turtle suit build, fanmade.

Deck Star · 10-18-2009, 02:13 AM

Hi All, as promised in my introduction here is my thread about the making of a ninja turtle suit that is functional for wearing to conventions and charity events.
first off let me show you the mark one version made in 2008 by me and my son.

It worked pretty well and we learned a lot that I now want to put into making an adult sized one. Unfortunately I didn't get many pictures as I was also in costume but here is a little video,

It has a mechanism built in to the mask that makes the lips open when the mouth is moved. most of the rest of the suit is made from foam covered in latex rubber. I will put pictures up of the new build soon so you can see how it works.

SSSS · 10-18-2009, 10:42 AM

This Mikey suit totally rocks!

Would love to see the adult-sized suit.

Canadian Turtle · 10-18-2009, 11:49 AM

I totally love how you made the mouth move!! Crazy cool!

twopinacoladas · 10-19-2009, 01:32 PM

That is really awesome!

On a side note, I remember seeing someone who did 4 busts/heads of the turtles on here they may have been commissioned. I was looking online but there is no one who make those types of props or masks. Anyone have any idea who made them? I am only wondering because I have a sick Freddy Krueger mask but would love a good turtle mask/prop for display at some point.

*Guitar_Raph* · 10-19-2009, 02:13 PM

Give me a tympani to play on & I'll jam on it wearing the Mikey costume!

Deck Star · 10-19-2009, 09:32 PM

Thanks guys, I've started into making the under-structure for the new mask, I've made this out of aluminum riveted together and padded it with foam. I worked out where my jaw pivots and made a matching pivoting jaw for the mask. I attached a velcro strap under the chin so my mouth forces it open and added a spring to pull it closed again. this bit is a little boring to see but will be integral to making the rest of the mask work.

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Originally Posted by twopinacoladas

That is really awesome!

On a side note, I remember seeing someone who did 4 busts/heads of the turtles on here they may have been commissioned. I was looking online but there is no one who make those types of props or masks. Anyone have any idea who made them? I am only wondering because I have a sick Freddy Krueger mask but would love a good turtle mask/prop for display at some point.

hey I can do that for you, I am a pretty good sculptor. If you have an idea of what you want maybe post a picture here, I'd be happy to help.
check out some of my other creations at www.dextarfx.com to see what I've done before.

Deck Star · 10-21-2009, 11:11 PM

well I have managed to make some teeth out of plastic and glue them on and I've even added some pink rubber for gums.

next I put on the piece that will be inside the top lip to make it open.

the next step will be making something to be the eyes then I can get on to the fun part of sculpting his facial features. whew! getting there.

*Jephael* · 10-22-2009, 01:38 PM

That was so cool!

*cowabunga14* · 10-23-2009, 02:19 AM

Neat stuff, dude!

jwiz154 · 10-23-2009, 04:48 AM

Very nice start... Can't wait to see more.

Deck Star · 10-25-2009, 04:35 AM

speaking of seeing more...now he has eyes

pretty happy with these eyes so far, gonna add some lids next then it's time to get the foam out and make the heads shape.
I haven't said which one it will be yet, it might be fun for you to guess.

*Powder* · 10-25-2009, 04:26 PM

So cool man.. I love that we get to see the step by step work. You've got skills!

Deck Star · 10-27-2009, 08:15 PM

cheers dudes, well if you were bored with all that metalwork then I have a treat for you. I've made eyelids, a tongue and the lips now

and I've started putting the foam on to make the shape of the head.

the little clear cup is just there to hold the mouth open for these pics.

things are really starting to take shape and it is getting easier to see this as a turtle face. after I finish this I will be starting to make the feet.

BoggleKng · 10-27-2009, 08:40 PM

sweet, looking good..

Deck Star · 11-01-2009, 06:38 PM

took some time off for halloween, but this is where it's at now, should be finished soon

predbatspawnturtle · 11-01-2009, 07:13 PM

awesome on soo very many levels dex.
too cool !!

Angabariel · 11-02-2009, 01:58 PM

Very cool work

*oldmanwinters* · 11-02-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Deck Star

took some time off for halloween, but this is where it's at now, should be finished soon

That's amazing! And a little creepy...

Deck Star · 11-03-2009, 02:11 AM

Alright, now I'm getting somewhere! got this head shape to where I like it and it still works well.

I will color it all when I have made all the other parts.
now on to making the feet then hands!

*Jephael* · 11-03-2009, 08:15 AM

It's looking pretty good now.

10-18-2009, 02:13 AM	#1
Deck Star Thug Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 62	turtle suit build, fanmade. Hi All, as promised in my introduction here is my thread about the making of a ninja turtle suit that is functional for wearing to conventions and charity events. first off let me show you the mark one version made in 2008 by me and my son. It worked pretty well and we learned a lot that I now want to put into making an adult sized one. Unfortunately I didn't get many pictures as I was also in costume but here is a little video, It has a mechanism built in to the mask that makes the lips open when the mouth is moved. most of the rest of the suit is made from foam covered in latex rubber. I will put pictures up of the new build soon so you can see how it works.

10-18-2009, 10:42 AM	#2
SSSS Thug Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sewer Posts: 63	This Mikey suit totally rocks! Would love to see the adult-sized suit. __________________

10-18-2009, 11:49 AM	#3
Canadian Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Small town Ontario, West of Toronto Posts: 1,257	I totally love how you made the mouth move!! Crazy cool! __________________ The Doc: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Turtl..._type=bookmark Business: www.iproductionsonline.com

10-19-2009, 01:32 PM	#4
twopinacoladas Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 717	That is really awesome! On a side note, I remember seeing someone who did 4 busts/heads of the turtles on here they may have been commissioned. I was looking online but there is no one who make those types of props or masks. Anyone have any idea who made them? I am only wondering because I have a sick Freddy Krueger mask but would love a good turtle mask/prop for display at some point. __________________ www.rj3d.com www.itstimetosplit.com

10-19-2009, 02:13 PM	#5
Guitar_Raph Superhero musician Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,191	Give me a tympani to play on & I'll jam on it wearing the Mikey costume! __________________ Mikey drums with nunchucks!

10-21-2009, 11:11 PM	#7
Deck Star Thug Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 62	well I have managed to make some teeth out of plastic and glue them on and I've even added some pink rubber for gums. next I put on the piece that will be inside the top lip to make it open. the next step will be making something to be the eyes then I can get on to the fun part of sculpting his facial features. whew! getting there.

10-22-2009, 01:38 PM	#8
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	That was so cool! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

10-23-2009, 02:19 AM	#9
cowabunga14 Lover of Weird Things Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,014	Neat stuff, dude! __________________ How can something so beautiful shine on something so dreadful?

10-23-2009, 04:48 AM	#10
jwiz154 Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 319	Very nice start... Can't wait to see more. __________________ Wanted: Loose Justice League Unlimited Megos

10-25-2009, 04:35 AM	#11
Deck Star Thug Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 62	speaking of seeing more...now he has eyes pretty happy with these eyes so far, gonna add some lids next then it's time to get the foam out and make the heads shape. I haven't said which one it will be yet, it might be fun for you to guess.

10-25-2009, 04:26 PM	#12
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,954	So cool man.. I love that we get to see the step by step work. You've got skills!

10-27-2009, 08:15 PM	#13
Deck Star Thug Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 62	cheers dudes, well if you were bored with all that metalwork then I have a treat for you. I've made eyelids, a tongue and the lips now and I've started putting the foam on to make the shape of the head. the little clear cup is just there to hold the mouth open for these pics. things are really starting to take shape and it is getting easier to see this as a turtle face. after I finish this I will be starting to make the feet. Last edited by Deck Star; 07-14-2010 at 04:19 PM.

10-27-2009, 08:40 PM	#14
BoggleKng Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 1,224	sweet, looking good.. __________________ You guys mind telling me what you're doing to my little green pal over there, hm? -Casey Jones, TMNT movie...

11-01-2009, 06:38 PM	#15
Deck Star Thug Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 62	took some time off for halloween, but this is where it's at now, should be finished soon

11-01-2009, 07:13 PM	#16
predbatspawnturtle Mouser Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9	awesome on soo very many levels dex. too cool !!

11-02-2009, 01:58 PM	#17
Angabariel Random Punk Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 15	Very cool work

11-03-2009, 02:11 AM	#19
Deck Star Thug Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 62	Alright, now I'm getting somewhere! got this head shape to where I like it and it still works well. I will color it all when I have made all the other parts. now on to making the feet then hands!

11-03-2009, 08:15 AM	#20
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	It's looking pretty good now. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988