turtle suit build, fanmade. - Page 5

Deck Star · 10-10-2010, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuriken

So who will this Turtle be, Raph?

Yes I think I will try to make this guy have a rugged look like Raph. I am toying with the idea of making add on pieces for the eyebrows so I can change the look slightly of each turtle before glueing on the fabric bandana. There is also scope to change the face shape a little with added foam padding so I could make four different turtles from the same mold, we'll see.
Here is how it looks after I reworked the eyes to be set more accurately,

Please feel free to comment, your feedback is invaluable.

Deck Star · 10-11-2010, 03:09 AM

More work has been done on the face shape, flattening the top of the head and fleshing out the cheeks.

Next I'll do the bottom jaw and work on the profile.

cartoonistaaron · 10-14-2010, 10:16 PM

This thing looks fantastic. I like the slight smile and the friendly look of the eyes. I bet the eyes will look less friendly as you get further along but I hope the smile stays!

TMNTGuy · 10-25-2010, 01:36 AM

http://www.therpf.com/f24/ninja-turt...g-mouth-75747/

I found this while browsing the www, and will begin work on one of my own come January!!!!!! Also Id like to see anyone elses TMNT costumes that they have made or are making!!!!

Sorry didnt know this had already been posted. Thanks again!

*Powder* · 10-25-2010, 01:56 AM

There's already a thread for this in the fan works section, hombre.

eledoremassis02 · 10-25-2010, 08:10 PM

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=25334

this is the one I am slowly working on

CharlesSkelter · 10-25-2010, 09:50 PM

Great job on the costume. Would you mind sharing details on the foam you use?

Deck Star · 02-03-2011, 07:15 PM

So here is the new improved head sculpt in progress. the proportions look a bit wierd in the last 2 pics because of a wide angle lens.

Please let me know your comments and critiques and I will make any changes before molding it.
@CharlesSkelter, The foam I use is open cell foam. the same as you would call upholstery foam. I get it made up at the factory, they can do different firmness and thickness.
I started by cutting up an unwanted mattress maybe you could try something like that.

Loco · 02-03-2011, 07:24 PM

Cool WIP if I can comment/critic, I think the big holes under the eyes looks weird at now , too big. and maybe the eyebrow /pupils are too skinny , make them bigger ? like the eye more hidden by the Bandana I know you will put it after but here and now here it looks kinda like Next Mutation. it's hard to translate my feeling but it still look cool ! keep up the good work

Deck Star · 02-03-2011, 07:35 PM

Great, thanks. Just to let you know what I am planning, this will be cast in latex rubber in one piece and the eyes will be painted in. this will allow for variation of pupil size, color etc on each mask. Also I want to be able to glue a stretchy fabric over the bandana shape so as to make for a more realistic bandana and to be able to change it's color to do all 4 brothers from this one mask. this also means I can change the brow shape slightly by adding more rubber before I put on the material so as to give them all individualized expressions. I expect this will help cover more of the viewing gap under the eyes too. I will continue modding with your suggestions in mind.
Thanks, keep em coming.

*Powder* · 02-03-2011, 07:37 PM

That's rad!

Loco · 02-03-2011, 07:43 PM

Radical Dude I just get the half but I feel you will make one of the coolest fanmade turtle beyond cool made ever. look forward to see more !

deadpoolRKO · 02-05-2011, 07:46 AM

cant wait to see this thing colored

cartoonistaaron · 02-05-2011, 10:37 AM

Hey, this thing looks awesome. But something about the top of the head - the eye placement - seemed "off." So I did this in Photoshop real quick just to show what I think might help. Please don't hate me.

Deck Star · 02-06-2011, 12:35 AM

ok great thanks for the feedback guys, really makes it seem more of a community project. I think part of my problem is I've taken the photos from a strange angle so I'm gonna change a couple of things and get more pics. I actually used a projector to put the image on to the clay and trace out the size and eye placement. I really appreciate hearing all your opinions and will try to get it to where we are all happy with the look. But of course I may have to sculpt another one or more to really have everything covered.

deadpoolRKO · 02-06-2011, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deck Star

I've taken photos from a strange angle

That's what she said

also, i'm excited to see your progress

Deck Star · 02-06-2011, 05:38 PM

Here is the updated sculpt.

The changes I have made are: more bulbous beak, softened the brow, more flesh on cheeks, brought teeth forward, bulked out chin. a bit more form to the bandana. as well as some subtle changes to the eyes and mouth.
Please let me know what you think. I will have to mold this very soon so say if there are any other problems you see and I'll fix them first.
Thanks for your input.

Loco · 02-07-2011, 04:04 AM

still lookin' better and better! could you take a shot with bandana to get an overall idea how it will look covering holes under the eyes

Deck Star · 02-07-2011, 03:36 PM

ok I'm looking at reference pics and will make up a bandana to try out soon but for a break from the clay I just pulled the first pair of foot skins out of the mold.

These are made from THICK latex rubber dyed green.

I already have some feet that I made by putting a sock on a foot cast and glueing a foam bootie over that with muscle and toe shapes added so next I'll glue these skins on to the foam and have something pretty decent as far as movement and durability.

deadpoolRKO · 02-07-2011, 04:45 PM

awesome man , it's really coming along

10-25-2010, 01:36 AM	#84
TMNTGuy Mouser Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7	TMNT Movie Suit 1 Replica AMAZING!!!! http://www.therpf.com/f24/ninja-turt...g-mouth-75747/ I found this while browsing the www, and will begin work on one of my own come January!!!!!! Also Id like to see anyone elses TMNT costumes that they have made or are making!!!! Sorry didnt know this had already been posted. Thanks again! Last edited by TMNTGuy; 10-25-2010 at 02:37 AM. Reason: Didnt know this had already been put up!

02-05-2011, 07:46 AM	#93
deadpoolRKO Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: I can't wait until i can have a custom user title Posts: 782	cant wait to see this thing colored __________________ ( TMNT Clothes , DVD's , Accesories , ect. ) Red Bubble ( My Tee Shirt Designs )

02-07-2011, 04:45 PM	#100
deadpoolRKO Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: I can't wait until i can have a custom user title Posts: 782	awesome man , it's really coming along __________________ ( TMNT Clothes , DVD's , Accesories , ect. ) Red Bubble ( My Tee Shirt Designs )

10-11-2010, 03:09 AM	#82
Deck Star Thug Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 62	More work has been done on the face shape, flattening the top of the head and fleshing out the cheeks. Next I'll do the bottom jaw and work on the profile.

10-14-2010, 10:16 PM	#83
cartoonistaaron Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 737	This thing looks fantastic. I like the slight smile and the friendly look of the eyes. I bet the eyes will look less friendly as you get further along but I hope the smile stays!

10-25-2010, 01:56 AM	#85
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,955	There's already a thread for this in the fan works section, hombre.

10-25-2010, 08:10 PM	#86
eledoremassis02 Foot Soldier Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 138	http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=25334 this is the one I am slowly working on

10-25-2010, 09:50 PM	#87
CharlesSkelter Mouser Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 8	Great job on the costume. Would you mind sharing details on the foam you use?

02-03-2011, 07:15 PM	#88
Deck Star Thug Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 62	So here is the new improved head sculpt in progress. the proportions look a bit wierd in the last 2 pics because of a wide angle lens. Please let me know your comments and critiques and I will make any changes before molding it. @CharlesSkelter, The foam I use is open cell foam. the same as you would call upholstery foam. I get it made up at the factory, they can do different firmness and thickness. I started by cutting up an unwanted mattress maybe you could try something like that.

02-03-2011, 07:35 PM	#90
Deck Star Thug Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 62	Great, thanks. Just to let you know what I am planning, this will be cast in latex rubber in one piece and the eyes will be painted in. this will allow for variation of pupil size, color etc on each mask. Also I want to be able to glue a stretchy fabric over the bandana shape so as to make for a more realistic bandana and to be able to change it's color to do all 4 brothers from this one mask. this also means I can change the brow shape slightly by adding more rubber before I put on the material so as to give them all individualized expressions. I expect this will help cover more of the viewing gap under the eyes too. I will continue modding with your suggestions in mind. Thanks, keep em coming.

02-03-2011, 07:37 PM	#91
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,955	That's rad!

02-06-2011, 12:35 AM	#95
Deck Star Thug Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 62	ok great thanks for the feedback guys, really makes it seem more of a community project. I think part of my problem is I've taken the photos from a strange angle so I'm gonna change a couple of things and get more pics. I actually used a projector to put the image on to the clay and trace out the size and eye placement. I really appreciate hearing all your opinions and will try to get it to where we are all happy with the look. But of course I may have to sculpt another one or more to really have everything covered.

02-06-2011, 05:38 PM	#97
Deck Star Thug Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 62	Here is the updated sculpt. The changes I have made are: more bulbous beak, softened the brow, more flesh on cheeks, brought teeth forward, bulked out chin. a bit more form to the bandana. as well as some subtle changes to the eyes and mouth. Please let me know what you think. I will have to mold this very soon so say if there are any other problems you see and I'll fix them first. Thanks for your input.

02-07-2011, 03:36 PM	#99
Deck Star Thug Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 62	ok I'm looking at reference pics and will make up a bandana to try out soon but for a break from the clay I just pulled the first pair of foot skins out of the mold. These are made from THICK latex rubber dyed green. I already have some feet that I made by putting a sock on a foot cast and glueing a foam bootie over that with muscle and toe shapes added so next I'll glue these skins on to the foam and have something pretty decent as far as movement and durability.