Re: Azrael Knightfall Batman - Help
I would think for the fins on the shin, you may have to make slits and have them poking through. I've done a number of 501st costume, but not many superhero ones, however I would expect and weight on the suit would just make the fins droop. I would probably do the fins out of foam and have them attach to a shin plate that would strap/Velcro around your leg. As for the gold chest pieces, I would imagine foam would be the best option if you want it to be rigid. Still flexible. However, For Darth Revan, there is a metallic piece in the mid section. We usually use a metallic fabric instead of a foam. I could see you even use a couch foam to stuff the fabric make the ridges and sew in the ribs to make that tube like look. For the shoulders, I would just use the same fabric. Heck, make a vest out of the fabric with the ribbed section attached as well, with the ribs attaching to the undersuit with Velcro. Then you can do the top chest and neck out of foam or pep and not have to worry about it rubbing against the gold pieces. I would imagine the flexibility will also be improved, rather than doing a stagnant section for the gold pieces.
I would think for the fins on the shin, you may have to make slits and have them poking through. I've done a number of 501st costume, but not many superhero ones, however I would expect and weight on the suit would just make the fins droop. I would probably do the fins out of foam and have them attach to a shin plate that would strap/Velcro around your leg. As for the gold chest pieces, I would imagine foam would be the best option if you want it to be rigid. Still flexible. However, For Darth Revan, there is a metallic piece in the mid section. We usually use a metallic fabric instead of a foam. I could see you even use a couch foam to stuff the fabric make the ridges and sew in the ribs to make that tube like look. For the shoulders, I would just use the same fabric. Heck, make a vest out of the fabric with the ribbed section attached as well, with the ribs attaching to the undersuit with Velcro. Then you can do the top chest and neck out of foam or pep and not have to worry about it rubbing against the gold pieces. I would imagine the flexibility will also be improved, rather than doing a stagnant section for the gold pieces.
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DarkVenom
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Re: Azrael Knightfall Batman - Help
Yeah heading out soon for supplies later tonight. Need to make up a list of what materials i need and i will upload my drawings later of how i am going to make this happen. Going to do a blend of the comic and the video game stay true to both sides that way comic book lovers and video game players will all get a nice feel from it. like there pictures here:
Going to go with this neck piece here in the comic and come up with a blend of all the gauntlets and figure out some cool little led lights to make it look great. If it comes out really well ill post videos how to do it. Any ideas for the eyes? might have to go with a red mesh cause i dont think there are red leds that you can see through? ideas?
Yeah heading out soon for supplies later tonight. Need to make up a list of what materials i need and i will upload my drawings later of how i am going to make this happen. Going to do a blend of the comic and the video game stay true to both sides that way comic book lovers and video game players will all get a nice feel from it. like there pictures here:
Going to go with this neck piece here in the comic and come up with a blend of all the gauntlets and figure out some cool little led lights to make it look great. If it comes out really well ill post videos how to do it. Any ideas for the eyes? might have to go with a red mesh cause i dont think there are red leds that you can see through? ideas?
Re: Azrael Knightfall Batman - Help
For my Kashyyyk trooper, we have green lens, but yes you can do red fine. Actually we take clear plexi and cut to shape. Then go to a window tint website and you can usually get samples for 25 cents. The tint is then placed on the clear plexi. I actually went with the mirror tint and I believe red was also a choice. Try Window Tinting Films For Your Home, Office And Car and click on the free samples. Also, you can use welders mask lenses. Boba Fett traditionally use them and I believe they come in red as well.
For my Kashyyyk trooper, we have green lens, but yes you can do red fine. Actually we take clear plexi and cut to shape. Then go to a window tint website and you can usually get samples for 25 cents. The tint is then placed on the clear plexi. I actually went with the mirror tint and I believe red was also a choice. Try Window Tinting Films For Your Home, Office And Car and click on the free samples. Also, you can use welders mask lenses. Boba Fett traditionally use them and I believe they come in red as well.
Re: Azrael Knightfall Batman - Help
Just straight mirrored green. I have not done one myself, but check out the iron man pages. I know a few of those guys are doing light up eyes. I don't see why tint could not be applied to give the red look combined with whatever technique they are using.
Just straight mirrored green. I have not done one myself, but check out the iron man pages. I know a few of those guys are doing light up eyes. I don't see why tint could not be applied to give the red look combined with whatever technique they are using.
RevolverOcelot
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Re: Azrael Knightfall Batman - Help
Problem is, Azbat was only around for a short period of time and he evolved constantly from issue to issue. Add to that that different artist drew him differently, with slightly different color schemes to his gear, and you're left with no bottom-line costume to say that this absolute "HIS" costume. You can honestly pick whatever stage in his development that you want and be right. If you want to go with a mask, you're right. If you want to go with a helmet, you're right. He wore both at different times. Just choose what you think you'd like to invest into building and like having as a finished product. Just be ready for the work involved.
Good luck.
Problem is, Azbat was only around for a short period of time and he evolved constantly from issue to issue. Add to that that different artist drew him differently, with slightly different color schemes to his gear, and you're left with no bottom-line costume to say that this absolute "HIS" costume. You can honestly pick whatever stage in his development that you want and be right. If you want to go with a mask, you're right. If you want to go with a helmet, you're right. He wore both at different times. Just choose what you think you'd like to invest into building and like having as a finished product. Just be ready for the work involved.
Good luck.
DarkVenom
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Re: Azrael Knightfall Batman - Help
Alright cool thanks man haha im thinking ill make both just to get some experience in both pep and latex in the arkham origins game its all one piece the mask and neck but im just going to do a mixture of all of them cause as u see in the one where hes taking the helmet off he has a neck piece which is what im thinking about doing for mobility that way im not doing a Batman Begins or Michael Keaton mask where im moving my whole body to look around hahaha so ima post some drawings of how i think i can make this awesome for everyone to enjoy and talk about!
Problem is, Azbat was only around for a short period of time and he evolved constantly from issue to issue. Add to that that different artist drew him differently, with slightly different color schemes to his gear, and you're left with no bottom-line costume to say that this absolute "HIS" costume. You can honestly pick whatever stage in his development that you want and be right. If you want to go with a mask, you're right. If you want to go with a helmet, you're right. He wore both at different times. Just choose what you think you'd like to invest into building and like having as a finished product. Just be ready for the work involved.
Good luck.
Alright cool thanks man haha im thinking ill make both just to get some experience in both pep and latex in the arkham origins game its all one piece the mask and neck but im just going to do a mixture of all of them cause as u see in the one where hes taking the helmet off he has a neck piece which is what im thinking about doing for mobility that way im not doing a Batman Begins or Michael Keaton mask where im moving my whole body to look around hahaha so ima post some drawings of how i think i can make this awesome for everyone to enjoy and talk about!
RevolverOcelot
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Re: Azrael Knightfall Batman - Help
I definitely think separate mask and neck is the way to go.
What you might think about for mask is something along the lines of what the fellow is doing with his Batman Beyond build: http://www.therpf.com/f77/batman-beyond-201312/index2.html
Note how he was experimenting with a solid mask with fabric stretched over it and tacked down. I've also seem a very similar process used with Spiderman masks where the use a plastic face shield to get that classic Spidey profile, cover it with fabric, and then attach the lens. Here's one thread where the subject is touched upon: http://www.therpf.com/f78/tasm-2-suit-204777/
I definitely think separate mask and neck is the way to go.
What you might think about for mask is something along the lines of what the fellow is doing with his Batman Beyond build: http://www.therpf.com/f77/batman-beyond-201312/index2.html
Note how he was experimenting with a solid mask with fabric stretched over it and tacked down. I've also seem a very similar process used with Spiderman masks where the use a plastic face shield to get that classic Spidey profile, cover it with fabric, and then attach the lens. Here's one thread where the subject is touched upon: http://www.therpf.com/f78/tasm-2-suit-204777/
You could use something like this if you can find it in white and dye it yellow for the leg pouches
Ultimate Arms Gear Tactical Khaki Tan 10 Pocket Utility Pouch Cartridge Ammo Tool Heavy Duty Cotton Canvas Belt:Amazon:Sports & Outdoors
Ultimate Arms Gear Tactical Khaki Tan 10 Pocket Utility Pouch Cartridge Ammo Tool Heavy Duty Cotton Canvas Belt:Amazon:Sports & Outdoors
closet batfan
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This is someone else's knightfall costume, I thought I'd share it, it may give you done ideas. Happy building
HyruleInfantry
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Re: Azrael Knightfall Batman - Help
Just wanting to know how accurate you want to be?
Just a suggestion you could try the Arkham Knight helmet.
It looks pretty close and I have seen a couple of pepkura files that people have made.
Just wanting to know how accurate you want to be?
Just a suggestion you could try the Arkham Knight helmet.
It looks pretty close and I have seen a couple of pepkura files that people have made.
