehe!

Once again Im glad you got your stuff man. Enjoy it!!

Bovine13 · Apr 4, 2007

Glad you got your suit bro. It looks great and fits like you were the model for it. Sick suit man.

PredatrHuntr · Apr 4, 2007

Joe - in 10 years maybe...maybe

TMI - I already said that I'm not wearing it until Halloween. Its on a mannequin...

Rob - I did place the Bio on his face, and it fits but I have to figure out how to get it to stay there because right now it slides off. Magnets maybe, but I have to attach them somehow...

PREDORAN · Apr 4, 2007

OH my god............. you don´t let me word´s to say , awesome.

ronin1 · Apr 4, 2007

Looks killer!

Ta2pro · Apr 5, 2007

jason,get the earth magnets.find em on ebay.get the small one up to 8 lbs,i believe.that will hold the helmet on fine.

PredatrHuntr · Apr 5, 2007

Where would I place the magnet on the head? The inside is foam filled, so I would have to cut away the foam to get it next to the latex. Is that what you mean?

nightslayer666 · Apr 6, 2007

Now thats gunna look killer all done, cmon dude, suit up just once for a pic---joe

Ta2pro · Apr 6, 2007

yeah jas,make a slit in the foam and place em in there.theyre super strong so dont get too big of ones

PredatrHuntr · Apr 6, 2007

How big? (links)

2 inch x 1/4

1 x 1/8 inch

1 x 1/4"

What would you suggest?

Shataan · Apr 6, 2007

THAT.... is pretty movie accurate looking to me!!! Ta2pro did an awesome job painting that suit. I love it. Hoping mine looks just as tasty, but in the AVP look/vein. ;p I`d be pretty proud to pwn that P1 suit tho. My AVP suit when done, ain`t ever getting sold btw. It`s gonna go to the grave with me. hehhhehhe

Few peeps in the world get a chance at making/owning a movie accurate Predator or AL()EN suit.

PredatrHuntr · Apr 6, 2007

I have to hand it to DB - the stuff he made is spot on accurate to the P1. The only thing I deviated on was the dreads...I made em longer because I figure thats what a younger Predator would look like. Kinda like the punk kid who grows his hair long just to piss off dad, so would this guy...

kriker · May 27, 2007

glad it turned out well for you ^^ Now go and own those costume competitions ^^

PredatrHuntr · May 28, 2007

Thanks for the comment kriker!

biohunter76 · May 28, 2007

Looks like it was well worth the wait. Very nice Jason

PredatrHuntr · Jun 14, 2007

This is still a work in progress as I finish a few more things...

I finally got some time off work to sew some straps to the knee pads. I then used velcro to hold the straps together. Sewing them myself was easier than I thought (thanks tweaker!)