Hi guys.
So, this is my first build. Its of an original character of mine, who with one particular person, a very close friend, I've been online roleplaying as for years. Well over a decade in fact.
Visually, he's a mix between the AVP Grid Alien and the aliens from AVP:R. But a little more streamlined, organic, and takes the torso from Resurrection Aliens.
Onto the build. Its on a budget, but I want to get it looking presentable at the end. I don't want to rush and finish with something looking shoddy.
To start with, I used cardboard and built up upon it with expanding foam. Once it hardened, I carved it down to the dome shape (ish) of the Xeno.
Heres where its at right now-
Now, the plan is this, and its where I ask for advice. What I was thinking along the lines of would be to build up detailing and such using air-drying clay, and then making a plaster cast of this. Then I'd make a pull (is that how you refer to it?) in either latex or plastic, to give a hollow shell and maintain a lightweight costume piece. Question- is this do-able?
I was thinking to make this costume as
a) light as possible
b) breathable as possible
c) Flexible. I want to be able to charge around and jump in this thing.
The head, cast in hollow plastic would be both durable and light, but not really sure its a viable option. I was thinking to use a long-sleeved cotton shirt and build up detailing with upholstery foam for the torso. I think if I kept the build the way it is now it'll end up weighing far too much to be worn.
I have a vision for this, but need advice to take it forward. Any help, advice or just general comments. would be gladly welcomed
So, this is my first build. Its of an original character of mine, who with one particular person, a very close friend, I've been online roleplaying as for years. Well over a decade in fact.
Visually, he's a mix between the AVP Grid Alien and the aliens from AVP:R. But a little more streamlined, organic, and takes the torso from Resurrection Aliens.
Onto the build. Its on a budget, but I want to get it looking presentable at the end. I don't want to rush and finish with something looking shoddy.
To start with, I used cardboard and built up upon it with expanding foam. Once it hardened, I carved it down to the dome shape (ish) of the Xeno.
Heres where its at right now-
Now, the plan is this, and its where I ask for advice. What I was thinking along the lines of would be to build up detailing and such using air-drying clay, and then making a plaster cast of this. Then I'd make a pull (is that how you refer to it?) in either latex or plastic, to give a hollow shell and maintain a lightweight costume piece. Question- is this do-able?
I was thinking to make this costume as
a) light as possible
b) breathable as possible
c) Flexible. I want to be able to charge around and jump in this thing.
The head, cast in hollow plastic would be both durable and light, but not really sure its a viable option. I was thinking to use a long-sleeved cotton shirt and build up detailing with upholstery foam for the torso. I think if I kept the build the way it is now it'll end up weighing far too much to be worn.
I have a vision for this, but need advice to take it forward. Any help, advice or just general comments. would be gladly welcomed
