Hey guys!
I recently found this site and loved seeing everyone's creativity when it came to movie replica props and displays. So much so that I have been inspired to take on a project of my own.
I have always been a fan of TMNT, and recently watched the first 2 movies again with my wife...which reinstated my longtime dream of having a turtle costume/display. So I started researching and came across this site!
Anyways, let's get to the project.
I was lucky enough to find a mannequin online for sale locally for $50! It didnt come with a stand so I had to build one. The supplies for the stand cost about $45. I'll probably rework it...but it works for now.
I got a styrofoam head from Hobby Lobby for $10.
The images above show the mannequin before anything was done to it.
I didnt have a good styrofoam head at the time..so i fashioned one and put the "V Mask" on it to get proportions.
This was also before the stand was built. It is leaning against a box behind the back that is against the wall.
The images above show the progress I've made so far.
I taped and glued all the joints together. Then I started carving foam for the muscle structure.
The mannequin is a little over 6ft....not accurate to the turtles (5ft 6in)...but for me it's close enough.
This height difference forced me to build up the muscle structure a little more to give a stockier appearance with the height.
The image on the right I tied a donut sled to the back to get an idea of the shell size. I'm not totally sure what I'm going to do for the shell (front and back) but this sled is looking like it could be useful.
While I was at it and in the TMNT mood, I though I would also start a Foot Solider mask. I guess I'm just too A.D.D. for one project!
I'll be working on the eyes next.
Comments and critics are welcome! Let me know what you guys think!
Cheers!
I recently found this site and loved seeing everyone's creativity when it came to movie replica props and displays. So much so that I have been inspired to take on a project of my own.
I have always been a fan of TMNT, and recently watched the first 2 movies again with my wife...which reinstated my longtime dream of having a turtle costume/display. So I started researching and came across this site!
Anyways, let's get to the project.
I was lucky enough to find a mannequin online for sale locally for $50! It didnt come with a stand so I had to build one. The supplies for the stand cost about $45. I'll probably rework it...but it works for now.
I got a styrofoam head from Hobby Lobby for $10.
The images above show the mannequin before anything was done to it.
I didnt have a good styrofoam head at the time..so i fashioned one and put the "V Mask" on it to get proportions.
This was also before the stand was built. It is leaning against a box behind the back that is against the wall.
The images above show the progress I've made so far.
I taped and glued all the joints together. Then I started carving foam for the muscle structure.
The mannequin is a little over 6ft....not accurate to the turtles (5ft 6in)...but for me it's close enough.
This height difference forced me to build up the muscle structure a little more to give a stockier appearance with the height.
The image on the right I tied a donut sled to the back to get an idea of the shell size. I'm not totally sure what I'm going to do for the shell (front and back) but this sled is looking like it could be useful.
While I was at it and in the TMNT mood, I though I would also start a Foot Solider mask. I guess I'm just too A.D.D. for one project!
I'll be working on the eyes next.
Comments and critics are welcome! Let me know what you guys think!
Cheers!
