I haven't done a build in a long time but this year I decided to try to do a comic book Cable. All I need is huge shoulder pads, dozens of pouches and a metal arm.
The Arm will have to wait until I get the time to do a duct tape mannequin to help me build it. I can make pouches though.
I decided to do a version of Cable with a lot of leather pouches, straps and shoulders. I cannot buy that much leather for a costume without getting a divorce so I am using foam.
I started with the belt pouches. Here's the basic shape with some guides for the stitching.
I then learned to saddle stitch to make it look like leather stitched together. These are early ones. As I moved through them, I got my stitching in order. I also added texture to make the foam look more like leather using aluminum foil.
A little glue and you suddenly have a pile of pouches.
Finally, a little dry brushing and a painted googly eye and the pouches are good to go. I will seals them to keep the paint in place but I think they look pretty good.
I will need to make about 6-8 more for thigh straps. They will be thinner to make them let obtrusive when I walk.
The Arm will have to wait until I get the time to do a duct tape mannequin to help me build it. I can make pouches though.
I decided to do a version of Cable with a lot of leather pouches, straps and shoulders. I cannot buy that much leather for a costume without getting a divorce so I am using foam.
I started with the belt pouches. Here's the basic shape with some guides for the stitching.
I then learned to saddle stitch to make it look like leather stitched together. These are early ones. As I moved through them, I got my stitching in order. I also added texture to make the foam look more like leather using aluminum foil.
A little glue and you suddenly have a pile of pouches.
Finally, a little dry brushing and a painted googly eye and the pouches are good to go. I will seals them to keep the paint in place but I think they look pretty good.
I will need to make about 6-8 more for thigh straps. They will be thinner to make them let obtrusive when I walk.