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Title: BATMAN IN HAZMAT SUIT
Post by: cowabounga on October 27, 2011, 23:07:59

Hey!
I'd ordered orange clickies from the red egg to make custom knights, but the orange is so bright I only made one. It's not heraldic at all and you can't print this shade with an inkjet printer.
So, I decided it'd make a nice hazmat suit for a new Batman custom:

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx266/cowabounga/playmodb/file-85.jpg)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx266/cowabounga/playmodb/file-86.jpg)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx266/cowabounga/playmodb/file-87.jpg)

For the head I used an all different method than my former Batman (which is now at Panos'). I sculpted the hood with plastiline on top of a clicky head. Made a mold in alginate. Cast resin inside. Re-sculpted the resin and made it smooth, moldedt it again in silicone, so now I can make more easily.
Then I painted the hood and face with Citadel (acrylic) paints. I prefer enamels (from Humbrol or Tamiya) but at home, with three kids, two of them under 4, acrylic is a mandatory choice.  ;)
The breathing gear comes from the diver PM gives away with DS orders. Now my diver has become the "Man from Atlantis"  :lol: :lol: :lol: (Under 40: Rookies, you can't know that show! :P)
I'm also working on three new figures: The Joker, Captain America and The Daredevil...they will all have cast-resin heads.
I've put this one on eBay.uk (ends on saturday night, can't wait!), if it sells well, I'm making more.  :hmm:
I'll post some pics of the WIP this week-end.
Best,
Arnaud

Title: Re: BATMAN IN HAZMAT SUIT
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on October 27, 2011, 23:19:47

WOW :omg:! Magnificent custom Batman figure, Arnaud! I hope it sells well for you! :)9

Title: Re: BATMAN IN HAZMAT SUIT
Post by: conniefrere on October 27, 2011, 23:24:16

 8-) good looking batman, curious now about the other heroes you mention

Title: Re: BATMAN IN HAZMAT SUIT
Post by: cheng on October 28, 2011, 00:38:24

thats a lot of work Arnaud!
but as long as it keeps you happy
(I can already imagine those stickers you'll be making for these super heroes ;))
btw, Tamiya bottled paints are acrylic too...check them out!

Title: Re: BATMAN IN HAZMAT SUIT
Post by: cowabounga on October 28, 2011, 05:33:54

Thanks guys!
@Cheng: Yeah, I know. It's a lot of work but you have to go through all these steps if you want to have a nice master model and a perfect mold.
You're right about the Tamiya paints, the other brand I meant was Revell... :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
Cheers,
Arnaud

Title: Re: BATMAN IN HAZMAT SUIT
Post by: Wolf Knight on October 28, 2011, 06:28:02

Already seen it and itching... batly....  ;D ;D ;D
Its a superb job Arnaud!!! I am looking forward to the Joker  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: BATMAN IN HAZMAT SUIT
Post by: cowabounga on October 28, 2011, 07:57:16

Yes…the Joker. The Master model for the head is done. But I need a purple Tux and I'm afraid there's only one victorian groom that has one. Pretty hard to get I reckon. 
A.

Title: Re: BATMAN IN HAZMAT SUIT
Post by: playmogal on October 28, 2011, 09:34:51

Arnaud,
One cooooool dude! The orange is different and eye catching....your customs are the best! Sounds as if you are on a roll...Pgal

Title: Re: BATMAN IN HAZMAT SUIT
Post by: rms008 on October 28, 2011, 12:39:35

awesome mate looks really good. nice job look forward for more :picsplz: :picsplz: :picsplz:
ryan :blackhair:

Title: Re: BATMAN IN HAZMAT SUIT
Post by: WarriorOfToys on October 28, 2011, 14:15:31

He looks great! :wow:
It is cool to find out what this custom was,
Now it makes a lot of sense. :)9

Title: Re: BATMAN IN HAZMAT SUIT
Post by: customklick on October 28, 2011, 17:31:09

WOW!!! I love it!! I want one for me! :klickygrin:

Title: Re: BATMAN IN HAZMAT SUIT
Post by: Skywalker on November 07, 2011, 21:09:31

I LIKE !

Title: Re: BATMAN IN HAZMAT SUIT
Post by: Lindama on November 07, 2011, 21:45:30

What an excellent job Arnaud! I was very interested to hear your moulding technique.