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Post by aburabusimbutu on May 20, 2005 0:26:11 GMT -5
I'm needing to make a Purple cape for a quirky Mego-style Batman project and thought I'd show you my first attempt. I made this by cutting lengths of wire and ironing it between two pieces of plastic tablecloth that I cut to size and then trimmed. The plastic fuses pretty well and helps define the ridges of the batwing-like cape. It can then be "posed". Pictures below are being modeled by a regular Mego Batman. I still have some bugs to work out. Anybody tried something like this with success? I'm hoping for some suggestions for improvement...   |
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Post by radioscooter on May 20, 2005 1:39:19 GMT -5
Now that's really cool!
-s
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Post by martingb on May 20, 2005 2:53:55 GMT -5
I reckon you are well on the way to nailing this project Kevin. I can't wait to see how it all works out. Nice idea!
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Post by faithfulbutler on May 21, 2005 21:21:04 GMT -5
Nice one Kevin,it's coming along nicely.Have you experimented with the Clear Vinyl at all?
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Post by aburabusimbutu on May 22, 2005 0:52:37 GMT -5
Thanks! I haven't experimented with clear vinyl. Forgive my ignorance, but is that something from a craft store or hardware store? What would be the advantage? Would it then be painted? Could you elaborate?
I plan on re-making this cape again because I overlooked the front of the cape that has to connect to the cowl.
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Post by Wild Willy on May 22, 2005 10:40:25 GMT -5
What a cool concept, I never would have thought you could iron 2 pieces of plastic together with wire in between. This opens up the doors for not only capes, but Wings & hoods as well.
Excellent tip brotha.
Will
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Post by Wild Willy on May 30, 2005 23:51:21 GMT -5
This would be a cool idea for Man-Bat wings now there's a custom I havent seen.  Will |
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