I have a manikin that I made a comic Batman costume with found parts. Recently my parents bought me an unfinished life sized Batman 1989 bust.
It gave me the idea of mounting it to the manikin to make a life sized Batman, like a huge action figure. Unfortunately, the only thing from my current costume that is appropriate to that version of Batman is the cape. I can't really afford to buy one of the expensive rubber kits, so I decided to make it out of foam rubber. I made a Batman Forever version this way 15 years ago, but I know I can do a lot better now.
The first step is the Utility Belt.
I created a 3D model of the buckle and had it printed by Shapeways. I sculpted a "capsule" and made a mold to make them out of resin. The rest is foam rubber from the craft store. At this point it is assembled and primed.
It needs a little touch up and then painting. I think it's not too bad considering the amount of money I had to spend. Take a look and let me know what you think!!!!!
Assembled, un-primed
Primed
Closeup
It gave me the idea of mounting it to the manikin to make a life sized Batman, like a huge action figure. Unfortunately, the only thing from my current costume that is appropriate to that version of Batman is the cape. I can't really afford to buy one of the expensive rubber kits, so I decided to make it out of foam rubber. I made a Batman Forever version this way 15 years ago, but I know I can do a lot better now.
The first step is the Utility Belt.
I created a 3D model of the buckle and had it printed by Shapeways. I sculpted a "capsule" and made a mold to make them out of resin. The rest is foam rubber from the craft store. At this point it is assembled and primed.
It needs a little touch up and then painting. I think it's not too bad considering the amount of money I had to spend. Take a look and let me know what you think!!!!!
Assembled, un-primed
Primed
Closeup