Oy ya, expect updates ;)

I have many items coming through out the next few weeks. A Sonar Cowl, '89 Cowl, Panther Cowl (Maybe) '89 Chest Armor, '89 Leg Armor, '89 Emblem, '89 Belt, and a Jim Lee style cowl.

Some Robin Pics!

Here are some current pictures of my Robin suit. New mask, boots, and belt.

Man, have I fallen behind!

Sorry Everyone! I've had lots of school work lately as it nears the end of school.
I have gotten many things in this time though! Just take a look at this list: Panther belt, Panther Chest, Panther Kneecaps, Panther RD (Real Deal-Means molded off of one used in the movie) Emblem, Kilmer face cast, New Robin mask!!! a '89 DOUBLE SIDED Batarang kit, and a new Returns cowl. I also made some foamies Returns boot spats.

'89 Cowl, cape and boot spats

I just got these jewels!

Bodysuit

Got some pics of the bodysuit!

Got the cape cut out!

Well here is the cape cut out of the material. I hope to sew this weekend possibly. It looks good so far. The only piece missing is the collar in these pics.
The difference in color is to show the two patterns. I will use the below mentioned separating zipper for the neck.

Cape Materials!

YAY! Got my cape materials for 70% off at Joann's. It is a sort of satin-y material.
I also got a separating zipper, for the neck.

Robin gear

Just got the below stated shirt
What is there: Trunks(cut leotard bottoms off,) Shirt, Pants, Belt Pouch, Gloves+armor for underneath (shin guard)

Decided to go red.

Finally in 2009's stuff.
So, after much thought, I decided to start a Robin. I want it done BEFORE San Diego Comic Con. I now have the shirt, pants, mask, gloves, and trunks. Now all I need is Boots, cape, emblem/strips for the shirt, and that's about it.
My investment so far: 59$. Estimating total to be about 110$

Here is the mask


















I also made custom pleather pouches, using pleather, superglue, a button, swatch of velcro, and a wire coat hanger.
Pattern is two pieces.
Base:


















Second piece:


















Final product.

I decided to go another route.

So, after temporarily stopping progress on my Dead End, I begun with the 1989 Batman suit. I got the gloves(Olympia 103's), and immediately started the modifications.
Original Glove:
Top.





















Palm.















I then had my mom sew some Pleather (faux leather) together into a pattern I drew up.







































Not quite done yet though...
I then bought suede, and cut it in the shape of the palm. I also bought brads, and glued them on to the suede, and then glued to the palm. I also added velcro, so the top and bottom don't move separately.
Completed!

Upgrade!

I then had my birthday a few days after these were shot. I got my shirt screen printed with the Batman Dead End emblem, and a Reevz Dead End cowl. I cannot vouch more for the quality and looks of it.
Here's the shirt.















And now the entire thing. Ignore the belt. Also, a close-up of the cowl.

Now we get to move into 2008's "Better" Costumes

So, after watching the fan-film Batman Dead End, by Sandy Collora, I decided to go spandex. I don't think I will ever go back to foamies, but stick with Latex/urethane bodysuit and spandex.
Here is the first edition.
I got a new cowl (Batman mask) to start with. Here's a comparison shot of the old one. Now you can tell the difference between Rubies costumes, and fan made.


















Now here is the bodysuit.




























Here's another shot.

Learning to Mold/Cast

'08's summer I learned a whole new world. How to mold, and cast objects. The method I used is pretty pre-historic, compared to the complex process of other materials, such as Foam Latex.

Basically, you sculpt whatever it is. Then you get plaster of paris (the material for stepping stones, and drywalls) and mix it with water, then plunge your piece in there. I ONLY have done open back molds, meaning, you cant cast anything with a different shaped back, other then flat.
I use liquid latex, firm grade, from Monstermakers, for my casting material. I then pour it into my dryed out mold (let the mold set for 24 hours) all the way to the top. Wait a half-hour. Then dump it back in. It will leave a thick "skin" on the mold. Wait 3-4 hours an remove from the mold. You should now have your sculpt, just in latex.

I started with something simple, a half of a Batman Begins Gauntlet (Forearm guard) fin.

Here is the object I am molding. A Batman begins fin, cut out of a cereal box, and glued together.

















After molding one side.
























Never got a good latex cast out of this, so no pics.