venom costume build

[mikefu]

hey

well i had to rework gums , i cast head twice and second time worked fine i didnt use enough flex foam mix fist time. the gums were a problem . my problems were because i forgot mold release for the foam. you dont need it for the rubber but foam for sure specially in the small intricate bits. i made the gums separate and assembled during paint.
these are the flats(paint) , just give it a little spray of acrylic for shine . the final paint will involve airbrushed details but for now till i complete the body suit this will be it. starting suit this weekend

cheers

 

[GavinSchulz2000]

AMAZING work!!


- Gavin

 

[Nerdy Comic]

I am crazy jealous of your talent sir

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[mikefu]

heres the vid

 

[Lunaman]

I think it looks wicked crazy awesome.
But, (don't get me wrong here, I love it) does it seem like the upper teeth could stand to be a little more prominent? From the higher angles you can't tell that he's got teeth in the top jaw, really.
Bear in mind this is coming from someone who loves the old Bagley fangs, so let that color the opinion. :lol

 

[mikefu]

I think it looks wicked crazy awesome.
But, (don't get me wrong here, I love it) does it seem like the upper teeth could stand to be a little more prominent? From the higher angles you can't tell that he's got teeth in the top jaw, really.
Bear in mind this is coming from someone who loves the old Bagley fangs, so let that color the opinion. :lol

no your right ive got a couple tweaks and thats one. I wanted them to go back a bit like sharks teeth, but i think they need an adjustment...good call

 

[Lunaman]

Cheers, mate. Loving this build!

 

[SpideyCam]

I don't mean to come off rude in any way, because this is YOUR build after all and it is AMAZING, but I have to agree with Luna. I thought the sculpt with the longer teeth looked absolutely perfect!

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[mikefu]

I don't mean to come off rude in any way, because this is YOUR build after all and it is AMAZING, but I have to agree with Luna. I thought the sculpt with the longer teeth looked absolutely perfect!

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i agree the pics suck and its not that bad as the pics because of lighting etc but yeah the teeth will be pulled forward they are same length . i tried an effect but i was already thinking to pull back it would also increase snarl so i think you will be happy when i make adjustment. these gums are new and not apart of original sculpt. they were too flimsy and could not contain teeth once cast in foam . these are much better and more defined its just the angle onf inset in top jaw. i can fix.
thats why i come here your comments help and i love constructive critiques...thanks

somebody mentioned the eye whips at top might be too long....? any opinions ...just finished this thing so i usually take a day or two to step back and critique...Im always curious to hear what other builders have to say.

cheers

 

[Lunaman]

i agree the pics suck and its not that bad as the pics because of lighting etc but yeah the teeth will be pulled forward they are same length . i tried an effect but i was already thinking to pull back it would also increase snarl so i think you will be happy when i make adjustment. these gums are new and not apart of original sculpt. they were too flimsy and could not contain teeth once cast in foam . these are much better and more defined its just the angle onf inset in top jaw. i can fix.
thats why i come here your comments help and i love constructive critiques...thanks

Right on, man, it's all good. And the pictures are fine.

somebody mentioned the eye whips at top might be too long....? any opinions ...just finished this thing so i usually take a day or two to step back and critique...Im always curious to hear what other builders have to say.

Naw, the long eye whips looks proper cool, I wouldn't change 'em. If there's any adjustment to be made to the eyes, I might open them up at the front a bit more so that the white has a larger surface area at the front, but the design kicks all kinds of ass at present. Seriously seriously fantastic.

 

[dday]

Based on the comic designs, the eye whips are much to long and curly. The front of your eyes are very pinched, then they open up at the middle, then into the whip. I like the start, but then the pinched area after the opening closes up a bit much before opening again. If I had as much talent as you, I'd open the eyes more at the start to resemble the general venom design from the comics.

Granted, this is your design and you make the venom you want to make

Did you get a taker on the second venom build yet? I can say had I not already laid down money on an IronMan, I would be giving you my money, this thing is looking amazing.

 

[mikefu]

Based on the comic designs, the eye whips are much to long and curly. The front of your eyes are very pinched, then they open up at the middle, then into the whip. I like the start, but then the pinched area after the opening closes up a bit much before opening again. If I had as much talent as you, I'd open the eyes more at the start to resemble the general venom design from the comics.

Granted, this is your design and you make the venom you want to make

Did you get a taker on the second venom build yet? I can say had I not already laid down money on an IronMan, I would be giving you my money, this thing is looking amazing.

there are so many eye variations in the comics , the classics look cool on paper but i did paper mock ups and really wasnt impressed , im looking for something new but suits the character and realism im trying to get from it. so its different from comics but is it venom ? i guess thats the question i put out there. i have wiggle room with paint but form and sculpt is there to stay. im pulling teeth forward on the top (row bottom i like lots ) ill play with it and get feedback later this weekend

thanks to all for input it really does help, i want this to be the best it can be.

 

[dday]

I too like the new lower jaw, how you extended it out a bit more, venom always has that very pronounced lower jaw, so that was a good change.

It is venom, and will be instantly recognized. I'd still see if you can lower the curly queue in the eyes, so it doesn't loop quite as much.

I also agree with a previous poster about the small heads being to much. If you did them, as you already said, magnetic. If I was wearing the costume, I don't think I would use any of the tendrils. Carnage was always the big tendril guy. Venom had his, but his look wasn't super integrated with all the crazy tendrils and using them as weapons. It may just be overkill.... But I have yet to see them, if you do them, my guess is they will work well, but not my preference.

 

[tmorrow182]

Incredible. Absolutely incredible.

 

[mikefu]

ok
i did some adjustments,
first the teeth and gums have been moved forward giving much better profile and more space in mask for "host"
gave it some new paint and thats it

the eyes were toned back for asthetic reasons only and im happy with these not to say that i might not tweak during final airbrush when muscle suit is done.
gave whole head fresh black and done.
thats two those who helped tweaking and discussion i appreciate it and heres what came from it...thanks

alright muscle suit next and ill be startint tomoroow Venom and i are going to have a couple much deserved rum and colas tonight..lol

cheers

 

[Lunaman]

Aw, dude, HELL to the YES!

Can't wait to see this on a big hulking body with a big slimy tongue. It's gonna be incredible!

 

[mikefu]

I too like the new lower jaw, how you extended it out a bit more, venom always has that very pronounced lower jaw, so that was a good change.

It is venom, and will be instantly recognized. I'd still see if you can lower the curly queue in the eyes, so it doesn't loop quite as much.

I also agree with a previous poster about the small heads being to much. If you did them, as you already said, magnetic. If I was wearing the costume, I don't think I would use any of the tendrils. Carnage was always the big tendril guy. Venom had his, but his look wasn't super integrated with all the crazy tendrils and using them as weapons. It may just be overkill.... But I have yet to see them, if you do them, my guess is they will work well, but not my preference.

those tendrils are off ..just venom it would have been overkill just a concept left on the drawing room floor ..lol . i will be making a tongue that will be magnetic and detachable from face. it will move by chin movement back and forth so hopefully the effect will be cool.
the lower jaw was made bigger to make room and i like venom with pronounced jaw so fuction and form agree.

 

[mikefu]

Aw, dude, HELL to the YES!

Can't wait to see this on a big hulking body with a big slimy tongue. It's gonna be incredible!

yeah me either , i want a huge venom, the guy who paid to be host to venom is a big burly guy so ...this thing will definitely take up some space with hulking body and massive paw like hands

 

[SpideyCam]

This is going to be so legit. Keep up the awesome work man

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[dday]

Yeah, awesome version of the mask! I do like the changes to the eyes and the teeth. It's funny how it looked amazing on the first version, but compared to the current version, v1 was not great. Nothing can be better.... until it is.

What size is the suit built to fit?